Not what I wanted to see...

When I returned from a weekend with my girlfriends,

I did not expect to walk into my dryer in the kitchen!

The element had gone out just as I was leaving the house three days before.

While I was gone, my sweet husband fixed it.

He was waiting for help to put the machine back on top of the washer.

YEAH! I love it when he fixes things!

And I have a few quilts finished.

The first one is from the book '3 Times the Charm' and the pattern is Fiona.

I used a layer cake I picked up a couple of years ago.

I love the soft colors with the poppy red accents.

This quilt is Nice Day from 'Schnibbles Times Two'.

I used fabric from my stash and free hand quilted many feathers on this top.

And this patriotic Friendship Braid from 'Jelly Roll Quilts'.

I love red, white and blue quilts.

I also freehand quilted this top.

I am putting my Farmers Wife quilt top together and I have completed all the blocks for my nieces baby quilt.

But right now, my lawn mower and tractor are calling me to come ride.

Where have I been...

Grand Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Zion

We took a fantastic road trip to Arizona and Southwest Utah in November. 

We spent our days hiking and enjoying being in the outdoors with our dear friends.

And we are doing some research into a total gut job on the kitchen.

This kitchen is original to the house.

The house was built in 1942.

The cabinets are made out of plywood, as are the walls.

The counters are slopping towards the floor.

 And the upper cabinets are too low and don't allow for prep space.

We received our first full bid.

We choked, as it ate up our whole budget.

The bid included Formica counters and reusing our existing appliances.

 And we have other work, besides the kitchen we need to address.

Like replacing the floor.

 

 Here is a peek at my design wall.

My niece is expecting a little bundle this summer and I have started this Scrappy Trip Around the World for the new baby.

The instructions can be found over at Quiltville.com.