This weather pattern is 'interesting' to say the least! Our weather is also atypically warmer for this time of year. Not much snow and lots of sunshine. However, I view January as very liberating. Holidays are over and time to make plans for the coming year. I plan to deal with some UFOs by working on them one day a month. I have a list of charity projects to do for a craft show in November; I plan to work on those one day a week. I have family and gift things to do and plan to work on them two days a week. I know myself well enough to know I need to make a plan and a schedule to make the best use of time. I love days that make me have to stay in-they are bonus days. To all of you in the adverse weather areas: enjoy the time.

We were snowed in with -34 degrees last weekend. I pulled out a quilt I had put off machine quilting. I am working on it. We were snowed in on Friday and did not get plowed out until Wed. morning. Didn't mind being isolated at all as long as the electricity didn't fail. We are hearty Montanans.

I've made two quilted table runners in shades of blue, cream and white so far this year for my foyer. Yesterday I saw on Facebook a cute Christmas tree skirt from Craftsy. Had to order it!! Pieces are cut out and now it's sewing time. All from fabric already in my stash.

Snowed in in Delaware too, but it's the temps that have us stymied! Brrrrr! Living in the rural part of DE, we are used to bad weather but every time a bird poops on the power lines we loose power. So far for this storm we have not lost power and that is a miracle! My studio that is separate from the house has heat (no AC yet) but the temps are so cold the heater only manages about 40*. I have finished repairing a queen sized quilt made for my stepson when he was 8, he is now 32. Made quickly years ago with a flannel back, the backing just fell apart. I told him he needed a new one and his response of " Noooo, I need this one fixed" was sweet. Made anew back tied and rebound. When the studio warms up his new quilt will be up next on my list. I have knitted one scarf and am currently working on a caplet. I have also finished 2 books and managed not to strangle my husband during this storm. A major accomplishment!!! Overall I am making good use of my time off from work and the bustle of everyday life.

If you are in the minority, then I am too. I love this time of year for the same reasons. We aren't snowed in, but it is arctic out there right now. Too cold to enjoy any outdoor snow activities. Yesterday our high was 2 below, and our wind chill was almost at 30 below.

I've been homebound though, not because of snow, but because of sickness. We've had the tummy bug going through our house members all week. 8 out of 9 of us have had it, and I'm the last man standing. How I've avoided it this long I don't know. Been taking care of everyone else. I've been pushing vitamin C and garlic pills too, so hopefully I can avoid getting it.

Anyway, looks like today I may be able to get to my sewing machine and work on a UFO I've had kicking around for about 5 or 6 years. Happy wintering everyone!

23 below this morning is enough to make me want to stay in, but life goes on, so I did have to go out. Brrr. I have 2 quilts to FMQ before I can start anything new. They aren't going as well as usual - batting is thicker than I usually use.

I'm working on some of those projects I've been putting off . I have done some --- more to go .

:wave: good luck to you all

The cold is getting to me too! I have a long living room and the cold end is where my laptop is . Typing this with fingerless gloves on! Upstairs is warm, different zone, but no sewing machine up there. My downstairs heat is having problems, fortunately warmer temps are predicted and then it will be able to keep up.

We have lots of snow here in Idaho. It's cold but not below freezing. I recently lost my husband so I am learning to use the snowblower and I have to admit it's fun. My driveway looks like a drunk plowed it but I'm learning. I haven't quilted or sewed anything since March because I was my husband's care giver, so I have lots of Christmas quilting to do. I am hopefully going to start on a new winter rag quilt for my bed. then tackle the bin full of kits I have.

Weather! First too cold for this time of year, then too warm - 51 today melted the snow and made lakes all over, now the temp is dropping fast. The entire area will be a skating rink in the morning. I have a few errands, but they can wait.