Cops and Rodders Show

Well the 19Th was our first car show of the year. And it was a big one. If I had to guess, I would say there were almost 400 cars.
But like with most old cars, there is almost always a brake-down.
We all, Cougar Club of NJ and PA met up at the McDonald so we could all drive into the show together.
As we were getting ready to go, one of the guys, Don, could not start his car. Yes the starter was shot. But, with all good gear-head, old car fanatics, someone always has a spare part. It was my husband this time. He just happened to have a starter he rebuilt a few years ago in the garage.
So a short trip back home and he picked up the tools needed. A good jack, and jack stands he was ready to handle the task.
I guess it took about an hour to fix.
Its nice knowing that if something goes wrong, one of the other club members will jump right in to help.


Don, standing, will have his starter rebuilt. I believe it is the original starter.

Quilt give-away

I would like to give this quilt to a child in need. "In need" does not necessarily mean they are underprivileged. "In need" could be a child that deserves something special to cheer them up. They could be sick. Recently lost a parent or loved one.
Please leave me a comment explaining why this child needs my quilt. Do not leave their name. On April 11Th I will choose a comment. I will then contact you for more information. Such as a name and address that I can ship it to. They could receive it in time for Easter Sunday. (correction!!! Will receive it week after Easter Sunday)

Thank you!

Think Spring and Spring Tea Cozy Swap items

Here is the Tea Cozy I made for the Spring Tea Cozy swap.

Below is the pin cushion and pin keep I made for my partner in the Think Spring Swap.

The Farm Chicks Giveaway

You just HAVE to enter this fun, surprise give-away. It is so EXCITING!
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Apron, St. Patricks and Frilly Dilly bag Swap at MJFG

Here is the Apron I made. It is actually lined. I am pretty satisfied with the results. But I did make the ties a little long. Please excuse my messy laundry/sewing room.

And here is the little extra that goes along.



For the St. Patricks swap I made everyone a cell phone purse. I used some left over fabric that I had used to make the green apron for my neighbor at Christmas. The purse has a long strap the you could either hook on to your purse or around your belt. I forgot to take a photo before I sent them out.
But here is one of the gifts I received.

Crochet dish cloth. Isn't it nice? I love the green!

And lastly, here is my Frilly Dilly purse.



It looks a lot better in person. The first one I made did not work out because I used a heavy home decor fabric. The frills just would not frill.... So now it is my non Frilly bag.

I have been a busy bee crafting these days...

I have been busy crafting. I made a bunch of Valentine cards a few weeks ago. But look at my sewing table. It looks more like a junk table. I need a craft table.


I think this is the worst it has ever looked. I have my sewing machines on top of each other. That alone is a no no.

I did clean up that mess and I did finish up on all my projects that I am swapping with my MJFG friends.
I can't tell you who they are for, but these are the items I made.

Our trip to NY and the bike show

We went to the bike show a few weeks ago. I finally got to posting a few photos.


It was so cold that day we wanted to take a taxi. But, we took a limo. The driver came to the taxi stop and told us "$20.00 for all four". We took it. That was the fastest ride I ever had in a NY taxi/Limo.

Jennifer on a sports bike.


Could be a new FJ Yamaha.

I think this is a BMW.

Another Yamaha

Outside the convention center as we are walking back to the train.