168: boo to you

Yes, I know Halloween is over.  I shall not apologize for being approximately one holiday behind, especially since I still haven't blogged Aurora's September birthday pictures.

Anyway, these are just a few little halloween loose ends.  First the yummy cookies I made for Theo's class.  I tried to reduce my work by only using two icing colors, but, yes, they still took more time than 3-year-olds could possibly care about.  My problem is I freaking love sugar cookies.  Yum!  So I'll make for any ol' reason ...

Next, this is a halloween wall quilt my mom made for me.  Gorgeous, right? It's from a kit from Keepsake Quilting a few years ago.  I think it's a brilliant use of batiks.  I kinda don't want to put it away now.

And finally, a peek at my little costume.  I've got no pix of me in it, so you'll have to deal.  I made the top with my new serger.  :) If you're wondering, the words are Aurora's "word wall words", so that makes me... yes, a spelling bee.  It's pretty lame that I feel the need to explain that, but no one really got it, which is mostly a reflection of the limited creativity I put into it. But it was quick, cute, and totally appropriate for an elementary school party.

I have intentions to be back before Thanksgiving, but just in case...

I am thankful for all my awesome readers!

JT

Comments

[Tabitha O.]

I got it, a Spelling Bee! I love it! I think I would leave that Halloween quilt out all year if it were me, I love those batiks in it.

[Kelly]

I have a late Halloween post I've been meaning to put up too, so you made me feel better! :-) Love your spelling bee costume. I have serger envy!

[Rachel]

Love the spelling bee! I don't know what you're talking about "not creative", that is way more creative then most people will ever bee. I don't mind that you blog a season or two behind, because I love seeing how all the wonderful things you're up to! Keep on being Awesome!

[Tina in Boston]

Hey Jessica! That Halloween wall quilt is GORGEOUS. I love it. I am not really into batiks (gasp!) but I am in awe of this quilt!

[ella]

wow! that quilt is amazing! its pretty inspiring too, i REALLY looking forward to starting my next quilting project but just had no idea where to go with it. i think too much about patchwork rather than quilting in general...

also, your cookies are so cool! i know what you mean about the amount of effort put into things though, i have this bizarre tendency to make loads of effort with gifts for people i don't care about and then never get round to making gifts for the people i do care about..

i really love your blog and look forward to every new post to see what new fantastical things you've been up to :)

btw im the crazy girl who emailed you about how much she adored Aurora/Theo's monster suit :D

take care

[Lynda]

Kidlet, you never cease to amaze me! I love the quilt your mom made also. I see where your creative gene came from. Give her a hug for me and let her know I miss her daughter terribly!
Love you..

[Andie]

The only things that could make that costume any better would be go-go boots and a bee-hive hairdo. Very, very cute idea!

[Angie]

Um, Spelling Bee? That is the best.costume.ever!!!! I love it. And I don't care that you are one holiday behind! It's always fun to read about what you are doing. I haven't blogged in three weeks. Maybe I should spend less time reading other blogs and get busy on mine. Or not!

[Amy]

I love your spelling bee costume!!! I want one for myself!

-Amy
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