paper shredding

http://erinrussek.typepad.com/one-piece-at-a-time/2012/02/mimis-bloomers-block-1.html
For the lovers of applique try this one, the first of a series of blocks. Remember to bookmark the site though so you don.t lose out on any ensuing blocks.


http://www.modabakeshop.com/2012/02/salt-air-diamonds.html
 I really like this quilt with strippy diamond blocks.

Facing the music, haha.

Grocery shopping today and  I went around the store with Ray, I had been sitting on my walker and checking out the magazines , so this is a victory for me. We didn't buy much though, seems that we don't need very much these days.  We stopped at TIm Horton's for coffee and a muffin for me  and a bagel with cream cheese for Ray.

Then we called Margaret to take her to the casino. She was happy to go and she did quite well this afternoon. I did well too and came home ahead of the game even after giving Ray some money. He did not win today. But we all had a good time.

After dinner I began to remove the stabilizer from my ballerinas and to snip the threads at the back first. It takes a bit of time to do that as you must be very careful when pulling the stabilizer from the back of the block. I always support the embroidery with my hand before pulling the stabilizer off.  Otherwise the threads can be damaged. and thus the embroidery ruined.  I have three done , so you know what I'll be working on tonight. The next step is to square up the blocks and then to cut the sashing. Buzz said she would come and do the cutting for me so if all goes well that will be soon.  Oh and I plan to give the blocks a bit of starch to give them body.
It  snowed  today, yes, I said snowed. Not the lovely big fat flakes of snow that cover everything in sight and look beautiful but thin almost rain flakes which did turn to rain again in half an hour. So this is winter!!! And in February too!!
This is the windshield -heavy rain , really you say!! Good thing we were parked LOL.

I hear that Brad and Angelina are expecting twin boys and thinking of tying the knot.  Eight children , it's about time to commit.

Good night folks , have a happy evening. SWAK.