I'm back.............

Lost my mother on January 28th..........thought I was ready, but, of course, I wasn't. She was 95 on January 4th and she asked for a red car. Wish I could've given it to her, and wish she could have driven it. She adored her latest great granddaughter. I loved her dearly and miss her terribly. Enough said, other than that is why I haven't blogged lately.

My hooking group gave me a lovely miniature magnolia tree in memory of my mom, and I planted it this past w/e by my favorite birdhouse. It is outside my kitchen window, near my birdfeeders, and I can easily see it. I think that it will be a comfort to me.

I worked with my quilt guild a couple of weeks ago to complete 18 charity snuggle quilts for the children at the battered women's shelter. It was nice to be sewing again. I also donated my Chiclets Quilt top, which I had so much fun making. So, that at least gives me a finish for February. I am nearly finished with my Blended Quilt, too.........only lack sewing on the binding. I have to admit, the Stashbusters Group on Yahoo really helps to keep me on track. I truly am thinking about my UFOs and using what I have more than I ever have previously. I like that!

My dear friend and I made a couple of the Home of the Brave blocks each when I saw her in January. They turned out really well, and I definitely want to make more. Maybe even enough between us for a whole quilt top. My LQS is also having a day set aside to work on these blocks, so I will also participate in that. I haven't focused much on charity quilting in the past. I am surprised and pleased at how good I feel when I participate in these activities. It is good, and I need good. It lightens my heart a bit.

Will stop for tonight, but it is nice to start getting back into the swing of things.