it only took a year +

I finally got a quilt finished. I've been planning it and working on it, occasionally, for awhile, but decided that it was time to get it FINISHED. This little quilt is for a co-worker's baby boy. When the baby was born, I didn't bring anything to the shower because I wanted to make something a little larger than for an infant. The baby turned one last week-end, so it was about time I got it done, don'tcha' think? LOL The co-worker is also a football coach, so I bought football fabric for the border, and the little new owner of the quilt was so excited. He grabbed his quilt and hugged it and said "Ball!" over and over. I'm happy it was a hit.
There was enough leftover fabric, that I used for the backing, to make me 3 pillowcases, so I have a picture of them, too. I'm not overly fond of Mickey Mouse, but I am very fond of using up my scraps and stash in a useful manner. :o)

My Elvis quilt is done Yay!

I've been working on this quilt for quite a while. First, I had to find the fabrics, then figure out how to showcase them and make something that my mom would like. It's queen-size, so it took some effort to quilt, too, but I'm happy to say that it's done and delivered...and she likes it. But then again, she's a major Elvis fan. Of course she loves it. Now, onto my next quilt. :o) Top border close-up.

I've been tagged. Who's next?

I have been tagged! And now I am passing it along. To the ones I tag, save the pic and then pass it along to your friends with a link back to me. Be sure to let the person know you tagged them in case they miss it. Keep the blog love going!


I've been tagged by Angela. Now, I tag Bonnie and Claire and Abby. :o)

*My* new bike, not just a generic photo

I did the final paperwork on my bike on St. Valentine's Day, so I get to say that Rick got me a Harley for Valentine's day. How romantic, huh? I got the 883 Custom, as you can see. It already comes with forward controls. I really like them. The paint color is called "Olive Pearl and Vivid Black". It was the only one in the store for the price, so I didn't exactly choose the color, but I really like it. I was planning on getting black because it's the least expensive, but this was even a better price. I could've got a different color, but it would've cost significantly more, because it would have been a newer year. Now, I have a bike. woo Hoo!!! I just need some safety gear.

Ben was so excited when he came home and found 2 motorcycles in the driveway. He kept asking if they were both Grandpa's. Finally, he figured out that the new one was mine, so then he started making motorcycle noises and saying "hat". It took me a bit to translate, but figured out that he wanted to hear it and wear a helmet.




Wren was a little leary of the noise, so while Ben was getting to sit on the bike, she stood back and watched. Hmm... Ben is having too much fun, so of course, she had to have a turn sitting on the bike, too.
I think the helmet's a little big, don't you? :o)

What kind of flower am I?

I am a Canna What Flower Are You?

My new apron

I tried to take a picture of me and my new apron, but I was feeling too un-photogenic, so I had my nephew model it for you. It was made by my apron-swap partner Heather in New York. Isn't it too cool? It has big, bad motorcycles on it. I don't usually use aprons, but this one is mine and I really will use it. Who could pass on a sweet grease-catcher like this one? Thanks Heather.

I'll always remember the day...

that I put a down-payment on my new Harley. Today is Wren's birthday and today is the day that I bought a Harley. It's not the one I was loving and telling you about in an earlier post, but I decided that I wasn't ready for the mega-price of the Deluxe yet. With 2 kids in college, this is the bike for me. Isn't it cool? :o)