Look at my roses. Don’t they look happy?











Well, don’t tell them but here in South AL tonight it is supposed to be going down to 32F and 28F tomorrow night. And on Sunday it got up to 81F.

Other signs of spring:

I was home alone this weekend so I did get some sewing done.

This is for the LQS BOM: I also did one for a block swap at guild and laid out some strips for the calendar challenge block.

Last week Lisa gave me a Sisterhood Award (see sidebar). Lisa has a great blog showing the beautiful quilts she has made: wonderful for inspiration.

First of all, here are the rules:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post. Done
2. Nominate 10 or fewer blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude! One of the reasons I read blogs is that quilters have great attitudes and show gratitude for each other’s and their own creativity.
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. Please, anyone who fits the above description, accept this award from me.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received your award. Done

Thanks Lisa for thinking of me. GARI

My studio is feeling abandoned. Thursday I was working in the house and today I was in Milton and Pensacola, FL, attending professional meetings and not buying fabric.

While in the 2 hour professional meeting I was working on designs for a new quilted jacket. I find that I can concentrate better when my hands are busy: that's my story and I'm sticking to it. After the meeting I went to two fabric stores looking for cream and light tan fabrics for a block swap and found nothing I liked. I did, however, get a couple yards of two batiks that will eventually be part of "something." (I have never made anything with batik)



Last week I won a blog giveaway from Gene Black: the first one ever. When I got home there was a package waiting for me. And this is what was in it: a quilted journal, beautiful fabric, and a unique pendent made by Gene, the artist. I am thinking about using the journal to document the quilts I do this year and if that works I'll try it again next year. Thanks, Gene!








Also last week I was given this Fabulous Award from Pollyanna. I appreciated the honor but then I was supposed to list my 5 addictions. Now, as a former addictions therapist, I didn't think I had any addictions. But, to be a good sport, and to be honest, I do have some very strong preferences:
1. DH (even though he frequently drives me crazy)
2. Coffee
3. Quilting
4. Cheetos (rarely since going on WW)
5. Blogs (reading and writing)

So as you can see, even though I haven't been sewing for the last two days, I have been busy. Tomorrow, however, I will be back at work in my favorite place and maybe I will get enough done to have something to share.