Moving on and Dreaming of Sheep

My husband and I are making a major life change...we're selling our house to buy another.  We've tried before but couldn't find a buyer for our house.  I love this house, but it's time to move on.  I've lived here 10 years.  The game plan is to buy a smaller house on a bigger parcel.  Well, I think I've found the one.  I've set a plan in motion to make this happen!  Now we are rushing around getting house repairs done, cleaning, painting, purging. 

Purging...now there's a word for you!  (everything but my sewing room - I'm not crazy)  It's time to purge the "knick-knacks"  mine are frogs - getting rid of them.  I used to collect all sorts, but now, I'm over it.  I need to fit 3,400sqft of stuff into 2,400sqft.  It is proving to be hard.

The stagers are coming next week to "beautify" our house.  I changed my wool room AKA the dining room back into a dining room.  Now I'm working out of the garage.  I hope we can sell this house soon.

The good news is that we found a house that is just about perfect for our family.  3. 2 acres baby!  Just right for sheep and goats.  I am so excited about the possibility of getting some farm animals.  There is also an extra kitchen so I can dye wool to my hearts content and not have to immediately clean up after myself. 

I will keep everyone posted as to the progress. 

Nifty Notions

I just bought this really cool stuff called Peel N Stick Ruler Tape.  LOVE IT!  It comes on a roll in twelve inch increments and you get 10 yards on a roll.  I used a yard of it on my cutting table for quick and easy measurements.  How cool is that?

This certainly can come in handy next to your sewing machine too.  What other ways can you use this nifty notion?  I would love to hear your comments.

Mad for Plaid!

 I am so excited to get these new plaid and texture wools this week. They far exceeded my expectations. They are so soft and the colors are very rich looking.  I can't wait to use them in a project. I am currently working on Sue Spargo's Magnolia quilt and the blues and golds are a perfect color combination.

Texture Bundle from A Plaid Wool




Block 1- in progress