The to do list

1. 16 hats are halfway finished for market.
2. Christmas quilt blocks are done, ready to be sewn into a king size quilt.
3. Another quilt is ready to go on the long arm.
4. Several cuddle monsters are cut out. (running out of fleece!)
5. Diaper fabrics are here and ready to be cut.
6. Still working on repairs to a family quilt.

I'm being lectured by my vendor family at the market to slow down the biz but I can't make myself do it. The holiday season us upon us and I'm seriously in the get super busy nesting mode. I figure, I may as well work while I can, once baby gets here and the holidays are over I probably won't be doing much until March or so. Its all good! While I'm on baby holiday I can spend spare time building up my stock again and work on all these crazy ideas in my head... And boy do I have a whole lotta crazy ideas in my head.

It all comes down to I have to create. My mom always had some quilting/sewing project going, to the point she carried bits and pieces of quilt blocks, embroidery and whatnots in her purse, and she was never ashamed to whip out needle and thread any time we had to wait more than twenty seconds in one spot. My dad is a jack of all trades, and usually to cheap to hire labor, so he always has several home improvement projects going, as well as the garden.

I'd say my worst and best trait would have to be knowing when to say when, but right now I'm having to much fun!

Two more months. Eeeek!

How annoying!

I've done several posts from my phone only to have them disappear to blog heaven (or condemned to some less desirable place?) After I submit. Hopefully I will figure this out as I have a hard time getting to sit at an actual computer and tend to get more done with my smart phone.

Anyways, today ended up being a sleep in, no market since there were several things going on today, it just seemed easier to play hooky and enjoy some kid time. Seemed.

The kids didn't want to do their chores. I'm still suffering from dental work walker this week. Hubby decided to play xbox instead of yardwork. You get the idea. And as all mamas know, when we stop so does everyone else.

Not all was lost. We did get to enjoy the evening at father in law's. The pool was just warm enough for one last swim. The burgers, as always, were really good.

Tomorrow I'm going to tough it out and get back on the saddle, pain or not. One day off is bad. 3 days off and my house is bad. Really really bad. Like omg I can't believe I have to sleep here bad. 6 kids at home can do that to a house, very quickly.

Much love,

Kristy

Long day!

Today has been a pregnant mama grumpy day! Keeping up with house work, home schooling etc, along with little Aralyn's diaper rash and big brother's "I've got to get into/tear up/climb on/jump on" attitude just wore me down today.  It wasn't a total loss, I'm more annoyed at myself for not being on top of things.

I did get 4 sets of pj's made for Aralyn and plan to make 4 more for Brett tomorrow. I also started another crib size quilt, a patternfrom one of my "go to"  quilt magazines.

I'm off to bed, we have quite a bit to cover in the schooling department, but if all goes well we may make a thrift store run. Gotta love those days!

Blogtober Fest!

Blogtober Fest starts today! Since I'm a total brain toot when it comes to blogging, I don't have any pictures to share yet. But I'm using blogtober to get into the grove of blogging and posting pictures, so hang in there with me please!

Today was market day and it was s l o w.  The youngest two went with us so there was plenty to keep both Paul and I busy.

Very very busy.

I had one customer come by to pick up an order, a double wedding ring in a crib size, and another order for an ABCs quilt. The ABCs quilts are by far the all time favorite at market, as well as one of my favorites to make. I do have a picture of one variation.

Afterwards we headed home, babies napped and Paul and I watched Hamlet 2. It was funnier than I expected, normally I don't love comedies. 

That about wraps it up for today! I will be finishing a king size blue and white quilt to show off soon!

Just a Monday

Last night the hubs finally put a fluorescent light in the sewing room (aka the badly lit garage). What a difference it's made! I think I'll need one more light over my cutting table and then I will be able to see perfectly.

I finished up a robot quilt with machine binding... My first try. I'm not sold due to the slightly messy look of it, but in a pinch it's ok.

I also finished up a package for a sweet friend which was way way overdue. I was sidetracked this week by a tooth abbess.. Let me tell ya, you aren't tough enough until you've suffered one of these bad boys, pregnant and unable to take any kind of serious pain medication. For Reals.
Speaking of pregnant, it's off to the ob today for a routine checkup. I'm 23 weeks and still ... So... Not... Prepared... For... Another.... Boy. Maybe he won't mind leaving the hospital nekkid... or at best, wearing his sister's sweet pink baby clothes.. Cuz mama has not bought/made this little boy a stitch of clothes yet. I'm sure I will go into panic mode soon. Surely.

We also have parent teacher conferences today. Gotta love those. I'm blessed that the girls all truly love school (it's so boring at home, and they have to clean.... Wah wah wah) so they do super super extra good at school. So today is also known as "Mommy gets to brag all day" day. :)

I'm signing off with a picture of my cuddle monsters! They will be available in my online shop soon!

I really must begin blogging again!

Currently I'm sewing custom orders and also for the up and at ya Christmas season... I do love Christmas but it comes around so quickly! Now that  I have as app for blogging, I have no excuses! Talk soon and see you at the market!