I picked up an old BHG book on Patchwork and Quilting (1977) and in it was this pattern. I had seen it before in another one of their publications but with no instructions so I was happy to find this! While I don't want to do a full Twin size I think it would make a cute wall hanging (not sure if I'd use the same colour scheme though). Imagine my disappointment when I turned the page and found this as the "pattern" for each block (ughhhhh) - the old 1 square = 1 inch....
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to "easily" blow up the pattern (there are 20 blocks in all). How on earth did they use to do it (directions - "Enlarge each block to its actual size using tracing paper" - no way jose!). I'd really appreciate hearing your suggestions - and any ideas on alternate colour schemes.Meanwhile, we are off to the Homeland - if I can "log in" I will - if not, see you on the other side!
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So, next Saturday we will head northern Michigan to Sault Ste. Marie. We have only crossed the Mackinac Bridge once and, guess what, it was completely encased in fog – we did not see a single thing. But of course anyone who knows me will know that I was totally freaking out about the heights (and the fact the wind was making the dang bridge swing!). I will be keeping my eyes firmly shut the whole cross over this time I’m sure (Miss Gwenie, who absolutely hates car rides, will sympathize with me).
Our first night will be in the Soo and we will be in walking distance to see the locks. After a night there we will head over to Sudbury, stopping at sites in between. Hubby has a “plan” apparently so I’ll just be along for the ride. 
We are going to stay a couple of nights in Sudbury so we can make a day trip to Killarney Park (a place we’ve always wanted to visit). We may even get a chance to go see the 
We will be there just in time for Canada Day, July 1st (yeah) but of course we are also happy to join anyone who wants to light firecrackers for the Fourth of July. Though I have to log on for work (ugh) I don’t know if I’ll be able to do much blogging – I’ll be sure to bring lots of pics back so I can share our adventures with you….Our route back will be the usual way - down to Sarnia, across the bridge at Port Huron and back to Michigan.
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…a really good ham sandwich. When the heavens align and a. the bread is fresh b. the ham is perfect c. the “good”mustard (French’s of course) is in the fridge (hubbie just thinks it’s the worst stuff on the planet) I can’t think of anything better – awesome. (Note: I personally don't add the cheese like in the pic, but I thought it was a good one so used it - makes me hungry looking at it). Come to think about it, I've always had a thing for cooked ham - I once told a boyfriend I loved him as much as cooked ham - needless to say that relationship did not last :-<.
…finishing a run. Not because I set a goal for the day and completed it (how noble). I’m just grateful the dang thing is over and done with – geesh, like I enjoy exercising to keep my girlie figure! Yah I get this magazine and yah I will NEVER look like her (sniff)...
…stitching a straight line. Yes it seems the older I get the more wobbly I am – really. And I know that standing 10 feet away you will never see it – but there are times that ¼” seam just does not want to work – so I am VERY grateful when I finish a line and there it is, a perfect 9 ½ score (I’m never that accurate) - I'm Queen of the world!
…having all of you dropping in from time to time to see what’s up in my neck of the woods. Since I started just a few short months ago I’ve made some new friends and I appreciate all your comments, each and every one - so keep them coming.
Few minutes later – 3 tins appear on the counter. “You won’t like the price” she said as I opened them up…
Oh, err…hmm and what would that be? I innocently asked as I started to drool…
Well, normally I would go through and make up packets and charge a $1.00 a bag so - $10.00 (That's $9.01 US).
Ah, okay (Brain is yelling - ARE YOU KIDDING!!!)
When I got home and started to sort look what I found….
Even ones that look like jewel encrusted piles of poop (Sis begs to differ)
SCORE ;-> Sigh, some days really are good in Thrift Land …
Lots of warm up exercises to get us going - it was a bit nippy (low 60's) so some girls were borrowing jackets to stay warm. Notice the lovely painted hair!
We had our own start time so a swarm of Green Shirts waited for the "go" signal.
I started running (we use that word loosely) with two girls - one who just took off and another, Alicia here, who unfortunately developed a stitch in her side (dang) - however, the purpose is NOT to compete, but to finish what you start - and she did along with rest of the girls! Every girl gets a medal to - Good for you Alicia!
I could pick up my baby (finally!)
While I appreciate everyone’s answers (Carol and Sis you were very creative), Leslie got it right – I’ve been lost without my sewing machine for over three weeks! AND I have ATCs to get ready for next Tuesday! Yikes…I need to get crackin…. And Leslie gets the Treat!
