Exciting news for us today..........



Our daughter had her ultrasound and the results were......It's a boy!

(of course we would love either!!! and big sister is almost 8 now!))

I heard this news on my lunch hour and made plans to head to the children's department as soon as I was off the clock!

9 little outfits later.....in several sizes...we have pj's and play clothes featuring airplanes, the cow jumping over the moon, teddy bears and bunnies....sale racks are much easier than sewing!
So when the little guy finally arrives in November, he will not go naked for long!!!

Thank-you for letting me share on of life's fun little moments!

Now here is a fun test I just found on Carmen's blog (you can visit her from my comments...)

You Are 45% Left Brained, 55% Right Brained

The left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet. The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.Daring and intuitive, right brained people see the world in their unique way.If you're right brained, you likely have a talent for creative writing and art.Your right brain prefers day dreaming, philosophy, and sports.

Are You Right or Left Brained?

Browsing through a used book shop with my sister yesterday....






Finding an book on traditional American Crafts with this first quilt photo.....(I am in love with the soft colors and the texture of the hand-quilting)

Brought me back to an old project...

My Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt. ( photo above)

I was not a grandmother when I started this one, eight years ago! Each little rosette takes me about 3 hours of hand work and that is not the white or green pieces! I use the English paper piecing method. Hours of fun and meditation!

A few years ago, my little granddaughter, about 31/2 years old, spotted my pink work basket with the blocks in progress. "OOOOOh! Pretty! "she exclaimed picking up the colorful "flowers". I told her that it was a hard quilt to finish...."I'll help you!" she said! (Delighting her grandmother no end because of her interest!)

One day soon, now that she is older and sews a bit, I will take her up on that!