50 More Days

Is this move taking forever or does it just seem like it to me?  It looks like the for sure date when I’ll be leaving is August 8.  That’s 50 days from today but who’s counting?

When I was in Louisiana in April, I figured for sure my next trip there would be from TX and I go back to Louisiana about every three months.  That’s not going to happen!  I’ll be doing good to get back there by September or October at this rate.

I am so ready to be in Texas, in my own house, not looking for a house, not packing, not cleaning for someone to look at the house.  Saturday was not a good day around here.  Chad said “Mom, at least this is your first meltdown!”  I said “No, dear . . it’s the first one you’ve seen!”

I’ll make it . . I’ll get lots of quilting done, lots of knitting done but I’ll definitely be glad to get settled there.  Vince has promised this is our last move but I seriously doubt that’s a promise he can keep.  All I have to say is . . if it happens again, he’d better not leave me at home during grass cutting season!

Carpenter’s Star Pattern

The Carpenter’s Star pattern using half square triangles has been around forever.  Mary has instructions for her version here.  With the borders I’m using, my tops will measure about 60″ x 75″.

Stash Report – Week 25, 2011

If I were reporting yarn usage, I’d have some great numbers to show.  Hardly any sewing was done and what was done had already been counted.  I did get the indigo top finished but it isn’t quilted yet.

My numbers didn’t change from last week.

Used this Week: 0 yards
Used year to Date: 170.75 yards
Added this Week: 0 yards
Added Year to Date: 10 yards
Net Used for 2011: 160.75 yards