Did I Mention....

....that these necklaces are addicting? I have made these over the last two days. Most of them don't have completed clasps because they are for friends and I like to measure them right to their necks. Some people like the choker style, while others like them a bit longer. What a great way to use up a stash of beads!

No One Can Make Just One

A few weeks, my Goddaughter and I took a beading class at Hobby Lobby. We learned how to make a beaded daisy necklace. You make it with number 11 seed beads. It has become an obsession! Whenever I have some free time, I find myself making one. They are quick, easy, and the color variations are endless. And best of all, you can make them while sitting in your easy chair...lol...

Grandma's Christmas Cutie

Well, ain't it the truth? Beckham celebrated his very first Christmas with us last night. Unfortunately my Grandson is not the party animal he appears to be. He slept through most of the festivities. When he was awake though, he was passed from person to person, gathering all the love a family can give. May your Christmas be blessed with peace, love and joy!

Beckham's Christening

So much has been going on lately. It must be the season. Among the celebrations was Beckham's Christening last Sunday. May God bless him always.

A Special Day

Another table topper. Is there anything I haven't said about them? I love, love, love them!

Today I got to spend some special Grandma time with Beckham. He was such a good boy. I can't believe he is going to be 1 month old on Saturday. Time is passing far too quickly.

Oh Baby!

While on retreat, Linda and I visited a local quilt shop. I was doing so well, thinking maybe I would get out of there without spending any money. WRONG! As soon as I saw this baby panel, I knew I had to make another quilt for Beckham. Two borders were added to the panel and voila, another baby quilt top is born.

4 Days of Quilting

Thursday morning I left home for a 4 day quilting retreat. It was held at a beautiful resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. Before my friend, Linda and I arrived at the resort, we stopped at two quilt shops along the way. Of course, I found something to purchase at each one. Once at the resort, I got to meet lots of old friends and some new ones too. It was such a pleasure to be able to share a love of quilting with so many others. The great thing about a retreat is the fact that everyone brings their own projects to work on, so you get lots of new ideas. You also receive feedback on your own projects. There is always something new to learn. I had a wonderful time and can't wait for next year's retreat. This table runner was my first project. I didn't have a pattern, so it took me a lot longer to complete. I had trouble figuring out that outer border of squares on point. A math whiz I am NOT! It still needs to be sandwiched and quilted, hopefully before Thanksgiving.