Time to get back in the Saddle!

Well, tomorrow's the big day. The day where everyone gets back to daily grind. Some of us have had to work a few days over the break, but for the most part, we have been preeeety lazy here at the Carter house. Ragan is not excited about school starting again. Makenzie is not excited about going back to work. But Craig and I are excited to get back to our old routine. I have missed my little preschoolers. And Craig can only do so much sitting without getting very ornery! :) While Craig has been watching (what seems to me) to be an endless stream of football games, I have been finishing up some unfinished projects. I really have my pick of SEVERAL. This is a little scrappy quilt that I will keep out for January. I keep some snowmen decorations out during January and this blue fabric will match them. I also was able to finish up this little quilt. Now all you quilty pro's just stand back from your computer a little and squint your eyes. This is not perfection by any stretch of the imagination. A few months ago, I sewed about a gazillion half square triangles, and by the end, I realized that I had measured wrong and couldn't use them for the project for which they were intended. I didn't want to waste them, so I threw this little baby together. I do believe I have chopped off most of the points and many seams do not match, but I adore the colors and can't wait to find a place to hang it. My favorite part of making a quilt is taking it out of the dryer after it has been quilted, washed and dried. I just love the wrinkly goodness!

I discovered a new blog recently. It is called, A Hole in the Basket Primitives. Ann has a Procrastinators Challenge going on. She is challenging everyone to finish up their unfinished projects and will give a prize to the top two finishers. I thought I would give it a go. I am not one to set resolutions in the new year (Except, I do hereby resolve to not make another batch of caramel corn until next Christmas. I must have eaten 10 gallons of that stuff!) but I thought her challenge just might be the kick in the hiney that I need.

Soooo, much to my shame and horror, I have included some photos of things I need to finish.....

I have been crocheting some scarves lately. 5 of them need the fringe put on.

This fabric is for some curtains. Some for the kitchen, the other for the family room.

This is the recent sorting of fabric that I have been thinking about making into a Valentine quilt or table runner.

This is what I have regrettably done to the top of a little hutch in the preschool room. I am such a piler! Surprisingly, all of these things have a place to go....just getting them there is the challenge!

Here is a preschool table, again piled to the max! And look--the calender still says December! Oh boy, do I have my work cut out for me!

Those with weak stomachs, avert your eyes immediately. The picture you are about to see will undoubtedly make you gasp!

But, we are only as sick as our secrets, right?? I have been hiding this mess for quite a while now. OH! the SHAME! :) I really want to get this organized....

Pop over to Ann's blog and join the fun! You have until Feb. 8Th to see how many projects you can finish.

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I have been wanting to have a giveaway for a little while now, but just haven't gotten around to posting about it. But this time, I wanted to add a little twist to my giveaway. It is going to be a SURPRISE giveaway!! I have been gathering a few things here and there and I promise, whoever wins this, will enjoy it! So, you know the drill....leave me a comment and tell me all about your unfinished projects and I will put your name in the drawing. The giveaway will go until Jan. 10Th. Post this giveaway on your blog, and I will add your name 5 more times! WOO HOO!

Don't forget to include your email address or some other way I can contact you! :):):)

Have a FANTASTIC SUNDAY!