How time flies

WOW! When I started this blog I thought it would be real simple to post every other day but..... not that easy. Still working out some of the kinks. Bear with me.

I have been very busy. I have an eight year old who happens to have Down Syndrome. He is playing on the quilt in the header of my blog. (Have to find out to make that a tad smaller, remember bear with me.) Well for the past 6 years we have participated in the Annual Down Syndrome Buddy Walk. I have been conducting a fundraiser and for this mom it has really drained me this year. But we have raised money to support programs through the Down Syndrome Assoc, so it is all worth it. One day I will share pictures and Stevie's story with you. He is one amazing little boy and if your ever need to smile or having a rough day, all you need to do is see or talk to Stevie, he will brighten your day. Amazing little guy!!

Not much quilting lately. But I did manage to buy fabric. Lily and Will layer cake, I think I know what I want to make, but that may change. Scared I wouldn't be able to find it later. I have found some patterns I would like to make on Piece N Quilt. I have always wanted fall and Christmas quilts for the beds in my house, so I think that's what I will work on this year. I already have a fall quilt almost finished, it was a BOM at my LQS, but before I could finish it last year we had to pack up to move. THE MOVE is a whole different story.

No I'm not trying to make up with a long post, just had a lot of little things on my mind.

I will be sharing thoughts and accomphishments in the quilting world, with a few crafts thrown in. Right now I am making a Coin quilt for my nephew's baby boy due in Nov. I am making table decorations for their baby shower also. Will post a picture when I have some completed.

My 1st entry

This is my very first entry to my new blog. Where have I been for the last century? I have been like an ostrich with it's head in the sand and I let technology slip on by, but not anymore. Well, since this is my first time at this, I would like to describe myself and see if I have anything in common with anyone who may wander across my little blog. The biggest reason for starting this is because I have been following so many quilting blogs that I want to join in on the fun. I love to quilt, although I do more quilting in my head at work than I actually do at my sewing machine. By the time I get home from work, even though I have the best of intentions, I don't feel like sewing very much, but I have gotten better since we recently moved and my craft/sewing room is a little organized now. My son is older and that makes it a little easier. I started quilting because I always wanted a quilt for my bed. I could not afford the quilts at the flea markets and stores so I thought I can do this. I have always loved sewing and crafts so that's what I did. I started quilting, no pattern, just some calico fabric and a sewing machine. Although, I started on my own, I was introduced to a local quilt store and took a few classes, had a very good teacher and fell in love with quilting. So from now on you can follow me and my world of mostly quilting with a little scrapbooking and crafts thrown in for good measure. I will have to show you a picture of the baby quilt that I have made for my niece's baby girl due next month. Thanks for reading and visit back. Leave a comment so I know someone has found me.