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August 26, 2023
FOMO - fear of missing out from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

OH MY!!!!! I didn't take a single picture yesterday. In fact, I was a total slug all day, and I loved it!

I did grab a couple of pictures this morning, but nothing earth-shattering. 

So what did I do all day? I was on the phone quite a bit. I know --- I had to break the "vow" of silence to get some work and family business done. Mission accomplished, but now I have some follow-up to do. It's always that darn follow-up that kills me. But if I get some of it done today and forget the quilting ...

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July 6, 2023
It's Another Day! from Quilting My Way

Today I was up after Patrick went golfing. I played games for a little bit before getting moving. I had a call from Diane (from Spokane) that is QOV related. I haven't chatted with her in over 2 years now. We chatted a good 45 mins! She's a blast. We talked about what is going on and she was asking if we still needed quilts. I told her we are doing pretty good right now. I told her we have 59 requests and about 30 quilts ready to present. We are still working on it. 

Patrick arrived while ...

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May 21, 2023
A thief amongst us! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

I LOVE that Adaptive Cruise Control and see I'm not alone. I bet many people do not know what it is or how to use it properly! Sigh.................  Like most things, it takes a bit of getting used to! The first couple of times I used it, I didn't trust the car, and I still keep alert for the speed of the vehicles in front of me. But it's a fantastic safety feature -- if you have it, learn how to use it! And it does a great job! 

We all know that the cost of living is ...

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April 30, 2023
Took A Judging Class Today from Quilting My Way

This morning I cut some asparagus for Phil. First I had to stop at Safeway for lunch. Then stopped at Phil's to drop off the asparagus. 

Last stop was at The Gathering Place. Mom was teaching a Judging class. So, when I arrived there was a couple people already there. Jeannie Austin was there as well!! I was go excited to see her!! Love that lady!! Gave her a big hug. Nancy showed up shortly there after. I sat between them. We had 18 people show up. Mom passed out her papers and of course the gal next to ...

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March 31, 2023
Making and Passing from Quilt Paint Create

My art quilt group, Art2Quilt, started a new challenge. Everyone made a quilt to pass to another member. We will each create our own quilt using some aspect of the quilt received as inspiration.

I didn’t finish my quilt to pass and had to use something previously made. There was a mix of new quilts and previously completed quilts. Even though the quilts are smallish, we decided one month felt rushed and two months to complete our quilts would work better.

I forgot to ask the maker if I could post her quilt, so I will only show the ...

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March 14, 2023
Plaid Top Tutorial: Lesson 8–Lined Patch Pocket from Art and Quilting in Camden

Today we move on to another fun technique:  a lined patch pocket.  I kinda made this up along the way (my first photos are not included because I figured out a better way…this is the revised and improved method!). The flannel is SO soft and comfy–in part because the weave is dense but not terribly tight. That means I might be able to wear holes in the bottom of the pockets, so I decided to give them some strength and structure by adding a lining.  The hand-dyed blue was in my stash and worked well enough  I also ...

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March 7, 2023
Hello Monday - And Everything That Came Along...... from Quilting My Way

 This morning I had to leave early since I had our BE meeting. Mom wanted me to go over to her place today and figured the only way to do that is to arrive before the meeting. Of course, I will be late. 

I arrived and we figured out how much fabric she needed for the Hawaiian quilt that she's making. She wanted me to order it, so I did. Then we had to order the wool batting as well. Told her to meet us at the Grange after she gets her breakfast. 

I picked up tea and coffee ...

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February 22, 2023
Beginning another one from Quilting and More...

Last summer I pieced a quilt top called Metropolis II by Heidi Pridemore, and that top has been “marinating” while I considered how I wanted to quilt it. I’d finally decided that I wanted to use some of the designs that Sue Heinz has in her repertoire and which would work very well in this […]

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February 21, 2023
Rainbow Wild Star and MORE - Sweet on You Challenge from Creatin' in the Sticks

  Welcome
to the Sticks
and
 the second day of the
"Sweet on You Challenge"

Here is my finished
Rainbow Wild Star Quilt.


Joan at MooseStashQuilting invited a great group of Bloggers to
create something inspired by something they are sweet on.
Thanks, Joan, for inviting me!



First off, I am sweet on rainbow quilts.
My favorite color pallet is RAINBOW and rainbow scrappy is even more of a
"sweet on you" for me.

I participated in the Wild Star Sew-Along over on Instagram
with
If you click on Lindlee, she still has the pattern info ...

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February 13, 2023
Lightbulb moment from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

And now it's back to regular work!

I still have a bit of work to finish the follow-up e-mails, and then it's heads-down in Studio B and the computer to get everything else done that needs to be completed this week. Another busy week, to be sure, and more classes this weekend need some prep work! 

Lexi was a bit miffed at me in the morning because her usual spot to lean against the wall was occupied with stuff that needed to go downstairs. 


Lexi's leaning spot is occupied

MOM --- this isn't my spot!


So I ...

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January 25, 2023
In Training Today from Quilting My Way

 This morning Patrick was out the door before 8 am for golfing. He usually goes at 9 but they decided to do 8 am - when it's cold outside. I went back to sleep!

I played on my jigsaw puzzle. I was waiting for Debbie to arrive at 11:15 am. We got her set up in the computer room. We both signed in at 11:45 am. There were 19 of us learning how to use the new program for QOV. They are getting ready to do the turn out in February. We have to be trained before we ...

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November 20, 2022
Win a few, lose a few … from Quilting and More...

Time has slipped past me while playing with our new dog and having a fun trip to the Houston show, but I have two new quilts to post here, neither of which is my usual “stuff”. First of all, while I absolutely love free-motion quilting, I’ve been wondering what it is about quilting in the […]

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November 10, 2022
A Day At Home - Thank Goodness from Quilting My Way

Today I was able to get my laundry going. I had gotten behind. Amazing how fast the laundry grows with 2 people in the house!

While I was working on the laundry I was working on Quilts of Valor stuff. I needed to get a few envelopes ready for presentations. I was able to do about 30 envelopes that will last awhile. I also did the 3 certificates that I know. I'm still working on who the last person is that is receiving a quilt. I did text Nancy, but probably won't hear back on that. I do ...

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November 8, 2022
A Day At BE Meeting, Moms, And PT from Quilting My Way

Today started out early. Had to head out the door and get my routine done. First, bank, second, bowling alley, stopped for tea, and on to the grange. 

There was three of us again today. I can't wait for more people to show up! Had a good meeting. Showed what I learned in class and worked on my Five Alive piece. 


 I finished the leaves. Then I tried to do the bud area. I was able to put a couple hours in on it. Cindy gave me some tea from the Russian shop in Tacoma. 

Once that was over ...

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November 6, 2022
Virtual Class And More from Quilting My Way

Today I was up about an hour before class. Patrick let me sleep. lol - So I got moving and got set up for our meeting. Since we had a big wind storm last night, all the leaves in the back yard went to the open field next door. Good thing our tree was cut down already. 


Went to the class. One of the gals in the group couldn't make it because of power outage. We couldn't get a hold of her. So, we went on without her. 

The first thing we worked on was the leaves. That was ...

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October 18, 2022
A blast from the past! from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

 I have learned something about myself. Actually, I've known it for some time now. I can get up and work like mad all day. But if I have an interruption to my schedule, I'm a zombie for the rest of the day. Case in point, I had a trunk show yesterday morning, which went very well and was not far from home. Hello to all the members of the Busy Hands Quilt Guild in Cambridge. 

Then I got home in time to join the Monday Sewing Group for a bit, and well, instead of logging off at the ...

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October 15, 2022
Update and new project from Quilting and More...

About a week ago, I posted the first part of a little quilt I’d begun in a class. Since that time, I’ve finished that top, as well as a second one. Unfortunately, I don’t particularly like the results, so I doubt that I’ll actually finish them. Here’s the first one, begun in class. I think […]

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October 2, 2022
Gemstone quilt block from Quilting and More...

Last week our local quilt guild, Desert Quilters of Nevada, hosted award-winning quilter MJ Kinman for a wonderful lecture at our quarterly meeting, followed by two days of classes. I took one of the classes, Bite-Size Gems, where we learned how to “translate” a picture of a gemstone into a pattern for a quilt or […]

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October 1, 2022
Virtual Class Day from Quilting My Way

 This morning I had to run into town to help Phil out. Once I had that done, I was back in time to attend my virtual class with Debbie Goff. While I waited a few minutes before attending my class, Patrick was making Grape Jelly and Grape Juice. He picked the grapes yesterday and was getting them ready to work on the juice and jelly. He made a lot of jelly. We had a really good year for grapes. 

At noon I was on the computer attending my class with Debbie Goff. I loved having the class all to myself ...

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August 17, 2022
Mother/Daughter Road Trip to MSQC - Day 4 - Happy Trails Class, 2 Mini-Classes, and 2nd Trunk Show from My Quilty World

Good morning to all!!!  We are up, showered, fed, and ready to learn.  As I approach my table, there is a gift bag for each person awaiting us.  Inside are lovely little treasures.  How fun is this?  Up front, the teaching area is being set up and I've taken a seat on the front sofa so that my visual needs will be met.  I KNOW people think it's something else, but the fact is that I learn better

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