Strawberries, Blueberries and Chocolate

I needed a treat.

This would have been yummy, but

then I would have had to do some extra walking
or really exercise hard.

 So rather than feel extra guilty,

I did some fabric surfing, that's exercise right, and 

had Homestead Hearth send me some

of this kind of Blueberries, Strawberries and Chocolates.

By Judi Rothermel.

Delicious, without the calories.

It was perfect timing with Lori's

SAL or sew along.

Check it out.

My plan is to use these 

and if I have to add in some other pieces,

which I will, 

I have only 5 minutes to search.

It's time for fun, not for agonizing over a

couple of 2 inch squares.

Ready, set , go.....

With the aid of fast forward,

here are the fabrics I have chosen.

I think they'll work out great.

Ready, set , go....

Fast Forward....

Here's the block.

One block didn't seem quite enough

so back to the cutting board.

I'll let you see what a set of 4 looks like soon.

It's all about having fun,

and this was fun.

Until Next Time-

Thinking Spring?

Isn't Spring suppose to come quicker

when you work on a spring project?

 Well, no luck in changing the seasons,
 but I did have luck finishing
 my Daffodil Daze pillow,

  the first of my 11 Progress Project Plan.

I used a yellow and green print
for the border and backing

and I actually had the light yellow large rick rack
 on hand to add as a trim.

French knots can have a distinct personality.
 So, instead of French knots for detail,

I used seed beads for a little bling.
 It's a cute design and makes you smile

 as you imagine the little spring time chicks
 peeping happily
 as they carry off daffodils on their shoulders.

Until Next Time-

Nana

 Life consists of many chapters.

Each chapter can tell a story of 

love, drama, or comedy.

It's been a year since

I started the chapter of my life

affectionately known as Nana.

Or "Nanny Nana".

Many of you know that I am away from 

my home and Running Man during the week

and spend time making memories and helping out

 two of my daughters and 

these two special people 5 days a week.

Before I embarked on this commitment,

there were many considerations 

that were thought about and debated.

It's been a remarkable journey,

for all of us.

(Thank you, son in laws).

Everdeen and Sanford have become

an important part of my daily life.

This extra time for them to be able to be at home,

spending time together as cousins, learning and growing,

and playing with Nana
  has been a valuable opportunity.

My stint continues until the end of May.

 Then I'll  close this particular chapter and 

start another,

but until then

the 3 of us will continue to 

hang out together.

Until Next Time-