I found out today that what John Donne said is very true. "No man is an Island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main,"
So many of you commented and told me to get to the doctor so I bit the dust about 5 and went. I am now on crutches and I have a prescription for one of those boots. My ankle has a chip and I have a grade 2 ankle sprain.
It means so much to me that many of you took the time to comment and show your concern. Thanks to my blogging buddies!! You are the best.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Good News/ Bad News
I am coming along with my squares for the workshop. I love these square in a square. I love making the stars the most but the square in a square goes fast.
This is what they look like with the rest of what I have done.
I tried to make some houses but these don't speak to me at all. I am not sure what it is but I really don't like them at all.
I made these Broken Dishes yesterday and I love the look of these simple squares. I hoped to make some more today but...
In cleaning up my work area yesterday I decided to sew some strips together and got these neat blocks. I did not cut one strip or square for these, I just used what I had on my table. It is so much fun to work that way.
And the bad news is I fell this morning taking one of the dogs out and my ankle looks like there is a goose egg under the skin. I can barely walk on it and I am not sure whether to go to Urgent Care with all the sick people or just put ice on it and hope for the best.
This is what they look like with the rest of what I have done.
I tried to make some houses but these don't speak to me at all. I am not sure what it is but I really don't like them at all.
I made these Broken Dishes yesterday and I love the look of these simple squares. I hoped to make some more today but...
In cleaning up my work area yesterday I decided to sew some strips together and got these neat blocks. I did not cut one strip or square for these, I just used what I had on my table. It is so much fun to work that way.
And the bad news is I fell this morning taking one of the dogs out and my ankle looks like there is a goose egg under the skin. I can barely walk on it and I am not sure whether to go to Urgent Care with all the sick people or just put ice on it and hope for the best.
Monday, February 15, 2010
92 Years young
My mother was 92 yesterday. She is doing very well. She is at home with full time help but otherwise is doing well. We had a small party for her on Saturday with Krispy Kreme heart doughnuts!
In her day my mother was a great seamstress and quilter. Her quilts are traditional and beautiful.
I have been busy with mother's party and a sick grandson. Also, we had snow Friday night. We woke up to gorgeous snow Saturday morning. It was a perfect snow, about 4 inches but wet and fluffy. It didn't interfere with anything anybody had to do. The kids could get out and have a great time.
I have not done much sewing, I made a little black and white sawtooth border yesterday. My sewing machine is getting lonely.
In her day my mother was a great seamstress and quilter. Her quilts are traditional and beautiful.
I have been busy with mother's party and a sick grandson. Also, we had snow Friday night. We woke up to gorgeous snow Saturday morning. It was a perfect snow, about 4 inches but wet and fluffy. It didn't interfere with anything anybody had to do. The kids could get out and have a great time.
I have not done much sewing, I made a little black and white sawtooth border yesterday. My sewing machine is getting lonely.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Mini retreat
My aunt and I had a mini-retreat this week. I went to see her on Tuesday so we could make some of the squares we are to take to Texas.
I did these last weekend. Gwen suggested making some black and white sawtooth. She said Freddy likes to use that to break things up.
This is 4 Broken Dishes put together. I love the way this looks.
This is a 4 blocks that I will use for a Wild Goose Border. These blocks are actually fairly small so I will need a bunch more.
My aunt and I made some Liberated Shoo Flys. Her fabric was beautiful.
This is my first liberated shoo fly.
We also did some spiky saw tooth border. This is great fun and so liberated.
My shoo fly blocks.
I just love the look of the Spiky Border with the Liberated Shoo Fly. I am trying to be totally "Gwen" in my choice of fabrics.
My aunt and I had a great time. She had made a delicious carrot soup and for dinner we had a southwestern chicken soup. She wanted something easy so we could spend more time sewing. I was also able to visit with my daughter. My daughter is always so much fun to be around!
My goal this weekend is to do some black and white 4 patches and put them on point to possible use for a border. We have rain today and maybe some snow tomorrow.
Is winter ever going to be over?!!!!
I did these last weekend. Gwen suggested making some black and white sawtooth. She said Freddy likes to use that to break things up.
This is 4 Broken Dishes put together. I love the way this looks.
This is a 4 blocks that I will use for a Wild Goose Border. These blocks are actually fairly small so I will need a bunch more.
My aunt and I made some Liberated Shoo Flys. Her fabric was beautiful.
This is my first liberated shoo fly.
We also did some spiky saw tooth border. This is great fun and so liberated.
My shoo fly blocks.
I just love the look of the Spiky Border with the Liberated Shoo Fly. I am trying to be totally "Gwen" in my choice of fabrics.
My aunt and I had a great time. She had made a delicious carrot soup and for dinner we had a southwestern chicken soup. She wanted something easy so we could spend more time sewing. I was also able to visit with my daughter. My daughter is always so much fun to be around!
My goal this weekend is to do some black and white 4 patches and put them on point to possible use for a border. We have rain today and maybe some snow tomorrow.
Is winter ever going to be over?!!!!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
SNOW!!!
We have snow! That is a very unusual event for us. It is sleeting and snowing this morning. It is also very cold, well cold for us.
If you are used to snow you would really laugh. Everyone is freaking. The grocery stores were slammed yesterday. No one is going anywhere today, everything is closed! What in the world do you do with the dogs when the weather is like this?
We have plenty to eat and plenty of wine. I made a big pot of my own version of pasta fagioli that delicious soup from Olive Garden. I took my own chili recipe and added celery, carrots and small pasta. YUM!
Thanks to Tonya for suggesting I call Gwen with my questions. I talked to her yesterday afternoon and she is so gracious and fun to talk with. I am so excited about working with her for a week. The website says the class is still open if anyone is interested. This is the link to Quilting Adventures.
And our sweet little boy is walking!! He will be one on Tuesday. He and his brother are so precious. The other grandparents are here this week so we get a break.
We are expecting snow and sleet the rest of the day. Guess I will just have to sew!!
If you are used to snow you would really laugh. Everyone is freaking. The grocery stores were slammed yesterday. No one is going anywhere today, everything is closed! What in the world do you do with the dogs when the weather is like this?
We have plenty to eat and plenty of wine. I made a big pot of my own version of pasta fagioli that delicious soup from Olive Garden. I took my own chili recipe and added celery, carrots and small pasta. YUM!
Thanks to Tonya for suggesting I call Gwen with my questions. I talked to her yesterday afternoon and she is so gracious and fun to talk with. I am so excited about working with her for a week. The website says the class is still open if anyone is interested. This is the link to Quilting Adventures.
And our sweet little boy is walking!! He will be one on Tuesday. He and his brother are so precious. The other grandparents are here this week so we get a break.
We are expecting snow and sleet the rest of the day. Guess I will just have to sew!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Very Important Question
My hubby and I have had a wonderful weekend even though we are both fighting a cold that we got from the grandsons. Friday night we had dinner with my uncle and my cousin and his wife at the neatest restaurant about 30 miles from us. It is a very uptown place but in a small town. Great food and always a lot of fun. Saturday night we went to eat steamed oysters with my cousin and his wife. I love steamed oysters although I know that a lot of folks don't. It was a very rustic place. You sit at a bar and someone opens the oysters for you. You have a hot sauce and melted butter. You have to have saltine cracker and beer with them! It is great.
I did have a chance to work on this quilt for a young woman in my Bible study. I really enjoy that group because there are all ages. By the way those clips that look like hair clips are great when you are sewing down the binding. I used flannel on the back. I have never done that before but I really like it.
I also made my version of chicken corn chowder this afternoon. I don't like cream based chowders and this was actually turkey. I used lots of brown rice, carrots, celery and onions. YUM
Ok here is the question. My aunt and I are doing a workshop with Gwen Marston and Freddy Moran in March. You have to make some squares and take them. The directions say "Make at least 6 of the suggested blocks and make no less than 12." Does this mean make 12 of each block you choose? For example, make 12 liberated stars.
Has anyone ever done a The Parts Department workshop with Gwen and Freddy or do you know someone that has? We really need some clarification on what to do.
We are getting together in Chapel Hill this weekend so we can work together. I would really appreciate any input you might give us. Thanks.
I did have a chance to work on this quilt for a young woman in my Bible study. I really enjoy that group because there are all ages. By the way those clips that look like hair clips are great when you are sewing down the binding. I used flannel on the back. I have never done that before but I really like it.
I also made my version of chicken corn chowder this afternoon. I don't like cream based chowders and this was actually turkey. I used lots of brown rice, carrots, celery and onions. YUM
Ok here is the question. My aunt and I are doing a workshop with Gwen Marston and Freddy Moran in March. You have to make some squares and take them. The directions say "Make at least 6 of the suggested blocks and make no less than 12." Does this mean make 12 of each block you choose? For example, make 12 liberated stars.
Has anyone ever done a The Parts Department workshop with Gwen and Freddy or do you know someone that has? We really need some clarification on what to do.
We are getting together in Chapel Hill this weekend so we can work together. I would really appreciate any input you might give us. Thanks.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Fun Weekend
What a fun weekend. I really wanted to make a quilt for one of my young Bible study friends. I had already fussy cut some nursery rhyme fabrics. This went together so easy and I love it. I want to put a small yellow border in addition to the blue. I made one similar to this last spring but used white as sashing.
Guess what came in the mail Friday!!!!! Oh yes Liberated Quiltmaking II.
Gwen has done it again. This new book does not take the place of her first Liberated Quiltmaking but it is very good. I absolutely adore reading Gwen. You can hear her talking when you read it. She does not take herself too seriously. One of my favorite quotes. "This isn't rocket science, all we are doing is sewing pieces of fabric together. " Isn't it the truth? Who cares of the points match? If it is too small add a strip, too large cut it off! You have to get this book!
This is one of Gwen's liberated star quilts.
Gwen spends a good deal of time on her basket quilts. I have to say it doesn't really speak to me right at the moment. I have seen some great basket quilts and maybe it will soon be something I want to try.
We also had a very good service at church today.
I will need to remember my good weekend this week. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Tuesday. YUK!!! I hear the procedure is no big deal but what you have to do before is pretty bad! Wish me luck.
Guess what came in the mail Friday!!!!! Oh yes Liberated Quiltmaking II.
Gwen has done it again. This new book does not take the place of her first Liberated Quiltmaking but it is very good. I absolutely adore reading Gwen. You can hear her talking when you read it. She does not take herself too seriously. One of my favorite quotes. "This isn't rocket science, all we are doing is sewing pieces of fabric together. " Isn't it the truth? Who cares of the points match? If it is too small add a strip, too large cut it off! You have to get this book!
This is one of Gwen's liberated star quilts.
Gwen spends a good deal of time on her basket quilts. I have to say it doesn't really speak to me right at the moment. I have seen some great basket quilts and maybe it will soon be something I want to try.
We also had a very good service at church today.
I will need to remember my good weekend this week. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Tuesday. YUK!!! I hear the procedure is no big deal but what you have to do before is pretty bad! Wish me luck.
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