I know I'm biased, but I think I have some seriously cute grandkids.

Here we are as Ward and June Cleaver. A few folks asked about Beaver. We said, with a sweet smile, that he was in the backyard, in bits and pieces.

June, in the kitchen, near the bar…

Smackdown Update: Hollis is currently in the lead. Her quilt has a bid of $2,000. I am very happy that my quilt is in 2nd place at $1500 – but I'm a competitive sort. If anyone wants to jump in and bid mine above $2,000 it would make me even happier!

I admit that this is a different sort of auction. Those who bid, are bidding for 2 things – to get the quilt they would like to have AND to make sure that they get that quilt for the highest price on the page. It sort of goes against every bargain-hunting woman's nature, doesn't it? But I like to think of this as a way to give as much as you can afford to give to this wonderful charity and have a wonderful quilt to show for it. Remember that the auction goes until November 10.

Linda is out of space so we're having a clearance sale. I sent out an eNewsflash that you may have gotten.  If not, go to our home page and click the links you'll find there. Things are already selling so I hope the bargain you are hunting is still there when you get there.

You've read about it here before. Go here
to read about the details and place your bids(s). While all quilts are
wonderful and worthy of winning, please remember that I think my quilt
is most worthy (remember, this is a smackdown and I am supposed to talk
smack!). Bid early, bid often. All proceeds go to support Alzheimer's
research.

I'm scrambling getting ready for the Halloween party so I can't write much but I thought I'd share a photo of one of the many construction paper bats that are flying around my house. Martha Stewart's Halloween magazine from a few years ago had the basic bat silhouette.

And I finished our Ward and June Cleaver names tags. They make me laugh every time I look at them… we're going to be the scary, bloody Cleavers!

…and we are having a party! Steve and I are going as June and Ward Cleaver. I still have to make my "cleaver" name tags but my dress and apron are ready. I made my red polka dot dress from Simplicity's  NewLook pattern #6824. I copied an apron that my mom made for me last year that made from an authentic 1950s pattern. I made a slip from netting to make the skirt stand out.

I also made some swizzle sticks to liven up the drinks.

I glued together a 1/2" and 3/8" pompom. Then I glued on the little eyes. Cut one pipe cleaner in half, then cut the halves in half. Twist them together to make 8 legs. Bend the legs and glue the spider bodies onto them.

You can make an army of little spiders or you can hot glue them onto the ends of tall, skinny wooden sticks.

Cute and creepy!