Accessory Bag Swap

Kris hosted an accessory bag swap and I received mine from Down Under last night.  It's a sewing/notions tote and I love it!  Helen included some nice goodies too which Amelia wanted to take as her own.  I had to stop her.  But I will probably share some of my goodies.  The koala magnet and little koala notepad will be for her.  The rest of it is mine.

isn't it COOL?!

inside of tote

My extra goodies

Thank you Helen!!  Helen even included a copy of the pattern for the sewing tote she made for me.  One of these days I will have to attempt it myself.

I don't think I showed you what I sent Helen (or did I?).  I can't remember.  If I did, here's a repeat performance.

Helen has received it and she loves it so that makes me happy.

I also received an unexpected package in the mail yesterday.  Michelle did a little giveaway and as a surprise, she sent me a Moda twill tap key chain.  Thank you Michelle!  What a nice surprise! - Another thing I had to hide from Punk.  :)

Enjoy your day!
Jen  :)

Swoonin'

Snowy day out there today.  I had commented last week (I think) on Anna's blog that I didn't want any snow.  She told me that I needed to "embrace my inner snow" and my husband pretty much told me the same thing.  He got a commercial plowing job for the season and told me that he needs only 4 good snow storms and that will pay for our trip to Disney.  So... C'MON SNOW!

Speaking of Disney, we met with a travel agent yesterday to learn the ins and outs of our potential trip and we're getting close to booking!  WOOHOO!  I thought for sure the prices would bug my husband's eyes out but he was really mellow about it.  After some discussion on the way home and a bit more looking online at the different resorts the travel agent priced out for us, I think we've made a decision as to where we're going to stay when we're there.  More on that later.  I will just say that I am SUPER EXCITED and having a hard time holding my secret in around Amelia.

On to Swoon.  Block 3 is complete.  Block 4 fabrics have been pulled out of the pile and ready for cutting but I'm not feeling it.  They will have to wait.

Some other finishes.  I finished the first round of gifts for Christmas Through the Year that Darlene and Cheryl are co-hosting.  I'm not ready to show you yet though.  See, MY part is done but I need the husband's muscles for the last bit.  If I get on him before he leaves for work tonight, I should be able to show you tomorrow.  I also finished my accessory bag for the swap that Kris is hosting.  Again, I need the husband's muscles for one last part.  I'll explain when I show you what I made.

I know a few weeks ago I promised  a 500 post celebration giveaway and I haven't forgotten.  I just need to snap a picture and post.  Stay tuned!

Enjoy your day!
Jen

Ruby, don't take your love to town

Classic Kenny Rogers song.  Have you SEEN him lately??  Too much plastic surgery!

Block #2 is done over here.  Now I'm taking a Swoon break for a week or so.  Other things are calling my name so I'm moving on and I'm okay with that.  But I've pulled my fabrics out for block #3 so that they are front and center.  I won't forget about them for too long.

Other things happening.  I'm almost done with my accessory bag for the swap.  I pulled the fabrics out this evening, started cutting and sewing and then POOF.  Adding a zipper and sewing the bag together.  I would like to get that finished and into the mail soon.  It has to travel to Australia this time. 

Any plans for the long weekend?  IF you get MLK Day off.  I would like to get to the fabric store on Sunday and pick up backing for Amelia's "Amelia" quilt.  That is one of my 2012 "goal" quilts to get finished.  I would also really like to get the last block for the 12 Days of Christmas BOM done and start laying out the top.  Would be nice to have it done before the 2012 BOM shows up.  Speaking of, have you seen it??  Vintage Modern.  Can't wait!  And all I need to get for my stash are a couple of charm packs (maybe a layer cake too) just to have around.  No need to stress over which fabrics I like the most out of the line.  Someone else will decide that for me.

Sunday afternoon, I think we are going to head out to spend the night at a hotel.  Why?  So that Amelia can swim and we can pretend we're on vacation.  LOL.  Those are our plans.  I'm hearing about all kinds of snow around the mid west.  Here?  Windy and rain.  It's been pretty warm.  Too warm for January for sure and too warm for snow.  However, cold weather is on its way.  We may just get hit with the white stuff sooner rather than later.

Stay warm and remember, bend at the knees not your back when shoveling!
Jen :)

Do you wanna swap?

Kris over at Dandelion Quilts is hosting an accessory bag swap.  Sign-ups are closing on the 12th.  Join in the fun!  You need to email Kris directly if you want to join.  Read this post.  She sums up all the instructions there.

And I would like to point out... this is my 500th post!  WOW!  I didn't think when I started blogging that I would have that much to say that would warrant 100 posts, never mind 500!  You know how we LOVE to celebrate on blog land soooooo... a giveaway will be coming SOON!  I didn't put any thought into the giveaway since I just saw today that this is my 500th post.  LOL!  Give me a few days to collect my thoughts as to what I would like to do and I'll let you know.  :)

Enjoy your weekend!
Jen