susan mz fuller: Keeping my hands and thoughts busy while in NY by learning to crochet from @kpwerker 's great class on Craftsy. Clearly I excel in tilted work, ummm, let's call that a "design choice."
susan mz fuller: Oakey and I enjoying an impromptu original concert by a singer/songwriter who lives in the house Winnie is staying in.
susan mz fuller: All the things on my plate this week, sewing and otherwise, and what feels most urgent is getting these cathedral windows done. Motivation is a funny thing...
susan mz fuller: Celebrating three 18th birthdays with a night out in Baltimore. It's just a tad early (one month to be precise) but my heart feels like it's years early. How can they be 18 when I don't feel nearly old enough to have an adult child?!?
susan mz fuller: If you think the one who organizes swaps for the guild would have hers done long before the deadline, you have entirely too much faith in humanity. Or maybe just too much faith in me. Nevertheless, it's done! #keepingitreal #lifeiswhatyoumakeofit #dcmqg
susan mz fuller: My best girls!
susan mz fuller: Hand lettering from the late 1800s in the House chamber of the Texas State Capital Building
susan mz fuller: Gospel brunch in Austin. Because brunch and live rockin' gospel music? Hell yes!
susan mz fuller: Absorbing color and design theory with Weeks Ringle. She teaches from sitting on the floor - my kind of class! #quiltcon
susan mz fuller: Oh, good morning, sunshine. #austin #quiltcon
susan mz fuller: Hello Austin! We might be in the cutest house ever. Sunny and 65 doesn't hurt much either! #quiltcon
susan mz fuller: Broken wrist and all, Candy of Grounded Coffee in Alexandria makes gorgeous and tasty cookies! #lifeiswhatyoumakeofit
susan mz fuller: Who doesn't love a sunny morning?
susan mz fuller: When it's your kid in the air, it really is all about that base.
susan mz fuller: Hey hey hey - you just might be driving through Tysons and you just might just see this through the front window of Founding Farmers (!!!!!) and you just might know who made it! #foundingfarmers #lifeiswhatyoumakeofit #quiltersdreamcometrue
susan mz fuller: Someone is making sure that the partner assignment for the #dcmqg pincushion swap is on the up and up!
susan mz fuller: Pinning on the name badge...must be time to teach class
susan mz fuller: Friday morning field trip - Oakey hits the Apple store
susan mz fuller: "Being a mom is draining, but having something that fills you creatively reminds you that you are not just a mom, you are a woman too. Making an effort to find that thing that fulfills you creatively will ultimately help you be a better mom." Brilliance
susan mz fuller: How else does a newly-minted 16 year old boy celebrate his birthday morning? (besides still sleeping of course)
susan mz fuller: What do you do when you walk into a meeting and Mary Fons just happens to be there? You pose for pictures of course! #quiltgoddess #quilthistory #howcoolisthat
susan mz fuller: Chilly winter morning hike with Oswin, Jammy, and Eben. It's good to have out sweet boy back for a week!
susan mz fuller: Today finds me with a warm throw of pups in front of the fire.
susan mz fuller: Under my Liberty patchwork throw, in front of the fire, writing my email newsletter. The makings of an awesome Saturday night!
susan mz fuller: We're working from the couch today.
susan mz fuller: Signed, sealed and delivered! The client (GrizForm Design Architects) was pleased and the restaurant owner loved it and hugged me about 10 times. Installation is on Friday and I'm going back to watch/help. Still can't reveal the name of the place though..
susan mz fuller: Aaaand the back. It's Plain Jane but kind of awesome in its simplicity (too bad the back won't ever show)
susan mz fuller: A view of the organic quilting from the back. The emotions of seeing this off today have taken me by surprise - I feel like I'm saying goodbye to a treasured friend.
susan mz fuller: Cut edges have been trimmed and bound. There is only one teeny tiny thing left to do. OK, two if you want to get technical.
susan mz fuller: Seeking out all the unplowed roads we can find because today's #1 homeschooling lesson is how to drive in the snow.