skidding in under the wire

There's about a half-hour of January left, & I am bound & determined to get one more post in.  Because of my grand plan to post every day all month, you know.

Mostly, I have been working on the auction quilt.

It's turning into a lovely project, though the logistics of getting all the necessary pieces threaten to drive me up the wall at least once a day.

So then, I bake cookies.

(These are Unbeatable Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies, & while they are indeed very tasty with a nice chewy texture (not quite as cakey as I personally like), they were excruciatingly frustrating to make, due to the chocolate chips' inability to stay in the greasy batter (final cookies are not greasy, I should point out).  Note how the chips have a desperately clinging, smashed-on look about them.)

And stare longingly at all of the clothes that I don't have time to make for my daughter right now.

(ISBN 978-4-529-04437-0)

(Ottobre 1/08)

Tomorrow is February, which is the official start of birthday season planning around here.  Yesterday I ordered some new icing tips in preparation.  Sometimes I can't even believe myself, but then I remember that I can talk about it on the blog & you'll be out there nodding your head, having just come from ordering your own icing tips or etc, just because, & that makes me feel so much better.

Comments

[amandajean]

the auction quilt is looking great!

[Mama Urchin]

I totally know what you mean about the icing tips, although I haven't ordered any myself. I think I migh have to get that Japanese craft book. Hmmm...

[brigette]

Where did you get that Ottobre mag? I must have it. :-P Can I get it locally or only online?

I love the auction quilt. The golf picture is my favorite.

[blair]

its nice to have you back in circulation. I am still ooing and aaaing over your finished 8x8, its really gorgeous. Let me know about coffee.

[Heather]

I LOVE that auction quilt! How did you get the images the kids drew onto the fabric? There are several different ways, just curious what you did. Thanks for sharing!

[Sasha]

That quilt looks fabulous! I started on a fundriasing quilt for my daughter's school with 34 little helpers, but no way will mine look that wonderful.

[Melanie]

I have red with white polka dot pants for my daughter that would look great with that dress... I think I have too many projects. I would be curious where you locate these books and magazines as well. The designs are so simplified and cute.

[thelongthread]

I'm sure that quilt will bring in a lot of money at your auction! I really love the simplicity and focus on the artwork. You've inspired me to make one with my children's artwork.

[Anna]

That quilt is turning out gorgeous! I can't even look at the magazine. Who has that much time to sew for FUN anymore, eh? We can dream, though.

[emily]

icing tips. absolutely nodding my head.

[Heidi]

Your quilting is so inspiring to me, the colors, design, everything! Thank you!

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