Ice, ice baby!

Whoa--it's been gorgeous here since we had our ice storm a few days ago! Not too great for the trees who's limbs are snapping with the extra weight or the electric lines getting snagged right and left. But it looks like a crystal paradise! (Edited: I forgot to mention that these photos aren't mine. I'd love to take credit, but I can't. :) They are from our local newspaper, Marion Star website sent in by Mark Blum--thanks Vickie for the comment, it reminded me do give credit where it's due)
It's melting now but, no fear. Another ice storm as well as 6-10 more inches of snow are due Friday and Saturday. That's okay--lock me up with my fabric and sewing machine!

Speaking of which....the machines are still whirring over in the sweatshop..I mean, the studio! I have still been busy. Hubby's away so dinner's can be simple and I can stay holed up for days sewing! However, I should be doing taxes. I did devote one day so far to them, then I had the urge to sew again. Imagine that! LOL I finally got my Bento Box quilted..the top has been done for a year. (hey--take a peek at the bottom right of the photo--it's the 'ugly' fabric I won at our annual FQ swap. Is that ugly or what? And actually the first time around--it was in the 'pretty' category! And she swore she thought it was pretty! So, now it makes it's annual appearance in the ugly category--but with a little lopped off that has to be included in some quilt along the way.)

Close up of the quilting...