I am in the midst of about 5 weeks of work, then fun, then family, then more work hectic-ness: learning new software at work (blech, but at least that's over -- for now), QuiltCon -- the fun portion of the schedule, followed by a trip to see my Mom, then a week at work with a charming, but tiring fellow. I'm not finding much time to sew & finding less time to blog. So, a quick rundown of the past week.
Actually, my birthday happened before my last post. Shug got me a pair of RED COWBOY BOOTS!!! A total surprise!!! Very beautiful & they fit like a firm handshake!
We went to Galveston on Tuesday evening -- *Fat* Tuesday evening -- to see Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen at The Grand 1894 Opera House. A lovely, intimate venue & a great show. I got this gorgeous image from @lylelovett's Twitter feed. (I LOVE Lyle Lovett!)
As I mentioned, it was also Mardi Gras. The celebration in Galveston is nothing like that in New Orleans, but we saw a bit of the parade & I managed to grab a bunch of beads. It was a very fun evening.
I have done some sewing. I finished up my Madrona Road top & moved Pippa off the swoon blocks to set them together. Let's see, they are tops 4 & 5 for the year -- I need to start sandwiching & quilting!
At the February Houston Modern Quilt Guild meeting, I got even more presents! A basket, sweets, thread & book cover from Karrie, an x & + block pouch from Amy & in the mail, a mini pineburr block from nifty quilts! I am feeling loved!!
And lastly, I was invited to join the Fab Little Quilt Swap! I am surprised & pleased & wobbly with fear of failure! I've always enjoyed the swaps we have done in the Guild, so this should be exciting -- & scarey!
The next thing on my agenda: QuiltCon! I'll tell you all about it!
Such a hot chicken in those birthday boots..wow! Still lookin' young and definatly now a Texan! Happy Birthday:)
ReplyDeleteLyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Jr!! I'm insanely jealous ;) What a great show (and in a great venue)! Happy belated birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! I KNOW you're going to have a stompin' good time there in those red boots. Your DH has great taste!
ReplyDeleteI love those tiny corner stones!!
ReplyDeletewhat a great show, and lovely red boots! happy borthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! those boots rock. have a fab time at Quiltcon.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Beth!!! I LOVE your red cowgirl boots!!! In fact I love everything in this post!! Awesome quilt, fun Mardi Gras beads and some Lyle Lovett. Have a great time at QuiltCon, looking forward to hearing all about it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday. Okay I don't think I realized you lived in my neck of the woods. Well maybe sort. I'm in Tomball. I'm realizing that I somehow have ended up following serveral bloggers from the Houston area. I'm easily amused and sidetracked.
ReplyDeleteI loved those red boots! Will they be gracing the rodeo this year?
Well happy birthday! I hope you wear those red boots to Quiltcon!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday! L O V E the boots! How fun!
ReplyDeleteI also love what you've done with the Madrona Road fabric.