Sunday Respite . . . or not

My day started as it usually does on Sundays . . .

I'm up about 7 . . .

I take the dogs out . . .

make coffee . . .

go to church.

It was an absolutely gorgeous day.

Sunshine . . .

temperatures in the mid 70s . . .

nice breeze.

I've spent the last two days catching up on the finally preparations for Vacation Bible School.

It's all done until I get to church Monday and spend the morning with first, second and third graders.

I haven't spent much time on anything else. I caught up the laundry on Saturday in between cutting out shapes. I should be good until about Tuesday.

After dinner and dishes, I did some preparations on a new project.

Yes, another one.

This one actually started in January. I saw a post on Facebook and fell in love.

These are called Calendar Girls and I have a monthly subscription from Stitches of Love.

I have been receiving some other "quilty mail".

 

I ran across this pattern and kit last year in an email advertisement. I thought about it for too long and it sold out. The vendor was wonderful and shared information with me so that I could still purchase it. I finally did. It was horrifically expensive in my opinion. First, the designer/vendor wanted a minimum purchase of of $20.00, the pattern was only $11.00. 

So I decided to get the accessory kit - it was $20.00 !!!!

On top of that they charged me $10.00 plus for postage.

When the package arrived, the postage sticker said $3.21.

After going round and round with them and not having the difference refunded to me, I have decided not to purchase from them again.

In the meantime, I've gone through my stash and pulled my fabrics. I managed to gather everything I need to complete the project, except time at the moment. Hopefully it will get done before the holidays.

Have you heard of Fort Worth Fabric Studios?

Every Friday they have a new fabric bundle on sale for as little as $20.00.

This is my most recent acquisition :)

I have a design for the quilt top chosen.

Another favorite subscription is called Sew Sampler from Fat Quarter Shop. Lots of fun and interesting items. There's always a fabric bundle (this one is from Crayola) and a pattern to use with it.

There were some tool items (a two inch square ruler and quilt labels) and some extras (ribbon and a pen).

I saw this fabric and fell in love with it. I don't know where I'm going to use it, but I had to have it.

 

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Anyone that knows me, knows I am totally and completely in love with penguins. I found this free pattern and started searching for the fabric. I found 99.9% of it and made adjustments for the last piece, but it's still in the same range. I had to purchase the black from another company, but I got it and that's all that mattered.

It's flannel, not cotton. So it's going to be a fun little quilt to sew up for myself. I love all the quilts I make for my home, but this one is just fun and whimsical.

A few weeks ago, Honey Do repaired a little chair for me on Saturday.

I rummaged through my fabrics and found this pretty, embossed upholstery fabric that was gifted to me from my sister.

Total cost of the update:  $ 0.00 :)

I'm planning it for my guest bedroom.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with countless blessings.