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Thursday Thirteen #5

3rd April 2008

Thursday Thirteen #5

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I have really been enjoying my mom being here this week, although, as usual, the time is going by way too quickly. She was wanting to head on to Indiana today, but I think she may be staying a day or so longer. At least I’m hoping that’s the case!
This leads me to this weeks Thursday Thirteen, 13 things my mom & I have done since Monday.

  1. We discovered a new quilt shop, (new to us anyway!) in Rockwall, TX. We visited the shop on Monday and each bought some very pretty fabrics.
  2. We’ve worked on updating some of the programs on my mom’s computer. She has a laptop that she travels with and she hesitates whenever those popups come up that say “there is an upgrade available”.
  3. I managed to get my 2nd quilt block-of-the-month sewn together and the applique cut and ironed on to the block under her supervision. (this is my first quilt project!)
  4. We spent a morning at Joann’s Fabrics purchasing fleece and lace to make more baby cuddle blankets. She loved what I had made all ready and wants me to make more. She also found some very cute printed fleece that she is working with.
  5. I found some very inexpensive, plain white washcloths to embroider on, I can’t wait to show what I’ve done with those!
  6. Watched my daughter in her first pre-season softball game of the season.
  7. Possibly purchased a new serger machine. They are attempting to track one down for me, it’s a discontinued model at a very good price. I’m waiting to hear back.
  8. Went antique shopping in old town McKinney. I just wish the shops stayed open a little longer!
  9. We both managed to get our hair cut and we both feel human again!
  10. Stocked up on dog food and treats for both our dogs.
  11. Taught my mom how to sew the lace on the fleece using an edge joining foot and a bridging stitch. It’s so very simple and actually fun!
  12. I finished embroidery work on 6 washcloths, they’re so cute! I’ll have a picture later.
  13. Managed to relax quite a bit, enjoying each other’s company and hopefully will hunt down another quilt shop today!
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  1. 1 On April 3rd, 2008, kay said:

    Sounds like a great visit with Mom—precious time!

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 9:31 am

  2. 2 On April 3rd, 2008, beth said:

    A new quilt shop, is like xmas morning when you were a kid….congrats on your first block…that reminds me I need to get my round robin done this week.

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 11:58 am

  3. 3 On April 3rd, 2008, Whitney said:

    Hi! My mom was just here too, and cant believe her visit went so fast :( Love your creations by the way!

    Whitney’s last blog post..i have been sick…

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 12:24 pm

  4. 4 On April 3rd, 2008, Niki said:

    you’ve had a busy week!

    sounds fun!

    :)

    Niki’s last blog post..Where I’ve been…

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 1:51 pm

  5. 5 On April 3rd, 2008, regina said:

    Very nice list of 13’s you have here!
    Very interesting blog. (I was never too fond of sewing).

    regina’s last blog post..What Kind Of Nonsense…??

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 3:19 pm

  6. 6 On April 3rd, 2008, meritt said:

    My first Thursday 13. :)

    I’m kind of jealous you got your haircut. It’s been on my ‘to do’ list but has yet to be done! LOL.

    meritt’s last blog post..For those in Warmer Climates… I give you rain turning to snow

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 3:54 pm

  7. 7 On April 3rd, 2008, Karen said:

    It sounds like you have had so much fun and got some projects done too. Yay!

    Karen’s last blog post..Enter to Win

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 4:48 pm

  8. 8 On April 3rd, 2008, Ellen said:

    I’m glad you found the place in Rockwall. I was there on Tuesday. I think I know where you went. What fun you’ve had with your mom!

    Ellen’s last blog post..Lupe’s Finished Birthday Scarf

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 7:44 pm

  9. 9 On April 3rd, 2008, Jennifer Robin said:

    Sounds like a great week; I’m jealous!

    Jennifer Robin’s last blog post..The Best of Both Worlds

    posted on April 3rd, 2008 at 9:16 pm

  10. 10 On April 4th, 2008, Search Engine Panel said:

    Nice to see you guys spending some quality time together :)

    Search Engine Panel’s last blog post..Acquiring .EDU Links Through Yahoo Search

    posted on April 4th, 2008 at 5:34 am