This morning I was up and playing my weekend challenge before heading out the door. I was able to get the game done. I was out the door by 9:20 am. Headed to the bank, but they were closed because of Columbus Day. I had completely forgot about the holiday. Now a days they don't talk about holidays. One just comes up to the holiday and realizes they forgot about it. Then I headed over to get coffee and tea for Sandy and I. I gave her her gift for her Birthday. We were the first ones there ...

We have been on the road again, hence the lack of posting.First we spent 10 days in Berlin, Ohio.Our friend Kailie was camping there and so were her folks, so we got to meet and hang out!Chris and I went to the local garden center.  They have the cutest fairy garden things!Kailie's mom and I hung out one day and went to several quilt shops.It was so much fun to find yet another quilty friend!We

 This morning I was out the door by 9 am. I had to stop at the bank to get our account open for the bowling league. Man! It's been one pain after another, but it's finally done. I went in to find out I needed Rick to sign some more papers, so I called him to see if he would come in and sign. He said he would. I couldn't make the deposit till he did. So, at least I had the account set up! Brought the deposit back with me. 

Next stop was at McD's ...

This morning was up early. Patrick had an early golf time, and I needed to get ready for the dentist. I was going to go to the bank first but decided to wait. Good thing I did. My dental appointment was an hour long! Then was told I need to get one of my fillings redone. Not too thrilled about that. Apparently it's coming apart.  It is a "silver" filling and they don't do those any more and haven't done them for a long time. I told him I think it's one from when I was ...

Labor Day weekend always gets my hopes up for quilting. 

Friday, the Hubs had some outpatient surgery scheduled. It happened to fall on my day off. This time, I wasn’t allowed to be with him behind the big doors or help him when it was time to be discharged. That was a bit disorienting. 

Once we were home, he relaxed for a little bit and I got to sew. New great-granddaughter is coming any minute and I needed to meet my goal of one quilt for each day of the week. Mission accomplished! You’ve already seen the main ...

So...where did we leave off?  Oh yes, the rest of the retreat!  First up was our trip to Sarah's in Lawrence.  This is Traci modeling in front of the shop. This is inside the shop.It was a great shop and one everyone should visit!Paula found the cutest pineapple pin cushion!After some shopping we went back to sew.  I managed to snap a quick selfie with Mel.  I may not have said it, but I missed

I’ve been away from posting on my blog and and I’ve missed sharing updates. But there has been a good reason for my absence: we’ve been making some life-changing decisions about our future. 

Four years ago, my sweet husband was offered the opportunity to take on a new challenge with a large defense contractor and we moved from Northern Virginia to Southern California. At the time, we hoped we might be able to stay here until it would be time for him to retire (8 years from now) from his full-time career as an IT specialist. We ...

A friend shared the following with me recently and I thought it was too good not to share. 

Here in New Zealand the whole country was placed in Lockdown from last Wednesday as the Delta variant had finally arrived on our shores, only a matter of time, we had all been warned.  Robin and I had just enjoyed a trip down to the Hutt Valley to have lunch with friends the previous day.  What we didn’t enjoy on our day out was torrential rain resulting in slips which closed the main road and stopped a train in it’s tracks!  And of course the resulting traffic congestion when all these factors came together.

Lunch date on Tuesday ...

This morning I was off to moms. I picked up a coffee for Nancy. Picked her up and took her to moms. It worked out great, because I could leave on time and not have mom say, "Hold on....." "Can you help me a sec...."  I pulled out my block that I haven't worked on for at least 4 years.  

I wanted to get started on the background. This is one of the leaves. 

I put one of the "buds" on this piece. I decided I'm going to sew this on and then add the other three. It ...

 Yesterday started out with blueberry picking. I was picking and listening to my audio book on the phone. It was chilly in the morning which made it easier to pick. I was able to get 2.5 lbs of blueberries. They went into the freezer. I still have at least that much more to pick that are not ready. 

We loaded up our fiver and drove to Berlin on Sunday and came back on Thursday.  We got to meet up with our friend Kailie (that we met at the campground in NC).  She is working near the campground and she and her dog are there for a few months.  It was SO much fun!  Before I forget I wanted to share  what the boys got their dad for Father's Day.This is how they ride in the cab of the truck when

 This morning it was BE meeting day. I was on my way and arrived just after Sandy. We opened up the grange just as Georgie arrived. We had a good turn out. First we worked on the bags, mailing them out to the ones that signed up for the Virtual Seminar. I told Sandy II to keep a bag for me, and I'll buy one. 

I worked on my Wild Orchard's pattern. I also paid Sandy for the Rose pattern she picked up for me. It's one that Sandy I was working on. I will try and ...

 This morning I was up and out the door for my doctors appointment. Working on getting my IBS under control. Oh, what fun. On my way to the appointment, where I turned to go into the hospital area, there was a LONG line of homeless parked on a 3 block area. I was shocked to see them all. 

After my appointment, I headed to moms. We are working on all those scraps from Sue K. She got the strips cut and sewn together. 

Mom had a good stack of strips ready for the quilt blocks. 

Nancy showed up, so we ...

Three friends came to visit the other day for afternoon tea, which gave me the chance to wear my recently completed blue jumper.  I was really spoilt as they had brought along a pretty pot plant and some home baking too.

There was a pretty little card with the pot plant.  “We chose that one because we know you like blue”, I was informed, “and it’s about quilting too”.  And so it was, it showed one of the hand embroidered blocks from the famous Changi quilts.  I’ve seen this quilt in London, I told them.  The Changi quilts ...

Bon Jour!

A few weeks ago you may have seen a short little video I posted on Social Media about a new line of fabrics from Timeless Treasures called Bon Jour! I paired those pretty prints with several of my Solid-ish fabrics to create a “curated collection.”

Miss Tater graciously decided to “model” the fabrics.

At the time, I promised to show you the project I had planned for those scrumptious fabrics. 

“Maraschino” from my Solid-ish line goes particularly well with Bon Jour…

…as do Mist, Stone and Black (shown from left to right next to Tater, above.)

I’m ...

 Baby quilt 1 ("Palate Cleanser") is coming along.