So my machine died. It's about 13 years old. Actually for the first 11 years of it's life it just sat - maybe that's why it died. Going from sitting in a closet to quilting as much as possible would be like never training for a marathon and then running it. Poor machine. I'm kinda going crazy without it, so I've been piecing a little on my daughters Hello Kitty Janome machine that we got at Target for $25. It actually runs a lot smoother than my old $400 singer, funny how things work out. Anyway any words of advice on what to buy? I'm still calling myself a beginner there's a lot to learn. I've also been crocheting more. Made this flower headband for my little sassy. She truly is one of my greatest creations yet. Just feeling really lucky to be blessed to see that smiling face.

So most of you have seen "Little Monkey" my daughter and I made for her cousin, but he is just to cute not to post . . . What do you think?  I found a great pattern for him from Roxy, they have incredibly cute designs.  I'm so happy that my daughter enjoys crafting as much as I.  I love to see the unique touches that each individual puts into their crafts!  I've been working on a quilt for my new little niece, I'm excited to try free motion machine quilting for the first time on it.  I have made a couple quilts in the past, but always used the stitch in the ditch method.  Hopefully it will turn out O.K.  I will post it in the upcoming week or so, depending on how long it will take to quilt.  Now I'm off to crochet wash cloth's.  This house is in desperate need of new wash cloth's, and thanks to my GG I love crocheted wash cloth's.  In fact once I get a few done I think I will offer a give away . . . . . My sanity is slowly returning, Thanks Mom, Sissy's and friends, I couldn't have made it through this week without your encouraging words of kindness.