My Goal Was A Snap!

My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.

~Cary Grant

And yesterday I was occupied almost all day.  And that is a good thing because I figure I only had about 4 1/2 hours of sleep Sunday night.  If I hadn't been busy I most definitely would have been sleeping.  And, if I had been sleeping I wouldn't have slept last night.  It's just a vicious circle, isn't it?  I think my brain was a little numb though because I argued with the printer, I couldn't figure out why the iron wasn't steaming (duh, no water) and I didn't even feel like eating - including even anything sweet!

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PHOTO OF THE DAY

Half Dome

I don't think there is anything much more beautiful than Yosemite in the winter.  We haven't been for the last couple of years but I do remember how much in awe I am every time we go.  Winter is the least busy and possibly most beautiful season in Yosemite. The crowds go home, frost coats the trees in the morning, fog freezes, waterfalls start flowing only to freeze at night, and snowstorms coat the park in a white blanket. The wildlife comes out and hotel rates go down.

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I achieved my goal yesterday!  I made a snap tape bag to coordinate with the Reusable Market Bag for my hairdresser.  I also made a matching tissue cover too.

I really wanted to make the snap bag out of the red fabric but I just didn't have enough.  I did straight line stitching again and stitched in red to match the stitching on the bag.

Here is the whole set together.  Erica was very happy with her Christmas present!!  Whew!

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Yesterday I received the first block from Let's Bee Together group.  Mollie made this wonderful block for me out of the fabric I sent her.

She did a wonderful job.  Thanks, Mollie

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TODAY'S GOAL

Today I plan to make a swap block for Gina of London, England.  We are both members of Quilting Block Swaps Australia.  She has requested either a star or applique.  And since I don't do much applique (yet) I am going to make her a star.  I think I have just the perfect star in mind.  She also requested bright happy colors or pastels.  I'm leaning toward the brights.

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GIVEAWAYS

Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop is having a giveaway.  They're giving away a 9 piece Pink Isabella Fat Quarter Bundle by Lila Tueller.  This giveaway will be open until January 31, 2011.



Among The Gum Trees is having a super wonderful Springtime Giveaway.  You could win an entire set of Springtime BOM patterns.  This set has a retail value of $120!  The will draw the winner on Australia Day, January 26th.






Blushing Rose is hosting a CSN giveaway.  You could win a $45 gift certificate to use at CSN on whatever you would like.  You must enter by midnight on January 8, 2011.

Jaybird Quilts is having a sponsored giveaway for Lisnaweary Quilts.  They are giving away Crimson Burst Quilt Kit.  You must enter this one by January 8, 2011 also.

The Curious Quilter is giving away A copy of the book Nature’s Way, autographed by Debbie Field.  While you are there, check out the two great tutorials Mary has shared with us.  You must enter the giveaway thru January 10, 2011.

And, another reminder about my 300+ Follower Thank You Giveaway!  This is what you could win.....

A full color pattern called Flying Colors and 7 1/8 yards of fabric to make it (everything but the backing).  Remember to enter before Sunday evening.  Just click on the link above!

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FINAL THOUGHT

My mind is constantly thinking of what I'd like to be doing instead of concentrating on what I am doing.  I think about blocks I still need/want to make.  I think about a possible stitchery pattern or what color thread I will be using to make the little bird in another stitchery.  There are rare occassions when I do actually think exactly about what I'm working on but it is usually short lived.  Luckily, being a woman, I do well at multi-tasking, even if it is sometimes just in my head.

It is while you are patiently toiling at the little tasks of life that the meaning and shape of the great whole of life dawn on you.

~Phillips Brooks

May your day be everything you want it to be!