February 2020 Quilt Update

The 20's are Roaring Again and are you joining in with our own group ROAR?  I posted all the details in a separate post and here is the Theme LINK to get the details if you want to join in.


If you are new to the blog, you may be asking, "just what is a monthly update?"  I decided long ago that I just can't keep up with blogging daily.  I just can't.  Sooooo, what happens is I document a day in my life within one post and if something special happens, a separate post takes place.  See, you can stay caught up with a once a month check and then, if you're interested, see the other posts too.  It's a great system for me.

In years past, I have set goals for each month and I will continue to do that simply to keep myself on track.  I AM still in UFO mode around here and trying oh so hard to use or clean out the stash.  It will be an ongoing project this year.  If I want something to come in -- something has to go out.  That is one goal.  The balances change each month (hopefully) and will always show up at the bottom of the update if you read that far - and they are joined by links to the previous monthly updates for the year.

Now, grab a cuppa and sit back for a fun read and perhaps a new idea or two.   (P.S. I format on a computer, so if you are reading on a phone, well sometimes the pictures will be before or after the story.  It is what it is.)

So ---- here's  February and all the wonderful fun it provided.  Please remember that any links in here will  open in a separate window so that you can keep your place on this page at the same time and there are no ads of popups EVER.

1st -  It's a beautiful day here in the Salt Lake Valley - yes - I'm still in Utah.

Another month has begun and I'm ready.  Are you?  We have so much fun ahead this month and some of it begins today.  The Talking Turkey Quilt-A-Long (QAL) has begun and our first step will be worked on by so many today.  It is also the release of our second block in the Witch's Night Out QAL.  Remember, I did all of this ahead last month since I'm still in Utah, so no pics of my work today but others are posting like crazy.

Antiquing to Sherman and Back

It's Mister's birthday and we are driving north towards McKinney, to start.  Parking on the square, antiquing is something he dearly loves and one store draws us in right away.  As we wander around, I see these little peddle carriages for children.  How fun!  It would be grand to restore one of these and gift BUT kids just don't play outside anymore. 

Brazos House Retreat - Red, White, and Blue

Retreat season for 2020 has officially begun!!!  Even though I've only had one day at home, I am excited to see the Quilt Sisters again.  I know that the weekend will revive me and adjust any attitude issues I may have.  When I arrive at the center, Val is in full swing and has almost everything set up.  I simply am so indebted to her --- forever.

As the place fills, my belly starts to growl.  I left home without breakfast and by now (12:30), I am starving.  Time to head to Babes.  We have a full table today and I love that so much.  I also love the chicken.  What can I say?

Ana has found a delightful gift for me.  Oooooh, I will open and share a few and then take them home to my sweetie and somehow manage to save a can for the memory shelf.