Hello, March!

Can it be that we've finally turned the calendar page??

Why is February so danged long anyway?

But March is here and I'm ready for it.

The rest of the world must be, too as I was out for some needed items on Thursday evening (cat food amongst some other items) and it was so wonderful to see the garden areas stocked with seeds and tools and other outdoorsy things.

And in the center aisles they'd pulled out all of the storage bins and reorganizing type stuff.

Spring fever is here.  Spring cleaning is next.

Anyone else feeling that excitement?

Quilting progress at the inn!

Several of the March Quiltvillians headed out to support our little local quilt shops. I'm always happy when those from outside our area can visit our local small businesses.

They came home with soe goodies - told those who didn't go that the store was "Buy two yards get one free" and now today the rest are going.  LOL!

Those who stayed were busy putting fabric pieces through the machine and displaying wonderful colors on the design walls.

Evidently yesterday was sponsored by the color purple -

As this Blue Ridge Beauty from Adventures With Leaders & Enders becomes a Purple Mountain Majesty. 

Moonflower is reaching block status!

Cute toddler quilt with camping fabrics.

My excitement yesterday?  Big boxes from Costco arrived with toilet paper, paper napkins, laundry detergent and more supplies for the inn needed to be carted to the garage and put away.

And yes, the cat food from the day before also got put away.

It was a "Do all necessary things before you quilt" kind of day and not that much quilting for me happened, though I did manage to sew up a few more sawtooth sashings for my ongoing log cabin project.

Sometimes the "Must do" things are not as fun to share as the quilty things.

I know folks don't need to hear the mundane like - I went and filled the van with gas.  

But there you have it.

I did come home to this!
And my suggestions (carefully suggested) have been taken into consideration!
The guys are raising the bar - the bottom bar that is!
We'll be able to use the leaf blower to blow the leaves off the porch come fall.
This is a huge win - sometimes I think the guys just go about things not thinking that we even HAVE opinions on what they are doing, so they don't think of asking.  They just take charge, which is often wonderful - but "practical mom" sometimes gets a word in edgewise that makes sense.
There is loads of railing to go - but we'll get there one section at a time.
Hubster Dave is having surgery on his right hand in 2 weeks so he wants to get as much done as possible before he has to take a 6 week break while that heals.

Quiltville Quote of the Day -
There is so much out there in the world that is beyond our control.
I'm reminding myself to BREATHE and find something that brings me happiness in every day.
Attitude not only will change your immediate surroundings, but ripple over and have an effect on those around you who will also carry it on.

Let your ripples be happy ones -

Have a wonderful weekend.