More sewing while awaiting Sandy

It is 2:31PM on Monday, October 29. . . . Hurricane Sandy is due to hit NJ some time around midnight.

I'm trying to get some sewing done instead of just sitting here watching the news;  I really wanted to watch Divorce Court but all that is on is weather information.  Guess I will have to change back to the cable networks so that I don't keep myself nuts worrying about the storm.

Here are 2 more blocks that I was able to get done ---- these are for a November swap so I am a little ahead of the game.  YAY ME!!!

If the power stays on and I get more things accomplished I'll update this blog.  But, since the lights have started to flicker every once in a while I'm not sure what will happen.

For others in Hurricane Sandy's path. . . .my prayers go out, stay safe, keep positive thinking going and we'll be catching up with you later.


In peace and pieces,

Back from Vacation

Ok, so I've been back for a couple of days. . . . but computer access has been a bit hard to come by.

Mr. Books & I had a wonderful week. . .left on 11/4 for North East, MD. Camped at Elk Neck State Park --- a wonderful state park that I would not hesitate to recommend. I believe that this was our third stay there.

Next it was down to American Heritage Campground near Williamsburg, VA. Again, this was a repeat stay because the campground is wonderful.

We spent a day in Colonial Williamsburg. This time around the weather was wonderful for strolling through the historic area; approximately 70 degree temps (so unlike what we had left here at home). We ate at one of the restaurants "in town". . . so far we have eaten at 3 of them; need to make another return visit in order to finish off our "tour".

After leaving Virginia we headed back north. . .to the Denver, PA area. We did a one night stop over at Candy Hill Campground in Winchester, VA. It is a good point to stop since I can't drive Mr. Books' truck nor pull the trailer.

In Denver, PA we stayed at Shady Grove Campground. Again, a place that we had used previously --- another favorite for us.

While in Pennsylvania I found two "new to me" quilt shops --- one in Ephrata (Piece by Piece Quilt Shop) and the other in Womelsdorf (In Stitches Quilt Shop).

Both shops were very nice and I could see myself travelling out to visit them again --- perhaps with some of my quilt buddies for a road trip.

We both picked up some fabrics; I got a pattern or two and some specialty rulers (I'm such a sucker for gadgets!! LOL).

I am finishing up some projects -- but you can't see them yet -- and I have to admit that I have been having a ball working on the projects that I have been doing!

Until next time,





In peace and pieces,