aches and pains...

well, hello there... it has been a few days since i last posted, mostly because i have been in pain and so not sewing... my right shoulder, neck, and back have been sore for a week or so and sewing (god forbid) exacerbates it... unfortunately, i am running out of summer and want to get more accomplished, so... i am going to try to get back to it.... i still have a few quilt patterns that i want to try and some fabrics that i would love to use, so i better get sewing... i also have more books to read, a reunion to host and it's getting down to crunch time... anyway, i need a new boost of motivation (and muscle relaxants)... i did complete kristin's quilt... it is now backed in a luscious tan varigated flannel and is quilted... i hand stitched the binding down a few days ago! yay! i'll have more to report in the next few days... moving on...

last night we had a great summer evening with a dinner on the grill, fresh made fried dough (i made it!) and sparklers.... i managed to pick the best setting (out of like 60) and got some really cool pics... i'll post some here... enjoy! just don't ask about marina's boots... cause i just don't know!!!