UFO's

Once in a while you have to take an

inventory of what projects you have started

and, for whatever reason, have not finished.

Today I looked around my studio 

and with paper and pencil in hand and counted the

quilting projects that where "Projects in Progress".

I looked in the closet, in the cupboard,

on the shelves, on the floor and 

out in plan sight.

I was pleasantly surprised.

Not as many as I had expected.

Now remember, these are ones that I have started 

to some degree, not just collections

of fabric and patterns.

This process is what we do each January

in Stashbusters, the class at the Fig Leaf.

But on Pat Sloan blog, she presented a good

strategy of what to do once you have a list.

I thought about each project and

separated them into groups of "almost done"

to "barely started".

From there I quickly numbered them in

order of importance or decided if

I really want to finish it.

It was a  challenging thing to do today.

I already had a list, but found

more projects, ones that I had started this year.

Even if you're not a quilter,

the sorting process is a good one.

It gives you a good picture of where you are

and what you want to accomplish.

Give it a try.

Until Next Time-Kyle

Is the Doctor In?

When my son-in-law, Don was growing up,

each summer he enjoyed "Greek Camp".

When he was too old to go as a camper,

he had been trained as an EMT, so he

went as the camp's medical person.

He was known as Doctor Don.

Well, yesterday it became official.

He presented his dissertation with a

seminar and a defense with his graduate committee.

He now is Dr. Don!

Elizabeth and Don

Now there are 2 doctors in the house.

Don and his parents who came from Michigan for the big event.

Then it was time to party with friends, family and colleagues.

Great job, Don.

I have to admit I didn't understand the topic, but his 

presentation was great.  

Don can create molecular animations

on the computer to show

people like me what he's talking about.

I may still not understand, but the animation is great.

The best part is that he has his 

postdoc all set up and he's ready to

go to work, ie a real job, on Monday.

Until Next Time-Kyle

Laugh Together

Most nights when I get home from work

it is so easy and comfortable to 

just sit and unwind.

Last night I could have easily done that. 

It's been a long week already and it was

only Tuesday.

But instead I kept moving and 

I'm always glad when I do.

The Quilting Buddies got together

 and enjoyed our traditional fall meal,

Cathy's wonderful chili, 

Norma's two delicious desserts,

did some sewing 

and laughed and laughed.

We were missing three of our friends, but here we are.

We have met together for almost 20 years + 

WOW!

Where else can you learn about 

quilting ideas

Cathy's daughter, Sara's quilt

Sara came to visit to see what we were all about.

oo and ha over Norma lovely embroidery

talk about food,

recipes,

travel,

stashbusting

jaunting for junk,

good deals,

gripe about things,

aches and pains,

and 

things I shouldn't write about here!

Becky knows but she's not telling either.

Thanks Quilting Buddies

for always making

our time together special.

It's good for my heart.

Until Next Time-Kyle