Templates Needed

I took a Basic Piecing class about a year ago at my LQS (Local Quilt Shop). We learned all kinds of neat tricks. Including how to make a Grandmother's Fan Block. She had plastic templates for all three pieces in the quilt and silly me forgot to trace them to make my own templates. Does anyone know where I can find a pattern online so I can make my own templates? I have a sheet of template plastic, now I just need a pattern! ~Jessica

Another Friend's Blog

I met Traci on the Frugal Village Forums and we have so much in common. I immediately knew she would become a friend. We've never actually met in person (we tried last month, but it just didn't work out), but we've talked on the phone.

For those of you that know me in real life ~ you know I'm a little OCD about finding a bargin or a good deal. Just ask Karen how I do my grocery shopping ~ she thinks I'm a little nuts! Well, Traci puts me to shame. She makes me look like an amature in the frugal world! And she's started a blog to help teach us wannabe's how the pros do it! (YIPPEE!!) Yep, Traci is sharing all of her tips, secrets and tools for the whole world to see.

So, if you wanna learn how to feed your family for mere pennies a week, or how to build your wardrobe for next to nothing just head on over to Traci's Blog and prepare to be amazed!

Swingtown, anyone?

I have to admit, when I first saw the previews for Swingtown I had no intention of even watching the show. Then one night I was bored and there was nothing on TV and my life forever changed! :) (LOL). I haven't been this addicted to a TV show since Melrose Place & Beverly Hills, 90210.

Tell me, please tell me, I'm not the only one out there watching this trash? (seriously, I don't want to be the only one because then they'll cancel it!)

Spinning My Wheels

Ever have those days where you feel like you are just spinning your wheels ~ or running in circles? I've felt that way all week! I do have some quilty things to show, but they aren't quite far enough along to take a picture. So you'll have to be patient with me!

I've spent the week packing/sorting/purging. There is a tower of boxes in my kitchen as tall as I am (I think it might be time to start taking boxes to the garage...). My garbage can is overflowing (thank goodness its garbage day!) and my kitchen counters are covered with pantry items that I want to make sure we use up before we move.

On tap for today:
Errands: Rite Aid Walgreens Walmart Costco pick up more boxes drop off car seat
At home: Finish up exchange meals finish up some quilty stuff find kitchen counters laundry

And my finale for the day: Sit down with a (small) bowl of ice cream and watch Swingtown.

Ponytail Update

I posted a while back that I was growing my hair out to donate it. Here is a picture of my ponytail tonight.....its slow going, but I do see some progress!

We've had a very busy week!

Jason was home for a full week and we filled it to the brim! Back and forth from Seattle TWICE, running errands, going to the grocery store....we just didn't stop. I bid him farewell this evening and now its back to the daily grind.

Karen will be here tomorrow and we'll do some sewing and the boys will do lots of playing! I'm on some deadlines again, so I'll have to come up with a personal challenge again. It really lit a fire under me last time!

Not sure if I've mentioned here yet, but we're moving in about six weeks or so. Just to the next town over ~ but that doesn't make it any less time consuming! I'd like to introduce you to our new home. It'll provide some decoating challenges....Sarah I need your help!!!! This isn't our funiture. We'll probably furnish it with mostly craigslist items. Jason has given me (almost) unlimited freedom with decorating ~ so long as I stick to a minimal budget! We'll be living here for over a year before we even start construction on our new home, so I'd at least like it to be pretty! HELP!!!! Its being "delivered" around mid August...

I am in love.....

With this quilt. I have to make one....someday. Sarah found it ~ she is so good at finding beautiful quilts. If you want to see more detailed pictures, you can visit her blog.

As for my secret that I'm keeping, I guess I can spill the beans now: I'm going to be teaching a class at our local Recreation Center!! I'm so excited! DH looked at me one day and said "why don't you offer a class through the rec center?" I called them up, filled out the paperwork and here I am ~ panicked! I will be offering a Beginning Quilt Class where we'll make a wall hanging from start to finish in two Saturdays and I'm offering a Youth class where we'll be making pillowcases. I'm sssoo excited, but so nervous! I have to make up some prototypes and write out my lesson plans and pattersn. I'll post more about it as it gets closer. ~Jess