Monday, June 1, 2015

All my bags are packed...

... I'm ready to go. Just sing along with me here, unless you are unfamiliar with the song "Leaving on a Jet Plane."

I am only going to be gone 7 days, but there are so many things people want me to take to the new baby or the new Mom--and there are a few things I wanted to take to them, too. : )

Maybe I can put my carry-on inside my checked bag on the way home (I hope).








There are a couple of hand-stitching projects tucked into those bags. Nothing new, but some that I will enjoy working on when I have sitting time.





Making Houses From Scraps was a gift project from my friend Annie M. when I was flying to visit my daughter a couple of years ago. There were 12 houses in the kit she sent and I got a few of them finished on that trip and then I worked on them at home until I got enough of them completed to make this little quilt which I call "Annie's Neighborhood."

 It currently hangs in my living room and greets you as you walk in the door.  I have a different layout planned for the other house blocks. I hope it will work out.

This is an old photo of the other project I packed. I have made a little progress on it, but it is packed away and I can't get a photo of it.
Maybe I will have something more to show when I get home.

I leave for the airport in less than an hour, but I wanted to let you know that Taryn (of Repro Quilt Lover blog) won my giveaway. Congrats to Taryn, and if you aren't familiar with her blog, check it out. I love her style.

I probably won't keep up with blogs much while I am away, but I'll catch you in a week.

Until then,
Janet O.



24 comments:

  1. A new grand baby! Congratulations! Have a fun and safe trip.

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  2. Enjoy your trip and the wee one! You know I'm looking foward to your hexie progress but I'll miss your witty comments on my blog. Cya on the flipside...

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  3. My most favorite song of all time and I know all the words!! Have a wonderful time, Grandma!! I love Annie's neighborhood!!

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  4. have a happy happy time! Congrats Taryn!

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  5. Shucks it wasn't me this time. Congrats to Taryn. I know you will have a great time, Travel Safe and get your snuggles in.

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  6. Have a safe trip, enjoy your time with family and we will see you on return.

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  7. Have a safe trip and a wonderful time with that new grandbaby!

    What size are those hexies? They sure seem tiny. But adorable!

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  8. Have a wonderful trip and snuggle with that new baby every moment you get.

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  9. Travel safe and have lots of fun with the new baby!!

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  10. Have a wonderful trip! Enjoy that new grandbaby! I love your house quilt. If is always good to have some hand stitching with you.

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  11. Wishing you God's speed and lots of precious snuggle time!

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  12. Have a wonderful, safe and love filled time! There are a lot of hours to fill on your flight with hand stitching... Sandi

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  13. You will have more important things to do than to look at blogs! What a special time for your family!

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  14. Janet, have a wonderful time. Can't wait to see pictures of the new baby! Hope your trip goes smoothly!!

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  15. Your little hexies look great. I haven't been working on mine for a while but they are going with me when we go to Montana for a week at the end of the month. I love it because I can work on them while the car is moving. Have a fun trip.

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  16. Have a lovely time, and get lots of hugs and cuddles with the new baby.
    safe travelling.

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  17. Safe travels Janet!!! Enjoy all that sweet baby time :*)

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  18. Love that little house quilt! Enjoy your visit with the little one! :-)

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  19. How exciting - a new grandbaby and heading out for a visit! Safe journey!!

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  20. You had me at, "All my bags are packed . . ." LOL! I didn't even have to look to know the next line! Safe travels to you, dear lady! Praying for your safety and health and family. Every morning! :)

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  21. How exciting! Praying for a wonderful and safe trip. Love you little houses, I have a few of the blocks finished. I also love your hexies. I can't wait to see your progress on them.

    Have a wonderful and Blessed day
    Kristie

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  22. congrats to Taryn and have a wonderful trip and visit!

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  23. Safe and happy travels, Janet! Hope you get some stitching done but ultimately hope you have a great timeaway!

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