Monday, June 02, 2014

Fun Weekend

It's Monday already...I don't even work anymore and the weekends fly by...it sure was a fun one.  Mr. Brown Quilts and I went up to the bike shop on Saturday morning to buy me my very own bike.  No more trying out the neighbor's...I'm in and I'm loving every minute.  They didn't have the color I wanted so I had to wait until yesterday to pick it up...it was worth the wait. 

Howie has already asked if he can ride in the basket...he has some body image issues, he has no clue that he's a bit to big...by about 80 pounds...LOL!

I was doing a little gardenia trimming on Saturday morning before we headed up to the bike shop and this sweet lady came flying in...

the kids think of my mom every time they see a ladybug...one seems to appear at every major event and mom promised them that she wouldn't miss a thing...hmmm!  Well after she flew in she crawled up on to the gardenia blossom...

which just happened to be mom's very favorite flower...hmmm again!  She stayed a long time...long enough for me to take several pictures

and to finish all my trimming.  As soon as I finished she flew away...Hmmm!

Back in February I showed you the beginning of this baby quilt for my friend's daughter...

I finished the binding yesterday so I'm all ready for Cooper to arrive...he's due July 6th...I can't believe I'm ahead for a change.  I also finished the quilt for my friend...

this is her first grand baby and as I say, every grandma needs a quilt at her house.  These quilts were so much fun to do...several of my friends shared their 30's stashes with me so I had tons of variety.  There were lots and lots of pieces of fabric cut for these 2 quilts and I can honestly say that there were many of these fabrics that I had never seen in my life...thanks girls...it sure was fun and you all helped make these really special!

That was our weekend...Happy week everyone!

16 comments:

paulette said...

I love both of these quilts!! I would love to know the names of the patterns! They are PERFECT baby quilts but would also make lovely quilts for all ages!!
Paulette

Nancy E said...

Love the quilts! I, too, would like to know the patterns you used, especially the one for Cooper.

Jeanna said...

Beautiful quilts Carol. I love that you made one for your friend to keep at her house too!

Enjoyed the ladybug story...by the way, I BELIEVE!!

Terry said...

Both quilts are beautiful, but I LOVE the second one! :0)

Gretchen said...

Love your new bike!! Lovely ladybug photos & even better story to go with them. I know the baby quilts are going to be a big hit--cutemous!

Michele said...

What a great post! Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend :-) I LOVE YOUR BIKE!! How fun! I'm sure you will have a great time with it.

Diane said...

I love the quilts, I love the bike, and I love the hmmm moments in your life.

Janet O. said...

Very snazzy bike, Carol!
What a sweet ladybug story. : )
Those are two delicious quilts. So, do you have pattern names to share or are these just a product of playing with scraps?

Darlene said...

It's definitely a sweet new ride. Enjoy!

Love the baby quilts. They are adorable.

QuiltSue said...

Love the bike and the quilts. The story about the ladybird is wonderful too. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Cathy said...

I love your bike. Sweet quilts. Hugs

Barb said...

what a cute pink bike!!
your baby quilt is lovely

Sandy D said...

What a nice story about the Lady bug. The Baby quilts are nice. What are the names I need to make one and I love the both of them?

Sharon Dawn said...

That is a sweet pink bike! Well worth the wait! Love your quilts and Lady B story too.

Ranch Wife said...

What a charming bike! Now you're all set for new adventure!
Now I will always think of you when I see a lady bug. They always make me smile. I love that they bring you and the kids sweet reminders of your mom.

StitchinByTheLake said...

Love the bike! And that quilt for Cooper....perfect! blessings, marlene