Happy Independence Day!

I love this  holiday.  I plan to enjoy the day by doing some quilting, grilling dinner, and hopefully capping off the night with the fireworks display at Fair Park.  Be safe all and remember the reason we are celebrating.

We are off to Fair Park via the DART for some firework fun.  Come join us!

Don't the fairgrounds look wonderful!  Ah, love this place.

My Reward for Packing up Calais

I spent the morning helping Benjamin pack up Calais and while it is sad to see it move to the Hill Country, I am also excited for him.  My take from the morning --- well, the opened bottles from last night, lol.

Jimmy's Wine Tasting

Yay!  Wine tastings at Jimmy's are always one of my favorite things to do.  Tonight we are being treated to some wonder Rose's as well as a delicious antipasti buffet.

I will never forget the first time I came into this "back room" -- oh how shocked I was.  Now, it just makes me smile each time.

Lunch With Bob - Mister's Nephew

Mister's nephew, Bob, is meeting us for lunch today and to check out the shops in the area.  We don't spend near enough time with him and are loving this opportunity.  After lunch, an art gallery fits the bill.

June Quilt Update

Previous 2014 posts:  First of year quilt update  (There are individual class posts for 4 Bonnie Hunter classes as well if you click on Feeling Crafty label and go to older posts.)
                         End of January quilt update
                         February quilt update
                         March Quilt Update
                         April Quilt Update
                         May Quilt Update

Goals:

Roll Quilt - yes
CS quilts - borders on and backs made - yes
UFO - Estate Sale blocks - yes - Gratitude quilt - just needs handwork on binding and threads worked in
BOM blocks - yes
Mark and Quilt Applique quilt - hahahahaha -- didn't even take it out of the tub
Finish Scrappy Bargello top - came close to center top but this is a no
Bind DN quilt for new baby - yes

It is a new month and I have lots of wonderful things happening.  My new granddaughter will make an appearance this month and since school is out -- our time with grandchildren starts.  I am so excited and hope that this year we will accomplish the goal of having all 12 current grands come and visit.  So far --- Malea and Elena are checked off the list but we are hoping for them again before the year is over.  Since there will be lots of visits -- I have given myself an easier goal list this month.  Perhaps I can achieve it?  We'll see.   Let's get started.

1st - With a new baby's arrival getting closer and closer, I think it is time to finish her quilt.  I love the fabric I found a couple of days ago and think the pink stars will just add that little bit extra that says "girl".  I get the binding nade and since I still have a few scraps laying around, I make a quick label as well plus get the binding attached.  Woohoo -- the end is in sight.  I also complete all three BOM blocks and worked on CS final row.  As I am adding the last few blocks, I notice that I have a block turned the wrong way - grrr.  Thankfully it is on the last row so out comes the seam ripper and in no time, my second top is truly ready for borders.

Lunch Fun

I've been having kind of an interesting day and feeling a bit down on myself.  Mister made lunch from leftovers and wanted me to see how wonderful it was.  Seriously --- picture worthy?

Some days I just have to shake my head at him.

Saying Good-bye to Calais in Dallas --- On To the Hill Country

Tonight is the last night that Calais Winery will be in Dallas.  We are oh so sad, but at the same time are so very happy for Benjamin and look forward to visiting in the Hill Country.  Everyone gathers down at the winery for one last get together to visit and enjoy the best wines in Texas.

The stock is low and the sales are fantastic.  Monday we will start packing the place up but for tonight, let's just enjoy the evening.

After a Monkey King dinner shared with Benjamin, we are ready to go out the door when the Pride Parade starts down the street.  We stop to watch before making our way home.  It has been a very nice night with good friends.