This week...

I got a sudden "Christmas in July " urge this week.  When I started rearranging my room for my "Studio" as I came across Christmas fabric, I just tossed it in a basket.  Because I knew I'd never ever get anything done if I started sorting and folding. Sooo, I have a basket here and a basket there  of fabric to be sorted and I'm slowly getting them done - as I find just the right place to put them.  The Lord provided an amazing dresser through my dear friend Pamela, who blogs over at Crochet with Passion. This dresser is very tall and only about 27 inches wide. Perfect for folded fabric!    I spent the afternoon folding and sorting my Christmas fabric and now I am almost ready to make something fun with it.  I LOVE sorting fabric!  There are so many possibilities in each piece!
As the week went on I didn't get any Christmas sewing done, however I did finish two Block #2s of the #cozyafternoonquilt! 
I also managed to sign up for a few more swaps!  I get to do a craft swap (whatever will fit in a c5 envelope) a secret pal swap, a vintage lovers swap, a placemat swap and we started a new Christmas swap page on Facebook!  I think I'm addicted! 
I received a swap package in the mail this week and it is sew great! 
This morning - in about half an hour - it's a RoadTrip!  Heading to Wisconsin for the day. Hope your Saturday is amazing!

Hurrah for the Red White and Blue

Happy 4th of July! This song is stuck in my head - nothing like a good Sousa March to put you in a Patriotic mood. They should use them for the fireworks displays more!
We did our celebrating last night and tomorrow we will be picnicking for  my mom's birthday (which was yesterday)   Later this evening I will bake for the picnic (raspberry blueberry rhubarb pie). The meat for the shish ka bobs is marinating.  The rest of the day has been all mine!  I've been doing a bit of red white and blue sewing this week.  CA Mom sent me some lovely Windham American Basics charm packs and I'm putting them to good use! 
I made an extra Cozy Afternoon block - I love the way this block goes together!  There's still time to get your pattern over at jacquelynnesteves.com - I believe the next block comes out on the 15th.  
I found an orphan block I made for the Red White and Blue hop a few years ago and used it to make a pocket on a tote bag.  I also made an owl bag.  I have lots of red white and blue fabric in my stash thanks to CA Mom!  She also sent  Bosal in r foam, which I've never used but I liked the end result. It was a bit tricky to figure out.  I'm sure there's someone with some tips and tricks for it-hopefully I find them before the next time I use it.  :)
Hope you are having a great holiday!