Thursday Thoughts...

Some days it's just nice to share some random thoughts, so here is this week's top 10:

1. The pillow I made at my quilt retreat looks great on the rocking chair!

2. Do you know that you spend a large part of your waking hours in your office? Why not make it a little more bearable? I love to surround myself with wall hangings that reflect the season.

3. Every once in awhile I do a little embroidery work for some of my daughters friends. I hope her dot likes it.

4. I got quite bit done on my October sewing to-do list... now if I can only get started on that Style Arc Estelle pattern! After making a black one and an olive one for daughter #1, I thought I needed one too!

I bought 3 shades of refined ponte from Joann's (blue, black and olive). Do you I might be overdoing it?

5. Daughter #1 came home and she and Daughter #3 gave Daughter #2 a wonderful baby shower. I will do a post on that...

6. Am I the only one that spends time on the internet looking a pinterest and blogs looking for quilting and sewing inspiration? As if I need to add more to my to-do list!

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