Home again, home again, jiggety-jig

After spending ten days away for the holidays, 

I can say that I am well rested, completely giggled out,

and happy to be home.

I spent the holidays with my family in New Hampshire,

and while I don't ski . . .

I did bring my sewing machine and set up my sweat shop there.

There were snickers from the peanut gallery, until I got started

and they could see what was going on.

Everyday there was interest in what was happening in the sweat shop!

I had cut millions of 3.5 inch squares over the last few months,

so I thought that would be a perfect project to bring.

No cutting board or rulers needed.

I made 46 sixteen patch squares,

all with Kaffe! (Big surprise!)

Some with just two fabrics, some all random,

and some with a diagonal pattern.

Can't wait to throw those on the floor and start playing with them/

I also worked on my hexies while we watched movies

and hung out. 

We went for a nice hike on Christmas Day to Diana's Bath.

The falls were beautiful and it was snowing so the

ambiance was very Christmasy.

The Montana bride won my 15 mins play BOM in the swap.

She was determined!  And I'm so glad she won it!

 The Littles, my niece and nephew, were SO much fun to play with!

We played Apples to Apples, Scrabble and spoons.

 My niece is my new protegee!

She wanted to learn how to use my sewing machine.

She is a quick learner and jumped right in.

She even grabbed the seam ripper when necessary,

without complaint!

 I had some leftover squares from my Gypsy quilt,

and she dug right in and made a pillow and then started on a baby quilt.

I mean really!  What could make an auntie more happy

than recruiting a new sewist to the team!!?

All in all it was a week filled with laughter, hilarity and love.

Hope you all had a great holiday week and Happy New Year!

2012, bring it on!