On The Road Again

Well, I'm all packed, got my shopping list made and excited about heading off to MQS and Quilt Market in KC.  I took an inventory of my threads just to be sure I get all the colors I need.  I'm going to look for a few new pantos, some "must have" rulers and whatever else jumps into my shopping cart.   I'm also taking 4 classes with well known quilt teachers and I have several friends who have quilts entered in the show, so I'm anxious to see their entries.

On another note, I was informed this evening by my DH that another robin it sitting on the "old" nest in our bedroom window again.  When I asked if there were any eggs, he didn't know.  So up I marched to see after dinner, and guess what ??!!  there were4 eggs there again. I'm not sure how long they've been there and I don't know if it's the same female or a different one;  but they sure do like that nest or the location.  I just hope this time she waits until I get back from KC before she does anything exciting. :)

I'd better get to bed because 6 am will come fast. I'm going to need my  sleep because with 4 wild and crazy  ladies sharing a room, we probably won't sleep much during the show.!!

Stash Report - Week 17

This week's report is easy - nothing or out!!!  I'm still working on the fabric I bought for the graduation quilt.  I've started cutting and strip piecing. Check tomorrow on my design wall of my progress.

In the meantime, here is the robin-cam update.   All 4 babies are hatched and growing.  It's a very dark picture because of not using the flash and shooting into the light, but all 4 babies are craning their necks in anticipation for mom coming to feed them. Clicking on picture will make it more clear and enlarge it.

Here's mom bringing them lunch.

There wasn't enough to go around, and she made several trips with worms this big to feed the hungery crew.

 Even dad decided to help with lunch time.  In fact, he brought and shared with the Mrs.  Here they are together on the nest resting a bit after making the "Worms Dujour" delivery. 

The babies can't get enough.  Even after the parents flew away, any sound near their nest makes them open up their little beaks and ask for more! 

Won't be long now and they will outgrow the size of the nest and have to move out.  I worry about that day because if mom pushes them out of the nest too soon or they fall out because of over crowding, they have a long way down and it's not a soft landing below.  Hopefully they will make it fine and not break their necks or wings when they hit the ground.

Fly on over to Judy's and see what others have done with the stash this week. 

Robin's Nest Update

I try to check the nest several times a day, but momma is always sitting on her eggs and I've never been able to see what's under her.  Well, finally on Sunday she was gone for a few minutes when I looked, and this is what I saw!!!  She has 2 little bundles of joy, so far.  You can see there are still 2 beautiful blue eggs left to hatch.  It won't be long now since the weather has warmed up a lot and she will be busy keeping these two warm and fed.   It's about time for Mr. Robin to make his appearance and pitch in to help her, don't you think??

Stash Report - Week 15

This is a sign that Spring has really arrived at my house.  This nest is located outside our 2nd floor bedroom on the window sill.  It's a bit foggy because I'm taking it through a window and screen with my phone.  Aren't those 4 eggs a beautiful color of blue??  She came back so quickly I could only get one shot at it.
My stash report remains the same from last week.   I did work on attaching bindings to two QOV quilts, but the bindings were provided to me.

Used this week -  0
Used YTD - 20.338 yards
Added this week - 0 yards
Added YTD - 6 yards
Net Used for 2012 - 14.348

Jump on over to Judy's to see what everyone else did this week.