So, I think I have managed to acquire some good greens for my scrappy Christmas version of the American Patchwork and Quilting Sew Along. Now all I need is a copy of that darn magazine. My local Savemart, where I typically can pick up my American Patchwork and Quilting magazines has had no sign of the issue that contains the pattern for the sew along. Come on Savemart, don't fail me now. I guess that is one advantage of being a paid subscriber: you get your magazine issues first.
I have rummaged thoroughly in my stash and have come up with a formidible number of fat quarters for the backgrounds.
Plenty of backgrounds, and they aren't all even pictured in the photo above. I need a total of 7 yards of backgrounds, so the more the better. I can't wait to start on this project!
In other news, we had a Christmas party at the house this week. My daughter and son in law hosted a sit down Christmas dinner for their staff of their wine tasting room. What a lovely occasion it was. Lots of fun people, great food, and the wine was beyond compare. One of the guests is a chef at a local restaurant and he brought an appetizer of stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. Let's have a moment of silence to contemplate that. I could have eaten the entire platter. Christmas lights, spirited carols on the iPod, great holiday food, fun people, good conversations–it was a terrific party. The "kids" promised they would clean up after the party, so I walked out of the house at 8:30 the following morning to go to work, and sure enough, I came home to a spotless kitchen.
I was excited that my decorations and table settings got to be enjoyed, and a side bonus was that all the hostess gifts of poinsettias got to stay at my house afterwards! Woo hoo! A girl can't have too many poinsettias. Oh, and the leftovers all stayed in my fridge too.
On another happy note, Grandpa has a new day time caregiver, so a few more days are freed up for me during the week for sewing. She seems like a super nice woman; a good listener, compassionate, and sensible. What a relief to have her on board. This has really been a good week.
51 responses to “Got My Greens On”
I got my copy of APandQ at Joann fabrics last week. If that helps.
I got my copy of APandQ at Joann fabrics last week. If that helps.
I got my copy of APandQ at Joann fabrics last week. If that helps.
Hi Nicole, you can get the magazine on line- that’s what I did. So glad to hear that Granpa has a new caring person to help him stay in his home. Sounds like my kind of party – enjoy your left overs.
Hi Nicole, you can get the magazine on line- that’s what I did. So glad to hear that Granpa has a new caring person to help him stay in his home. Sounds like my kind of party – enjoy your left overs.
Hi Nicole, you can get the magazine on line- that’s what I did. So glad to hear that Granpa has a new caring person to help him stay in his home. Sounds like my kind of party – enjoy your left overs.
Yea for a new caregiver! I pray that it works out well.
What was the “stuffing” in the dates? Dates, bacon–what’s not to like?
Yea for a new caregiver! I pray that it works out well.
What was the “stuffing” in the dates? Dates, bacon–what’s not to like?
Yea for a new caregiver! I pray that it works out well.
What was the “stuffing” in the dates? Dates, bacon–what’s not to like?
I found my copy at the grocery store. I also saw it at the Super Walmart yesterday at the check out line!!!
I found my copy at the grocery store. I also saw it at the Super Walmart yesterday at the check out line!!!
I found my copy at the grocery store. I also saw it at the Super Walmart yesterday at the check out line!!!
Good news about the caregiver. The party sounds lovely. You are going to have a beautiful Christmas quilt!
Mary
Good news about the caregiver. The party sounds lovely. You are going to have a beautiful Christmas quilt!
Mary
Good news about the caregiver. The party sounds lovely. You are going to have a beautiful Christmas quilt!
Mary
Cheers for good days, good weeks, good caregivers, and good parties! Oh, and good appetizers, too! I was also wondering about what the dates were stuffed with. May we see all of your Christmas decor? Pretty please?
Be careful of Miss E and Ozzie with the poinsettias as I’ve read they’re unhealthy for kids and dogs to eat.
What glorious fabrics you’ve chosen for this new quilt. Do you have a Christmas quilt for every bed in your house?
I’m sewing today as I need to get this little wall quilt finished.
Hugs!
Cheers for good days, good weeks, good caregivers, and good parties! Oh, and good appetizers, too! I was also wondering about what the dates were stuffed with. May we see all of your Christmas decor? Pretty please?
Be careful of Miss E and Ozzie with the poinsettias as I’ve read they’re unhealthy for kids and dogs to eat.
What glorious fabrics you’ve chosen for this new quilt. Do you have a Christmas quilt for every bed in your house?
I’m sewing today as I need to get this little wall quilt finished.
Hugs!
Cheers for good days, good weeks, good caregivers, and good parties! Oh, and good appetizers, too! I was also wondering about what the dates were stuffed with. May we see all of your Christmas decor? Pretty please?
Be careful of Miss E and Ozzie with the poinsettias as I’ve read they’re unhealthy for kids and dogs to eat.
What glorious fabrics you’ve chosen for this new quilt. Do you have a Christmas quilt for every bed in your house?
I’m sewing today as I need to get this little wall quilt finished.
Hugs!
AP&Q has been on the stands for a while and I never get my magazines that I subscribe to BEFORE they go on sale at the stores. That’s why I stopped subscribing to so many of them, I could get them at the stores faster. And I love the colors you’ve chosen. Also glad to hear you have a good caregiver. That’s is so important. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
AP&Q has been on the stands for a while and I never get my magazines that I subscribe to BEFORE they go on sale at the stores. That’s why I stopped subscribing to so many of them, I could get them at the stores faster. And I love the colors you’ve chosen. Also glad to hear you have a good caregiver. That’s is so important. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
AP&Q has been on the stands for a while and I never get my magazines that I subscribe to BEFORE they go on sale at the stores. That’s why I stopped subscribing to so many of them, I could get them at the stores faster. And I love the colors you’ve chosen. Also glad to hear you have a good caregiver. That’s is so important. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Yay! It’s all good! ;p
Yay! It’s all good! ;p
Yay! It’s all good! ;p
Did you ever recover the Clover quilt from the candle mess? I can’t wait to follow your progress on this quilt. I’m not doing it personally, but I am enjoying the blog posts all around.
Did you ever recover the Clover quilt from the candle mess? I can’t wait to follow your progress on this quilt. I’m not doing it personally, but I am enjoying the blog posts all around.
Did you ever recover the Clover quilt from the candle mess? I can’t wait to follow your progress on this quilt. I’m not doing it personally, but I am enjoying the blog posts all around.
I picked up a copy and will have to find the information on this sew along. Love your color selections.
I picked up a copy and will have to find the information on this sew along. Love your color selections.
I picked up a copy and will have to find the information on this sew along. Love your color selections.
I am so happy to hear that you’ve had such a good week. Yes! Glad that Grampa has a new, caring caregiver — that’s wonderful.
Loved reading about the sewing — and un-sewing — you did this week. I can totally relate to being happy in one’s sewing space, no matter what you’re doing there. I feel that way, too. Well, except if I have to repair or hem clothing — that is not a happy activity.
Happy Holidays!
I am so happy to hear that you’ve had such a good week. Yes! Glad that Grampa has a new, caring caregiver — that’s wonderful.
Loved reading about the sewing — and un-sewing — you did this week. I can totally relate to being happy in one’s sewing space, no matter what you’re doing there. I feel that way, too. Well, except if I have to repair or hem clothing — that is not a happy activity.
Happy Holidays!
I am so happy to hear that you’ve had such a good week. Yes! Glad that Grampa has a new, caring caregiver — that’s wonderful.
Loved reading about the sewing — and un-sewing — you did this week. I can totally relate to being happy in one’s sewing space, no matter what you’re doing there. I feel that way, too. Well, except if I have to repair or hem clothing — that is not a happy activity.
Happy Holidays!
I would be happy to make a copy of what you need and send it to you from my copy.
I would be happy to make a copy of what you need and send it to you from my copy.
I would be happy to make a copy of what you need and send it to you from my copy.
Wonderful news about a better-fit-type-person as caregiver to Grandpa! Glad you had a great dinner party. Now the only thing that would make this a “wonderful life” Christmas is if Son & Fiancee surprised you at your doorstep!
Wonderful news about a better-fit-type-person as caregiver to Grandpa! Glad you had a great dinner party. Now the only thing that would make this a “wonderful life” Christmas is if Son & Fiancee surprised you at your doorstep!
Wonderful news about a better-fit-type-person as caregiver to Grandpa! Glad you had a great dinner party. Now the only thing that would make this a “wonderful life” Christmas is if Son & Fiancee surprised you at your doorstep!
Your fabric pile is growing and looking really good! Hope you find your magazine and can get started. What a wonderful thing to have a formal party in your new home and yes, you can never have enough pointsettas.
Your fabric pile is growing and looking really good! Hope you find your magazine and can get started. What a wonderful thing to have a formal party in your new home and yes, you can never have enough pointsettas.
Your fabric pile is growing and looking really good! Hope you find your magazine and can get started. What a wonderful thing to have a formal party in your new home and yes, you can never have enough pointsettas.
No, you can’t have too many poinsettias in the house! Well, outside either, for that matter! I am so glad that you found someone for grandpa… you needed a break and he will appreciate it too!
I think I want to do that quilt along also. It’s so hard to decide on fabrics. Your group looks great.
No, you can’t have too many poinsettias in the house! Well, outside either, for that matter! I am so glad that you found someone for grandpa… you needed a break and he will appreciate it too!
I think I want to do that quilt along also. It’s so hard to decide on fabrics. Your group looks great.
No, you can’t have too many poinsettias in the house! Well, outside either, for that matter! I am so glad that you found someone for grandpa… you needed a break and he will appreciate it too!
I think I want to do that quilt along also. It’s so hard to decide on fabrics. Your group looks great.
Glad to hear grandpa is doing good! I just picked up a copy of the magazine at Barnes & Noble, they had plenty. You can probably download a digital copy if you get desperate 🙂 or I’d be happy to pick up an extra and mail to you. Enjoy your weekend!
Glad to hear grandpa is doing good! I just picked up a copy of the magazine at Barnes & Noble, they had plenty. You can probably download a digital copy if you get desperate 🙂 or I’d be happy to pick up an extra and mail to you. Enjoy your weekend!
Glad to hear grandpa is doing good! I just picked up a copy of the magazine at Barnes & Noble, they had plenty. You can probably download a digital copy if you get desperate 🙂 or I’d be happy to pick up an extra and mail to you. Enjoy your weekend!
I agree it can be frustrating not to be able to find a magazine on the rack that you’re dying to have!!! So glad you’ve been able to find a nice caregiver for Grandpa! The dinner party sounds wonderful!!
I agree it can be frustrating not to be able to find a magazine on the rack that you’re dying to have!!! So glad you’ve been able to find a nice caregiver for Grandpa! The dinner party sounds wonderful!!
I agree it can be frustrating not to be able to find a magazine on the rack that you’re dying to have!!! So glad you’ve been able to find a nice caregiver for Grandpa! The dinner party sounds wonderful!!