Here is a picture of a sunrise. Which is something I haven't seen in quite some time. You see, since I haven't been working for over a year, I have learned to appreciate the joy of Sleeping In. But I better start practicing getting up early because I GOT A JOB!!!!
It finally worked out and the company I had interviewed with four times hired me. As you can tell, I am very excited. I start in two weeks, so I started getting up early today to see how it goes for me. 6:00 AM and here I am, coffee in hand, and not too much worse for the wear. However will I get used to working Monday through Friday, 8-5? And what about Ozzie? We are considering getting a companion for him, but more on that later.
The first couple of days of this week have been a bit of a loss because I have been scurrying around between Palo Alto and my house, doing things like getting my hair colored and cut and making sure my wardrobe is career worthy (I've got it covered). Plus tomorrow, I am leaving for Orlando, Florida to see Mickey, so I have to be sure my suitcase is packed. Busy busy busy.
I do have a Friday Finish for you, which I will set to post while I am away. Lucky me, I got to attend a UFO with my quilting friends on Sunday and got a bit accomplished on a new project I have started. I am using the Allspice Tapestry (Fig Tree for Moda) fabric line and am using a pattern I found in a recent issue of Quilt Sampler Magazine. If you go to to the website of Homestead Hearth, you can get a kit for the pattern made up of fabrics of their choice.
The pattern calls for 44 small stars and 24 large stars that surround the center medallion. After constructing that, I decided to start with the small ones and get them out of the way. 44 stars is a lot, that is what I have to say about that.
Such a beautiful collection of fabrics. I left out the pinks in the collection, but otherwise, used all the blues, tans, browns, and reds.
Our Two Color Challenge deadline is coming up on August 1 (a week from this Friday). So, how is that going for you girls? Over the weekend, I put my blocks together and started the half square triangle border. Don't you all just think that a pieced border adds so much pizazz to a quilt? Me too. It sure was lucky for me that I found that box with hundreds of already pieced half square triangles! What a piece of luck that was.
So, I am off to Orlando, but will be back on Monday! Have a great weekend everyone!
PS: I lost four pounds on the no carb diet, which I am totally happy with. I am so tired of turkey, cottage cheese and lamb chops. However, the clothes fit better, tummy seems flatter---so I am a happy girl. I am starving for fruit though, so I plan to eat lots of strawberries and melon today!
Hi Nicole,
how exciting - congratulations! I'm sure you'll soon get used to your new job and do it well. It's amazing what you've sewn in such a short time - it surely becomes a beautiful quilt. Wish you a great weekend in orlando and much, much watermelons ;o)
Hugs, Julia
Posted by: Julia | July 23, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Congratulations on getting the job you wanted! That is a fabulous quilt you are going to take on and I will certainly be looking for pictures of your progress. The stars and fabrics look like something that would blend right in with my quilting style.
Posted by: Teresa | July 23, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Congrats on your new job. I hope it works out the way you want it to. Have fun with Mickey.
Posted by: Donna | July 23, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Congrats on the job!!!!! Have a fun trip.
Posted by: pam | July 23, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Congratulations on the job, on going to Disney World, and on the quilting adventures. You have been a busy girl! I'm also glad to hear that Ozzie is back to his old self and will be up to his antics again soon. Looking forward to hearing of your fun with Mickey when you return.
Posted by: Donna | July 23, 2008 at 08:04 AM
Congratulations on your job! I am happy for you. Wish I could babysit Ozzie!!
The quilt you are working on is a nice one! Love the stars and that fabric line.
Posted by: Colleen | July 23, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Congratulations! Can't wait to see the latest quilt on Friday!
Posted by: Suzan | July 23, 2008 at 08:05 AM
A BIG congrats to you on this job. I hope it's everything you want it to be :). Have a great trip away and go eat some fruit, LOL.
Hugs - Karen
Posted by: Karen | July 23, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Congratulations on the job!!!! Can you share with us what the it is?
That is the pattern that I am using for my Two-Color challenge. I love it! Have the center done and still working on the all those stars!
Posted by: Julia | July 23, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Wow, that sun sure is bright! Congratulations on your new job, I felt pretty confident you had that in the bag. You should be seeing lots of that sun in FL, have lots and lots of fun!
Posted by: barbie Jo | July 23, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Congratulations on the job!
I can't wait to see the Friday finish -- those fabrics are absolutely glorious!
Posted by: Cathi | July 23, 2008 at 08:41 AM
Congratulations on the new job...I know how much you wanted it. And a huge congrats on dropping those pounds...oh I remember when I did South Beach I couldn't wait for fruit. Can't wait to see your finish...I love that pattern. And your red and white is just beautiful. If I lived closer Ozzie could spend his days with my boys.
Posted by: Carol | July 23, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Congratulations onthe job ~ hope it is all you're wanting/needing it to be! My boss and his wife take their Westie to doggy-daycare while they're at work...
Posted by: quiltdivajulie | July 23, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Congratulations on the new career journey - enjoy!
Wow, your quilt is going to be another stunner.
Posted by: Darlene | July 23, 2008 at 08:57 AM
The Allspice Tapestry blocks are gorgeous. When I first saw this line I wasn't impressed. Now that I see it being used I may have to get the collection.
Posted by: Violette | July 23, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Congratulations on the job! Have fun with Mickey too. That quilt in the magazine is one I almost bought so it is fun to see it done in other colors. Have a great trip!
Nancy in WI
Posted by: Nancy Watkins | July 23, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Congratulations on the job. It always feels good to get something you have wanted. My back to work at the college I work at is coming up soon as evidenced by the amount of e-mail I have been getting from my students. I guess getting up early would probably be good about now so it won't be so much of a shock! Have fun with Mickey.
Posted by: Chris@catsonmyquilts | July 23, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Maybe you should head on over to the Goodwill and buy some cheap shoes for Ozzie to eat when you leave him for work.
Posted by: Vicki W | July 23, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Congratulations on the job, Nicole! I love the quilt you're working on - it is beautiful! I am loving every one of your Friday Finishes, too - every one is absotively gorgeous!
Enjoy your time with Mickey!!
Posted by: Nan | July 23, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Hello Nicole,
congratulations!!! And all the best for your new job. You will see, everything will go well. Have a nice time with Mickey ;o)
Hugs,
Sabine
Posted by: Sabine | July 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations on the new job!!! And the two color challenge is sucking!!! I love it but I've been knitting. It's more portable.
I'm guessing there won't be a Friday finish every week!
Posted by: Maria | July 23, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Congrats on the weight loss, the new job and have fun on the trip. But I do fear for poor Ozzie. LOL!!!
Posted by: sharon | July 23, 2008 at 02:16 PM
congratulations on getting the job!!! enjoy mickey! eep! is there only one week to go until the two colour quilt challenge is due??? surely you are mistaken!!??? *lol*
Posted by: toni | July 23, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Congratulations on the job, Nicole, and on the four lost pounds. As you might guess, I'm worried about Ozzie. But I'm sure he'll get used to the new arrangement. I don't know how I've fallen so in love with a dog I've never met in person. But even my husband Vann always wants to know what Ozzie has done today. Have fun in Orlando.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 23, 2008 at 04:10 PM
...and I forgot to say, that I still have only two blocks on my two-color quilt done. I'm quite sure i won't make the Aug. 1 deadline. Your star blocks are gorgeous, btw.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | July 23, 2008 at 04:10 PM