I Won

Imagine my surprise to get a message from Carrie at A Passion for Applique that I won this great eBook: Step by Step Portrait Art Quilts by Margaret Bucklew.  Woo-hoo, I've always wanted to do this, and now I have a comprehensive book to work from.  I'm scheduling trying one this summer when things are a bit slower.  Thank you Carrie for the giveaway and Margaret for all the fab info during the book tour.  I like that it is an eBook - I got it right away!

Mid-Month Check-In for

A Lovely Year of Finishes

....I am way, way behind.  But the only thing to do is start up again and move forward.  I'm working on the back:

How are you doing?  Join us at the linky on Melissa's blog.

Applique Thursday Not..... Again

Sigh - the siege of "things to do" is over and I'm pooped!  Hardly any quilting done, too tired.  After my 2 hour nap after getting back from St. Anne's, I went outside and found solace in plants starting to bloom. 

 Here is my yellow Lady Banks bursting into bloom.

And the geraniums are starting to blossom too!

 

So restful.  Dinner is steak, mash potatoes and sautéed brussel sprouts.  Yumm.  Maybe tomorrow I'll feel quilt energized again.  What are you up to?