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SALE

2012-01-28T21:51:00.000-08:00

All items in the Clearance section are an extra 15% off through 11pm Friday, 2/3/2012. Discount has been applied. Excess shipping will be refunded. Feel free to request a custom listing with combined shipping. We need to make room for some new fabrics.

New fabrics this week are Riley Blake's Dainty Blossoms, and Scoot. Check them out!

It's going to be a busy week. The Boy's 4th birthday is Thursday, and he wants all things Batman. I have a fleece blanket to hem, and a pillowcase to make before then. Not to mention a bee block, and finish up my round robin journal. I may have to give up sleeping. Have a great week!

Around the Bend and Across the Pond

2012-01-24T16:24:00.001-08:00

Around the Bend and Across the Pond, originally uploaded by uberstitch.

I just finished up my center block for "The Awesome Rawsome Round Robin Group" which is part of the larger Across the Pond and around the Bend group on Flickr. It was a little time consuming, but not quite as hard as it looks. It was dome with a paper piecing technique from the book Intuitive Color & Design, Adventures in Art Quilting, by Jean Wells. I did have to rip and redo a few times, but overall it was a fun experience, and it has been a while since I'd done any paper piecing. And I need some practice, as I have an "ode to John Keats" block to paper/free piece for the Pastiche Bee this weekend. I'll be back to post that one, hopefully later this weekend.

Pay it forward

2012-01-17T18:35:00.000-08:00

In the last week I signed up for 2 different "pay it forwards" One was my daughter's on facebook, and the other was my Flickr swappy friend Lynz. They each have to make me a handmade item before the end of 2012, and in return, I have to make something for the first 6 people who sign up to play. Now, if you sign up, you only have to make something for 3 people, as this is for two different PIF's. There's no particular rules about what to make, just whatever you'd like. Just as long as it's hand made. You don't even have to be able to sew. you can knit, crochet, make jewelry, cards, etc. You get the idea. What could be more fun than sending and receiving surprises?

A Belated New Year!

2012-01-16T09:37:00.000-08:00

My plans for the New Year included a week long reorganization of the workroom/sewing space. Also to photograph, package and list all the accumulated scraps from the shop. I had the week between Christmas and New years off from the boy, and was going to accomplish so much. Instead I succumbed to the Flu, followed by asthma issues, and accomplished nothing.

I did manage to finish off my November bee blocks for the A Notion or Two Bee. I love these! I see a quilt of these in my future.

I have also started the clean up process. Hopefully I will get it all accomplished in the next few weeks. I also have a baby quilt, a Bee block, and a center for a Round Robin quilt to complete. Wish me luck!?

YEAR END SALE

2011-12-28T06:50:00.000-08:00

15% off all items in the shop. Discount has been applied. Sale ends 9pm EDT, Monday 1/2/2012. Excess shipping will be refunded. Feel free to request a custom listing with combined shipping.
Shipping times will vary a little due to increased amounts of orders, and a bit of a cold, flu going on @ chez uberstitch. Let me know if it's a rush. Thanks, and best wishes for the new year!

And the winner is?

2011-12-17T06:20:00.000-08:00

The winner, according to:

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

Timestamp: 2011-12-17 14:07:21 UTC

Jennifer said...
my favorite family tradition is church and dinner together on christmas eve

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and commented. I found lots of great ideas to start establishing some new traditions. And thanks to Sew Mama Sew for hosting another fabulous giveaway. Happy Holidays!

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!

2011-12-11T16:53:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in quite a while, and what better way to try to get back into the groove than a giveaway.

Sew Mama Sew is hosting their annual Giveaway Day, which actually runs from the 12th through the 16th, at 5pm PST. Since there are so many blogs participating, it gives you time to check out as many as possible and sign up to (hopefully) win great stuff. Winners will be chosen by random number generator, and notified by email (please make sure yours is available) by 12/18, and this post will be updated with the winners name. We will ship anywhere in the world.

Up for grabs here are ten (10) fat quarters from "The Woodlands" collection from Khristian A. Howell for Anthology fabrics. Khristian is a great designer and has designed other collections for Anthology as well. We carry some of her lines, including The Woodlands in our shop. Just leave one (1) comment telling me your favorite family tradition for the holidays. We're looking to find ways to create memories with the boy.

And just in case you just have to have these fabrics, or anything else we carry, we are offering 20% off your fabric purchase in our shop through Saturday, 12/17/2011. Just use coupon code SMS20 at checkout.

I'm going to go check out some of the other posts! Thanks for stopping by! Happy Holidays!

2011-10-09T13:26:00.000-07:00

SALE in the shop!!! Entire stock on sale (10% OFF) until Monday, 10/10/2011 until 10pm EDT. All sale items are already marked with the sale price, so what you see is what you pay. Excess shipping is refunded. Thanks!

SALE

2011-09-15T06:50:00.000-07:00

SALE in the shop!!! The Riley Blake and Clearance categories are on sale (15% OFF) until Monday, 9/19/2011 until 10pm EDT. All sale items are already marked with the sale price, so what you see is what you pay. Excess shipping is refunded. Thanks!

For the Love of Solids [a modern swap]

2011-09-15T06:34:00.000-07:00

The For the Love of Solids Swap is close to wrapping up. The deadline for International shipping is over, and today is the deadline for domestic shipping. We had to create two items, a large one and a small one, ( think mini quilt, table runner, sewing machine cover, tote bag, etc. and zip bag, journal cover, gadget case, pincushion, needle case, etc.

This swap was a lot of fun. Using solids only was more of a challenge than I anticipated. For every idea I had, I would always envision it with a tiny bit of a print. I can't help it. But in the end, It all worked out.

This is the mini quilt I sent:

And the one I received:

Isn't it fantastic? I absolutely love it. Ronit, "Two Hippos" sent it to me. It's my favorite color, modern wonky, improv, it has it all. Thank you so much Ronit! Now to find a place to hang it.

Oh, I also got all these extra goodies:

Could a girl get any luckier? :)

SALE

2011-07-24T18:06:00.000-07:00

We are having a sale in the shop from 1am EDT Monday 7/25/2011 until 11pm EDT Saturday 7/30/2011. All regularly priced Riley Blake Designs fabric and Studio e Fabrics will be 10% off. The fabric will be listed at the sale price thanks to the Etsy on Sale app. Sure makes life easier.

New in the shop, Farm Fresh by October Afternoon for Riley Blake Designs,

and Downtown from P&B Textiles in the Grey Color Story,

The Prize goes to.........

2011-05-26T07:07:00.000-07:00

I want to thank everyone who stopped by and made a comment on my blog. I loved reading the comments and I hope to take the time to check out your blogs. More than a few of you complimented me on the header, and I thank you for that too! It is a photo of an actual mini quilt I made just for this purpose.

I know, you're not here for that, you want to know who won. :) You were all so nice, I wish you couls all win, but RANDOM GENERATOR pulled #272 :

Irina said...thanks for the chance! lovely fabric

Congrats Irina! I will be contacting you shortly!

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day

2011-05-22T20:07:00.000-07:00

Sew Mama Sew is having their annual giveaway day, and it's today! If you're visiting from there, welcome! And if you are one of my followers, you may want to hop on over and check out all the other blogs and shops who are giving away lots of yummy hand made items or supplies so you can make your own. (just on the off chance you haven't heard of it yet.) All giveaways will remain open to enter through Wednesday, so you'll have a little time to check out a few others.

Uberstitch is giving away a fat quarter set of Heather Moore's new line of organic fabrics for Cloud9 fabrics. You will receive 1 each of all 8 fabrics in the line. Included is a copy of the summer issue of Stitch magazine, and a mug rug made by me. You can peruse the magazine for ideas for the fat quarters while you sip your favorite libation and rest your mug on it's own little rug. You get the idea!

Isn't the label on the selvedge too cute?

Just leave a comment, and make sure I can reach you if you win. (just in case your email is not available on your blog) And if you should decide you can't live without this fabric, it's available here.
10% off your fabric purchase with the code "5252011" through Thursday. Just enter it during the checkout process.The winner will be chosen by Random Generator and announced Thursday. Good Luck!

SALE!!

2011-04-28T20:38:00.000-07:00

10% off your fabric purchase, now through 11:00 PM (EDT) Sunday in the shop.

Special Mug Rug

2011-04-27T16:06:00.000-07:00

I have a young friend, (chosen daughter) who is celebrating receiving her MBA this weekend. She is also planning for her wedding for May of next year. As she is a lover of all things holiday, and of my mug rugs for each event, I have made her bridal mug rug.

I'm dying to show off my Mini QT quilt, but it has to be a secret until it's arrival to it's new owner. I'd better get it in the mail asap. :)

Winners!

2011-04-27T11:38:00.000-07:00

Random Sequence Generator (it's free)

Here is your sequence:

7
20
 1

Timestamp: 2011-04-27 18:26:37 UTC

These three lucky people have won a stack of Sweet Nothings!

missbossypants said...Happy Birthday Uberstitch! I just ordered some fabric from your etsy shop, and can't wait for it to arrive! I'd love another package from Uberstitch if I were the winner! :)
Thanks for the chance to win!

Bonnie said...
Happy birthday! Thanks for the giveaway.

Kelly said...
Oh, I love Sweet Nothings - such a beautiful collection of fabrics. Thanks for the chance to win.

Bonnie, I'll need you to contact me at uberstitch at gmail dot com with your shipping info as I have no info to reach you. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left a comment. Maybe it will be you next time.

Birthday Giveaway!

2011-04-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

( I sorta copied this cute little birthday cake design from this block by Lynne @ Lily's Quilts )

To celebrate the third birthday of our blog today, we are having a giveaway. To three lucky people, we are giving away a bundle of 10 inch squares, (1 each) of all 22 fabrics in the Sweet Nothings line by Zoe Pearn for Riley Blake Designs.

There's a free project sheet on the website for this quilt using these fabrics, but I'm sure you all have your own ideas, seeing what a creative bunch you all are.

Just leave a comment to be entered. Following is appreciated but not required. (although it will keep you informed of sales in the shop.)

Entries will be accepted until midnight Tuesday, 4/26/2011 and winners will be drawn by random generator and posted sometime Wednesday, 4/27/2011. Please make sure I can reach you.

New Fabric!!!

2011-04-21T08:10:00.000-07:00

Some new fabric in the shop. We have decided to dip our toes in the "organic" pool. And this fabric, Cut Out and Keep, by Heather Moore for Cloud9 Fabrics is just adorable. More info here.

I'm such a lucky girl!

2011-04-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

Now that the Doll Quilt Swap on Flickr is winding down, I can show off the quilt I sent, and the awesome quilt I received.

Here's my absolutely perfect quilt I received from Frieda. (Friedazzzzz) It's got houses and crosses and circles, "oh my"! And my fave greens and blues. I love it so much, I just want to hug it, and I do. (daily)

Not only that, but she sent some wonderful goodies too!

An adorable pin cushion, and a reusable bottle with a zip, (a message in a bottle, hand fashioned from a used bottle), and an antique spool that doubles as a stand to hold the stork scissors she sent. And look how cute the label is. She incorporated the swap button. I love it all.

Thank you again Frieda!

Here's a photo of the little quilt I sent to Beth, (weepereas).

I struggled to come up with the right combo of colors. When I added the linen, it spoke out for the softer shades of teal and orange, and after a quick poll on the DQS10 Flicker Group, my decision was validated. I always forget to take pictures of the goodies, but it was well received. Especially the curved corners. I'm just so happy she liked it.

Saturday is the 3 year anniversary of this blog, so stay tuned for a giveaway post!

2011-03-13T15:14:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is almost halfway through march, and I haven't posted once this year. Life is just so busy sometimes. And if you add in a foot injury, a whopping round of upper respiratory ailments, and seasonal allergies, there's no energy left. Whatever few minutes I have is spent staying on top of all the swaps I joined, (I had it all planned so well, what happened?) and the Bee Blocks I'm trying to keep up with. I must say I'm only behind one block right now, and I hope to remedy that this week, plus finish the other two from this month.

Here are some of the finishes.

1. creative 002, 2. creative 003, 3. fabric 007, 4. fabric 012, 5. fabric 019, 6. rosey little bee, 7. a notion or two, 8. Scrappy Mug Rug Swap 3, 9. Scrappy Mug Rug Swap 3

After Christmas Sale

2010-12-26T05:49:00.000-08:00

Sale extended until Wednesday 12/29/2010 11pm ET 10% off all fabric.

2 days only in the shop! Now's the time to complete your Christmas Wish List! Hope your Holiday was the best ever!

Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale

2010-11-25T17:09:00.000-08:00

SALE SALE SALE!!!!! 15% off all items in the shop, (excludes shipping). Sale runs from10pm EST (GMT-5) tonite 11/25/2010 until Monday 11/29/2010 at 11pm EST (GMT-5).

And to pretty up this post, here is the beautiful placemat (fat chance) I received from Kandra in the Placemat Quilt Swap. Of course it will be on the wall to inspire me and to brighten my day. She also included a pincushion and a matching mug rug I can use in my sewing room. Thanks again Kandra!

The Great Big Stitched Postcard Swap 2

2010-10-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

The Great Big Stitched Postcard Swap 2 is getting ready to start up again. There's a giveaway attached. I had a great time last round, so why don't you join in?

This was my card from last time.....

Relief at Last!

2010-09-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

I'm happy to report that the mini quilt I made for Emma finally arrived, and was well received . It's always a little nerve wracking waiting for it to go halfway around the world, (Australia). I am so happy that she liked it. I can only aspire to her level of quilting.

Now to anxiously await the next round, DQS10.

DQS9 Swap Quilt Received

2010-09-19T21:09:00.000-07:00

I received my mini quilt from the amazing Desi last weekend. I love it so much. She really nailed this one for me. I think she really was stalking me. As a thank you, I'm popping a little surprise in the mail for her tomorrow. I hope she likes it as much as I like my quilt!

Now I just have to keep waiting to hear if the quilt I sent to my secret DQS9 partner arrives. I hope she likes it as much as I like mine. I'll hopefully get to show the finished quilt to you all soon.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE

2010-09-03T08:48:00.000-07:00

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE! 10% off now through Tuesday, 9/7/2010. Convo for a custom listing to get the discount and combined shipping, or 10% and excess shipping will be refunded through Paypal.
(does not apply to previous purchases)

Here's the new kid in town.

DQS9 Swap Quilt

2010-08-30T08:20:00.000-07:00

Just a little peek at my swap quilt. It has to be finished tomorrow, and in the mail Wednesday, as it has far to travel. I had a hard time finalizing the design for this one, as my original idea just wouldn't come together. Just too far out of my personal box I guess. All I have to show for that try is about 24 three inch squares, and a basket of scraps. Oh well, it's a learning experience.

Here's a close up shot of some stitching. I definitely need a new machine. Now back to work!
I have one more surprise addition to finish! Note I said surprise!

SALE! SALE! SALE!

2010-08-27T19:51:00.000-07:00

New fabric in the shop, Domestic Diva by Emily Taylor Designs for Riley Blake Designs. 15% off now through Monday, 8/30/2010. Convo for a custom listing to get the discount and combined shipping, or 15% and excess shipping will be refunded through Paypal.
(does not apply to previous purchases)

The Great Big Stitched Postcard Swap

2010-08-27T08:51:00.000-07:00

I received my stitched postcard from Cathie in Australia last weekend. I finally gave up on a sunny day, and took the pictures today in the gloom. She sent me this lovely handmade postcard inspired by this quilt she saw on my blog. She also sent a lovely handmade brooch and a recipe for chocolate freckle hearts, from her blog.

I can't wait to try them. I am sure that the boy will love them. Thanks so much Cathie!

SALE! SALE! SALE!

2010-08-16T06:58:00.000-07:00

Entire stock Riley Blake Fabrics 15% off now through Saturday, 8/21 in the shop. Convo for a custom listing to get the discount and combined shipping, or 15% and excess shipping will be refunded through Paypal.
(does not apply to previous purchases)

Me? A winner?

2010-08-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, much to my surprise, I was the winner of a copy of City Quilts, by Cherry House
and a lovely fat quarter bundle of Kona cotton from Robert Kaufman. Cherry was having a blog tour to introduce her book, and so we could find out a little more about her. I was the lucky winner on Stefanie's blog. Well,this week, all my winnings arrived. Thanks to Stefanie, Cherry,(C&T Publishing) and Robert Kaufman. I can't wait to find time to make something.

the Great Big Stitched Postcard Swap

2010-07-03T08:01:00.000-07:00

Here is a follow up to this post if you are interested. The above pictures are of my contribution, and if you go here you can see the others as they arrive at their destination. I really love postcard swaps. They are fast, and fun, and it's amazing how much creativity can be packed into a postcard sized quilt. This swap was actually mixed media, with stitching, but my media of choice is fabric, although I did use some heavy scrapping paper for the back. So there you go, a mini, mini quilt.

The Peeps are in the House

2010-06-29T18:11:00.000-07:00

Castle Peeps by Lizzie House for Andover Fabric can be found here
20% off now until Saturday (or while supplies last), July 3rd at Midnight (Florida Time) EDT. Enter "Blog Peeps" in the message to the seller. 20% will be refunded to your paypal account.

Almost Famous?

2010-06-19T09:54:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd pop in to brag a little, not just for myself, but for Dee too! We were both featured on the Quiltporn Blog this week. Are we celebrities or what? Go on over and check it out!

Tufted Tweets

2010-06-04T20:18:00.000-07:00

Just had to show you the amazing new fabric that just arrived, I'm still trying to get it posted to the shop. It was designed by Laurie Wisbrun for Robert Kaufman. Laurie also has a website and an etsy shop where she sell her limited edition designs. Introducing Birdies and Chairs, Avian Therapy, Itty Bitty Chairs, and Birdie Dots in sorbet, grass, and orchid. You can purchase them here.

Great Big Stitched Postcard Swap

2010-06-01T17:40:00.000-07:00

I was browsing my blog reads for a few moments this evening, and came across this great swaps by way of Curlypops . Today is the last day for sign ups. Head on over to Do what you Love ASAP!

DQS3

2010-05-20T18:25:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm finally back. It's been quite an exhausting, hectic month. The last week in April, the boy got some cold/flu bug,and was kind enough to share it with Gramma and Grampa. I was quite sick the first week of May,and for Mothers day, my daughter, and my adopted (informally) daughter, took me out to a lovely lunch that I couldn't taste. And of course business in the shop picked up quite a bit, this month, so that wore me out as well. This week is the first week I have started to feel better.

I did finish my placemat for DQS3 Inspiration by Comfortstitching !

and I received an adorable one from Kristine

Love those stars! I can't wait for the next one, this was too much fun. It's funny how liberating it is to make a quilt for someone else.

I went to Ikea and all I got was this fabric!

2010-04-11T16:55:00.000-07:00

Sorry! Just had to share. 4 fabrics, medium grey houses, grey and white houses, large colored doors on white, and grey cursive numbers on white. Oh the possibilities.

One down, too many more to go!

2010-04-09T17:31:00.000-07:00

I find that I'm a great starter of projects, but a lousy finisher. Some of it is clearly my fault, and some isn't. Not that there is really someone else to blame. First of all, I nanny the boy 36 hours a week. And that doesn't include nights out for his parents. (which are sleepovers, which kill an evening and a morning). On top of that I run the etsy shop, which takes 4 to 8 hours per day depending on volume of business. And there's still housework and laundry and cooking and........, you get the picture. At least a good portion of a weekend day is spent shopping, as I can't get out during the week. As a result, I have many unfinished projects, and little time to sew.

Three weeks ago, I decided to commit to finishing one project a week. the pictures below are the result of week one's finish. Week two's project is finished and I hope to take pictures this weekend. It happens to be my zig zag quilt from RRBC's quilt along. I also finished a pair of PJ's for myself,and all the pants hemming for my daughter. (4"11") This week I don't think I'll get to finish an already started project, but I hope to make my bee block for "a Rosey Little Bee" make a little something for the Easter/May Swap on ORBC, and maybe start my project for the placemat swap. Next week I'd like to quilt the "Wonky Squares" quilt we did on ORBC with Quilt Dad. Then the following week I can focus on the "Circles Quilt" we did with Heidi. I may have to put aside the "Pinwheels Quilt" for a bit so I can start on the "Hexes" with Julie. I will have to see if I can do that one in pillow size.

If only I could stop having ideas. It's kinda hard to do when I look at fabric all the time. I just keep seeing great quilts to start. Did I mention that I hate the quilting part?

Aldo to Zippy

2010-04-05T05:45:00.000-07:00

Just popping in to show you the cutest new collection in the shop, Aldo to Zippy by Jenn Ski for P&B Textiles. I love the Alphabet Panel. I may cut one apart and use the cute blocks for centers. What would you do?

Rosey Little Bee

2010-04-03T11:43:00.000-07:00

I recently joined my first quilting bee, started by Jen http://roseylittlethings.blogspot.com/ and here are her blocks for month #1, March. She asked for house blocks, wonky or log cabin. (including gnomes would be wonderful) here are my offerings.

A little pink house with a princess,

A dress shop, with the collection designed by Jennifer, and last but not least,

a little gnome home. hope you like them Jen.

Who's the lucky one?

2010-03-14T07:09:00.000-07:00

Before the day gets too hectic, I thought I'd pop in and post the winner of the book and fat quarters by Denyse Schmidt. Normally, the boy would be the Random number generator, but he is not here today. And as we've seen before, he likes to eat the evidence. Excuse me while I hop on over to get the winner................... I'm back! Here is the lucky number...

Here are your random numbers:

43

Timestamp: 2010-03-14 14:12:48 UTC

Lynne S of Oz said...
Ooh, thanks for the opportunity to enter another giveaway!
New Day I think for me - some good neutrally type colours to blend with brights :-)

Congratulations Lynne! I've sent you an email. And thanks to everyone else who played along, I wish you all could be winners. Maybe next time. =)

Pinwheels Opening Ceremony Giveaway

2010-03-01T21:24:00.000-08:00

I'm having a giveaway to kick off the Pinwheels Opening Ceremony, hosted by Dana from Old Red Barn Company on the Flickr group Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along Up for grabs is a copy of Denyse Schmidt Quilts, and 8 fat quarters from her new line Hope Valley. The winner can choose one of the three color collections.

FIESTA

PINEY WOODS

NEW DAY

Just leave a comment telling me which collection you like, and the drawing will be open until Midnight Saturday, the 13th. The winner will be drawn and posted Sunday evening the 14th. Good luck! I can't wait to see the pinwheel quilts.

Doll Quilt Swap 8

2010-02-16T18:50:00.000-08:00

Just thought I'd take two minutes to show what I've been working on when I have some free time. I am participating in my first Doll Quilt Swap (DSQ8) and I have been working on a quilt for my secret partner. I have some embellishing left to do, and I'm binding it in red dupioni silk. I am amazed at all the beautiful quilts, and all the awesome talent behind them. I can't wait to receive mine. The suspense is gonna kill me. Stop on by our Flickr group(click on the button at the right) and see all the quilty goodness.

Think Pink

2010-01-20T14:26:00.000-08:00

Well, the Holidays are finally over, and I think I'm starting to catch up a little. The boy is going to have his second birthday in about 2 weeks, and he seems to be able to play by himself for 15 or 20 minutes at a time now. That gives me time during the day to process a few orders here and there. Maybe even do some dishes. I've even managed to do a tiny little bit of quilting this week after he goes home and I finish processing the shipping on the orders. Now if I could stop signing up for more stuff to do. :0]

This week I made three pink blocks for http://teamtiara.net/ Quilt for a Cure.

Dana from http://www.oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/ organized and is putting together some donation quilts from members of our flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/oldredbarncoquiltalong2009/ .
Stop by and see the blocks, or participate if you so choose. We also have a quilt a long in progress and a new one starting next month "Pinwheels". Feel free to join in. We are a fun group.

and the winner is:

2009-12-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

And now for the moment you've all been waiting for.

he reaches for the winning ticket...can you feel the suspense building?

and promptly tries to eat the ticket

and the winner is.......Joan, who said.......

Thank you, to one and all, who stopped by and left a comment. We'll have to get together and do this again real soon.

California Dreamin"

2009-11-30T10:30:00.000-08:00

Well, to make up for the fact that I've been a very bad blogger, I am having a giveaway. Up for grabs is fat quarter bundle of the whole line of "California Dreamin'" from Free Spirit Fabrics. It's nice and bright like some of you like it(and you know who you are). Leave a comment on what you'd like made from it, and for a second chance, become a follower and leave me a second comment letting me know.

Tommorrow I'll show a pic of the baby quilt I've finally completed from start to finish. I will close comments at midnight EST, December 7th, and the random generator, AKA/the boy will pic a winner on Monday December 8Th .GOOD LUCK!!!

And if you can't wait to win, and just can't live without it, it's in the
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5758378 shop

COMMENTS ARE CLOSED, WILL POST A WINNER THIS EVENING, 12/07/09

New Blog in Town

2009-11-07T13:43:00.000-08:00

There is a new blog out called Modify Tradition modifytradition.blogspot.com/ that is shaping up to be very informative. They are showing new and modern ways to use traditional quilt blocks through use of prints or color, or just rethinking the shape of the block. Check it out if you have a minute, there's lots of good information, and inspiration. I think you'll like it.

Cute shoes!

2009-10-30T09:51:00.000-07:00

Would you look at these cute shoes? Just click on the post title to go to Starlightsound on etsy,
and if you want to make your own, you can find the fabric here http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5758378 What are you waiting for?

Giveaway results

2009-10-17T06:01:00.000-07:00

Well, yesterday was the last day of the Blogger's Quilt Festival. There were about 683 bloggers posting their quilts. Luckily, the links will remain so we can continue to check them out. I wonder if anyone actually visited every blog posted during the festival? I know I will be checking them out for some time to come. I love seeing so many creative people sharing their projects.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and looked at my quilt, and thanks for your lovely comments. Now on to the important business. The "RANDOM GENERATOR" (see pic below, he loves putting his hand in and pulling the winner) says the winner is......... RENE'!!! I'll send you a confirmation email today and look for the package to be heading your way this week.

Blogger's Quilt Festival

2009-10-09T11:18:00.000-07:00

Today marks the beginning of the Blogger's Quilt festival

organized by Amy of Park City Girl. It's a great opportunity to meet some new people, and get a whole lot of quilt inspiration. Click on the button at the right and check it out for yourself. You might even want to join in and show off a quilt yourself. Oh, and did I mention prizes? Click! All the info is there.

Here is my entry.

It is not a newly finished quilt, but it is one of my favorites. I made it about 8 years ago, and after my daughter hung it in her house for a while, I reclaimed it. It now hangs in a bedroom in my house, and it never fails to make me smile. It was the beginning of making bright and modern quilts for me. Right now I have 8 or 9 quilt tops that are awaiting quilting, or almost finished. Hopefully next time around I'll have some finished.

Oh, and if you leave a comment on this blog, you will be entered to win the cute little tote bag shown below. It's made from linen and vintage sheet fabrics. Just little extra giveaway. Good Luck!

Block #2

2009-09-20T21:12:00.000-07:00

I said I'd show you #2 today so here it is.

We are doing 4 kinds of wonky blocks in this quilt along,The "standard" wonky log cabin block, Wonky quarter log cabin block, Wonky squares-in-squares,and Wonky "bento box"-like block. Yesterdays block was the wonky log cabin. Today's is the wonky quarter log cabin. It's not my favorite, but 4 together are kinda nice. Tommorrow I'll show you #3. And if you'd like to, join along with us, or stop by and see all the great blocks and quilts.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/oldredbarncoquiltalong2009/ Maybe you'll get some inspiration.

TIME FLIES

2009-09-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

Boy does time fly. Things have been so busy around here lately. Business in the shop has picked up quite a bit. And at 19 months old, the boy is quite a handful. Pretty much my days are taken up with entertaining him, while mom and dad are at work. If I'm really lucky, he'll take a nap. And occasionally, a bowl of yogurt, ( he thinks it's ice cream) and "Jack's Big Music Show" will entertain him for 30 minutes. Then it's fix dinner, do dishes, and a load of laundry. After that I get orders ready to mail, and it's bed time. I have managed to squeak out 1 block per week for the ORBQ wonky block quilt along that John "Quilt Dad" is hosting. Too bad I have yet to quilt my zig zag from last months quilt along. Oh well, one can dream. Here's a look at the first block, Wonky Log Cabin.

I'll show you #2 Tomorrow.

2009-08-02T20:33:00.001-07:00

Just a quick post to help out a fellow blogger. Amy at Park City Girl, http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/ has designed a new purse pattern, and it is so cute. She is giving away two copies on her blog, Monday August 3rd. Go sign up quick. You know you want one. And if you just can't wait to see if you win, get it here. http://parkcitygirl.etsy.com/

Oh, and just to make life more interesting I've also joined a Scrappy Christmas block swap. Check out our Flickr group. No pressure here. :0)

Call me crazy

2009-07-21T14:21:00.001-07:00

I decided to join a quilt along, with Amy of http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/ as our instructor. It is being held at the Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along Flickr site. http://www.flickr.com/groups/oldredbarncoquiltalong2009/
We are doing a zig zag quilt, and I chose baby size to help ensure completion. This was my choice of fabrics.

I already have numerous quilt tops started, and several that need quilted. Wish me luck. And if you're bored or have lots of time on your hands, or just crazy like me, feel free to join in. Maybe I'll see you there.

Fireworks Anyone?

2009-07-02T18:29:00.001-07:00

Cute fabric huh? You can find it in the shop, http://www.uberstitch.etsy.com/
and it's 15% off until Sunday midnight EDT. Take a look.
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Anybody still out there?

2009-06-30T17:50:00.000-07:00

Well Hellooooo! Anybody out there? I've decided to come back and blog again. It's been kind of a busy couple of months and we've had a lot of changes around here.

My daughter has decided to go back to work full time, which makes me a full time nanny. I have to run our Etsy shop all by myself as well. Now I'm thinking we may have to figure out a way for me to squeeze in at least a part time job. With the exception of my daughter's husband who is an auto broker, our entire immediate family is in the construction industry, which is pretty much at a standstill. And we all know how well the automobile industry is faring. As for myself, I've been unemployed for most a year. I worked for 15 years at 2 large fabric chains managing stores, until the company I worked for closed all three stores in our area. So my experience is in retail, which also is in the dumps.

But on a cheery note, I've finished 3 quilt tops, (finished is a misleading word) and started 5 others. I have completed 2 bags and have 6 others almost done as well. (see pic above) Hopefully I will have pictures of some of the others soon. it seem that when I do find time to take a picture, it's raining, and my camera doesn't seem to take very good pictures indoors. Too bad I dropped my old camera, I miss it.

Here's a picture of the boy being my little helper. He loves to tear the wrappers off the new fabrics. Kitty keeps an eye on him. Oh, and stop back tomorrow for info on a sale in the shop. http://www.uberstitch.etsy.com/

And the winner is.........

2009-04-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

Sorry I am a little late on this post. Everything was going along fine, and then ,
"Internet Explorer" encountered a problem and had to close, in the middle of downloading my pictures. Technology is awesome!

I want to thank you for all your helpful comments, and you'll be happy to know that I actually got 12 blocks completed this weekend. I'd like to say it was because of your tips, but it was really because "the boy" was was only here for Saturday night while his mom and dad went out, and I decided to forego housework this weekend. But I am going to try to set up a small machine in the kitchen to sew while he's playing.

And without further ado, the winner of my fabulous goodies is........

Please send me an email or comment on this post with your mailing info, and I will get it on it's way tommorrow. Happy Sewing!

Happy Birthday

2009-04-23T17:23:00.000-07:00

Well, today marks our 1 year blog anniversary. I figured we should celebrate by years instead of posts, as it could be a while before we hit "100". I wanted to post this earlier in the week, but the boy takes up most of my time during the day while mommy works. Somehow, every time I think I will have some time to really sew, life gets in the way. Anyhoo, I am giving a birthday present to one random lucky reader. Up for grabs is a 6 piece fat quarter set of Anna Maria Horner's Good Folks fabric, and a set of Orla Kiely dish towels. I would have made you a bag out of them, but I couldn't find the time. Talk to "the boy" about it. Leave a comment with a tip on how to schedule in sewing time, and I will draw a winner on Monday morning at 9am Orlando time, and I promise to post it immediately afterwards. Now I'm going to spend (waste) some more time looking at favorite quilts from the Bloggers Quilt Festival.

I forgot to mention, anyone can enter, I will ship anywhere.

Blogger's Quilt Festival

2009-04-18T11:32:00.000-07:00

I had a hard time choosing my favorite quilt, as it seems that all the quilts I finish are favorites. Unfortunately for me, most of the quilts I have made, I have gifted to others. Luckily I have visitation rights. The other problem, I seem to forget about photos until after it has been gifted. (or the computer crashes and you lose all your photos.) This quilt is a quilt I made for my husband, (you never make ME anything) out of a group of my favorite fabrics from Lonnie Rossi. I seem to have a thing for fabrics with numbers, letters, type, and anything that looks used, worn, and stained. One of my favorite pieces of modern art was a framed piece of canvas that had been the top of a painter's table, covered with various layers and colors of paint.

Make sure you head on over to , http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/ and check out all the other quilts. There are lots of beautiful quilts to see, and don't forget to comment for some great prizes.

Bloggers Quilt Festival

2009-04-16T21:00:00.000-07:00

I have a new button on the side over there, >>>>> click on over and check it out. You might want to participate, or at least sign up for some prizes. I hear there are going to be some good ones. We are supplying a gift certificate for 3 yards of fabric AND FREE SHIPPING. You better check it out.

Easter Pimp

2009-04-14T09:42:00.000-07:00

Just thought I'd post a quick photo update of the boy. His mommy sent them to me, saying he was all "pimped out" for Easter. So grown up for 14 months. Also note the haircut. It's very stormy here today in Orlando, so hopefully I'll have some pictures tommorrow of the bags I've finished up. Do they count for "Spring to Finish"? I certainly have alot of WIP's like that. See you tommorrow.

About Time

2009-03-26T06:10:00.000-07:00

I guess it's been a while since I've posted. Just been busy with everyday life and babysitting the boy. I did finally get my Project Improv donation blocks finished and sent. I sent them along with some binding and a thank you gift to Jacquie http://www.tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/ for all her hard work on the project.

I also finished up my Bushfire Quilts blocks and sent those along to Tia http://campfollowerbags.blogspot.com/ with some binding and some Dunkin Donuts coffee for the quilt a thon. I had to represent against the Starbucks coffee.

I"ve also been working on a summer quilt (no batting) and curtains for "the boy's" new bedroom. I based it on a quilt by Jacquie, I hope she doesn't mind. He's been moved upstairs to his own room now that he's such a big boy. (13 months old.) It's amazing how fast they grow up. I'm so glad I've been able to spend time with him every day to see the progress first hand.

Hopefully I'll finish some bags I'm working on and I'll have some pictures to post soon.

Moeder Kip Goodies

2009-03-03T16:18:00.001-08:00

A while back I participated in the International Stash Busting Giveaway, and to my surprise, I actually won something. Some really cute prints from Moeder Kip, a blogger in Australia.
http://www.moederkip.blogspot.com/ She is participating in Handmade Help, to raise money for the Australian Red Cross, and Wildlife Victoria by auctioning an adorable childs dress . Please check out her blog for more details. I'm hoping that tonite I can finish my donation blocks for the Bushfire Quilt project. As usual, I'm late. Hopefully I'll be back with pics tomorrow.

Bushfire Help

2009-02-19T07:51:00.000-08:00

When I first started to read blogs, My favorites were by the talented, crafty, women in Australia. As Australia has always been somewhere I would like to visit, I found it all fascinating. Since reading about the fires, I have wanted to find a way to help, while staying within my now limited means. Meet me at Mike's http://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/ has info for multiple ways to help on the right sidebar of her blog. I have also found a site on Etsy, OzBushfireAppeal, http://www.ozbushfireappeal.etsy.com/, that you could donate your items to ,if you are a member, sending a description, tags, pricing and pictures. They list it and sell it, and I pay for shipping to send it out. So far, I've sold 3 of the 4 things I've donated, and the site has raised around $13,500 Australian. It is being donated to the Australian Red Cross. You can donate items until feb. 23rd.

I also would like to find time this weekend to make a few wonky star blocks for The Bushfire Quilt Project being run by Tia Curtis of http://campfollowerbags.blogspot.com/. I will make sure to squeeze it in. You can see the blocks on flickr by clicking on the star in the left sidebar.

I've been meaning to post this for a week now, but I've been caught up in my own disaster of epic proportions, trying to renew my drivers license. I can't remember the last time I had to go in person to renew, and all the rules have changed. Seems that everyone is being called in to renew to: have an eye test, and to be sure you are up to date with homeland security. Being the previously mentioned procrastinator that I am, when I got married 11 yaers ago, I changed my name on my drivers liscence, and most everything else of importance, but not my social security card. So off I go to renew, and I am told that I can't renew until I can verify my ss# by changing my name. Next day, off I go to SS office, where I am told my liscence is expired so I have no valid ID. My marriage license is no longer valid as it is more than 2 years old, so I can't use it to change my name. Does that mean I am no longer married? See the dilemma. Does this mean I no longer have to pay income tax as I don't seem to have my identity anymore? Well, after 3 phone calls to the drivers license office, By my daughter, (mother of the boy), as I was losing all patience, we were told that my drivers license, and a w-2 were all that was needed, as I had already changed my name on my license. If we had any problems, we were to tell the clerk to call the help desk. At 8 a.m. this morning, we walked in for our appointment, got the most awesome clerk, and all she did was look at my (expired) license, my voter registration card to verify address, looked at my file and mentioned I should change my name with SS, and GAVE ME MY NEW LICENSE. Why was it so difficult the first time? I think I know where the government can save some money. ;o)

2009-02-05T17:27:00.000-08:00

Well, the International Stash Busting Giveaway is over and it is time to announce the winner. We had 109 people signed up, which means 109 numbers in a bowl for the boy to pick from. Last time he picked a number he tried to eat it. Ok, Ok, enough suspense. The winner is .....number 27. Oh, you want a name too? Vintage Crafter is the lucky winner of my glitzy orange and aubergine stash. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left a comment. The whole experience was great fun, and I found a whole bunch of new blogs to get inspiration from. And I get another chance to show off my grandson.

2009-02-04T05:33:00.001-08:00

On your Mark, get set, GO! The Great International Stash Busting giveaway starts now. Just click on the button to the left for a list of participants. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win. Have fun! And thanks to Katy at http://imagingermonkey.blogspot.com/ for organizing it all.

Drumroll Please

2009-02-01T16:53:00.000-08:00

And the winner is: Marion F., http://fuechslein.blogspot.com/ . Thank you to everyone who participated, and come back on February 4th for I am a Ginger Monkey's,

http://imagingermonkey.blogspot.com/ The Great International Stash Busting Giveaway. It's sort of like a one day blog hop to win fabulous prizes. (stash) For a list of participating shops and more info, click on the button on the left. Hope to see you Wednesday.

Party prep for the BIG DAY!!

2009-01-28T10:04:00.000-08:00

Well, It's only 4 more days until the BIG DAY. NO, I am not talking about the Superbowl. I am talking about the boy's 1st BIRTHDAY PARTY. Mom, Dad, and the Boy are in Colorado, freezing, while I am here in sunny Florida basking in the sunshine. OK, maybe I am just looking at it out the window while I blog, sew a banner for the party, make a crown for the Prince. (the BOY thinks he's the KING) I thought I would have much more done while they 've been gone, I guess the list is too long. I can't wait until he gets back on Saturday. Yeah, I miss Mom and Dad too.

I did manage to get another donation block done for Project Improv. I also signed up for another giveaway. More on that Tommorrow. Here's a picture of the block. Also a picture of the practice crown.

Free Fabric

2009-01-21T09:35:00.000-08:00

In honor of the boy's upcoming 1st birthday, we are having a give away. We are giving away 7 fat quarters, 1 each from the Rocket Scientist line by Keri Beyer for In the beginning Fabrics. See pictures below. (the boy is not part of the prize, this is his party invitation picture.) Just comment on the blog and leave your first name and last initial. You can enter through Saturday, January 31st. The winner will be randomly drawn on February 2, 2009 and posted on the blog. For a chance to win 2 yards of fabric, of your choice from our website, go to http://www.uberstitch.etsy.com/ and sign up for our mail list. Please feel free to browse around while you are there ;0).

Project Improv

2009-01-11T15:48:00.001-08:00

Well, I guess you can see by the button on the sidebar, that I joined Project Improv. It is being hosted by Jacquie of Tallgrass Prairie Studio. Being that I am, as I've previously mentioned, a procrastinator, I Decided to get my donation block done ASAP. I have to say, that for the last 6 months or so, I seem to have misplaced my quilting mojo. Making my block last night seems to have started my creative juices flowing. Now if I can get on top of my time management skills. Oh, and I will have to talk to the boy about being more self sufficient. ;0)

2009-01-06T15:49:00.000-08:00

Hi, I'm the other half of Uberstitch, the "mom", (and grandma ) :). Since my daughter has had to go back to work, I'm in charge of the business, the blog, and the boy :) This posting on a blog is new to me, I'm not sure how much of a writer I am. Although if you learn by osmosis, I sure be an expert since I certainly read alot of blogs. Right now I am trying to get the courage to join a project that Jacquie at Tallgrass Prairie Studio is starting with improvisational blocks. This style is right up my alley. I have a really hard time "staying inside the lines" and following instructions when I quilt. My other problem is I procrastinate. A lot. Maybe if I join the possibility of embarrassment will force me to finish. Well, I guess I'll think about it while I post some fabric on etsy, and clean up the dishes. And here is a new photo of the boy from his Christmas card photo shoot. I'm still waiting for a call from GQ.

2008-11-19T18:07:00.000-08:00

We took the boy to see the Mouse a few weeks ago. The excitement all started on the ride there. Daddy thought it would be a great idea to give him a sip of Juicy juice. This would be the first taste of sugary goodness that he has ever had. After the first initial sugar rush, he was hooked. He flailed his arms, and kicked his feet, and spent the next twenty minutes mad that there was no more left in the juice box.

It was an interesting day of observation. He had to look at everything. It was as if he was trying to absorb it all. Well, everyone knows a theme park is non-stop on the sensories. Of course, he enevitably became cranky thanks to the lack of sleep, and the crash from the sugary goodness. But, all in all it was a great day! It did produce this fantastic picture.

The storm before the storm....

2008-11-13T18:37:00.000-08:00

After weeks of deciding what would be the perfect costume for the beautiful one, I finally decided that Mon, Dad, and Baby would be the Rubbles. You know, of the Flinstones. Luckily Grandma sews, and has made my crazy wishes come true for, what? Twenty one years...give or take 10. Anyway, so the above evidence that my son was born to play this role. Do know, that of the 300 plus pictures we took on Halloween, this was the only one with a smile.

The Storm after the storm was our very first cold. Stay tuned, we are still riding out those waves.

The promise of an everyday blog...

2008-10-24T19:20:00.000-07:00

Isn't it easy to say that you will blog on a daily basis. That is, of coarse until you actually have to do it. It has been about six months since my last confession father. OK, so I have learned how to exaggerate a little. It has been quite a while. The photo attached should prove that. It has been slow in the Etsy world and we have been steady, but not successful enough to keep me from having to look for a job in the ever slowing economy. That is ok though. I have high hopes. I will survive. And, with any luck, there is a change coming....in just a few weeks....so get out there and vote!

How lucky am I to have an angel right here on Earth!

Noise cancelling headphones would be fantastic!

2008-07-31T18:40:00.000-07:00

Tonight will be our first attempt at laying the boy down after he eats and waiting for him to sleep on his own. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it is only 9:41 pm and he is already really cranky. As I type, he is doing my favorite whine. I am sure that in the next hour I will need to set up the monitor, so we can watch the red line shoot to the highest setting, all the while, listening to some calming music on my headphones to avoid his sad puppy dog cry. Wish me luck...if all the books are right, maybe only a week of torture until he sleeps a respectable 6-8 hours without waking.

2008-07-29T11:47:00.001-07:00

Today marks the day of our first sale with the new line of fabric! We have started out with 7 bolts of glorious Erin Mc Morris Park Slope fabric from Free Spirit. We also snuck in one bolt from Anna Maria Horner as well. It has been a busy few weeks with getting all of the buisness stuff in order. We ordered the first line, and was told a 7-10 day turn around for it to be shipped out. What a special surprise when it only took 5 days to get it at my door. We have started to post it on Etsy, aling with the de-stash that is forever being posted. Since we made our first sale, I have some pictures of the line and the first cut...If you want to see our shop, visit:

uberstitch.etsy.com

Happy shopping!

The Excitement begins

2008-07-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

After always wanting to be my own boss, it might actually be happening soon. Although technically, I will be starting the venture with my mother. So, actually it will be like it's always been. She will be my boss. I know what you're thinking. Working with your mother....not my idea of a good time. Well, our relationship is not like that of most mother-daughters. We actually have a great relationship! She is my mother, and my friend, and now my partner. For now, staying at home with my son is the best blessing I have. But I can't wait to have something that will benefit my family first. With that said, I will be posting daily to let everyone know the trials of starting this adventure. I am sure they will be interesting... plus, the boy is growing so fast...you will need more frequent updates.

The elusive first smile caught...

2008-06-06T07:22:00.000-07:00

After months of waiting for it to happen, the boy now smiles almost non-stop. It is pretty much the best sight ever seen. After waiting patiently for this to occur, the next step was to catch it on film. Good luck with that. There were countless pictures with contorted faces that even a mother would not want to post. Every time you thought you had it, not so much. Then, in the most unlikely spot, it was captured. While flying to St. Louis, I was taking random pictures to commemorate his first flight, when the magic happened. I got several shots. I win! It may have taken what seemed like forever, but you tell me it was not worth the wait...

This is the life...

2008-05-20T11:53:00.000-07:00

Oh, how swimming at 15 weeks can be so exhausting! After a solid fifteen minutes of pool time, the boy was so pooped he had to take a nap. And where is the best place for this? The hammock of coarse. Now if only we could install one in the living room...

Mother's Day

2008-05-11T18:09:00.000-07:00

Today I experienced my first Mother's Day. It started out without having to wake up for the boy all night...Not a Mother's Day miracle, but a miracle husband! Sleeping in until 7:30 was the first present. Then we got up, visited some of the other mothers in the family, and then it was present two...getting to go out with my mother sans the boy. As luck would have it, it seems like Father's Day came early too. The boy was an angel all day for my husband. Took a solid three hour nap until it was time to visit his grandmother and great grandmother. Then it was two hours of smiles and giggles for the onlookers. Not a typical day for me, but would I expect any different. And then the third present. Our first swim...Seems as though it is as we expected. The boy loved the pool! He even seemed to float all on his own as Daddy held on to his tiny little fists! Super cute and unforgettable! Can this kid get any more adorable?

Technologically Challenged

2008-05-07T12:25:00.000-07:00

Most things we do on the computer are fairly common sense. Usually I can figure them out through trial and error. Sometimes, a lot of error before success, but I will eventually get it. Today I was trying to remember what buttons I randomly pushed on my camera last time to take a picture in Sepia. Trying everything, I was at a loss. But in the search, I found something even better. Who knew the camera that my husband spent hours and hours researching did such cool things. It looks like I am a professional...or at least paid one an outrageous amount to make this photo two toned. I have always wanted to learn Photoshop, but now I don't need to. Good thing, because I am sure I would not be able to figure it out either!

Day two

2008-04-24T19:10:00.000-07:00

Today's blog is written at 10:10pm because it has been my first free minute all day! We had a rough day today since Jonathan, that's the boy, has a not so normal, normal routine. Most parents have to change 3 to 20 poop-filled diapers a day. Not my kid. We are blessed with one every other day. I am sure most parents would feel like that was the best baby ever... But, thanks to this very specific pattern, the boy has an upset stomach for about 47 of the 48 hours in between the special deliveries. I could be exaggerating, but the timetable seems accurate to me. Today was one of these days. The package arrived around 7:30pm this evening, and since about 8:00pm, he has been sleeping like a....very content baby. But up to that point, not so happy. At least there will be sleep at night. Now to figure out how to get the boy sleeping through the night. Even a 4 hour cycle would be exciting to me. I think that would be a great 1st Mother's Day present! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

The three month long blog....

2008-04-23T15:18:00.000-07:00

In true first time mother fashion, it has taken almost three months to start the blog I have been talking about. After having my first baby, (see picture at top of page) a month early, lets just say that I was a little unprepared. As a matter of fact, I had him on the day that was marked for my baby shower. As this is my kind of luck, at least we delivered in a hospital that didn't mid a ton of visitors, since the shower was sort of impromptu and in my hospital room.
Since then, we have started to fall into a routine around the house. He seems to only have a cranky day every few days. Unfortunatly, I am the kind of person who likes to keep busy, and right now, that seems impossible since I am really just betting the bare essentials completed. The normal day consists of the following:

Wake up
Feed
Burp
Change
Bounce
Cry
Feed
Sleep
Repeat

Although, it all seems worth it for the half smile he is starting to make! Counting down the minutes for a giggle...