Surprise Prize

I wasn't expecting a prize from the Block of the Month Challenge,  but the 2nd place finisher received a box of beautiful threads from Aurifil.  These arrived yesterday from Victoria of Bumble Beans Inc.  Thank you so much for selecting my quilt in the challenge.

Glow

I received these beautiful lime green orchids as a gift.  When the late afternoon sun comes through the window, the flowers glow and brighten up the whole room.

Watercolor Journal Class

Yesterday was the first session in Jane LaFazio's "Watercolor Journal" class.  I have decided to make a journal divided by the months of 2012.  I hope to highlight special events, thoughts and adventures that happen to me each month throughout the year.  Since we removed the spirals and are using removable rings, it will be easy to add pages to our journals.  I created my first page in celebration of getting really OLD!

3 Little Birds

A gift from my daughters.

2nd Place

Although I came in a far distance from 1st place, my sampler quilt did finish 2nd in the Block of the Month Challenge from 15 minutes play.  I am honored!

Getting Ready

Next Tuesday, January 24th, I'm enrolled in a new Jane LaFazio 6 week class "Sketching and Watercolor in a Mixed Media Journal".  I have been gathering my materials and am really looking forward to starting on a new creative adventure.

Quilt Deadline

Wednesday, January 18th, is the deadline to present photos of our finished Block of the Month quilt to "15 minutes play".  I have been sewing like crazy since my sister arrives today for a visit and I need to put my sewing machine away.  I am just finishing with the binding and can't believe this sampler quilt is almost done.