KatyQuilts

Hmmmm…. There’s a thought…

A recent walk after the rain.

I love my grand dogs!

Sunsets are so pretty here.

Another puzzle.

This could work for me….

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We are still doing a bit of rock hounding, and I’ve had the tumbler going.

I have so much to learn. This is my latest batch. It’s a mixed bag. Some are pretty good. I had hoped that most would turn out better. But it’s still loads of fun. Most of these were picked up on our trip last summer.

And yes, the next batch has been started.

It is just so beautiful out in the desert.

The mister is a good sport about my hobbies.

Do you see what I see?

A sweet piece of chalcedony!

I was hoping to find fire agate, but came home with a bucket of this instead. Not valuable, but I love it.

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I’ve been perusing Pinterest for Christmas craft ideas. This one uses paper lunch bags.

I used cardboard to make a template.

I cut three bags at a time like this. I used a total of nine bags.

Excuse my sorry diagram here, the blue shows where I put hot glue to glue the bags together in a stack. after all nine are glued this way, put hot glue on the top bag and bring the first bag around to complete the circle..

This is what you get.

Clearly, my technique needs work. But it was fun.

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I feel like I’ve been wandering around aimlessly lately. It’s been a tough few weeks around here. First losing my sweet boy and this past week, the loss of a beloved nephew. Other issues have added to the turmoil.

But God. In Him, we live and move and have our being. He is our ever present help in trouble. Our comforter and friend. He is always good.

So I’ve been pondering so many things and doing a bit of sewing here and there. The next step for the Quiltville mystery is done.

And I’ve finally loaded my Tree of Life quilt.

I also shortened the sleeves on a couple outfits for my grand dogs, Charlie and Slinky.

Doxies have very short legs, you know.

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Does this look familiar?

I decided I would add these to the four inch 4 patches I’ve been making as leaders/enders.

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This Summit Stitches quilt is my clear favorite this month.

I also finished this throw quilt.

And these bags.

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My current read.

Our peach oleander is blooming and it is lovely.

Gracie with her emotional support can. Don’t worry, we have a can opener that leaves smooth edges and we check to make sure nothing is sharp. Also, she just likes to carry it around. Silly girl! She always makes me laugh and has been a great comfort.

Speaking of comfort, my girl Winslow has been sticking close by as well. She is such a sweetheart.

I loved this puzzle. And better yet, no missing pieces.

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Did you sleep in today? I did! And I failed to prepare my Black Friday Deal post ahead of time. So if you are just getting to it, here are a few of the best deals around.

Fat Quarter Shop always has the best deals and I LOVE their mystery grab bags!

Not to be outdone, Connecting Threads is another place I always shop on Black Friday. Great deals and a free gift? I’m in.

You know I have mad love for all things AccuQuilt. And they never disappoint. Here are just a couple of their specials. Check out those clearance deals!

I try not to inundate you all with ads for affiliate sites. But the commission I earn helps to cover the costs associated with a blog of this size. I appreciate so much when you click through from my site to make a purchase as it adds a few Pennie’s to the blog fund.

Have a wonderful day and happy shopping!

My version of this quilt may be quite boring. This is my final fabric pull. Yep, just four fabrics. And I’m only making half as many blocks.

Per Bonnie’s rules, I won’t share which dies I’m using, but I am using dies.

Step One is now done. This mindless sewing was perfect for me just now.

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