Good morning, Friends... Well, I got tired of doing my sewing in the living room! So... I got the brilliant idea to move everything to a bedroom that I use as my "office", Cricut Room...etc. Well, Larry bought me the Cricut about 4 years ago just because he thought I needed a hobby...lolol...I didn't need a Cricut, but I thought it such a sweet thing to do, I tried to use it. I did make some t-shirts for Sloane...(greatgran), Larry used it to print out a few things but basically, it just gathered dust. I really tried to get into it but...alas...never happened. Well, last week Larry said, while I was trying to figure out just where I could put all my sewing equipment, he says, to sell the Cricut to make room! Bingo...so I did. Listed it on Facebook and got tons of offers immediately. I chose a local girl that is friends with my daughter and granddaughter. She was thrilled to get it along with all the accessories.
Now the room change-over begins.
What a MESS! I forgot to get a "before" shot...
Libby has to supervise...
We both carried...dragged...struggled with...this table to get it into position! We are both too old to do all this manual labor! What a shocking realization! ....lolol We have no one that can help us...we are all we have, short of hiring someone. I was tempted! Maybe not yet though...but soon may have no alternative. We took a long break afterwards. I was surprised we were able to get out of bed the next morning!
Still, so much to do...
Well...it probably is...lolol
Big Sister Sloane is excited to welcome little sister Lottie into the family...May God grant them closeness and loyalty with lots of love sprinkled in, for always.
Baby Lottie's quilt is almost done! All that's left is me hand sewing the label on! Samantha's shower is Saturday...the label arrived just in time!
And yes, I added Larry (Gampa's) name...he did hold the quilt up for me so I could get the full-on shot...Lolol
This is a new block I'm playing with...log cabin but, I need to finish the label, then get the sewing room finished and cleaned up.
A quick tip...I needed a place to be able to look at my blocks that I create. Larry had a large piece of cardboard, and I had an old plastic tablecloth that has that short furry backside on it...I cut the tablecloth to fit the cardboard, furry side up, glued it down all around the edges...added some "Alien Tape" (Amazon) to stick to the back of my sewing room door...and it works great! Yes, you can see the pattern of the tablecloth, but I just ignore it because I really don't want to bother going to Dollar Tree for a new one.
Spring is springing here, even though it returned to cold weather last week. It's warmer this week now...thank goodness.
Food Court
Granddaughter Samantha brought Larry and I, apple fritters. We had kept little Sloane, and I think this was a bribe...lolol
Larry's Dad had sent a box of Omaha steaks 2 years ago and this little filet was found in a lower basket of the freezer. Figured I better get it cooked! It was alright but tiny.
Pan of chicken and baby red potatoes
Tri-tip and corn with green beans
Well, I suppose that's it for me...for now. The city is still working on our road... it'll be good when they finish. Then I have granddaughter Samantha's baby shower to attend on Saturday...I hope she likes the quilt... So, until next time...
34 comments:
WOW that sure is an amazing ultrasound and my how they have come since the days I had an ultrasound done. Glad you were able to re-arrange your room, but like you am not able to move heavy furniture like I once did either. Janice
I wish one of my other personalities loved to clean too! Love that you sold the cricuit and that it got a good home. Well done on the room. I love that Libby has a spot. We do that with our spaces too. It's the best.
I have a mini cricut and like you, I tried it but barely use it. Good idea to move your sewing into that room,
That ultrasound of Lottie is incredible! They've come a long way!
The quilt is gorgeous and truly a treasure. Samantha will love it.
The ultrasound is amazing! Cute baby girl. I am sure she will love the quilt! Larry’s bird houses are very nice congratulations to him!( I would love the same in my garden 😂)
That ultrasound pic of Lottie is incredible, I can hardly believe it. You must all be so excited.
The utrasound is beautiful of sweet Lottie! I bet you will like your sewing room!
I had no idea that photo is an ultrasound. Amazing! so beautiful already. Wow! I am totally shocked it is so clear. it sounds to me like you have plenty to do with out the circuit, you are talented in cooking and baking and quilt making. We are in the same boat as you are. 88 and I'll for him and me hanging on at 80 doing everything, and my only friend died on valentines day. its just us. no one to come and move things or reach the lights that need to be replaced in the ceiling.
That ultrasound picture is unbelievable! They sure have come a long way with ultrasounds! I remember when I had on for my kids you could barely tell it was a baby! She is a beauty! Samantha is going to love that beautiful quilt. What a treasure! XO
Iam amazed by the clarity of the ultrasound..wow
Larry's bird houses are delightful. I really like the design he put on that one. Your red flowers are so pretty. No flowers here yet, it's still cold in the mornings. Your sewing room is coming along nicely. That's a lot of work, but you're getting there. Yes, be careful with lifting furniture. One time I pulled a muscle in my lower back, and I had the most painful back spasms. So nice of Samantha to bring you apple fritters. I smiled when I saw them, as they were one of my mom's favs. The chicken and potatoes look amazing. The quilt you are making for Lottie is wonderful, and I especially like that special label you are working on.
Happy Spring days, Donna.
~Sheri
so much to love about this post...#1 the image of baby Lottie! So perfect and beautiful #2 the photos of the food, and for me especially the apple fritter!! What a neat project for Larry to be working on cause everyone needs at least two or three birdhouse for sure. I know the shower will be lovely and I hope that Sloane gets to help unwrap a few packages..lol...
Incredible !!! That's my reaction to that ultrasound. Wow, when I had my boys there wasn't anything like that..just the DR. confirming there was a baby there (:0)
Sweet Lottie's lips...so perfect...
Your quilt is beautiful and will be loved forever.
Larry is so talented too. Love the birdhouses...
Don't work too hard, the things will still be there
Sue
Those apple fritters look so good. There is a bakery close to my house that makes wonderful pastries, including apple fritters. I never go there because I’m weak and I know I would come home with way too many, and would be forced to eat them all.
Amazing ultrasound. Nice to have your lounge room back I guess.
Baby Lottie's quilt is lovely! Enjoy your new sewing space, may lots of creating happen. Blessings!
I saw you had posted all your Cricut stuff. I'm glad you found someone to take it all. For all the stuff you had it was a real bargain.
That quilt is gorgeous and she's going to love it. I can't believe that's what an ultrasound looks like now. That is amazing.
All that food looks so good. It made me hungry.
Well done for selling on the underused Cricut and make room for all your sewing stuff!
That photo of Sloane and Sam with baby bump is so dreamy and I can't believe the quality of that ultrasound. Lottie Lynn is going to be a looker, that's for sure! xxx
That's a big job reorganising your study. Well done. You are very creative and busy.
WOWOWOWOW what a beautiful ultrasound. Such a blessing, truly it is. Wishing you a beautiful weekend, and thanks for the laugh over the moving--I surely can attest to those thoughts, smiles.
What a picture of Lottie—I'm completely blown away—so sweet—what's possible these days.
All the best.
The baby blanket is gorgeous.
Have fun today at Samantha's baby party.
Hugs to you.
Viola
Wow, the ultrasound is amazing and the clarity is stunning. Have a wonderful week.
Ultrasounds have come a long way!!!!
Moving all your sewing stuff was quite a job. No wonder you were both tired.
I love the birdhouse that Larry made. It's amazing 💗💗💗
Hello there, Donna. I, too, like the others, am totally amazed at the ultrasound!!! Incredible to say the very least.
It's been many years since I've sewn anything. My sewing machine has long forgotten its purpose! Once upon a time, way back then and when, I used to make a lot of my own clothes. Those days are long gone. Good on you, though, for jobs well done. :)
Take good care...all the best to you and your loved ones, Donna. :)
WOW! The image from the ultra-sound scan is amazing, it's so clear.
Your food is looking good.
I do like the quilt.
Enjoy your days.
All the best Jan
The ultrasound picture of Lottie is absolutely amazing!
I'm all excited about the sewing room renovation! That's really exciting and I think you will enjoy sewing more now. One thing I changed is that I only buy fabric for a predetermined project so I don't have a "stash" per se. Then I don't have to store fabric all over the place. It also gets me excited to start (and finish!) full projects. Enjoy that sewing room!
This ultrasound is a miracle! I never thought, that such kinds of photos are possible. I'm really amazed! Very sweet scene with Sloane and her two " very good friends" in the lovely nature! Best wishes, blessings to them and to you! Great action with your hobby!!!! You create such beautiful things with your hands! And Larry is a good father for new bird-babies :)
What a kind post. Many greetings and blessings to you and to your great family from Dori from the Bavarian Forest
Dieser Ultraschall ist ein Wunder! Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass solche Fotos möglich sind. Ich bin wirklich begeistert! Ein wunderschönes Foto mit Sloane und ihren beiden „sehr guten Freunden“ in der wunderschönen Natur! Alles Gute und Segen für sie und dich! Tolle Aktion mit deinem Hobby! Du gestaltest so schöne Dinge mit deinen Händen! Und Larry ist ein toller Vater für neue Vogelbabys :)
Was für ein toller Beitrag. Viele Grüße und Segen an dich und deine tolle Familie von Dori aus dem Bayerischen Wald.
Hahaha, your first photo made me chuckle! I have never tried Cricut.....and like you.......sometimes certain hobbies do not interest me. How great that you were able to sell your Cricut! Your creative room looks great and so good to give Libby as spot as well! Oh my goodness.........I did not know that sonograms look like this now? It has been so many years since we had our sonograms for our children. What a lovely little baby! How precious is your baby quilt.......so lovely! The birdhouse is also so pretty. You both are so talented! Your food dishes looks so tasty!
Here's wishing you a pleasant Easter holiday!
I have never tried Cricut and yes, there have been hobbies that I have tried and never really got into liking them. Your creative room is wonderful. How sweet that Libby has a spot there as well! Love the pretty birdhouse! OH my goodness........sonograms look so different from when I was expecting! Such a lovely baby! Your quilt is lovely! Your food looks so good! Here's wishing you a pleasant Easter holiday!
I have never seen anything quite like that ultrasound. How incredibly beautiful and precious to see Lottie now before her birth.
The girls will be the best of friends and Sloane will be a wonderful big sister.
Sometimes letting go of something that was given as a thoughtful gift is hard but Larrys suggestion and your action means someone else is blessed with using the Cricut. Well done both of you.
Oh my gosh! That ultrasound is amazing! Love the bird houses;)
you will be happy when your room is all organized.
That ultrasound is amazing! I bet she will love the quilt.
The food looks great!
So glad I visited.
Cathy
I envy people with sewing skills. I also envy people who have those embroidery machines. A friend of mine in the neighborhood has one of those and it is fascinating to watch that thing work. It also looks very complicated so it’s nothing I would consider investing in, particularly because I’m a bit impaired when it comes to sewing. Congratulations on that new serger. I know you’ll enjoy it.
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