Finally back (sigh of relief)

Oh my, it feels like I haven't blogged in forever! We finally got both our computers fixed, and it feels so nice to be back in the real world. Here's some of the things that I've been up to lately...

After 3 very long drives to Ikea, fighting the crazy crowds, and standing in insane lines I finally got some new furniture. I went alone, and thanks to the generosity of some kind strangers, I was able to get it all loaded into our truck.



This hutch is a little empty right now, but I planned on using it store quilts. After putting it together I realized I don't have many quilts that aren't used daily, so hopefully soon I'll have it all filled up. Isn't that clock awesome??? I love it!




I also got a new sofa but grabbed the wrong cover by accident, so for now I can only show you the throw pillow I got. It's so perfect for fall!




I also picked up some of these cute lanterns at only 2 pounds each (about $3). They look wonderful in my dining room with my black plaid curtains and white pumpkins centerpiece. I really wanted white pumpkins and couldn't find them anywhere, and my dad was nice enough to get some at Target and send to me. Thanks Dad!!



Another fall accessory was a cute table topper quilt I won from a Fig Tree & company giveaway. I really, really wanted this, and was beyond ecstatic when I won it!



Fig tree was also selling some halloween fabric bundles, but I missed out, so I searched until I found all of these...



I just have no idea what I'm going to make with them...and I've been so busy sewing my Christmas presents that I haven't had a whole lot of time for anything else. I'm way behind, even though Christmas is still two months away! Here's some sneak peeks...

I'm making my sweet sister, Cayla, a herringbone quilt



and some scraps and stack of blocks from the quilt I'm making for my mom



I have another one that I'm working on for my other sister, Casie, but any sneak peak would ruin the whole surprise. Hopefully very soon I can show you because it's the one I think I'm excited about the most. I also have a few that I dropped off at the quilter's to baste, and as soon as I get those back I'll show you some pics.

And for the last thing within this post, I have been working on some crochet...this one I think is the most "me". But I can't take credit for it. I was completely inspired by a blog I recently discovered, Hopscotch Lane. I started it after seeing this photo here.



I carry all the yarn around with me in a grocery store bag (yes, it's classy), and work on it whenever a free moment presents itself (not very often).



All the yarn is "I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby. It's so soft, and inexpensive, and is very easy to crochet. I really do "Love" that yarn.

Anyway, thanks for trucking through this post with me--I'm sorry I tried to cram so much in. But it feels so nice to be blogging again!!!