November 28, 2008 - He was a wonderful companion

Our sweet puppy dog passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving. We had no idea there was anything wrong. He probably had a form of liver cancer common in golden retrievers. He was nearly 9, we thought we'd have a couple more years.

We will miss him terribly.

November 27, 2008 - New Email address

I have moved my blog address to karose1175@gmail where my Google Reader is located. It was too awkward to log out of my Google Reader address and into my blog address in order to comment on other's blogs.

November 27, 2008 - Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing all 5 of you who read my blog a
Happy Thanksgiving!

November 15, 2008 - My favorite of the three arrangements

It's a bit hard to tell in the photo but this time I turned every other block 180 degrees. This way the same red fabric makes diagonal rows. I think this is the one I will go with.

November 14, 2008 - The blocks are finished!

I finished the last mystery quilt blocks late this afternoon. I haven't decided which layout I prefer, all the Prairie Paisley reds in the upper left hand corner, or rotating the second and third blocks in each row.

Regardless, I plan to add off-white sashing and colored cornerstones.

November 13, 2008 - The Mystery Quilt

I am happy to report I have completed 2 of the 12 blocks for the Mystery Quilt. As hard as I have tried to sew the past 3 days, I have just been too busy and too tired. Looks like I am home most of the day tomorrow so maybe I can make some good progress.

I plan to set the blocks with off-white sashing, and cornerstones of blue, red and green. Each block has the same 4 colors shown, but different fabrics.

Quilt design by Trudie Hughes of New Berlin, WI

November 8, 2008 - We're having a wedding!

My son and his girlfriend got engaged last night! Wow, I don't feel old enough to be mother of the groom. We are tickled pink and so happy to welcome a new member into the family : - )