February 7th...One Week Until Valentine's Day!

Isn't this Valentine quilt just fantastic!!! I found the pattern for a place in Texas called Stitchin' Heaven. This is a block of the month quilt and I love it. Looks like a lot of work but what a treasure when it's done. Maybe someday.......
Only one week til Valentine's Day. Are you getting ready?
There's a full moon tonight. It's was just filling the sky with it's winter light last night~I love it when it's clear on full moon nights.

February 6th and the Queen

Isn't this fantastic! It's sold on Thistle and Jug on Etsy. I wish I had a place for the teapot lamp!

Today begins the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of England's Queen Elizabeth! She became the queen 60 years ago today when her father passed away. It will be interesting to follow the celebrations through out the year. This is her official photograph.

Pretty impressive and regal photo. I think she looks quite lovely and I love her crown. I so wish her shadow wasn't in the photo.

This is one of the teacups that is available to commemorate the event! I like this design. I hope to get one this year for my collection.
Long live the Queen!

February 5th

Downton Abbey is on tonight! I'm so enjoying that show. I love how the characters are developing.

February 4th

Happy Birthday wishes to my friend Suzanne! Wish we could be together for a cup of tea today. Enjoy
your special day with your family.
Jim and I got to spend most of yesterday with our daughter Gina. It was so good to just sit and chat and get caught up. Eric and her are still working on that wedding date. It's looking like September 8th will be the date. We'll get to see her for a bit this morning before she has to return to Seattle. 

February 3rd

February 2nd-Teacup Thursday #44

I chose this Valentine for my blog today because I've been on this Queen Victoria kick. If you read my blog a few days ago, I commented on the book I am reading about Queen Victoria and her daughters.
A few weeks ago at the antique show I bought a beautiful Queen Victoria cup and saucer with some of my Christmas money. I was soooo excited! I have lots of queen "stuff" but I didn't have a Queen Victoria teacup. So here it is. I was going to save it for May, but just couldn't wait. I love it.

The teacup commemorates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee of 1897 and was made by Longton Porcelain Company.
Thanks Miss Spenser for hosting our Teacup Thursday again this year.

I'm working on my Valentines for my Tasha Tudor exchange. I don't want to give anything away, so this is all you get to see of my project. Pretty papers and lots of ribbon. Are you making Valentine cards this year?

February 1st

Happy February! A new month and a fun one at that. I love Valentines Day and hearts and flowers.
I'm going to do a Valentine's advent type calendar on my blog. I need something to get me back into blogging and this will be a fun way to do it. After working on my Etsy the past few days, I am going to have a fun crafting day today. It's time to start working on my Tasah Tudor Valentine exchange. The cards have to go in the mail next Monday...yikes! This sweet February angel is on my Etsy. So cute.
Remember to keep your heart right and your attitude good. Enjoy the month.