This last month was busy getting everything shoved under the bed and into drawers. Visitors coming and me not wanting anyone to see the extent I still have to go in finding homes for stuff. It’s now corralled into one large clear plastic bin. I’m impressed with myself to get it down to that. I can probably deal with that in a day with nothing else to do. If you see one of those days, snag it for me please.
My sister came for a quick overnight visit. She planned for another short visit in the next couple of weeks but decided that January was a good time to be at home. It’s been awhile since she was here and she loved my new apartment. I had matzo ball soup already made to help the weary travelers feel better.
Crystal at Conscious Engagement also stopped by again while visiting several people here in Arizona. We met through our blogs and lived close enough to get acquainted in person. She is the age of my children so I’ve sort of adopted her in my heart. Crystal has wings on her feet and if you like seeing stunning photos of wonderful places, stop by her blog. I don’t know where she gets the energy but I’d like some of it. She also likes the new apartment better than the old one. It feels better when you walk in the door. It was a very quick visit but I got to see her AirB&B and we had breakfast out the next morning before she resumed her marathon run through our state. She forgot I was so far from Phoenix. It’s been a couple of years since her last visit. There was soup for her too.
Crystal on my aqua magic quilt that awaits armrest covers.
Waitress took our photo before Crystal was on her way again.
I’ve finished 35 of the 72, 12 inch squares I thought I needed for a Christmas bed quilt. My son looked at me and said he thought that would make a huge quilt. So I spread them out on my bed and decided he may have a point. I’m rethinking the final product now. I have a little time.
Lots of decisions still to go into this one. Sashing? Borders> How many more squares?
The kids mentioned when I was at their place a few weeks ago that the flannel window sill mats for the cats were getting a bit threadbare. There are two cats using them to lay on in the windows now, so I double the amount to eight. I added batting in the middle for extra warmth. Gotta keep Gracie and Sonar comfy and warm.
Sonar has to closely watch TS work.
She rarely looks at me. It was a gift.
Eight of these for the two cats for warmth.
slipper gripper on the bottoms
It was a good price at the time
About time it was used
I also finally made the patriotic pillow cover for my old friend Everett. I wanted one that could easily slip off for washing in case a donut crumb falls unnoticed. The folding chairs at coffee on Saturdays are in serious need of padding.
I took some of the leftover strips from my couch quilt and am sewing them to batting that fits a trimmed old towel to put on the armrests of the couch. It could use some color and padding. I always keep a towel on the armrest since I noticed someone forgot that there was no napkin there. They are easy to throw in the wash. I was wanting to find a way to use up the rest of those jelly roll strips. There may be a mug rug or two before I’m done. I love that word, “done!”
And then we had a snow storm!
Our apocalyptic storm
“Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they’ve started.” -David Allen borrowed from Amanda’s blog
Is this new year off to a good start at done for you?
From my heart to yours,
Marlene Herself
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