Quickie

Good morning, my friends. I have to write fast this morning because we're heading on down the dusty trail today. Our time in Escondido has come to an end. By the end of today, we'll be in Boulder City, Nevada.

My slow-stitching was neglected yesterday morning. My first priority was to finish sewing together the final ten blocks for the Gumballs quilt. Smitty helped me lay them out for their picture.

And there they are. 

The top four rows are still at home. 

One of the first things I'll do when we get there is to sew all the blocks together. 

It was after lunch time by then, and so it was time to pack it all up. I'll have more time for sewing down the road. My next project...this being near Valentine's Day, and all...will be this "Vintage Valentine" from Temecula Quilt Company. You can find all the particulars for this project right here.

Backing up a little bit, I realized I'd forgotten to mention these pretty bottles of homemade vanilla from my friend, Debi. One is made from vodka, the other from rum. And with the price of vanilla these days, these are very much appreciated. Thanks, Debi. Aren't these pretty?

Okay...so I must be on my way now. We'll catch up down the road and in a whole new state. Buckle up, my friends. Nevada, here we come, and we're bringing cats!