Friday 8 November 2013

This week

This week:
 
 
  • I've got both patchwork floor cushions up to the hand finishing stage.
  • I discovered that just because a rotary cutter blade isn't sharp enough to cut fabric neatly doesn't mean it doesn't have the capacity to slice a chunk out of your thumb.
  • The dog has been a bit confused by the sounds of fireworks going on around the area.  I don't know how to break the news to her that a full on firework display and bonfire party is planned for tonight over at the cricket field practically next to our house.
  • I put a large amount of scrapbooking paper and card into a storage box and moved it into the utility room.  My husband expressed how happy he was that there was now a large tidy space in the spare bedroom until ...
  • I replaced the space made by the paper tidying with fabric and quilt wadding.
  • Whilst entering data for applicants to our school, I realised that some people don't appreciate that naming your child after your favourite Disney fairy isn't necessarily going to be a good idea by the time she is a teenager.  Especially if she does not turn out to be a delicate, pink loving, ballet dancing girl.
  • I was horrified to learn that the lady who takes the Fitsteps class was ill and her friend - a crazy Zumba fanatic - was taking the class. 
  • I was equally ecstatic when her audio equipment broke after the first routine and we all had to go home early (lucky escape, or what?!)
  • My friend's book was published - and on sale in bookshops worldwide.  So very excited for her - it really is proof that dreams do come true.
  • I bought some Christmas cards.  That's pretty early for me but why put it off when I knew I was going to be buying them anyway?
  • I finished off the quilt square to send to Alexa as part of the Friendship Quilt
It's been a busy old week, and I'm pleased I've finished work, it's now Friday afternoon and the weekend officially starts now!  Have a good weekend everyone!

12 comments:

Sian said...

You sound well up for a great weekend! It must be so exciting to see your friends book..go on, bet you could be next :)

Cheri said...

You've been one busy lady!

scrappyjacky said...

A busy old week. We have one dog who freaks out at fireworks.....and one that couldn't care less!!

Sinead said...

Sounds like a busy week! I laughed out loud when I read about naming children after Disney fairies - so true :D Hope your dog isn't too traumatised after the fireworks! Have a lovely weekend x

alexa said...

How many things you fit into your week! Hope that thumb has healed ... And that you really enjoy the weekend. (Excited about the quilt square!).

Sandra said...

Sounds like a fun week and I hope your thumb heals soon, so you don't miss out on any quilting time

Amy said...

I'm with Sinead ... see it often here too!

Alison said...

I laughed to imagine hubby's face as you cleared a space...only to fill it with something else!,
Alison xx

Abi said...

I have done exactly the same with my scrapbook supply. The paper has been moved to be replaced with wadding! I love the look of those floor cushions.

Anonymous said...

I hope CoCo survived the fireworks. Kiera is so frightened that she has to sit on my lap - not a easy task for such a big girl!

Putting your card and paper in storage :0(

Beverly said...

You accomplished a lot, I hope the weekend was fun and restful!

Deb @ PaperTurtle said...

It was fun reading about your week, Deb. Pity that you cut your finger on your rotary cutter! I did that once reaching into a drawer - man those things are sharp. I'm truthfully afraid of those things, even though I use one regularly. :o)