Keeping busy

This quilt is for my dad. I hope to give it to him this weekend, but I need to log some hours if
that is going to happen.

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I have been making more pigs.

I altered the pattern. The pattern calls for an unusually long neck. I don't like the head flopping about. This pig has about 1/5 the neck called for and I think it is about right. It took several pigs for me to get it right.

They kind of freak me out when they don't have their snouts or ears on. I have this fear they will look really wonky or even worse--scary! Probably looking in this bag would be scarier!

Oh, and look at the blanket. I will be 90 before that thing is done. GAH. I don't know why I chose to make such a large blanket. It will be a queen size throw...if it ever gets done. It will be warm...if it ever gets done.

Have a good week!
Karen

Snow, Stories, & Making Things

The kids finally got their way! It snowed. They have been in and out all day.

They altered the "Frosty" song so that his eyes are made of rosemary and a carrot for his nose. He is a cute snowman! Kevin helped them while I watched from inside!
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Mimi had to write one sentence in class the other day. And then they were to draw a picture. She did much more that that! I am impressed!

AWESOME!
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I finished many projects this weekend. Here is an owl for a good friend of ours. I hope he likes it!
I put a pocket on the backside for books or whatever he wants to put in there. Mimi said she thought his looked better than hers. SIGH. That is the bad thing about making things for kids. If she spies one of the creations, she wants it! :)
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I also gave my first quilt some much needed attention, and I think it looks so much better. I should have taken better photos, but I was in a hurry. I ended up getting the Quilting for Dummies book and it helped me. This quilt is definitely been a learning experience!

Stay warm!
Karen