Happenings, sewing, and caught an organizing bug!

 I don't normally get to attend my local quilt guild because I work.  They meet in the day time.  With my summers off, I decided to attend.  They were making a sewing machine mat which I wanted anyway, so I went.  Many of these ladies have been my friends for years.  It is always great to see them!

This is the mat I made.

Here is a photo of us set up at quilt guild.  Many ladies had gone off to lunch when  I took the photo.

They had a little corner where quilters were giving away things and selling stuff.  I bought a beautiful quilt kit from my friend, Charlotte.  She had decided she would never make it, and I was in love with the fabric.  I may make a different pattern, though.  

She was also giving away patterns.  Look what I ended up with!  I think I will add the cute apron on the bottom left to my girl's Christmas gifts.  Reminiscence is a Baltimore Album type of quilt and the quilted village - well, you know I love buildings.

I dropped by Brenna's house (my first time there) to pick up some fabric she purchased for me.  I was lucky enough to get a tour of her sewing room.  I was in love!!!

Her space was organized, clean, and cute.  It was also small like mine.  I went home inspired! 

 She taught me how she organizes by size and color.  I will post soon on what I have been doing in my sewing room as a result of visiting hers.  I rearranged furniture and started sorting fabric.  Paint is also on my list.

My daughter did a triathlon!  I am so proud of her!  You can watch her video her dad made on youtube here.  

Here are a few photos.

It started with a 5K run.

Next was an 11 mile bike.

She ended with a 300 yard swim.

She is a mother of four, so working for this takes a lot of effort and planning.

We are proud parents!