It's the weekend!

 It's in the 50's today, due to go up into the 80's during the week! Yikes! Typical jersey weather.

 It was time to move the qsnap! In the first pic, I think was in my own shadow. 55% done! 

Our local Legion post does a breakfast once a month as a fundraiser. Ralph goes and brings us takeout. Today I have eggs, bacon, ham, and home fries. A good start to the day.

Work in Progress Wednesday

 It's Wednesday again! The wheel of life keeps turning!

 I got a lot  done this week, it's almost time to move the q snap again!

It's the 4th Wednesday, which means lunch with the teachers. A couple of retired teachers that I used to work with, one's wife, and Ralph. We look forward to seeing them every month. 

It's overcast, so maybe more April showers later today.

Monday Morning Sewing

 It's actually not raining! 

I hadn't done anything in the sewing room for a few weeks, I've been obsessed with the cross stitch. I woke up this morning early-ish and said, I have to sew today!

 I got this one put together, and laid out the next one!

Each one is made from a charm pack. Ralph nicely made med cardboard templates, 5 inches wide, and 10, 20 and 25 inches long- putting those amazon boxes to good use!

It saves a lot of up and down, as I can stack the templates beside my machine instead of having to get up and get each row. I did all the rows, then did all the pressing at once, then sewed the rows together. 

Since I don't have a planned home for these, I figure to make a bunch, then pick backings and finish them.

 

My cute little tool boxes from Sam's Club came! Each even has a set of tools! We left the pink tools in the cardboard packing, and put them in the car. I just love how cute they are, and will figure out what I'm going to do with them.

April Showers

 We had another day with rain yesterday. Suddenly all the trees are green, the dogwood is blooming, and the pollen is up! 

 I hit 50%! I started around New Years, so 4 months to do 50%!

 First, these cuties were all over the cross stitch boards. Ralph checked, and they are not available at our Lowe's yet, they're being saved for a promotion.

 Then, someone posted this one from Sam's Club! Same price, but has a handle and includes  tools. Comes in 4 colors- teal, pink, black and cream. Only available online. No problem, Ralph buys online from them a lot! I ordered teal and pink. I got free shipping because we have the upgraded membership. They should come by Saturday. 

Nope, no idea what I'm going to do with them, but they are so cute! 

Maybe spring?

 The weather is gorgeous, 70's and sunny. We watched the eclipse out the window and on TV. 

I defrosted my Thanksgiving free turkey breast, and it's in the crockpot. turkey sandwiches on the way! 

 I've only taken one picture this week, and it was a few minutes ago. Work in Progress! 45% done!

Hello April

 April came in with showers, more like torrential rain! Several inches of it, but still better than snow.

We had a lovely Easter with Heather, Ed and the kids. I made a trifle that I invented. Pound cake, lemon pie filling, peaches, blueberries and cool whip. I did the pie filling instead of pudding because girlfriend Steph (as opposed to daughter Steph, girlfriend Steph is Eddie's girlfriend of about 2 years) has a lactose issue. It went over very well! Even Ralph liked it. Heather made ziti, salad, brussels sprouts, and an eggplant dish (which I passed on.)

I only read 6 books in March, one on the kindle.

It was time to move the qsnap! Lots of stitching meant less reading. I'm now 42% done! 

I have another table runner laid out, but haven't had the urge to sew.