I love a rainy day!

This was just the weather I needed to finish up my "Awesome" lap quilt. I spent yesterday quilting, and have decided that stitching in the ditch is not for me. Today I finally made and attached the binding! After this quilt took a back seat for awhile it is finally finished. I'm not even sure when the bridal shower is where I will be giving this, but boy am I glad that it is done early!

Here are some more shots of the completed project:

Something Old, Something New and Something Insanely Bright!

I have an extended family. When my sister got married, we absorbed her in laws family as well. It's wonderful, we get along, and spend lots of holidays together. Lucky for her! My brother in law's brother (stick with me here) got engaged this summer. We love Audrey! My sister and I went with her to register and both of us are so excited about their wedding plans. For Christmas Audrey and Michael (fiance/brother in law's brother) gave me these adorable Christmas mugs. I was so touched. Then and there I knew I wanted to make her/them something special for their shower. Here's my work so far!

Here it is, finally ready to be quilted after it has been ironed about 10 times!

The fabric for the backing...next in line for more ironing!

Practice for the final touch!

In case I haven't mentioned it to EVERYONE....I LOVE my new sewing machine!!!!!!!!!

Which one of these things doesn't belong?

I have finally finished the blocks for my latest quilt and there is something odd...

Do you see it? Second to last row, third block in from the left. The insane bright pink! I may have to find it a new home? It's there screaming "I'm here and I'm BRIGHT pink!"

Maybe over on the side? I feel like this is a Where's Waldo on my quilt! I think I may leave that bright pink gal on the side as pictured above and start sewing these!