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Planning Fall Projects

Today I need to figure out what I'll be working on for the rest of the year; I want to make at least one more quilt for my secret art project after I finish the lap quilt for Mom, and then make the wave quilt. For the impending grandson I'm making scrapbooks for me, his mom and his other grandmother (she lives in Seattle and won't get to see him as often as I will, so I'm going to be sending her pics regularly.)

I've also been trying not to buy new fabric, but JoAnn had a 76 cent sale on fat quarters and I couldn't resist adding a few more blues to my stash for baby things.

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the author said…
Yes, couldn't say that over on Tumblr but we're expecting a grandson in a few weeks. :) He's Mike's first child with his girlfriend, and they're going to name him Oliver Michael. :)
August 18, 2019 at 2:07 PM
nightsmusic said…
Congratulations!! How exciting for everyone. And I love the name Oliver. Hope everything goes well for baby and momma. :)
August 18, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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