Mid Week News about Projects and the Stitcher Angel Swap

I can't believe that it is Wednesday, and the week is almost over. If you remember, I got some oriental fat quarters from Ann for a PIF package.I decided to make a table topper for a Stanley that we have in our living room. We could use the Stanely for heating the house and for baking, as there is a bottom oven , but it has only become a decorative, focal feature in the living room, as we are using a storage heater that we have....much more economical, as it is on a timer. Well, I am making a runner for the Stanley, and I have completed the first section of it. It will have three sections, and then I will have to put the borders on, but it should be lovely.

I am also on a Sonoma Diet, which is a Mediterranean type diet, and really a very healthy lifestyle, and I am thrilled with how quickly the pounds are dropping.Luckily, I don't have a lot to lose, but this diet has just worked out perfectly. I bought the Sonoma Diet book and the Sonoma Diet Cookbook and love them both. You can see both books here. I am also exercising on the Wii fit board and love it. The program that came with it is really good, but I also got the

EA Sports Active, and it really gives you an incredible workout. Joe watched me exercise today, and I really did burn a lot of calories. You get a personal trainer, and a great workout program that is fun and diversified. It means you can do it in the convenience of your home, and not have to travel to a gym.

Finally, a friend named Marina, told me about the Stitchers Angel Swap and encouraged me to join. You are assigned a Stitcher Angel partner, and for seven weeks, you are given free patterns from top designers. Over the seven weeks, you then surprise your partner with three gifts. You can either decide to use the patterns to make the gifts or not. I think this will be lots of fun. Take a look at the swap, and if you want to join, go to Hugs 'n Kisses to fill out the registration form.