Brrr it's cold out!

We awoke to -16 degrees outside and school cancelled once again.

I guess we didn't have to work so hard yesterday digging ourselves out.

I feel sooo sorry for the postal workers. I hope this path helps a little:

We also keep a path on this sidewalk in the back cleared for the dogs. 

As you can imagine, Jackson runs like a race dog along it and is quickly ready to be back inside.

 Jackson doesn't veer far from it as the snow's too deep and usually always at my side,

I panicked for a moment when I could't see him. Once I called his name, he "popped" up on his hind legs from the sidewalk as if to say: "I'm over here mom!" I couldn't believe I caught him on film!

I read today we've had a record breaking 26" of snow since December 1st. Isn't that crazy! 

 Anyhoo, one would think with another "surprise" day off  and no where to go, I'd get a lot done.

NOPE!

Oh I have a ton I "could" do but I guess today wasn't that day. Instead, we kept each other warm and watched movies as I stitched the snowmen for my Winter Wallhanging. Yes, I was lazy. LOL!

Good thing though...this is my last applique block so I'm looking forward to putting the wallhanging together with the goal to have it on the quilting frame by the end of the weekend. YEAH!

Happily stitching and keeping warm.

Thanks again for stopping by.

Next week's Tuesday Archives theme is: Needle Books.

A Snow/Sew Day Already!

Two days back to school/work and we already find ourselves literally knee deep in snow after yet another 24 hour snow storm graced our little part of the world.

I went to bed with it seriously continuing to snow...

 As you can see below, I awoke to cars stuck in driveways, tree trunks buried and streets, sidewalks and yards that blend together. Getting around the past two days has been a little overwhelming, thus I'm revealed to be sitting home in my jammies once again! LOL!

I mean the kids could barely play outside. The few that braved the snow, trudged a path to the swings only to find themselves having to dig the seats out of the snow! As we endured yesterday's storm, by afternoon, they didn't even mind staying inside for "recess". 

So what's on my list for my surprise snow day?? Well, our beautiful blue sky today, means sub zero temperatures once again, so other than some snow shoveling....I'll be cozy and warm in my studio!

1. Finish quilting a commission quilt (smiles to ya Nancy!)

2. Start sewing the Sawtooth and Flying Geese blocks for my Winter Wallhanging

So grateful for this hobby of ours as it keeps me motivated during these harsh winter months.

Tuesday Archives #143: New Year Goals

Welcome to the linky party that rejuvenates your old quilting/sewing posts! 

Please click here to read more about this linky party.  

This week's theme is: NEW YEAR GOALS

Here's to many happy stitches and completed projects in 2017.

Whether your list is long or short, please don't forget to enjoy the journey!

Jan. OMG: Winter Seasonal Wallhanging

Aughhhh....one last day of my Winter break. (I always love going back to school/work on a Tuesday as it makes the week go by so much faster!) So my last day of vacation will find me prepping flying geese and star blocks as I exclaim this Winter Seasonal Celebrations wall hanging as my January OMG! I'm going to actually change out of my jammies and take a few breaks from the sewing room to shovel snow, get my nails done, and enjoy a yoga class. But for the most part, I'll be sewing.

You had a peek at this quilt a bit ago...and as you can see, I have a good jump on this quilt with almost the applique stitched and ready to go. Another wonderful thing about this quilt is it's a stash buster!!! I'm using a lot of Kim Deihl and Buggy Barn fabrics I have on hand. This Wintery piece will finish at about 42" x 54" and looking forward to having it hang in our home by the end of the month.

2017 is off to a wonderful start and I'm happy to join everyone else at OMG:

Share your New Year Goals with us tomorrow at TA!

My 2017 Quilty Goals!

Happy New Year Blog friends!

Here's to many happy stitches and completed projects in 2017!

I've spent a good portion of my day in my sewing studio contemplating what I'd like to accomplish in the year ahead. As I went through my stash it became obvious that UFO's did not emerge to be a problem (YEAH!) but I did find enough projects to join OMG for the year! See: 

I'm looking forward to rejuvenating my Wonky RSC Flowers and second Saturday Sampler adventures with my quilty friend. My heart feels JOYFUL (little sampler quilt coming soon) and thus I've chosen JOY to be my word for the year. I'm looking forward to dedicating each third Thursday post to celebrating and sharing JOYFUL "stuff". (Who knows what I'll come up with but it will be fun)

My goals are posted right where I can see them  every single day which is going to be important as  my sewing routine will be going through a wonderful, but kinda major overhaul. After three years of NOT having weekends together, hubby and I are back on the same Monday through Friday work schedule! We're both really looking forward to this change as it will allow us to take mini weekend adventures together whenever we want and we won't have to take time off from work to do so. Thus, having an intentional plan for the year will keep me focused and productive, as I'm going to have to learn to fit smaller but more frequent times in to sew. But don't worry, he's already searching for his own recliner for the studio with plans to relax and watch TV as I sew. Of course I told him, we can rearrange the furniture however he needs. (Well kinda...but don't tell him!) LOL!

Wow! I already feel motivated to have things planned....and well, since it continues to snow...

View from my studio window.

...I think I'll get started!

Welcome to 2017.

This week's theme: NEW YEAR GOALS