What's your go-to quilt?

I'm doing a section in my booth for beginners. So I'm making samples using conetemporary fabrics. Pics to follow once the flimsies are done. I'm making the standard Yellow Brick Road (Atkinson Designs) in Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey for Free Spirit. Don't forget to read and follow the directions. I had to tend to dinner and came back to cutting and forgot one important step. Now I have to scrouge for more FQ! Darn it. I'm making Turning Twenty Again from shades of grey/blue batiks. This one will have a special surprise.

What is your go-to quilt? What do you recommend to beginners?

The old nine patch works too. How about charm squares? I turned my niece loose with a bunch of Funky Monkey and the featherweight and at 8 she made her first quilt. According to my Mom, her last. For now anyway.

Let me know.

Hi guys!

Long time no see.

This past month has been crazy. Decisions,  decisions. Some easy, some not. Summer finally came. The past few days have been in the high 80's/low 90's. I know, for some of you that's sweater weather, but for us up here in the PNW, we melt. Very few people have AC, so you can imagine how crowded the mall was. B&N has a Starbucks (man, I love blended strawberry lemonade) and I'll be if they sold ice cream, the line would be twice as long.

So, what have I been up to? Well, I made a new friend. More on that later. She is a sweetie and guess what-she has an online quilt shop, just fabric.

We've been packing, but took this past month off from that. I've filled my car with Azaleas (Home Depot had them for $3.30, so we bought alot. Took the truck down and got more and two trees. This doesn't include the $$$ trip to the local nursery. Note to self: don't wait until August again. Yes, the fun part of getting the house ready to sale, dressing up the yard. It is coming out so beautiful. I will be posting pictures soon.

I've been getting ready for the quilt show in February. I will probably do a mock set up once it really starts raining again so you can visit the booth. You won't believe some of the super fun new quilty items I've found!

Have you seen anything new lately? This is one corner of the booth from last February's show.

July 4, 2012

Happy 4th! I hope you have plans with your loved ones today.

Around here, it's going to be a quiet day. I have more boxes packed, yes, it is a long process. The hardest question "what do I keep out". That said, it is hard to pack away my personal sewing projects and keep out some UFO's I really do need to finish. My stunt sewer (you may know her as my Mom) said she'd help, but only easy UFO's. Mom, really? If they were easy, they wouldn't be UFO's!

It is in the 50's this morning. I look out my window and see the sun catching the top of my Honey Locust tree. Aside from the thorns, this is a lovely, lovely 20 plus feet tall dash of chartreuse in the yard.

We have seen a little fawn, and I do mean little. Our neighbor's yellow lab is bigger than it is. Momma Bambi is a petite doe; they do make such a cute pair.

Have a Happy 4th and celebrate what our forefathers (and foremothers) gave us 236 years ago.

Tool Time Tuesday

Before you say anything, yes, I know today is Wednesday.

But, Tool Time Tuesday is coming back. I discovered some fun things and can't wait to share.

Anything you've seen that you'd like to see closer?

June 6

Wow, where has the time gone? It is now Junuary (yes, that's how it's spelled here in the PNW). All of a sudden I have leaves on the trees! Once the lawn is mowed and some weeds are pulled, I'll get you some lovely photos. I still have three cans of paint in my car! Yes, the painting continues. (Really, it hasn't started.)

Our life is full of lists of things to do, boxes to pack, trying to figure out what to not pack, trying hard not to go crazy at the grocery store (I really do have some strange items in the pantry). I love Trader Joe's. Affordable and small packages--perfect for two!

What are you doing on your summer vacation?

In honor

This weekend is the unofficial start of the summer. But with our family, it's another summer without our Dad. 

Memorial Day is meant to honor our veterans, present and past.

So while you are enjoying your families on this weekend, don't  forget to bow your head and say a little prayer for all those families who've lost a loved one.

So, Dad, here is my post to honor you. I'll be making a strawberry-rhubarb something just for you.

Just checking in

Oh my goodness! It's May already. Quilt Market is just around the corner. New fabrics and patterns and books, oh my. I have some friends who are going so hopefully I'll get some pictures from her.

My plants are starting to bloom (yes, that includes the dandelions). We are starting to see our deer come out and visit more. Wonder if we'll have a new fawn or twins this year?

Have you seen the new Quiltmaker 100 Blocks Vol. 5 magazine? I have one extra that I bought just for my blog readers! More info coming soon.