If I don't meet my weekend sewing goals

it's because Kara and I met a celebrity! The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond was at the Stillwater Hastings today for a book signing and don't you know that we just had to go meet her. Here we are after 3 hours of standing in line...I look extra funny because it looks like I was talking...lol

We made friends in line...hey guys....Becky and her family drove all the way up from Houston.

Becky's hubby even went on a Sonic run...hey we got thirsty!

I'd say he was a keeper, wouldn't you?!
Ree was just so personable and gracious and it was a pleasure to meet her. I've made several of her recipes from the cookbook (I've had mine for a couple of months) and everything has been delicious, but not fat free :o)

One more picture of Kara and Ree

Good times!

Ranette

Just to show you that I haven't been slacking in everything

I'm posting a picture of my "almost" finished Pie's and Tart's quilt that I took last night. Isn't it divine?!!!!

I think I can finish this top before the end of April, I hope. This is a Sue Daley design...very talented lady and I'm excited to make another one of her quilts someday.

I've also been plugging away on The Great Pumpkin blocks, but I have no pictures to show you right now. I'm going to try to get them sashed and together this weekend...we'll see how that goes.

I'm still working on putting up a giveaway very soon, I just need to get it organized. Spring has really sprung around here and I LOVE it. My irises will be blooming any second now and that makes me happy!

Did you know that today is the 121st anniversary of the Oklahoma Land Run? If you'd like more information on that you can follow the link. It's also Earth Day, are you living green? We try to around here.

ranette

It's been a crazy busy time

around our house for the last couple of weeks and my computer/blogging time has taken a hit, along with quilting time. Poor me :o) I don't have anything to show on the quilt front....I am trying to finish up some projects though so maybe soon I'll have a couple of finishes. I do have my Great Pumpkin blocks all ready to machine applique which was quite time consuming. This has been an ongoing project for two plus years and it's time to just get 'er done! I'm also pushing to get my Pie's and Tart's quilt finished by the end of April. I've got all of the pie's done and am working on getting the tart's ready for hand applique. When I get these two quilt tops done I'm going to start a new quilt...not sure yet what I will do, but there's lots to choose from!

I was out of town for a few days and my husband kindly took this picture of our Crab Apple tree that is in our front yard so I wouldn't completely miss out on it's beauty

Here's a picture of the Wisteria that is in the front yard of our old house.

I just love the way a Wisteria smells while it's blooming. We have a huge one in our backyard now, but it doesn't bloom, it just gets green leaves in the Spring.

Well it's almost time to cook some dinner and settle in for an evening of applique. I am thinking I'll get a giveaway together for this weekend. Enjoy your evening or morning! ranette

It has been my pleasure....

to get to know this wonderful, funny, lovely young lady. For the last 20 years she has been a bright spot in the lives of all who are fortunate enough to know her. Her Daddy, her sisters and I are all very Blessed!
Happy 20th Birthday Sweet Kara....

I love you Karabear....mama