Deadlines and Neat Finds....

A while back I was talking about projects - too many in fact! Well things are finally catching up but I did have a big deadline this week - our Shelterhouse annual fundraiser and silent auction (one of my worthy causes). I wish we did not have to have Shelterhouses, but the sad truth is we do - and a friend of mine (who is also a weekend running buddy) happens to be our local director. This year I am relying on my old standby, Even More Quilts for Baby - don't know why but I always come back to it - very easy patterns to do - this one is "Iowa Road". When I bought the fabric last February I was really thinking Spring - hence the daisies.

And what would a quilt be without a Bear to go with it - I guess we will have to call her Daisy!

I also had some recent "spring" finds. I love this old tablecloth - the pinks and burgandies are very nice.

I also found this strawberry embroidery. It never ceases to amaze me what people give away - both of these items just needed a good cleaning and, voila, they are decorating my house!

Last but not least was this cute calendar towel I picked up on my last trip to Canada - notice anything?
Yep - all the months are in French (mais oui) - what else would you expect from a thrift shop in a bilingual country - sweet!

Though I have to say - on close inspection that is definetly NOT a North American squirrel - looks suspiciously European to me! Enjoy! (special note to Barb - I agree girlfriend - Blog Musak is NOT for me either!)

Charity Event

There are so many worthy causes and, because hubby works in the non profit sector, I go to a lot of local events. Not that I mind - I especially get drawn to those darn silent auctions. Last night we attended the CAN Saginaw Mardi Gras ball with friends. Wonderful excuse to pull out the glad rags and go have fun. My "big" bid was on item 403H - Pair of cross stiched Pillow Cases with Tatted edging (right near item 401H A year of Pies - 12 pies (one per month) - oh my). I was the only bidder (folks don't appreciate nice embrodiery work) until the last, literally, 8 secs when another gal swooped in and out bid me - the NERVE! ...sigh...So, to make up for my disappointment I visited another worthy cause today - my local Thrift Shop - and, bingo (which does not happen every time) I found some pretty fabric (like I need more)...
and annual tea towels to add to my collection

Have not done so well on the old embroidery and handkerchiefs lately - but you just never know what you will find! A great start to my weekend ;->.