Sunday, February 19, 2012

CQ Valentine Give Away Winner & Devils River

Oh My! I am amazed that there was a grand total of 114 ladies who left a comment for a chance to win my Valentine Heart.  Thank you all for stopping by - I'm sure there will be many more Give Aways throughout the year so please stop by again.  I got hubby to draw a name out of my basket just before he went to bed... and the winner is..........

Judy of apronstrings !!! Congratulations Judy!  Could you please contact me at bnickilee@aol.com with your mailing address so that I may mail out your heart.  I have decide not to post a picture of the inside goodies right now so that they will arrive to you as a surprise.  I read that you are new to the world of Crazy Quilting so I hope you enjoy these pretties.  Not sure if anyone has told you but... CQ is extremely addicting! 

Looks like a busy week ahead for me and not much time for stitching.  We've decided to get rid of the bathtub and make a huge shower.  We've lived in this house for going on 13 years now and neither one of us has ever taken a bath... always a shower.  The tile area is absolutely horrible - hate it!  I think it must be the original tile from when the house was built in 1986.  I've picked out some pretty beige, stone looking tile with an darker accent for a trim.  Demolition will begin Tuesday morning and I'll start tiling Thursday with hopes that it'll all be done by next Sunday...anyone want to take bets?  I bet ya'll didn't know I am a lover of tiling?  Well before CQ I was addicted to mosacing - love it!  I've done a few jobs but my favorite is my gorgeous turquoise bathroom counter top. 

Just this past summer I spent 3 weeks down at the Devil's River in Texas.  My bestfriend Bev finally built her dream home atop the cliff over looking the most gorgeous River.  I always promised her when she was ready, I would be there to tile her ktichen. She picked out stainless steel tiles - talk about a Challenge!  Took 4 days to complete but in the end it turned out fabulous and to the 1/4"!  I don't even think I have to tell you how much fun we had being together...3 weeks was just not enough time.

Hard to believe this wasn't here a year ago -
it will now be my forever favorite place to visit.

Ahhhhhhh A well deserved float down the River
 
Bev, thrilled that the tiling is done!

12 comments:

  1. Nicki ~ I am impressed with your tiling abilities. May the bath tile work all go smoothly.

    FlowerLady

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    1. It's amazing what the "ex" has taught me. He was a great teacher and will be helping me out on Thursday... always nice to stay friends..sure makes life so much nicer.

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  2. Congratulations to the winner! May she be the next CQ star!

    Can't wait to see your tiling! I know it will be awesome!

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    1. Thanks - I'm so excited and can't wait to get this project started - just wish Bev was going to be here to help me out as I know I'm going to need her to keep me laughing.

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  3. We just ordered a shower unit to replace our tub area. We never take baths either and I have been wanting a revamp in there for a year or so. We are remodeling the kitchen too. They are both big jobs but I can't wait.

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  4. Hope your renovations go smoothly. Will you show pics of your tiling?

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    1. Suz - already started tkaing pictures! Tub is gone and walls are done - let the party begin!

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  5. I was stunned when I saw I won your giveaway! How exciting! I shot you an email with my address shortly after reading I won.
    Thank you so much for this wonderful prize...I can hardly wait to start playing.

    The stainless steel job looks great! And three weeks working along side a good friend sounds like a time to treasure. I hope your remodel job goes as smoothly.

    oxo Judy

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    1. Judy, I am excited for you - it's so nice to meet you and have you as a new friend.

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    1. Me too - been almsot a year! Lunch next week for sure!

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  7. Congratulations to the winner of the C Q Valentine Giveaway!


    Oh... look at those beautiful Summer pictures! As I look out our window, it's snowing... the nerve! We thought maybe we'd get an Early Spring! Hahaha!

    The CQ Valentine Challenge that you hosted sure brought out the talent! I enjoyed the photos!

    Hugs!

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