I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel here ladies. Yea!

Yesterday I completed a huge project I have been working on, it's done but snipping threads. Then to get it off in the mail to its owner, hopefully tomorrow.

And what this means is tomorrow I can open up the USPS package that has been sitting on one of my works tables since the day it arrived. Babeyruth, I can't wait to open it! Seeing all the gorgeous pictures of it growng have been killing me not to be able to play with it yet. Outisde of maybe needing to augment some of my fabrics, I think I should be able to have it done and out the door on its way to you before the deadline. Barring life.

Dh and I will taking a month long road trip during September heading to Wyoming, Montana and if time permits, Idaho. We are so excited! So if you know any great don't-miss diners, shops, places to see/experience, please share. While we will be seeing Glacier, Yellowstone, Teton and other National Parks, we really want to experience the towns and communities. We will be going through Minnesota and one or both Dakotas. Really no plans, no itinerary, no commitments-just going free.

The big decision is -do I really want to drag along a sewing machine for the times he is fishing? Maybe my handcrank? Knitting seems so much more portable-and much lighter to haul around. :-)

best,
d

Anna,
The elephant quilt is adorable! And how ingenious to leave the ears flappable. What baby isn't going to have fun playing with those?[

Best,
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Off topic but here is a link to the elephant baby quilt I just finished for my grandson.
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Omg, omgomgomgomg. Pinch me! I have babeyruth's rows up on my design wall.
THEY ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!

best,
d

Whigrose I am actively working on your row. I also hope to have it done by the dead line. When ever people walk into the studio they always comment how much they like it.

How are you doing whigrose? Are we the only two left working on rows? I hope you like what I decided. Feel free to tweek and change to what you want if you feel so.

Done! I hope to pack and ship by this weekend.

Well that was quick Anna, you knew what you were doing for sure. And look at that, a whole extra 12 days to spare.

I worked on it almost exclusively since I got the elephant quilt and batik blocks done last week. Just yesterday I got to bed at 1 am last night and got up at 6 am this morning. Yes, I did know where I was going thanks to your help. I hope whigrose will like it as it is rather familiar. (hint) I did this hoping to tie it all together.

Hey Beth shouldn't you be celebrating? Are any guests coming from out of town? I am with you in though birthday girl. Enjoy!

I should be and will for another six weeks till it is officially my birthday. The girls decided since both their dad and I turn 50, his on June 3 and mine on August 23, that the middle of July was best to celebrate as not to favor either of us. the party is at 2:00 tomorrow, when can i expect you all?