Donations and a GIVEAWAY

Our air here in Northern California finally cleared with the arrival of rain.  At last!  We've been anxiously awaiting the rains!  The air is clear;  my grandkids went back home yesterday and we are back to our lives. 

However, the people in Paradise are clearly not and I was motivated by Lori's (humblequilts) suggestion that we send fabric to the quilt store in Chico (Lori has graciously offered to drive to the quilt store to deliver things sent directly to her).  I went to work, pulled out fabrics I hadn't looked at in years and quickly made an enormous pile of fabric to send.  I wish I could say that it made a dent in my stash, but in all honesty, it did not.  


I bought a large box at FedEx and filled it up... then found it is TOO heavy to lift!!  Okay, I'm going to have to go to Plan B... I might deliver the fabric myself on our way up to Oregon in mid-December.

Then, in the spirit is giving, I sent off a quilt to the friend of a friend who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.  I made this quilt a few years ago and have always loved it but sending it off for someone to cuddle under is the best.

It has a fun pieced back which I had to photograph before mailing.


Fall is one of my favorite seasons--not hot or cold and I just love the fall coors.  Even though we don't live where you get great fall colors, I have planted many trees over the years which are deciduous and I enjoy my splash of fall color.  This one is right outside my front door.  Japanese Maples are also one of my favorite trees.  Trimming trees is not my strong-suit, however!  VBG


We had our grandkids for the past week so my sewing had been put on hold.  I did want to show you something I've been working on in a class-This is one of 8 sections.  Any ideas?  It kind of looks like an ironing board cover...I've been collecting Kaffe Fassett and Tula Pink fabrics for a while and have been yearning for a project.  This seemed just purrfect.  (funny, right? )  But, again, hardly made a dent in the stash.  I will say that I was able to move that fabric into the cabinet space made available by my donations to the fire victims so I guess that's something. 


Now for the giveaway... I cleaned out a drawer and found a pile of cross-stitch patterns.  I used to do that but haven't in ages so I'm ready to pass them on to you if you enjoy that and have the time to do it.  There's also a pattern for fingertip towels (their words) and a large piece of beige Aida cloth for cross-stitching.



I'd like to mail these out by Wednesday to whoever feels they'll really sew them so please send me your email address along with one great Thanksgiving story. 

I was in such a good mood, feeling lucky beyond words... went to gas up my car yesterday (Black Friday), and started a conversation with a woman at the next pump, asking her how her Thanksgiving turned out-- she sure shocked me by telling me she had a terrible day, was all alone and really had wanted mashed potatoes and gravy.  What can you say to that?  

I do hope you all had a better day than she did, whether with family or friends.

Much love and thanks!!
Randy