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It's smarter to remain quiet and be thought a fool rather than speak out and leave no doubt.

Friday, January 25, 2013

A Little Charming & Winners

Yesterday was spent on Darlene and Kathy's "Simply Charming" sew-a-long which actually starts in February (every other month).  Yes, this was done in one day!

I used 2 1/2" squares rather than 2" squares. The single charm pack I used is called "Civil War Anthem" by Barbara Brackman & Terry Clothier Thompson....from the "Magic Closet" so I have no idea how old it is.   I had to add a few scrappy light pieces. This one measures 24" by 28".  It'll be on the HQ tomorrow.
This morning started out wonderful!

Did a 7 mile jaunt on the treadmill - 6 incline @ 4.6 MPH with no stopping (nope, not even to hit the bathroom, LOL).

And then, hooked up 2 of the dogs and went for a 3 mile jaunt - and trust me, our neighborhood is NOT flat!

FYI - If you exercise before breakfast you will lose 20% more body fat than after breakfast.

Called DD, Kelli, from Barr Tac, (hop over to see what she's sewing now) to talk to DGD to choose two numbers for the giveaway.  The grandkids were both still sleeping so SIL had to choose the numbers.  And they were:

#6 -  KaHolly                  Charm Packs
#30 - Crazy"bout quilts   Jelly Roll

If you'd both email me your addresses, I'll get your goodies in the mail on Monday.

Hope your Friday starts out wonderful too!!!

Hugs


20 comments:

WoolenSails said...

Congratulations to the winners!
I love your quilt, and the fabrics are beautiful in it.
I am still trying to get motivated to move today, but now I have a regular flu, so not much I can do;)

Debbie

Suburban Stitcher said...

OK seriously? 10 miles before breakfast! Awesome!

Kathy said...

Wow -- 10 miles???? That's awesome. Your inspire me! Your quilt is awesome!

Congratulations Winners!

KaHolly said...

Oh, my goodness, I never expected to see MY name on the winner's list. Wow!! Thanks a million! I really like this quilt. It's elegant in all of it's simplicity!! Definitely need to consider this pattern when using up my 2.5" scrappy squares! Keep up the good work with the excercise. I didn't know that about excercising before breakfast. Thanks again!! ~karen

Kindred Quilts said...

Hi Cindy, I'm liking your first quilt from Simply Charming! I think many of the mini's in that book will be one day projects... sweet! Okay... 10 miles before breakfast? That's awesome!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Squeal! My brain stopped when I saw my name! LOL :-) Thank your DSIL for me! And thank you!! ((hugs)) Love your little quilt! And 10 miles? You rock!! Have a great day!

Carrie P. said...

wow! that is a lot of walking/running. good for you! Congrats to the winners.

Sunnybec said...

Congratulations to the winners!

Anne said...

Holy Toledo Cindy, you're an exercising fanatic! I'm totally impressed. Wish you could swing by my house and grab me to go with you! Love the little quilt too.

CJ Tinkle said...

The quilt is darling! 10 miles? It'll never happen. LOL. I believe exercise, along with dieting, should be done in moderation! Okay fine, I'm a slouch. You go girl!

Jacqueline said...

That was awfully nice of you to exercise enough for both of us. I appreciate your kindness.

Terry said...

I love your little quilt! Congratulations to the winners! :0)

Happy Cottage Quilter said...

Congrats to the winners!

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Ten miles--oh my--you are full of energy aren't you???? and you still had some left to sew--good for you!!
Hugs, di and miss gracie--OH love that quilt!!

Ranch Wife said...

Goodness! All that BEFORE breakfast?! I am impressed! I'm fairly certain I would need a nap after that. :) Your little Civil War quilt is darling! Congratulations to the winners!

Quilter Kathy said...

Love that little quilt...a great scrap user!

Kate said...

Ouch! I checked off seven miles before breakfast, but outside in Oklahoma, which is pretty much flat. You better be right on the fat loss! ;)

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I wish I had room for a treadmill! I might just have to figure out a place to put one, there are days I don't feel like running out to the fitness center and I could get in short walks as well

bo said...

I love that tooo pretty. Love the pop of color...

Chris said...

I'm behind in reading... so, really, more calories are burned before you eat breakfast?? I'm afraid I'd keel over in my tracks without some sustenance!! How do you do it??