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Drowning

March 30, 2011 on 9:58 pm | In Chat | 45 Comments

Arrrrgh! Sorry I’ve been gone for a few extra days there. There’s just so much going on around here, I’m having trouble keeping my head above water. I’m way overdue on choosing the winner of The Quilter’s Bible Book, although that hasn’t seemed to disturb many of you. Apparently you’re all busy too!

So, The Random ManofTheHouse Generator came up with Becky as our big winner. Becky mentioned in her comment that she’s fairly new to quilting and this book is perfect for a beginner, so I’m really happy that she’s won. Congratulations Becky!

Not a stitch of sewing going on around here. Lots of appointments for cabinets, floors, appliances, drainage people (that’s for outside, not the kitchen!) etc. It’s hard to keep it all straight. We’re slowly making some headway though.

Appliances have been ordered and cabinet changes worked out. Still need to choose flooring and the countertop decision is probably going to kill me. I just can’t seem to figure it out. There are too many choices and they all have their pros and cons. I think the best thing to do is put them all up on a wall and throw a dart.

Hopefully, I’ll be able to sew or crochet or do some little thing with a needle this weekend — I can tell I’m having needle withdrawal and I’m getting cranky. As you can see, I’ve been reduced to playing with LegoMan. I guess if you’re going to drown, doing it in buttons is a pretty good way to go!

XOXO,
Anna

45 Comments

Congrats to your winner. You’ve created another adorable post!
:-}pokey

Comment by Pokey — March 30, 2011 #
And this is why we keep coming back to read your posts. You just never know what Anna will do. Lego Man is charming, and such a flashback to my little boy (way too many years ago).

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — March 30, 2011 #
Great win for Becky! I feel you pain over ht ewhole renovating saga, it sure takes time but there is light at the end. Love your photos, as always, they make me smile.

Comment by Janet — March 31, 2011 #
Oh. Those. Buttons.
Heaven!

Comment by Rachel — March 31, 2011 #
congratulations becky!!!
great photos anna.
love me some buttons.
:waves madly

Comment by brigita — March 31, 2011 #
You seem to be able to make every post fun to read! Love those pictures of Lego Man drowning in a jar of buttons!

I’m not too thrilled about our thick solid beech wooden kitchen countertop. It looks fantastic, but it’s very delicate material. Some of our friends have decided to go for granite, which comes in very warm colours these days and they are very happy with the maintenance and it’s durable.

Good luck!

Comment by nicolette — March 31, 2011 #
Congrats to Becky!

But you do realise, I hope, that we are going to have to report you to the Lego police for crimes against small plastic people … ;-)

Comment by dottycookie — March 31, 2011 #
I’m laughing so much at the little picture story going on here that I wasn’t paying attention to what you’d written! Hope you come up for air soon.

Comment by Gina — March 31, 2011 #
How much fun is it possible to have with a little Lego guy? Awesome.

Comment by Ali — March 31, 2011 #
I’m still laughing at your Lego man – just what I needed on a very wet and miserable morning!

Comment by frayedattheedge — March 31, 2011 #
Hope things settle down soon and that you get some quality time with a needle of some sort! :o)

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — March 31, 2011 #
Congrats to the winner! Perfect book for a fairly new quilter…well for any quilter really!
Poor Lego Man! Hope things settle down a bit and all the decisions just come together.

Comment by Carol — March 31, 2011 #
I am also behind on my posting….I’m feeling a bit blah and apathetic. That happens whenever we start spring quarter and I realize I have 11 LONG weeks before summer break!

Comment by Beth — March 31, 2011 #
I was going to ask you about what you had chosen for the countertops, but then I saw that you hadn’t decided yet. Don’t you hate having workmen traipsing through your house?

Comment by Anne — March 31, 2011 #
LOL, love your little legoman! My eldest son loves to make mini-movies (kind of like clay-mation) with his lego’s/men.

Sorry the countertops are giving you headhaches. The right one will jump out at you.

Comment by Dorian — March 31, 2011 #
I have always known that working the needles is like a calming balm and it sure has come in handy the last few months. Good luck picking your counters…can’t wait to see your choice :)

Amy

Comment by Amy — March 31, 2011 #
Love the pictures with LegoMan. Awesome! Things sound like they are coming together. Don’t worry about the counters. You’ll make a decision. I like your dart idea. Give it a try!

Comment by Jen — March 31, 2011 #
Congrats to Becky! I remember what you’re going through. In our Illinois home we remodeled our kitchen. People would come over and be amazed at the difference…gone went the 80′s look :)

Comment by Judy — March 31, 2011 #
loved your little leggo guy. I miss those day with the kids.
I feel the same way – I have forced myself to sit and hand quilt a little lately, and that really helped!
xox

Comment by barb — March 31, 2011 #
Awww.. I love the little Lego Man. Congratulations to Becky. And I know your kitchen will turn out wonderful. Although I understand the decision making thing…I’m not good at that either. I’m looking forward to seeing what you choose in the end.

Comment by Annette — March 31, 2011 #
Your photos of LegoMan made me laugh!

Comment by Cathy — March 31, 2011 #
Anna, if you have time to play with Lego Man…….I’m just sayin’. Why is it that the enormous back end of the To-Do Elephant is always in our way? Eventually it will move and your path will be cleared of the big gray blob with a crack in it. ;)

Congratulatiosn to Becky!

Comment by Karin — March 31, 2011 #
A very cheerful way to start my day, thanks! I can’t even figure out what color to paint our bedroom, I’d never get through a kitchen remodel!

Comment by Mary Ann — March 31, 2011 #
I’d throw you a life ring , but I’d have to hang on too!
Good luck with the re-model project. I’m sure whatever you choose will turn out beautiful!

Comment by Janet — March 31, 2011 #
shout out to becky…great!!

re-modelling is very stressful…but the end result is always wonderful & the stress will become a memory…

Comment by linda noblog — March 31, 2011 #
You crack me up! I love the LegoMan. Hopefully he made it through the traumatic event of the button sink-hole! I have needle envy of anyone who gets to touch one! I am waist deep in laundry and boxes…anywho I will have a lovely new room in which to sew in the new home! WOOT WOOT!

Comment by Rachel — March 31, 2011 #
I’m sure it will be beautiful no matter what you choose … go Mr LegoMan ,,,

Comment by periwinkle — March 31, 2011 #
Anna, I love your pictures! You’re just so clever!

Comment by Carolyn — March 31, 2011 #
It’s better to be busy than have nothing to do…. even though it can get stressful sometimes!!! Take care Anna and I hope you get to relax with some sewing this weekend.

Comment by Shawn — March 31, 2011 #
Love the lego man,,,,I am not envious of you making decisions, been there done that. I watched Payton today and he threw all of my buttons all over my sewing room. (He had fun :) )

Comment by Jewels — March 31, 2011 #
You’re Lego guy is hilarious! Thanks for making me smile – even when you don’t much feel like it. (I know your kitchen reno pain … been there.)

Comment by Kristyne — March 31, 2011 #
I have been hard at work in the studio so it has been hard to keep up with everyone. I will try and remember to pray for you (you’re going to need it – a kitchen remodel can test the best of us). Just think – next year, this time, it will all be a memory and your beautiful kitchen will getting ready for Easter. I can’t wait to see it. Carolina

Comment by The Muse of The Day — March 31, 2011 #
This was such a fun post to read…I feel just like that Lego guy sometimes…just hanging on by a thread…but, hey, at least he’s surrounded by buttons!

Comment by Sherri — March 31, 2011 #
I am sure Lego man will rise to live another day!
Congrats to your winner!

Comment by meggie — April 1, 2011 #
i have a lego space shuttle that could rescue Legoman outta the buttons and into orbit … then he’d be OUT THERE!

Comment by dianne — April 1, 2011 #
That jar of buttons and the lego man are great visuals!! :) Today’s organization from the challenge is done! :) Hoping they all go this well! :) You planned 6 weeks ahead? Wow! I’m impressed! I felt good about 2-3! :)

Comment by Jennifer Henson — April 1, 2011 #
Anna, you crack me up. :) Hang in there . . . remodeling is such a pain, but you know you’ll love it at the end.

Fwiw, I love marble, soapstone, and formica. (Sorry, I just made you gasp, didn’t I? lol) Formica/laminate is durable, cheap-o, and moderately easy to upgrade later. (Well, compared to flooring or painting walls.) It’s also a way to save a few hundred $$$ so you can do a little more elsewhere. Then, in a while you can do the counters.

I’m actually planning on Ikea’s wood countertop in the carriage house, and thinking if I like it that I’ll use it in the farmhouse, too. (With a marble or soapstone island. I <3 both of those.)

Best of luck!

Comment by Annalea — April 1, 2011 #
Congrats to Becky!!! What a sweet post..and sorry you are drowning a bit … I’m thinking Legoman will save you! Lots going on in your world right now.

Comment by Cheryl — April 2, 2011 #
We all have busy times, I cannot wait to see!!! Clarice

Comment by clarice — April 2, 2011 #
hi hi Legoman is very sweet and funny.
held your head up high and have a góod week
Janine

Comment by Janine — April 2, 2011 #
I feel for you on all those decisions! I would have a hard time deciding too. So many choices!

Legoman’s adventure cracked me up. Very cute and clever. lol

Comment by Doni — April 3, 2011 #
Anna! I am laughing here with the Lego Man climbing up the baker’s twine! Boy howdy! I am totally with you on MUCH TO DO!! However, I would rather swim amongst the buttons rather than the daunting tasks at home.

Thanks so much for picking my name! I feel very blessed to have won! Maybe now I will get my quilting learn on!

love ya,
Becky

Comment by sweet cottage dreams — April 3, 2011 #
You ARE a busy lady! Such a lot of house workings. I love the Lego guys. Reminds me of my kids.

Jody

Comment by Jody — April 4, 2011 #
Anna, your posts are always so entertaining to read. I love the little Lego guy playing (I hate to think he’s gonna drown) in the buttons. So clever! Thanks for the smile today.

Comment by AmandaJean — April 7, 2011 #
Drowning? Want company? Seems I can barely get my head above water. Presently taking a small break from machine quilting Rabbit Prefer chocolate. It would be nice if it was done before next weekend! ;o) Cheers!

Comment by Carole Prevost-Meier — April 18, 2011 #