Project Runway and Owls

Project Runway and Owls

Whoops we did it again!
Hancock Fabric called just as we were moving from Rochester and said that they had a quilt show coming up. They wanted me to do some more quilts to show as examples of their fabric. I went WHAT, YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING, right?
Dutifully, I called my Mom who would be helping me move and unpack and she, OUT OF HER MIND, said SURE!
So, the day I’m leaving for North Dakota I run over to the store and they give me Project Runway fabric and Owl fabric to do some quilts with from the ‘Me and My Sister’ quilt book.


WoW, talk about a whirl wind. We landed in North Dakota, unloaded the car and WHAMO, we were quilting and waiting for the moving truck to arrive. Ya know, it’s kind of fun doing examples for the store because they challenge me to use fabrics I wouldn’t normally quilt with and patterns that are simple. The project runway one was fun because I actually WATCH project runway on Bravo! The backing fabric has all the shows slogans like Heidi’s “Your in, or your out!” and mentor designer’s, “Make it work” and “Carry On.” Too Funny!

The second quilt was a baby/toddler quilt with the cutest owls on it. That was a BEAR to do with dozens and dozens of tiny little pinwheels to sew, but with my mom’s help it was much MORE fun than sewing alone. Go Mom, Go Mom!

You’ll have to take a field trip to Hancock fabrics to see our handiwork in person. They are DONE and should be up!

Better Luck Next Time Cole

Today's Forecast:
Hi 72 F
Lo 64 F
T-Storms Likely, Some Strong

Weather REPORT:
Severe weather continues to move through the area this evening. We've had a morning filled with severe thunderstorm warnings, and this afternoon and evening, tornado warnings. Many reports have come in on tornado touchdowns, large hail, very damaging winds and torrential rains. Flash flooding is becoming a concern over some of the areas that have continuously seen the heavier storms.

Today was Cole's Canine Good Citizen test.

Outside

In the pouring rain

With no treats or incentives for him

Then the thunder came

Then the lightning came

Michelle:  Can we move this test to somewhere inside?

AKC Proctor:  No, I do all my tests outside.

Michelle:  In the Rain?

AKC Proctor:  We are under a shelter.

Michelle:  Did you see the lightening?

(THUNDER BOOOOOOOM)

Michelle:  Now?

AKC Proctor:  No, We have already begun the test, it has to be completed in one session.

Michelle: (Gulp) Ok

Cole: (cowering from the thunder)  Whimper.

Michelle:  Perhaps we'll try again in Fargo.

AKC Proctor:  That is always an option.

Michelle:  Thank you for your time.

(exit stage left at a RUN to the car before the next lightning bolt!)

So sorry COLE!

Not only did I make him lie down in the flooding-wet grass for the test (per the Proctors prompting), but then it starting pouring rain on us.  We moved to the park shelter (which a graduation party had just ended in) and Cole couldn't resist the 1000's of tiny candy sprinkles all over the ground from their cupcakes.  Well, then the thunder and lightening came and I knew I couldn't ask any more of the poor dog.  I called off the test and chose not to traumatize him any more and just try and take it in Fargo after we get settled in.  

I got home, I dried him from head to toe, then I gave him an extra special dinner with treats mixed in.  He had endured a great deal today!  We played tug of war, then fetch with his favorite squeaky-toy and he happily laid at my feet and fell fast asleep after the last throw as I rubbed his ears.

WHAT a day!  Whew!

Better luck NEXT time Cole!

See you Later

The fact that we are leaving soon is starting to set in.  At first I said good-bye to everyone, and now I just can't bear it anymore, I have to say see-you-later.

The tears have found me as I continue to write 'see-ya' notes to everyone.  I didn't realize how much I had touched people's lives until all these stories started to pour out in the last week.  Emails from friends, well wishes from family, letters from jewelry clients, hugs and phone-calls, parties and visits....I'm overwhelmed with the outpouring of support for our next-phase in life.

I love you all and say a tear-filled thank YOU for all of your kindness and well wishes!  I will miss you all, and hope dearly that you will take us up on our offer to visit!