You get a little of everything if you read through this catch-up blog post. Wow, it's been a while.
Sewing first:
I finished block five of the FQM Mystery BOM:
A great design by Carrie Nelson that was fun to put together.
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And Miss Audrey's mermaid costume is ready to try on (don't look Kara - if you want to be surprised)!
That's her headband with starfish laying on top of the shirt. I can't wait for Audrey to try it on.
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And....
We're grandparents again!!
Mr. Lake Pulaski's daughter, Rachel had a baby boy on Friday!!

Patrick Jeffrey
7 lbs. 5.5 oz.
10/15/10
I was so excited to meet Patrick that I forgot to get a photo with his new quilt...oopps.
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Had to stop and get kisses and hugs from Audrey after we met Patrick:
Audrey and her beautiful Mom
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Been winning a few things over the past month...
A fat eighth bundle of Boo! to You! fabric from Ariane's Crafts 300th Blog Post Giveaway!
Thanks again Ariane!
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And I won a Fandango layer cake from Talk About Fabric a fabric forum. Thanks Adrianne!
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I won one City Weekend jelly roll from Megan at Lucy & Norman. Thanks again Megan - I can't wait to use it!
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And my blog was chosen for Link-of-the-Week $20 Giveaway from QuiltHome.com. I just ordered some City Weekend yardage to go with the jelly roll.
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Back to the sewing machine. I have lots to do.








26 readers left a comment:
you are the luckiest duck,...
Congrats on the new grandbaby...so happy for you.
Yes,you have won some fun stuff...enjoy, you deserve it!
Gorgeous photos of Patrick and Audrey. She's going to look so cute in her mermaid outfit.
Congratulations on all the winnings
Love and hugs Gina xxx
Cute stuff! I think I have a mermaid costume buried in a tote somewhere.
Patrick was born on a very good day...we share a birthday:) That little Audrey is pure sunshine!
Looks like you'll be busy for a while, between the new baby and all your fabric goodies!
The mermaid costume is adorable!
Adrianne is a part of my Modern Quilt Guild but I haven't had a chance to meet her in person yet. You do realize that you have uncanny luck don't you? Everything looks lovely and your Grandschildren are so adorable... Audrey is a heartbreaker already.
ohh such lovely fabric. The mermaid outfit is sweet and so are the babies.
congratulations Mary!!! Good to hear about all the wonderful things happening to you.
I guess now we will see great boy things.
Gosh what a busy little bee you've been! and Lucky! Aurdy is going to look such a cutie in her mermaid outfit, what a fantastic job you made of it!
What a great time you've been having!!!! Be sure to take a picture of that cute little mermaid in her costume!!! Congratulations on the new grandbaby, too. Soon you'll be showing us photos of him and Audrey playing together.
I should do a couple of "catch up" posts, too! That mermaid costume is positively too sweet! Hope we'll all get to see a picture. You are sure a lucky winner!! And congrats on that new little one!!
Congratulations, Mary! How exciting, another grandbaby to dote on. And a boy...best of both worlds now. Love that mermaid costume, she will be so darling!
What an exciting week it's been for you Mary.
Congrats on the birth of your new Grandson..
Miss Audrey is going to be so cute in that costume..
Julia ♥
Now I know why I never win anything-it all goes to you! Lucky Lady!
Congratulations Mary on becoming a grandma again! Patrick looks adorable and cuddly. How fun to see all these smiles! Love your latest projects and wins too. Seems like a great day to celebrate the goodness in life.
Beautiful project, gorgeous grandchildren, and wonderful wins. Congratulations!!!!
Great post Mary! That mermaid costume is beyond cute! And so are the grandchildren. And the quilts.
Congratulations all around!! I can't wait to see Audrey in her mermaid costume. it's looks FAB!! And your BOM block 5. love that too. I still have 4 AND 5 to get done!
Well I see congrats are in order for many things in your life. Oh, the grandbabies are so sweet.
The mermaid costume turned out so cute.
Congratulations on the new grandbaby and all the wins! Way to go :)
Congrats and love that mermaid costume!
I can't wait to have a mermaid trick-or-treat at my house! Nice photos of you and B holding little Patrick! I'm guessing that our brunch on Sunday will be blog-worthy!
Congratulations, Grandma! :) Patrick is a real cutie. And I'm impressed with how productive you manage to be, even with all that going on. Wow!
Will you buy my next lottery ticket for me?!! Congrats on all accounts and especially a new little joy to the family!
You are darned productive....bottle some of that for me too will ya?!!
oh, my goodness, you HAVE been busy! your little grandson is a cutie pie! and that mermaid costume is quite impressive. Audrey is going to be the best dressed little girl for halloween out there.
Want to spread some of that luck around? Patrick is adorable and his mom looks GREAT! I don't know how you do so much. That mermaid costume is awesome too.
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