I was in New Haven, CT, early this week teaching for the Shoreline Quilters. I wish I was good about taking photos in my workshops but I can't seem to work that into the day. I can tell you, though, that a good time was had by one and all, including me.

I'm home and was running some errands this morning and that is how I ended up in Hobby Lobby. If you don't have a Hobby Lobby nearby I can tell you that it is a very nice, huge craft store.

I was checking out the sales on summer stuff when I caught the edges of Christmas glitter. I know that Christmas merchandise is out earlier every year but it seems wrong when it is so hot outside!

I am a sucker for Christmas bling so of course I got pulled into the aisles of ornaments. Last year I got some of the unbreakable ones and they aren't bad at all. They look like glass but you don't have to worry about them shattering.

I almost bought one of these bad boys for my grandson, Jack, until I reminded myself that's way more into trucks than dinosaurs. And besides I know that these will go on sale well before Christmas.