Projects, projects, and more projects

Ok. So I am going to finally share this. Don't laugh, and maybe don't check in everyday. I am a little busy for that, but I did just watch Julie and Julia for the 2nd (or 3rd) time and was reminded that doing this makes me accountable. So here it goes:

I bought a pasteurizer online last week!!! YAY. It should be here next week sometime. We will start with just milk and go from there. But also after watching Julie and Julia I was reminded how much people really do use butter (and how WONDERFUL it is). Did you know it is actually healthy for you? I have research to prove it! (Just don't use too much too often...moderation). Hopefully the butter making process will go well :-)- Creamery side getting closer.

More importantly (well b/c it's done). I have finished my first quilt for sale! Actually I have a quilt and a bag (that don't match) for sale! I will post picks soon, but the quilt is a baby or toddler quilt. Uni-sex. And has an almost rustic look to it. The bag isn't my favorite piece, but someone might like it. It's very, VERY Americania. Red, White, and Blue with a floweral touch. Pictures also to come.

Projects... Ahhh. I have two BOM (blocks of the month) I am working on. The one is simple (local quilt shops Sat. Sampler) the second...well it's difficult to say the least. It's the 150th Civil War anniversary quilt BOM from 2010. Our local quilt shop started it a year late and it is a challenge level above me. But I am trying to meet the challenge though it's not so easy. Other projects on board- more quilts to sell (as I need to raise money for a new machine and more quilting supplies), two or more baby gifts (not blankets before Aug.2nd ish), and what every else I can get myself into. I have finally finished all the blocks from last years shop hop (more quilt lingo, sorry- I will explain later) that I NEED to make into a top before April 7th (this year's shop hop :-). Deadline? hahaha. just a few.

So here we go. (Oh did I mention I am sick today? I have stomach virus or something. I cannot even sew much less eat. So I thought I would type instead :-p)
-M

Getting the kinks out

I have yet to share this site with anyone, but I may not be far off now. I'm starting to figure this out a little bit more. And since Derek and Claire want updates on the farm progress I might better get going.

Off to finish my Civil War block. And read about Fort Sumpter (the first battle in the war fought in SC).

Mary