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What's (not) Up

I had taken my part of the Quiltathon and meant to give an update each day but somehow the days got away from me. I was able to do a few things and would love to share what I did. Then I will continue with what I plan on doing this upcoming week. Yes I know,
Thanksgiving is this week but unfortunately the family are all far away and will not be here for the holiday. 
Well on to some happy thoughts, I did get the binding on the Sunflower quilt and now need to hand stitch it down and when I get it done I'll post a finish picture and I did work on Ben's stocking each night. Remember I was going to show a before and after picture. 
Here it is.
before

 After



These little quilts are for the grandsons of course and they fit in with what I did this past weekend and what I'll be working on this week


I'm still getting use to making two of everything. 
I did not get my stash bee block done so I need to work on that this week also but did not put that on the list.

So now on to the "to do list"
I fell short again on getting everything on my list done from last week. I just am puzzled, I just do not know what happens to my week. I think part of it is I did not take into consideration things like obligations, appointment and hunting season. 
Last week



I was able to plant bulbs and shown those, mow some and wash windows. 
But the rest will just be added to this week's, plus some.

(typo error in 1.) This week's
I would like to come back next Monday and say "TA DA"
Job well done.


Comments

  1. Love the stocking... I made my 3 grands and two daughters and SIL each one.. loved making those..

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  2. At first I thought that the snow mans head was in the snow, I should probably read the rest of peoples blogs before presuming. It all looks fabulous.

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