Halloween Crafts

My cousin* Jodi was featured over at craftzine.com!





* Jodi's grandma and my grandma were sisters. Our moms are first cousins. I randomly found her on myspace a year or so ago, and I've really enjoyed getting to know her these few years, via the web. Who knew we would both grow up to be craftaholics?

Seventy Seven 9 Patches

FINISHED! I sewed my last 3x3 nine patch blocks today, which was part of crazymomquilts' one-a-day quilt-a-long.



Here they all are. No, I did not sew one block per day. I used my cheating method and sewed them in bunches. Today alone I sewed about 25 blocks!













I also sewed an extra seven blocks, which I am going to use for the backing.

Stay tuned...
Next step: completing the quilt top with sashing.


And I have to add... I could not have completed these blocks without being a BIG WINNER from The Pleated Poppy during her scrap bag giveaway! Some of my favorite blocks were using fabric from the scrap bag. The block with the guitars has got to be at the top of my list.

Not that I need more

Not that I need more charm packs, but aren't these Vintage Sheet charm packs adorable?!



32 different patterns for just $9.25. If I bought 2 charm packs, I could make a little lap quilt...

Not now, not now. I already have too much fabric. And after watching Hoarders on A&E, I might have a fabric Hoarding problem.

If I finish the 4 projects I'm currently working on, by the end of October, can I buy some? :)

My Little Golden Irish

I haven't posted photos of our dog since the week we got him! He's a bundle of energy and always has lots of love for everyone. Chauncey won't ever be a guard dog. He's a kisser, not a barker.



Did you know dirt tastes good? So does grass and sticks and berries, according to Chauncey.




Plus, rain is fun to play in!




Chauncey hates it when you take too many photos. Especially after a romp in the rain.



We're still working on his retrieving skillz. His favorite toys are of the squeaky variety. Sometimes he'll bring them back. Sometimes... not.



Why the trouble with retrieving, for a Golden Retriever? Because he might not a Golden Retriever after all! We are thinking he might be a Golden Irish, a mix between Golden Retriever and Irish Setter. Chauncey looks just like Archie. They could be brothers!

And no, I haven't sewn anything for him. No bandanas, toys, or blankets. I would like to make a dog bed cover someday. Because dog beds are expensive, y'all!



Off to walk Chauncey to the dog park! He gets sad when he doesn't get to play with all of his friends at the park.

Tag, Tagger, Taggiest

I've been tagged by my friend over at Spare Pages!

Here are the rules...

Go to the place where you upload all your photos. If you don’t upload them online, just go to wherever you store your pics on your computer. Open the oldest album, and post the first photo. Then tell the story behind it. Then tag 3 people!

I have lots of places where I keep my photos, but since most of my blog photos are on Flickr, I used one from there. I don't have a Pro account, so only the last 200 photos are kept in the photostream. This is my 200th photo.



This toddler's tshirt was made as a birthday gift for a little girl who turned two. I've since made another one for another two year old! It was a fun present to make. Maybe one of these days I'll write a tutorial?

Next I tag: Rachel, Cindy, and Channon!

Uncork & Unwind

The limo has been booked...

Departure: October 2009.
Location: Texas Hill Country.
Description: Fourth Annual Limo Wine Tour!

I can't wait!


December 2005: The First Limo Wine Tour

Head's Up!

Last week my friends and I attended a local baseball game. The Round Rock Express are a AA "feed team" for the Houston Astros. Our friends have season tickets and didn't use all of them, so they were very generous to share with us!

It was a fun game. We consumed baseball staples: beers and 'dogs. We all chatted, enjoyed the shade while the sun was setting, and cheered on the team. We were in great seats! About 15 rows up, right behind third base line.







Did you know there are pop fly balls at baseball games? Oh yes! Most of the balls flew into sections behind home plate. But during the 8th inning, one came our way!

All the girls ran because we did NOT want to get hit! And as much as we tried to get out of the way, one landed in our row. And most specifically... it hit Lori!

Getting hit in the back with a pop foul ball hurts, y'all!

But Lori is a super trooper. She marched on and made it to the After Party in the VIP Bar!