Post 298

We’re almost there. Do you see? Almost at post #300. The magic giveaway post. Since our last post there’s been a few happenings to share:

My brother is visiting from California. He’s awesome with the kids (having Dora the Explorer games on his iPhone doesn’t hurt), and he makes me laugh all day long. He’ll be here through Monday, and I’m not sure what we’ll do. We’re kinda a boring family.

I’ve been asked to do a presentation by our local mall at their “Ladies Night Out” event near the end of April. They want me to do a presentation on cloth diapers, explaining all the different kinds, etc. I feel honored that they’ve asked, and I’m pretty excited. They are giving me a booth in exchange for this, and if I do happen to sell stuff, the May 1st stocking of Nerdy Gerdy might be pretty tiny! I guess they found out about me through the sweet ladies at the local yarn store where I get most of my wool. The ladies there are so sweet, and asked me for a stack of my business cards that they could make available to their customers.

Knut finally agreed to let me go to my first ever crafting retreat in 2 weeks at my absolute favorite camp. He has a tough time committing to watching the kids this time of year, but he thinks it will work, and if not, he’ll grab some help. I’m turning in my registration tomorrow before he changes his mind.

I can’t decide if I should bring Silje’s grandmother flower garden quilt to work on (this one is all by hand), or if I should bring a red and white quilt that I’ve been putting blocks together for here and there when I need a break from a difficult or tedious project. (That one is done all by machine. I’m making after this pattern.) Or I could bring “work” for Nerdy Gerdy that definitely could get done, and I’m trying to stockpile for the upcoming crazy summer months where sewing time might be scarce. Knut says I should bring all 3…and some knitting too. (Does he know me or what!) I just need to find a ride, as Knut will need the van for the weekend. I’m sure I’ll find someone to pool with! I’m so stinkin’ excited about this too!

A whole weekend of uninterrupted sewing time and someone preparing and cleaning up my meals too! I can only imagine what I can get done! I’m giddy just thinking about it!

The April 1st stocking is nearly ready. The wool is complete. The bags have one little addition left, and the new bamboo fitted diapers…well they’re giving me problems. We’ll see what happens with those!

I was going to give you a giveaway peek of the fabric used on the prize (which I think would make you all gasp in wonder) but alas, my camera is missing at the moment. I’m sure when Knut get’s home, he’ll know right where it is (I hope!) and you’ll soon get some previews to drool over.