Quilt #30

This one was in the quilt show and is now hanging on the wall in my quilting room.

Final House Construction Post

We finally got sod today.  Here at last is a photo of the house with the completed front yard.  The landscaping is finished as well.  We even bought and put in some plants today to fill in some open spots.

And here are some views of the sod in progress.  The bare back yard:

LOTS of sod sitting in the neighbor's yard, waiting to be put down.

The end result.  W says we need a croquet set since we have all that grass.

Hello, Again

It has been a busy 2 months since I posted last.  We finally are finished with most of the moving in stuff, though there is still the garage to paint and arrange and a couple of closets still need shelves.  But we will be heading for camp at the end of the week, so those chores will have to wait.

Last week was an especially busy one with our final chorus concert for the season and the Rebecca's Reels quilt show where I won a first prize ribbon in the small pieced quilt category.

We Have Moved

We finally closed on our new house on March 6th after many delays.  We have spent the time since then unpacking, installing closet rods, towel rods, etc and generally exhausting ourselves.  It will be a long time before the house is "done".  I'll post better pictures once we have landscaping.  Given the weather, that may be a while.  We woke to snow this morning, but just a dusting.  Nothing like at camp where they have nearly 2 feet.

House Status

They keep putting off the house closing.  Now it is set for March 4th.  We were there yesterday and were surprised to find a driveway and sidewalk.  They were working like mad on the inside and we sure hope the closing doesn't move again.

Quilt #29

I finished my first quilt for this year's show.  I love the way the cut-off corners enhance the pattern.  Given all the issues with the new house, it may be my only quilt in the show.  Sigh.

Ice Palace From the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival

We had a nice get-together with friends this evening and then went to see the Ice Palace lit up.  It is quite spectacular this year, with a Celtic theme.

I especially like the dragon.

Orchid Show

Before heading back up to camp tomorrow, we stopped in to the annual orchid show at Dearborn Farms.  It was wonderful, as always.  And of course I couldn't resist taking some photos.

Closing February 25th

Yay!!!!

House Progress

It is getting there.  They were putting in insulation today.  Still no firm closing date.