The most snow in a generation!

I can't remember this much snow here. Probably because the last time north central Texas got this much snow was in 1978. (I was six.) And, it's still snowing! On the news they just called it the most snow in a generation.

We went sledding on the golf course. You can't buy a sled in our neck of the woods. Luckily, we brought these home from Colorado a few years ago.  

School was cancelled today and will likely be closed tomorrow too. We Texans aren't know for our ability to drive in snowy or icy weather; we just don't get much practice. 

This sure is fun while it lasts. It's supposed to be back in the 50's in the next few days. 

It's Monday

Shea and I baked my favorite chocolate chip cookies tonight.

The recipe on the Ghiradelli semi-sweet baking chips bag is to die for! I slightly undercook them and they come out chewy, gooey perfect. 

I had a close call on Saturday. When the box below arrived in the mail, I was panicked! The crushed, open end of the box was soaking wet and the entire thing was sealed in a clear plastic "We're sorry" bag from the post office.  

Why the panic?  Because this...

is what was inside! Doesn't the USPS know that Flea Market Fancy is irreplaceable! Don't they know how much crazy women who quilt pay for this fabric!

Luckily, the fabric was tightly wrapped in plastic and completely escaped damage. I missed FMF when it was in stores and this was my first purchase. I don't have plans for it yet. I'd love to find some blue, green, yellow or orange to balance out my pink-heavy assortment. It's silly expensive on eBay, but a little more reasonable on Etsy, so I keep watching!   

quick and easy scarf

Here's the Little Folks voile scarf. Washed, dried and ready to wear.  It only took about 15 minutes to construct, including hand sewing the opening closed.

Patterned after this photo, mine is 8.5" wide and the dobby stripe on the ends is 8.5" long. I almost feel like the striped ends are too long, but I wanted as much length as I could get out the yardage I bought. I like it doubled over, as in the left photo. I think I'll wear it today.

Dallas Modern Quilt Guild and projects in progress

The first meeting of the Dallas Modern Quilt Guild was held last night at City Craft in Dallas. It was fun to meet other like-minded quilters from the DFW area. I regret not taking any photos, but I know a good time was had by all although I have no photos to prove it.

www.citycraftonline.com

City Craft is amazing. Callie has created such a fun space for modern quilters and sewers. It's a quaint place, but her selection is amazing; she's only got the good stuff! Speaking of good stuff... have you touched this Anna Maria Horner Little Folks voile?

I cannot begin to describe how amazing it feels. I had my first chance to see it in person last night at City Craft and couldn't leave without some.  The blue floral and pink dobby will become a top or maybe a dress, and the red floral with purple dobby will hopefully be a scarf before the day is over.

As usual, I've got multiple projects going on at once. I started another ripple afghan.

This one is made with Lion Brand Cotton-Ease, which I really like because it's machine washable. Last month's cotton ripple became a scarf after I decided my chain row was too tight and rather than pull it out, I just stopped at five colors and declared it a scarf. My mom, the master crocheter, chained and crocheted the first row of this one for me. Thanks, Mom!

I've made some progress on the reverse applique skirt. It's a good take-along project. I've been working on during Shea's gymnastics class.

Well, I'm off to make a scarf. The sun is out for the first time in a couple of days. It's got me feeling good and I'm too inspired to sit here any longer!