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.

Valentine clothespin Swap

I have finished my clothespins. I will be mailing them off tomorrow.

I am on track with this swap. Now to start on the card and gift swap.

Christmas 2008

Well here is our family photo for 2008. Note how some of us are behind the couch.

A few more things I made

Here are the Christmas or Winter clothes pins I made for our swap.
I am working on some Valentine clothes pins. When they are finished I will post a photo.


Here is an apron I made on Friday 12/26. I made it for my neighbor. I hope she liked it. I still have a good amount of fabric left. I am ging to make a tea cozy and placemat with it.

Received some packages in the mail this afternoon

I received two packages from two different swaps with my MJFG Friends.
First is my clothes pin swap. This was a cool swap. Never did it before. But I am doing it again for February.


Next was a swap I did for Bee items. In this swap you were to make up a package of items with bees. Thank you very much Vicky! love it!!

Busy Weekend

Well I have been a little busy this weekend.
First I did all my Christmas shopping. And yes, I am finished!!
Then I decided to make a few gifts.
My first item was an apron for my Mother-In-Law. This was a kit I purchased at JoAnn Fabric. At first I didn't think that it was going to turn out any good. But, it looks ok to me.

Next, I made a stocking for a friends daughter. I first seen it on MJFG site. One of the ladies made it and said it was from a pattern. So....I Googled it and found it. It was simple to make.

Then I decided to make a shirt and bag for another friend at work. I found this fabric a year ago and finally got to making the shirt. I did a darn good job on it too. I am very happy with it. The bag is just a simple carry all. With one zipper inner pocket and a key clip. I think she will like it.


Now, I was not the only one busy this weekend. Jeff was working on his train layout. I know I have not posted many photos lately. The things he is doing do not show in photos. Well anyway, he made this control board. He will wire it all up next week. (or so he says)


So thats about it for this weekend.
Christmas is only 4 days away! Think snow. Think snow.