It's a Major Award!

Me: It's a Major Award!

Dave: Shucks, I wouldn't know that. It looks like Scrapbook stuff.

Me: What Scrapbook stuff, you nincompoop? It's a Major Award. I won it!

Dave: Darn, heck, you say won it?

Me: Yeah, mind power, Dave; mind power.

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As many of you know, or have figured out from my past postings, Dave and I spent our Christmas in Chicago. Today is the first official day back. And my special prize from TAAFOMFT has been patiently awaiting my arrival back home.

All I can say is I hit the mother load! whooo-who!

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I want to thank Chris and all the other TAAFOMFT designers for my very special prize!

I love everything and can't wait to start creating...

Thank you from the bottom of my heart..

A

Today's Forecast in Chicago....

Winter weather advisory in effect. Light to moderate snow will continue through much of the day. Tapering off from the west to east very late this afternoon and early this evening. Total Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are likely. (Likely? This is already a given.) In addition to snow, south winds of 10 to 20 mph will cause the 'light' and 'fluffy' snow to drift back onto already cleared roadways. Temperature high 27 degrees.

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Translation: Amber will be sitting closer to the fireplace with no chance of leaving the house..

Ta-Daaaa!

The quilt is finally done. However, you will see that I added ribbon (Not my first choice). Yes, I found out that I sewed to close to the seam and let's just say that the washer had a hey-day with it.. I was practically in tears.. I question whether quilting is for me.

The ruffles turned out great!
The name turned out beautifully.

The hand-sewn butterflies did look great until I had to add ribbon. Grrrr!

And last but not least.. What I woke to this morning.
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

OMG! OMG! OMG! I won!

First off, I would like to thank the academy, my husband, my family and friends for all of your support during this challenge. And my fans!

I would be nothing without you!

Oops! Wrong speech..

O.k. all kidding aside,

I would like to thank the TAAFOMFT designers for

picking me as one of the winners for the funniest post EVER EVER EVER! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I am honored and look forward to future challenges!

Challenge #10 What is your FAVORITE Holiday?

T'was the week before Christmas, when all through the house Homer, our dog, was the only creature stirring. The stockings were hung on the cabinet with care, in hopes that St Nicholas soon would be here.

All the trees are decorated, in hopes that St Nicholas will leave more presents because he was confused.

Dave and I are nestled all snug in our bed, while visions of sugar-plums danced in our heads. And me in a ‘kerchief, and Dave in cap, had just settled down for a long winter's nap.

When out of nowhere in my dreams, arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see who won the TAAFOMFT challenge . Away to the computer I flew like a flash, tore open the keyboard and threw up the mouse.

The moon on the breast of the newly turned on computer screen, gave the luster of mid-day to objects, when, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and twelve tiny designers,

with a little driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Julie. More rapid than eagles her coursers they came, and she whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:

"Now, Deana! now, Amy! now, Bekka and Chris! On, Jeanet! on Hanneke! on, Jamie, Sarah Georgia, Jenneke and Lisa! Create! Design! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work. They were busy deciding on who should win the next challenge when all of a sudden Julie sprang to the sleigh, to her team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard her exclaim, as she drove out of sight,"HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD-NIGHT!"

So when I woke this morning and found it was the 14th, I knew it was a dream and still had time to enter, in hopes I might win. I think by now it is obvious that Christmas is my favorite holiday!

P.s. Photos of the 'Quilt' to follow!

Count them! 1- 2- 3- 4- 5!

Count them! 1- 2- 3- 4- 5 painting this weekend!!

They are currently finding there way to a little place called Yorkville, Il. Pray that they make it there in one piece.. I wish the photos were better.. I truly amazed myself this time around.. I just hope everyone loves them as much as I do..

Now on to the quilt I am making for our 'newest' niece! I love what I have so far.