Quilting and Running?

What a fun night! I quilted and went on a run with the puppies. That's quite the combination! Here are the results of my labor. :)

I wasn't terribly happy with all the points on this large center square to begin with, but after taking another look at it after the run, now I think it looks pretty darn good! I think running is good for me - it clears my brain (so do mango margaritas!).



I swear it's the hardest thing ever to get a picture of Jake that's in focus. He's always on the move.

We didn't get attacked by either Gigi the Chihuahua or Slinky the Dachsund this time, but we did meet Lily the Black Lab. Running around 9:30 at night is always interesting!
I think they'll sleep well tonight - Jake's even in focus in this shot!

19th Wedding Anniversary

We just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. That means I must be near 40...how can that be? I swear I was just 32 a couple years ago. :) I love you, Darin - Happy Anniversary!

DA BOM Update

Okay, I'm finished with my twelve blocks of the month. I think I'm finally getting the hang of this!

I think this is my favorite block. It's pretty, and it was very tricky to sew. I would like to have a conversation with all the crazy ladies that came up with all the different designs. They are remarkably talented.

Now I'm on to the sashing, borders, and backing - my plan is to be finished by the end of the week. Wanna know the first step of the sashing process? Cut (192) 2" squares. Yes, that's right, one hundred ninety-two! I read the directions twice and called my quilt guru (Nicke) to confirm that the (192) wasn't a typo. I still can't believe it - 192, huh. Too bad Ben and Jake don't have thumbs; I would put them to work.

Cheer Camp

Covert video of Darin cheering with Jordie. :)

A Weekend's Work

Amongst all the other stuff going on, I was able to get three BOMs finished this weekend. I had to stop quilting because I sliced a nice little chunk off my finger with my rotary cutter. In one fail swoop, I did an absolutely fantastic job rendering my pointer finger completely useless. Woopsie!

I only have two more BOMs and then all sashing, borders, backing, quilting and binding. I'm hoping to have this quilt finished to enter it into a local fair or quilt show. Maybe the Chelan County Fair...maybe the Leavenworth Quilt Show...?