Meanwhile, is it just me but have pinecones taken over the world? Look at my back yard!
I suppose if I was Martha Stewart (NOT!) I'd be all excited with all the crafting possibilities - Martha even has directions for making a pine cone turkey! 
We will probably just burn them all in our firepit (how unimaginative)... 
... $1.99 ( that's $1.61 US!)...I grabbed it on my way to the check out counter not really inspecting what was inside. All I "saw" was quilted squares/old material so thought I'd take my chances.....
When I got it home - wow 24 completed blocks and lots of extra squares!
Definitely older material...
Unfortunately, the sewing is not so good so will probably have to rip some seams if I plan to use...but after all, the bag DID say $1.99! I'll be taking to show my buddies at Guild in April to get their opinions...Well I'm off on a business trip - talk to you all in a week when I get back!
Well I got home early yesterday and did, indeed, get some licks from Master Gryphon - what a funny old dog he is. While in Sarnia, Ontario I spent time with my family - though I had a really miserable cold. Did not stop me from doing a little tour around town so I could take some pictures to share. Unfortunately Saturday was not overly sunny but I think some of these turned out okay. My first stop was Canatara Park - a nice area of town right on Lake Huron, with a great beach - I spent many hours there growing up. We always went to the Children's Farm - unfortunately it was not open but did manage to get these shots.
First critters I ran into - Canadian Geese - go figure. Wonder if they are paying attention to the sign. 
There a few old buildings on the property which they open up for special events (like Easter and Christmas). The gates were closed for the day but I still had a poke around.
Not far from the Park you can go under the Bluewater Bridge that links Ontario to Michigan. It is right where the St. Clair River opens into Lake Huron. When the shipping lanes are open in the Great Lakes you will get to see all kinds of ships passing through from different countries on their way up to Lake Superior. One of our favorite spots in the summer time (especially the Chip Truck).
And now for the Give Away (which I promised Master Gryphon could help with). On my way home I stopped in at the duty free and picked up a few "souvenirs". 
If you leave a comment by noon, Saturday March 28th, I'll put you in for a draw ( based on a random number selection by Mr. G himself). Good Luck!
then another thingy called a "passport" (I personally don't need one 'cause I'm all American don't ya know)
she's talking quietly to dad about "parents" and a place called canada...can it be she's leaving town! Aaaaaghhhhh
doesn't she know, she's my alpha queen, the ying to my yang (or the other way around, I can't remember, what do I know - I'm a dog...)...that she...
completes me!!!!! what am I going to do for three days and two nights!!!
okay, but I tell ya she is going to get a good lickin when she gets back Sunday (wail)... gryphon
All quilters need them - even the ugly looking ones (thimbles I mean)
And then it happens.
A lovely old one is given to you by a relative in England.
Even dear hubby gets in the act (his, of course, is a manly one - The Coppergate York Helmet)
You never intended to get this many...
So now, amongst all the other odds and ends you have - you suddenly collect thimbles! Sigh, still cheaper then booze or drugs...
Linda's Quilt greeted you as you came in to the main area.
Karen's Pink Lone Star was one of my favorites (you can never get enough pink!)
Lori's "Protect Your Nuts" (an inside joke)- the squirrels were my add ;->
Carol's Colorful Christmas - doves, bells and stocking..
Bonnie's Winter Friends - the little chap on the sled
I also just loved, loved, loved Karen's Peter Rabbit - she also had a Teacup one but I could not get a good shot of - and this picture certainly does not do Karen's and Carol R's quilting justice..
Finally, we had Alice's very old Egyptian quilts - real conversation pieces (who knew Nefrititi was a quilter ;->). Enjoy!
Better, however the passenger seat was low to the ground while the driver was able to adjust up so high my hubby was talking "down" to me! Can't have that. Sales Rep - Polish Bob - I kid you not, it was right on his business card - like buying from your Granddad....
...setting up a Quilt Show! Won't confess who's "remains" these are, but they looked funny beside the vintage sewing machine. As you can see from the next pic we had a lot to do! More pics later after the show starts...
AND I am a lucky, lucky girl - lookie what my gal pal Carol gave me - it was really sweet of her and she knew I would really appreciate them - I already have plans to frame for my sewing room. THANKS Carol ;->...
P.S. If you want to see a sexy pic of me go visit Carol's blog...
...only two more sleeps - until the big Quilt Show March13th - 15th (no, she would not say the bit about the Quilt Show, but I bet she would have if she belonged to as neat a Guild as I do ;->). For you local folks hope you can come and see us this weekend - you might even get to meet me and my pal Carol!
This month the theme was Bling.
The "blingyer" (is that a word?) the better.
BUT I always try to use only what I have already and not buy more embellishments
I'm not a big fan of daylight savings time - especially this time of the year. That whole "spring forward" thing irks me. So when Miss Gwendoline decided it was time to get up this morning, I was not a happy camper. I always feel like all the things I plan to do on this day will fall behind. And at 7 am it was still dark. I was grumpy putting on my walking shoes and taking G&G out for their walk. I was grumpy dragging out a warm coat (will Winter ever quit?). I was grumpy opening the door thinking about all I had to do.
Some lovely hankies
Love the crocheted Roses....
