Christmas in August Sewing Party!

445pm update...

I'm just starting to sew - between now and the next party I'm going to get me a sign that says 'NO BOYS ALLOWED!'  LOL!  Anyhoo, my DH wants to install a new router so just in case something happens, I might not be able to do an update until it's running - whenever that is.  Hope to be back soon...PARTY ON!

2PM update...

Just finished cutting (FINALLY), I went ahead and cut out a second set of background fabric for the 2nd Decoy quilt I do.  So, I put Viggo on pause and helped my guys bring in the groceries...

 

You know FALL is coming when you find pumpkin stuff at the store!!!!  I LOVE FALL!  Ok, my guys plan to grill burgers for dinner so after smoozing with them for a little bit, I'm going to start to sew.  Hope everyone is having a good time...

Arrival time 930am...

 

When Kelly first mentioned this event, I went to the calendar and marked it...AND made a special announcement to my guys that on the 28th I was spending it ALL DAY with the girls! LOL!  So this is what I'll be working on...

And just a little shout out to - VIGGO MORTENSEN (and Patrick)...God Bless America!   What a BABE!!! LOL!  Oh, and I just love how Kelly is using Mr. Linky for all of us to post our updates on so we don't have to surf everyone's blog to see if they updated - GREAT idea Kelly!

LET'S PARTY!!!!

Wordless Wednesday...

A real find on the Bargains Galore on 64 trail...

If my memory serves me right, we were traveling west bound on 64 and we just got through Conway, AR.  We were in a curve (with neon signs stating a sale up ahead) and as I was slowing down, we come up on this...a real treasure...

It's like out of now where, there is an artist located on HWY 64?!?!?!!  LOL!  We couldn't help but start checking out the sculptures.  There were 2 different sellers set up on this man's land & approached us to let us know that there were more sculptures in the back yard.

Well, to come across something like this was like a cool, tall glass of lemonade for the soul.  It was refreshing.  I appreciate most forms of art and to find this in the middle of Arkansas was a real treat.

Bargains Galore on 64 - The treasures...

Here are a few things I got on Friday.  I got several hoops so I can display some of my favorite fabrics.  Then I scored a set of Laura Ashley Flannel sheets.  The wooden Pepsi crate (in great condition) - $1.00.  I KNOW!!!  The women at this sale had many items over priced & her husband was standing next to me when I asked him how much.  He didn't have to tell me twice, I handed him the dollar & took off running before his wife could find out what happened.  That was a funny moment.  And to top it off, my husband told me the crate was made in June of 1975 - very cool.  I asked him how did he know - it's stamped inside the crate...duh...

This chair was one of my best finds.  It's old & could use some work but the more I look at it the more I'm glad I didn't have to fight anyone over it...lol!  It's one of those chairs that folds up into a step ladder.  I figure I could give the old quilt rack a rest and stack my quilts on this chair.

 I got this sewing cabinet to use in my sewing room.  Not only is it a great spot for my computer but also to use as a cutting table.

 This lamp is also for my sewing room.  I wanted more light near my sewing machine and I saw this beauty.  It originally came with the glass cover sitting on the table but I still bought it even though it had chips.  I figure I would just get a replacement cover and sure enough - a few sales later, I came across an old ceiling fan with 5 glass covers for a BUCK!

These magazines are very cool!  For .25 cents a piece, I couldn't pass them up.  It was a day of treasure hunting, there were times we felt like the guys from American Pickers - minus the camera crew...LOL!  And speaking of treasure, I have one more to share but that can wait til later...

State Fair in Bliss

I finished the top last night!  And I LOVE it!!!  I don't know if I love the pattern more or Bliss or both.

I would have gotten it done faster but life happens.  I can't wait to get this one quilted but I'm going to wait until the yardage is available.  I want to use an aqua for the binding.  Well, now that I'm done with State Fair, I need to put a step in it and get the runner done for my Mom.