Back from Michigan

I had a very quick and much to short long weekend trip to Michigan this past weekend.  It was niece Mackenzie's 3rd birthday and I met nephew Cameron for the first time.   Cameron is the cutest little guy!  He is 5 weeks old and the sweetest thing (I'll check with my SIL and see if I can post a photo). He is a very mellow baby and was happy to be held when I wasn't busy playing with Mackenzie.

Cameron's quilt was delivered to him.  And so Mackenzie didn't feel left out, I finished my "T is for Thelma" Schnibble quilt and gave it to her.

"T is for Thelma" Schnibble 

scrappy back

 Excuse the wrinkles, it was rolled and stuffed in my suitcase.

Mackenzie is faster than the fastest camera setting

 Mackenzie is in a "no photographs!" phase (she never stands still either) so this is the best photo I could get with her and her quilt.

Reminds me of Remy hiding under things.


I'm a sad auntie today missing the kids.  Hope to see them sometime this summer.

Cameron's Quilt

Here is the big reveal. YAY!!! It's all done!!!  I machine quilted it myself in a wavy line pattern that I saw on Camille's (Thimble Blossom) blog on this post.  I am pleased with how it turned out and can't wait to gift it to little Cameron.  Thank you to my quilt holder for holding it up almost straight....

Fabric is all Moda solids and American Jane panel and prints; the pattern is "Alphablocks" by American Jane.

Obligatory cat photo:  Gomez sleeping on a pile of quilts

News from February 2nd

Forget the stork.

This time the groundhog delivered the baby (as well as the weather prognostication).

Groundhog photo from Wikipedia 

My nephew Cameron was born very early in the morning on February 2nd.  I was so happy to get the call before I left for Starbucks that everyone was fine and healthy.

Welcome to the world Cameron!  Your aunt has great plans for spoiling you too!

I love being an aunt.

Can't wait to meet Cameron in real life in March.  And take lots and lots of photos.


You have to believe me when I tell you he is a little cutie (much cuter than a groundhog).  Until then I did get to Skype with the happy family.

Tomorrow is my day off and a staying-in-pjs-and-sewing-day.  Hooray!