Progress

So much to do, so little time...
(or should I say "Sew much to do..." ah forget it, I'm lame.)

Christmas Quilt:
Basted.... just sitting there waiting for me to come up with a plan for the quilting...

Honestly, I'm totally uninspired in this department at the moment. Thoughts on the quilting here? Playroom Bunting:
Finished. I learned today that it's hard to get a decent picture of something hanging in a window, even on a cloudy day (see Thanksgiving banner below). This bunting is made using V & Co.'s tutorial and a Punctuation charm pack. Love.

It was so fun and easy I started wondering if this would make a good gift... maybe for a baby shower? Or just for fun? Then again, maybe I'm just a little obsessed with buntings...

Embroidery:

I'm not complaining AT ALL, but embroidery for other people has taken up a good chunk of my time lately. I love the extra moo-lah and I love helping people come up with unique gifts for their family and friends. I don't however, love that icky orange thing on the bag on the right. Blegh!

(side note: GO GAMECOCKS! BEAT THE TIGERS! Joe and I will be tailgating with my Clemson-alumni parents for the big game this weekend... should be interesting!)

Thanksgiving Banner:
Finished! Ok, so I had grand dreams of coming up with something precious based loosely off this awesome Thanksgiving bunting (seriously, Laura? Let the buntings go...)- I even ordered a charm pack of that Moda Awesome used in the Elijah B. banner! Then, Joe, Noah and I were wandering aimlessly around TJ Maxx and I saw the letters below all tied together with a broken brown cord on a clearance table for $2. Umm... heck yes I can string those bad boys up on some brown ric-rac and call it a day! So I present to you, my $4 Thanksgiving banner.
YET ANOTHER Christmas gift for Noah:
I had a chance to run up to Mary Jo's alone (that NEVER HAPPENS! BTW, if you haven't heard of Mary Jo's, click that link and drool... a lot. Yup, that's near me. Be jealous. Be verrrry jealous.) yesterday and grabbed some of this Celebrate Suess fabric and orange webbing for straps- I'm planning to make Noah a library bag. I realize it seems a bit early, but we like the library! Also, my dad has started a Suess book collection for Noah so I thought the fabric was an appropriate choice.

Ok, so this isn't progress, it's just cute.
Noah enjoyed his first oreo this week.
Dang, my kid is cute.



Speaking of progress, I thought I would update you on sweet baby Sam Sartin's progress kicking cancer's butt (link to their blog is at the top right of the page).

(picture from Cassie's blog)

Sam was admitted today for his stem cell transplant. This handsome bald man will be in the hospital for a loooong time for this procedure. Please remember Sam and his parents Cassie and Alex in your prayers as they begin yet another step in this journey to Sam being well. Sam's birthday is also Thursday- Turkey Day! Happy (early) Birthday, Sam!