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Stash Report - September 4th

I was a total delinquent yesterday and spent most of my day in the sewing room.  (Well I did wash one load of jeans because My Guy asked very nicely if I would).   I did some much needed organizing and quite a bit of sewing.  Though it doesn't look like much on the stash report. 

Used this week:  3.39 yards
Added this week:  0 yards

Used year to date: 46.48 yards
Added year to date:  60.25 yards

Net stashed for 2011: 13.77 yards

I'm almost done with the back for Flurry and the rows for the purple and yellow scrap quilt are going together pretty quickly. I've been piecing the scrap quilt rows as leaders and enders.  It does go fast, probably because there are no seams to match between blocks. I may just finish the scrap quilt this month.  I've already counted all the fabric as used, but making the back will but another dent in the stash when I get that far.

I'm going to go get my second cup of coffee and wander over to Judy's Patchwork Times blog to see how everyone else is doing on their stash busting efforts. 

PS. Today is the 1st Blogiversary for Life in Pieces, you can help me celebrate by clicking here. 

Life In Pieces Blogiversary

Today is my first blogiversary!  Wow, it's been a year since I typed a few words in this little window in Blogger and hit the publish button for the first time.  Since then, I've met the most amazingly talented group of women.  Women who quilt, knit, take breathtaking photographs, and are willing each week to share of themselves in their blogs.  Women who have challenged me to become a better quilter, photographer, writer, and person.  Women who have also supported and encouraged me when the getting better part didn't happen.  Thank you.    

So now for the fun stuff, a blogiversary give away.  Just leave a comment on what you like best about writing your blog or reading other blogs.  I'll use a random number generator to select two winners.  Each will get one fat quarter bundle containing 18 Connecting Threads Batik fat quarters. 

Here's a better picture of the fabrics in each bundle. 

I'll run the random number on Monday the 12th and will post the winners on the September 13th's 15 Minute Challenge post.  If you have the 15 Minute Challenge button on your blog, leave me a comment stating that for a second chance to win. 

Thanks for making the first year of Life in Pieces so much fun. 

Foto Finish - Things on Four Legs

When I first saw Cat Patches' topic for this week's Foto Finish, no picture came to mind.  Since we have no pets (I'm allergic to animal dander), I wasn't sure my selection of photos of things with four legs would be very extensive.  Thankfully Kiddo has always enjoyed the zoo, so we make the trek in that direction fairly frequently.

His/Her four legs may be short, but these guys can move when they want to.  This one was gracious enough to strike a nice pose for the camera.  

When I saw this week's theme, my thoughts first went to 4 legged animals.  As I was writing this, it came to me that there are other things with four legs, such as chairs, tables, cars (Tires are their legs. OK maybe that one stretches it a bit).  What do you think of first when you hear "things on four legs"? 

Wander over to Cat Patches for more things on four legs. 

Favorite Things Friday - September 1st

Occasionally, I get the urge to shake up things for myself.  It's easy to get into a rut.  I'm not usually into jewelry.  I have some very nice conservative pieces that I typically wear to work as part of my "professional" look.  When Kiddo and I were shopping for Grandma (my Mom) for Mother's day last May, a pair of earrings caught my eye.  Not my typical style, that's for sure.  When I picked them up to take a closer look, Kiddo said those would be really cool for Aunt LP (my sister).  "What's wrong with Mom buying them for herself?".  Kiddo's eyes were the size of plates, "No way Mom. Those earrings are not you at all.  They are too colorful. You should stick to the boring stuff you've been wearing."  Wouldn't you take that as a challenge? 

These bright, bold flowers made their way to the counter and into my shopping bag.  They certainly brightened up my attitude and my wardrobe this summer.  I liked these so much, that I asked for "fun" necklaces for my birthday.  Nothing expensive, just fun, colorful stuff to wear to work.  My family certainly obliged. 

From my (my more colorful according to Kiddo) sister:

From Kiddo

  From My Guy

He apparently thought this one was too tame and that he needed to come up with something even more fun.

I haven't quite found the outfit that goes with this one yet.  It's very sparkly, very big and very heavy. 

So my favorite thing this week is fun, colorful jewelry.  Can't wait to see what ends up under the tree at Christmas. 

For more favorites, check out Quilting in my Pyjamas.