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Our guild meeting on Saturday was so much fun.  We're a small group, with only a little over 40 members.  On average we have about 30 at monthly meetings.  A few of the ladies had a great idea - to have a brunch and invite past presidents who may not live around here or are no longer members.  And they asked them to bring their President Quilt, containing blocks made by members during their tenure in office. If they were in attendance, they came up with their quilt to show and talk about.  I took pictures and lots of notes ...

I goofed yesterday. I typed out the blog, and I SWEAR I clicked on the PUBLISH button, but I did not. It wasn't until someone alerted me around 10:30 that I realized it was still in DRAFT mode. There are days like that! 

Even though it was Monday Sewing, I got a lot done. I typically just sit and chat, but I have a lot to get done this week, so there is no time to waste. 

I don't really have a lot to share since it's all for upcoming classes, but needless to say, I ...

Today I was up early and got my laundry started. I made toast and then headed up to Olympia to see Patrick. 

Had to stop at Colleen's to get a couple quilts and give her fabric to work on pillowcases. She's getting the pillowcases ready for sewing on our sewing day. That's the next project for sew days. We won't have it started till October. 

I headed to Olympia. Patrick was a little snitty. It took a little bit and then he was better. He needed his pain killers. I stay for a bit. Mom called ...

 After a beautiful walk this morning I spent the afternoon  in the sewing room. There were sets of blocks that needed some finishing.

The purple and cream and red half blocks were from Dorinda's estate. I used them to add to a quilt because I had them though not enough for full blocks. That set is now ready to assemble.

Two blue blocks to complete one set. The 3 green blocks and 12 half blocks also in green needed for another quilt. Those will all  be arranged on the wall and stacked and pinned in order for quick assembly ...

 I needed something simple to make after that plaid quilt. Actually I started quilting it but I am going to take out the stitching cause I don’t like my wobbly lines that are suppose to be straight!  Any how this one is From the fat quarter shop and I don’t think it matters how you put it together…

 This summer marks 30 years of our Road Scholar adventures. Stevens and I began traveling with Elderhostel, as Road Scholar was then called, in 1996 when they changed the minimum age requirement.  My parents traveled with Elderhostel, too, so I'm second-generation.   Click on the tab at the top to see the entire list.  

 Oops! So sorry friends. School started and I have been so C R A Z Y that I forgot to post our monthly number. I will say that there are only this month and October left, so if you already started, I completely understand!

Google generated number 4.

I’m still wrapping my head around the fact it’s September, and we’re already a week in.  Time flies.

Working on a focus project makes choosing my OMG simple.  My goal is to finish Mosaic.

I started quilting it today, and it’s going fast.  I think I’ll finish it this week.

I feel a bit like a slacker with such an easy goal.  I also plan to start the yoga pants using the fabric I bought a couple weeks ago.  I pulled two pant patterns from my stash.  The one with leggings is quite old, the ...

Are you ready for a quick and easy scrap quilt?  Make the Henri the Flamingo Color Block quilt!

Since it only requires one Color Block this won't empty your pink scrap bin, but this is an adorable way to make a dent.

I've taught this as a guild workshop for a few years and now the pattern is free for you.

Try it with a light background, a dark background, or in any color combination you'd like!

To get this pattern, enroll in my Color Blocks vol. 3 class for free and download the .pdf file.

A ...

I just listed my new releases for September.  

One of my elegant, Victorian style Christmas Stocking patterns with beautiful red poinsettias and holly.  A lattice-work background worked in Kreinik gold braid adds a touch of sparkle.

 I'm really liking mandalas these days so I did this pretty Poinsettia design.

I've completed the 12 month series of Colorful Cats.  This is November:

If you are in the US, hopefully you are enjoying your Labor Day holiday. Being retired, it's just another Monday in our schedule. Though we do usually skip our normal chores if it's a holiday, so we feel like we've celebrated. Which means I get a three day weekend in the sewing room.  

My priority this weekend was to get Squared Away (Soscrappy) ready to go to the long armer this next week. If I want it back before Christmas that needs to happen.  First job was to press and then cut the wide backing to size ...

Before you go any further, check out this inspiration image. This is the look I was going for, with a palette of teals, yellow-greens, a few reds, and neutrals. Warm, a lot of pattern, a lot of dots. 

The next Quilt As You Go project to join the lineup is the Little Birdie Table Topper! Add a little touch of seasonal style to your tables with the quick and easy Little Birdie Table Topper pattern, included as a free printed pattern with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. If you’re ready to fly the nest and try making this cute table topper, keep reading to see what supplies you will need and to watch Kimberly’s free video tutorial for a step-by-step breakdown of the process.

Little Birdie Supplies

In the Big Bubble Crib Quilt ...

Well, it wasn't a productive day in terms of visual things to look at, but it was a very productive day for catching up with family. I have a cousin who has recently moved to Toronto, and we spent the afternoon together having a great chat that we haven't had in a long time. It was beautiful outside, so we spent the day visiting in the backyard. 

Speaking of family, this photo has been sitting in my random photo folder for a while. This is my small family. The photo was taken at my older brother's wedding ...

Good morning, my friends. We were both a little slow off the starting block yesterday morning. It was nearly lunch time before I managed to do anything productive. Usually, I’d be making pancakes on a Sunday morning, but Mike made waffles instead. We thought our weather would be better, but it rained a good part of the day. Smitty sat looking longingly outside, wishing he could find the door that leads to summer.

Good morning, my friends. We were both a little slow off the starting block yesterday morning. It was nearly lunch time before I managed to do anything productive. Usually, I’d be making pancakes on a Sunday morning, but Mike made waffles instead. We thought our weather would be better, but it rained a good part of the day. Smitty sat looking longingly outside, wishing he could find the door that leads to summer.

 Hello Everyone,

I hope you’re all soaking up every last drop of this Labor Day weekend. 

Here are some more pictures from the retreat.  We made such happy memories last week!

My sister Gail finished the center block of her Timeless quilt. We had to make extra room at her workspace for the Block Layout Sheet.

This is an original design which Charlotte made during Covid.

Linda made a memory quilt for her mother.

Our ...

We survived hubby’s first week after surgery, and for the first couple of days, he mostly slept.  I am not sure whether he was all that tired or if it simply hurt too much to move.  I figured out how to be the perfect nurse.  With my gin in tow, I’d sit on the deck under the thatch roof where I had a good look at the main bedroom window, exactly on his position on the bed.  He complained about the hospital noises and the nurses, doing their jobs, shame, bothering him.  I vowed not to go into ...