Adventures of Silly Woman

My Customer's Quilts

2011-03-10T00:41:00.002-05:00

This is just a few of the quilts that I have quilted in the last few months. For some reason I don't have pictures of all of them.

Z had to make an appearance...

I love how this quilt turned out. She wanted lots of swirls....she loved it.

I'm Back

2011-03-06T02:18:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note to say I'm back. I have been so busy.I will post some pictures of what I have been doing.

Ziva and her quilt

2010-12-04T23:22:00.000-05:00

Ziva's Mom with quilt at baby shower.

A picture of her quilt.....been so busy, I had never posted a picture.

She was just born.

Waiting on nurse to come take her to get her picture made at hospital.

My baby girl ready for her ride home.

Some more cuteness

She is having a crying spell....Scooby watching her. He is so interested in her. He is a good babysitter.

Ziva's Furniture

2010-10-13T00:11:00.000-04:00

I paid $5 for the changing table.It was missing one of the shelves.I replaced it for $6 and paid $12 for the paint. I love the color...watermelon. I think it looks great and the price is good.

This is the chest that was bought at a garage sale for $10. New handles for $12,paint for $8,and some Dollar Tree Stickers....I think it turned out wonderful. She will be able to use it for a long time.

I bet you all are wondering who is Ziva?She will be my first grand baby. I have made her a quilt with matching bumper pads, but some how I have no picture. I will have to add that in my next post.

A Customer's Quilt

2010-08-01T21:53:00.000-04:00

This is a quilt for her 6th grand baby. It is a girl. I used variegated thread, Hearts with ribbons is the quilting design. I have almost got the tension on my machine fixed. I have decided to use only one brand of thread. So that I will not have to play with the tension as much as I have to with switching around with all kinds of thread.I hope that helps.

The Twister

2010-07-30T10:56:00.000-04:00

I had some questions about the Twister,so I thought I would post some pictures of the one I'm working on now. This is the Lil' Twister for 5" charms.

I sewed 4 charms together and added a 3"border.Cut out the squares. This is the block....

Show and Tell

2010-07-29T22:02:00.000-04:00

This is the Twister is a fun quilt and an easy one too. Start out with 10" squares with a 6.5" border ...re cut using the twister and you have perfect pinwheels These are a few of my students from my Strip to the beach bag class. We had the most fun. This a pictures of the bassinet for the new grand baby .This is a quilt that I did for one of my friends. It is a wedding gift. I had lots of trouble with tension,but it turned out wonderful. She loved it.

What I Have Been Doing

2010-07-20T22:25:00.000-04:00

Finished my Not My Martini Quilt
Went to Tyler's graguation in Mississippi
Spent 2 weeks in Mississippi with my Mother
My Mom and me redid a bassinet for my first grandbaby
Went to Atlanta to pick up Tyler..he visited for a week
Found out the baby is a girl!!!!!
Got my sewing room cleaned up
Have been working on a quilt using the Twister template
quilted a few quilts for others

I have also worked...but that is not interesting. LoL

Girlie Port-a-Johns

2010-05-05T22:21:00.002-04:00

I took this picture while at Eleanor Burns tent in Paducah, Ky. I found it funny. It is not the best pic. I used my phone. I had sent it to the girls and Gary while on my trip....something we do.Gary sends the most since he travels the most. The girls thought I should use the pink one.lol

edit...the quality of pic looks pretty good

2010-05-02T00:54:00.001-04:00

I absolutely love this quilt...I m loving red and aqua these days.This is from Scrap-Basket Surprises by Kim Bracket. Christmas Ribbons is the pattern name.This another quilt from Fast and Furious it is sweet chirps.Also from the same book is Strip to the Beach bag. Both of these are quilt as you go projects.

The last quilt is one I made for baby Riley. I made this one from 9 patches that I just sliced and added pieces. I thought it turned out rather nice.

Been Busy in Sewing Room the last Two Weekends

2010-03-02T23:31:00.003-05:00

This a fun easy pattern by Maple Island Quilts called Frenzy.

This is the back showing the quilting...trying to branch out to some new designs.

The quilting is my take on Wonky Feathers by The Pajama Quilter.

My new bags for quilt camp in two weeks.The duffle bag is made by a pattern and we all have made the humbug bag.....I just made up the other bag . Made them with 2 yards of prequilted fabric.

These are made from 3 one yard cuts of fabric.This was a work shop with the quild so we could have baby quilts to give to local charities. I have 3 more cut out . These are cute and fast. Now I need to get them quilted for the babies.

My New Sewing Room

2010-01-30T22:12:00.002-05:00

This is the walls painted lime green and the concrete floors. The floors stained...not happy with my results. May add laminate flooring later.

Ironing area...fabric on the ironing board is the new cover. Gotta get that done.

Another view of cutting, sewing, and long arm.

Another view...design wall needs the fabric attached. Ive got white flannel for that.I believe it is on the cutting table.lol

View from door that goes into garage.

The babies bed and tv.

All my books.

The babies enjoying their bed.

I thought I would post pictures of my new sewing room. My Mom came and helped me get everything in the room. We worked on it a week.I've got to much stuff. I still need to do so much in the room. I'm not sure where everything needs to go. That will be a work in process. I will post more pictures as I get it done. Please forgive me for posting pictures of a messy room. I have gotten burned out working on this room. I'm ready to finish this...I want to sew!!!!

Before and After of kitchen

2009-12-25T01:21:00.004-05:00

Dining room

Kitchen before

New floors and new paint

New hardware, faucet, counter tops and back splash

Dining room

kitchen with new light fixture

still need to paint the drop light red and change cord to silver

Update on the Remodel

2009-12-25T01:03:00.005-05:00

Looking out of garage

Garage

Sewing room

Sewing room closet

Side of addition

Front of garage

Foyer

Living room

Dining room

What Was Done on Friday and Saturday

2009-12-06T12:53:00.003-05:00

I can't wait till this project is finished.......I'm already loving this.....

Week Two of New Garage and Sewing Room

2009-12-06T12:45:00.003-05:00

The first week of new garage and sewing room

2009-12-06T12:36:00.002-05:00

post from my blackberry

2009-11-02T21:22:00.000-05:00

Test

This is what I've been doing the last two weeks

2009-10-14T21:14:00.008-04:00

I've been quilting for others. Barbara's quilt.

Belinda's quilt

Edie's quilt

This is Strip Stacks that is for a class that I'm teaching.

This is Strip Joints that is also for a class that I'm teaching.

Towels for my friend Ryan and his soon to be wife Ashley.

These were the projects that I needed to get done. Now I can do whatever I want. I have to decide .....

Good Ol' Summertime Mini Quilt Swap

2009-09-23T21:47:00.007-04:00

This is the mini quilt from Good Ol' Summertime Mini Quilt Swap that I made for Sara from mysewingroomsara. Sara said she loved brights so I sure hope she likes this mini quilt. I did like making it. This is the first swap that I have participated in. I do believe I will do another swap. This is the mini quilt that I received from Bonita in Kentucky. I absolutely love this quilt. I had said "I love black and white and have been loving yellow lately." She made the perfect quilt from that.

Joni's Birthday at PF Chang's

2009-09-20T00:42:00.008-04:00

The whole family posing in front of PF Chang's. Joni's bday was yesterday,but she and her sister went out with friends.....Not the old folks. lol Gary munching down on ribs. This was the second pose....Mom you would love these.

Our good friends Joe and Robin.

Tanya cheesing for her Mom.

And here is the birthday girl...Joni

We had a nice time.Gary was the only one who had ever been to PF Chang's before....it was so very good. We were so full that the Fancy Pastry cake is going to be ate tomorrow at family nite.

I have been quilting ....hope to get pic posted this week. I had lost my mojo....I have found it .

Projects from Last Week

2009-08-28T13:36:00.003-04:00

I put this name on a throw for one of my friend's sister. She has been in the hospital. It is orange because she has Leukemia. This is my Off Your Rocker quilt. This is a fun and quick quilt.

This is a customer's quilt ....Betty Davis. I just love her and her name. Yes she does have Betty Davis eyes. This one matches my sewing room.

I have not worked all week and have been lazy. Hopefully I will get busy tomorrow. Tonight I have a date with my sweetie.

A Trip Home to Mississippi

2009-08-13T01:15:00.013-04:00

This is a neat place we like to eat at when we go to Kellie's Pins and Needles.

This is another display at The Movie Star....a local restaurant in Purvis, Ms.The food is good and I love looking at the antiques. They had a white featherweight...it was only easy to leave it because it had no case.

We attended a get together at my Dad's...to meet his new wife and her family. We had a good time. It was hot as hell. I got to see all of my sisters and brothers. Plus my dad's brothers, their wives and His Mother....my Nannie. It was so worth the heat to see my family.

My Mom, Laura, Trish and Annie

Uncle Gerald and Avery

My Nannie

Seth is telling something not sure what. We had a great time.

Kenneth wearing the hair.

Uncle Douglas wearing the hair.

The whole gang sweating and enjoying the great company.

Gary with his hair. he loves this crazy hat...Daddy gave it to him. It is so unlike him to like something like this.....he still surprises me after all these years.

Scrap Quilts by Edith

2009-07-17T23:51:00.004-04:00

This is a scrap quilt that I quilted for one of my customers. It is 82"x82".....this one had a small amount of unsewing. It took me 10 minutes to sew and 6 hours to unsew.

This is the second scrap quilt by the same customer. I loved the border with one narrow green, wider blue and a third wider blue border. I delivered them today and she loved them....that makes me feel good about quilting.

Here is Lizzy Lou

2009-07-17T23:32:00.002-04:00

This is my new quilter a TinLizzy18. I have named her Lizzy Lou. This is the first thing I quilted.

This is Wonky Charm Stars....It is based on a quilt block pattern I found on the Internet. This is the first quilt that I had to come up with how to place the blocks and the borders. It is so much easier when you have a pattern with all the directions. I do love how it turned out.

Trip to Las Vegas

2009-07-03T01:26:00.008-04:00

We had a wonderful time in Vegas...It is the town that never sleeps. We were up 22 hours the first day we got there. No sleep for us ....we wanted to do everything. This is Moma in front of one quilt store. Yes Vegas has quilt shops. Four are in the valley and this on is in Boulder City(I think that is the name of town) We took a 5 Shop Hop.The quilt shops were so nice.

You know I had to get a pic of this...the food was very good. Plus the were open after 10 pm.

Sorry the pic needs flipping and not sure how. This is Me, my Moma,Susan (how great tour guide) and Edith our new friend and Richard her husband was our photographer.

This is Old Vegas ....one of my favorite places we went. At nite there is a light show in the overhead canopy. This is must stop on a trip to Vegas.

This is the Luxor.....It was nice.....not that we spent any time there.

Gary and I at Margaritaville.....I love this place...I like to go to the one in Myrtle Beach SC. Hope to post more pic from the trip, but I need to go pick Zack up at the train station.

I am still Alive

2009-04-27T21:27:00.006-04:00

I have been so busy lately. Since my last blog .....I went home to see my family, moved Tanya home,took a trip to Pigeon Forge to see my sister Jennifer,spend 4 days a week at Baptist Hospital for clinicals, taught 2 quilting classes and quilted 2 quilts for others...BUSY..BUSY...Time seems to be flying by for me as this school year comes to a close. I have to say, I am a little sad. I have made so many friends.I do look forward to my Graduation as my Mom, Sidney, Kenneth,Trish and Aaron are coming.I do love my family.I have so much to do in the next 3 weeks. Two finals,National certification test, and two more weeks of clinicals. Then a week break from school. That week will be spent with my Mom, and two of my sisters quilting at my house. Customer's quilt

Tanya, Bill and Jennifer wearing hats in Dolly's place

This is a quilt that I quilted for one of my students. She did such a great job.

Snow in The Carolinas

2009-03-02T20:01:00.012-05:00

This is me out taking pictures...with no make-up. I am sick with some kind of bad cold,this cold air is helping me get well. I have never thought I looked like my Mom,but I do in this picture. I love you Mom!!! I started my blog for my Mom to be able to see my quilts and anything else that she needed to see. This my new baby.....a MINI COOPER. I traded my Yarius on Saturday,I loved that car ,but wanted power windows....I was going to get another one,but Gary said "pick something else." I did what he wanted.Joni says it is a clown car. I have to say I love it already even though it has been in the driveway since Saturday because of all the rain and snow.

Kitty did not like the snow...Sasha really did not like it see her in the door. Sasha is my grandpup.

Scooby loved the snow.You would have thought him and Toby were two kids playing in the snow. See the snow on his face.

Toby, my other grandpup had a great time. He had to be made to come inside. He is covered with snow......from running and playing in it.

My front yard and the neighbor's house.

Out back of the house.

This was the view out the french doors this morning. We got between 3-5 inches of snow last nite.

This was the view when I went to bed last nite. It was beautiful while it was snowing. This morning was so bright and white....then it melts and becomes a huge mess.I need to get off here Gary has cooked chili Frito's for us tonite. I was going to cook,but he thought I would get everyone sick.

Quilty Things

2009-02-17T22:17:00.008-05:00

This is the latest Prayer Quilt that I have made.You may remember the 2 that were made last year for the precious little girl babies, Reagan and Taylor. We have another baby girl born early. Christianna is the owner of this quilt....does it not scream baby girl. I have to say I love this quilt even though we all know I love bright colors. The pattern came out of the latest issue of Quilt ..Garden Gate Splendor is the pattern. I always want to make at least 2 or 3 in each issue. Maybe baby quilt size is the answer. It is washed and ready to go to the hospital.

This is Fresh Linens for an up coming class. This is a fun quilt made with charm packs and a jellyroll. The pattern is by Heather Mulder Peterson of Anka's Trasures. She is one of my favs.

Close up of the quilting.

I quilted this for a customer. I also put the binding on this ,but have no pic of that.

This is another one that I quilted for a customer. I always love Black and White quilts.

This is my new bible cover made completely of scraps.I just pieced odd sized pieces together and this is the result. I have to say it turned out very good.

Dresdan Bloom Class

2009-02-02T21:35:00.005-05:00

This was a class that I taught a few weeks ago. This is the Dresdan Bloom pattern, you may remember the sample a few months ago. I love to see all the combinations of colors. That is my favorite part of a class. Seeing how different every one's looks. The girls had a great time. The black background gives this one an artsie look.

The purple and yellow on the calico background gives this an 30's feel.

I loved the 2 colors in this one. This is a very girlie dresdan.

This one is one of my favorites.....I cannot lie I wanted all of them to go home with me. For some reason this was not an option....for the life of me I do not know why.

The Beach in January

2009-01-26T22:13:00.013-05:00

This was the view from our balcony on Saturday morning. It was gorgeous. This was the second picture I took. It was so peaceful.It looks like it was going to be a warm day at the beach....it was windy and freezing.

This is Joni, Tanya and me. We are out shopping while the guys golf. Robin is taking the pic.

This is at the DISNEY store....you know how I love Mickey.

This was in the candy store. That is gumballs in the bottom of the table.

This is the right size Margarita. LOL

My partners in crime. We loved this trip. We girls left every morning to do as we pleased. The guys spent their time at the golf course.

Tanya and Robin at the barn...they are so funny. Did I mention it was freezing!!!

Joni and I pretending we are at the warm beach......check out the coconuts.

Strip Search

2009-01-25T22:50:00.001-05:00

Here is the Strip Search Quilt. I loved making this quilt. It took 1 noodle(Hancock's version of a jellyroll) or 39 2 1/2" strips. I did learn a lesson....no more precut strips from Hancock's. I love the colors,but this roll was 2 1/4" strips. I had to change the pattern to make it work. Instead of 10 1/2" and 12 1/2" squares, I cut 8 1/2" and 10 1/2" squares. It still is a beautiful quilt. The back is strip pieced. I hate dealing with large pieces of fabric. Plus it uses up fabric that I wonder what was I thinking.

Here is a block made out of the right size strips. This will give my students an idea of the true size of the block. It is totally made from strips that are in my scraps strips. I cut strips from all the remaining fabric when cutting out quilts and have them ready for projects.

Koozies made from headliner fabric. I have to say these are easy and useful. I also have Modern Art With Fabric top is finished and hanging at the Sewingly Yours. After my class in February I will bring it home and quilt it.I forgot to take pictures. I will take a picture next time I go.

Christmas in the Carolinas

2009-01-05T21:24:00.014-05:00

Christmas Eve was spent with my family. This was a special Christmas because my Mom and Sidney were here for the holiday. The girls were here also with their boyfriends. I love spending time with my family. We opened gifts and had dinner, then Tanya, Joni, Mom and me started our baking for Christmas dinner. On Christmas our friends Robin, Joe, and Kevin came for dinner. After dinner the guys went golfing and the girls went to the movies. Joni and Jd went to Charlotte to have Christmas with his family. Joni and Jd opening gifts.

Gary with Scooby, Kitty, and Toby. I think they had a long day....

Tanya helping Jon open his new TEA cups.

Tanya with her new Vera Bradley bag from Nannie and Popa.

Jon enjoying his new tea cups.

Joni with her baby. Toby is the light of her life.

Gary opening his gifts.

Mom and Sidney opening their gifts.

Jon has had a long day.....the holidays are so hard on a guy.

Jd and Joni have had a long day. Joni had a crazy schedule at work because of the holiday. She was whooped.

The Holidays Have Begun!

2008-12-15T22:34:00.007-05:00

College is over for the fall semester. I am so glad...I made it thru with all A's. Gary said it was because I am a suck up.....I am very pleased with my first full-time semester. Soooo glad it is over. I have been so busy lately.I bet you all have been wondering what has Silly Woman been up to? Well I have had a busy few weeks. I got to go home for Thanksgiving, it had been 16 years since I was home. It was good.I did miss my youngest Daughter, She had to work.Here is a picture of my two oldest nephews. This was just to funny.....Here is the Dresden Bloom quilt. I got it quilted and took it to Sewingly Yours.I am very pleased with the way it turned out. It is one of my favorite quilts that I have made.

I have also quilted another quilt for a customer. It turned out great and the customer was happy with the way it turned out. That is all the sewing that has taken place in the last month. I do plan on sewing a lot in the next couple of weeks. I need to get 3 quilts finished for the shop. Well that is all for now...I have some shopping to do before the holidays.

Quilty Things Stuff From the Last 2Weeks

2008-11-12T23:29:00.005-05:00

You may remember this quilt top from this summer. I finally added the borders.This is Dresden Bloom. I love this quilt, it is my first attempt at machine applique. I need to get it quilted.

This the BOM block that I got done. We only have 3 more blocks to go. I have to say this year has been more to my kind of blocks to do. I am not one to work on 1 block for 6 hours. That is how long it took me on last year's BOM.

This is the largest quilt that has been done on my quilt frame. It was 96x105. I told my customer that I wanted to keep it.LOL She loved it.I also quilted 2 pieces for pillow shams. This was her first quilt. I think she did an awesome job.

This is a close-up of the quilting. I enjoyed getting to do a little quilting,with all the school work I have very little time to quilt. I am getting better at getting to quilt a little more. College has been a big adjustment for me. I do have good grades,but it is with lots of hard work. The next few weeks will be tough,but I am ready .....as I will ever be..Lol

Panthers beat the Saints

2008-10-29T00:28:00.006-04:00

We had such a great time at the game. We could not have had any better weather. Did I mention they WON!

Tanya striking a pose in my panthers' ears.

Even Jd had to wear them. I loved wearing them. Gary did not like them.

Gary and I enjoying the game. I'm not that big of a fan,but do enjoy going to at least one game a season.Last Thanksgiving weekend we went and watched the saints beat the panthers in cold,rainy weather. This was a much better game.

Where did October Go?

2008-10-28T23:46:00.008-04:00

Jd, Joni and my older daughter Tanya. Stufins(Tanya's man) and I were there to, but I was taking pictures.

Tyler eating Gary's birthday sundae at Texas Roadhouse. White shirt is Stufins.

This is my youngest daughter Joni. We found someone in our family shorter than her,she was so excited.All of her cousins and sister are taller than her. We saw her a shirt yesterday that said, "I'm not short..I'm fun size" This was at the IP casino in Biloxi,Ms. while in town for the wedding.

This is newly weds and me. Hey I think I might finally look like I have lost weight!!!!!

This is the quilt I made for my brother and his new bride, Trish for their wedding. We went to Mississippi the first weekend of October for the wedding. We had such a good time even though it was just for the weekend. My girls and all my family were together for the wedding. It had been 10 years since we were all together.

Teresa's Quilt

2008-10-01T10:18:00.006-04:00

This is a close-up of the quilting.Teresa is one of the owners of Sewingly Yours. She also took my class to make this quilt. It is Pickety Sticks. One of my favorite quilt patterns.

Close-up of back of the quilt.

I love the colors in this quilt. Teresa was my second customer.

Crazy Curves Class in September

2008-09-27T11:08:00.005-04:00

These ladies took my Crazy Curves class in September. They each did a great job of picking out colors and sewing curves. We had a good time. I have not got much sewing done in the last 2 months, so I enjoyed teaching a class. This was a one day class. I am getting a little sewing time these days. I had to start sewing so that I could relax from all the stress of school. I am doing better at not being so stressed as it was making me sick.

Sometimes you have to say " I am not perfect and it is okay" School has been better since discovering this principle. Some times it is the letting go that helps.

I want to Say I'm Sorry to a Few Friends

2008-09-26T23:32:00.005-04:00

I've been so busy with school that I have not sent e-mails to the friends who posted notes. I want you to know that I do thank you for your comments. Also I'm having trouble sending e-mails from my laptop. I will do better at responding. I hope to start blogging more often.

School in Your Forties

2008-09-07T22:48:00.003-04:00

I'm still adjusting to my new life as a student. I'm posting because my Mom said " I look an you have not posted since August 18" So here I am letting those, who stop by know what's up. The first week was horrible to say the least. The second went much better. The third week I had a meltdown. I'm not much of a writer, my English class has a paper due every week.(stress!!!) The teacher informed us a last week "Write a paper and plan on a 7-10 minute presentation in front of class. This is 10% of your grade. 1 minute to long or short and it counts off" Can you feel my pain. I'll be doing mine Thursday will not know on what till Tuesday what it is about. I have come to grip with this!
I do need advice......in high school I was a good student with little effort. That is not the case at 42...suggestions on studying habits. I need to learn 300 drugs names, generics,class,and uses. Plus a million other terms. This is just one class,I have 6. I'm struggling with this,but not giving up.

Back to School

2008-08-18T22:40:00.002-04:00

Today was the first day of school. I have a heavy schedule. I have to get in the groove of the school thing. I have mixed feelings of excitement and pure fear. I 'm wanting to learn things from my Expository Writing class but I'm afraid I'll struggle with this class.My girls say I'm just stressing over nothing. I think I'll be find once I figure out a schedule to do my online classes and all my homework. Sorry this had been an I I I post. Just thought if I said it out loud it would be easier to deal with..........I think sewing will be my drug of choice for stress reliever.....LOL

My Moma's Quilts

2008-08-16T22:46:00.005-04:00

These are the quilts that I helped my Mom finish.The first one is a quilt for my nephew Aaron. He loves Mississippi State. She had top made,I helped her cut the backing and she stitched in the ditch. This one is from her first quilt class.It belongs to my niece Tannah. My Mom has always sewed but didn't quilt until me and my sister,Laura, started quilting. We got her hooked. She still mainly embroiders.That's her favorite thing to do. We still all sew purses,that is how we all started quilting.I saw an Amy Butler purse pattern and my sister got hers at a quilt store in Mississippi. She said I needed to go look at these quilts. I went to a local quilt shop here and before we knew what was happening we were quilters.

Here's the girls with my parents,we are waiting to eat at our favorite restaurant.

I gave my Mom one of my treadle machine while she was visiting. I made the cutest video of her treadling,but she didn't want me to put it on my blog.

Trip to Asheville

2008-08-16T21:42:00.009-04:00

While in Asheville, I went to 4 quilt shops. I love going to quilt shops when traveling. Bought several new patterns and books( you know I needed those) Went to so many antique shops that I lost count.

This is downtown Black mountain.Went to 1 quilt shop and several antique shops. It was a very charming town.

This was in Black Mountain,it was so cute. I've never seen so many old quilts. I didn't find a singer 301. I did find a quilt at Goodwill. It only has one stain on the back and it is hand quilted. I believe it was used as a bedspread for a twin bed,because the part that you can't see in picture is 2 blocks and 2 half triangle blocks. It is beautiful.
I went to Biltmore while in Asheville. This was the only picture I took,it is the most beautiful sunflowers growing on the outside of a corn field. My parents went with me. We had the most fun.If you've never been you should plan a trip.
I believe that sums up my trip to Asheville. I hope to go there again. The people were very nice.I spent alot of my time in Hendersonville.There are lots of towns around Asheville.

Look at My New quilt Top

2008-08-05T22:50:00.005-04:00

The name of this one is Dresdan Bloom I have to say I'm loving this one.It's my first applique quilt. I still need to add a pieced 2 1/2 " and 6 1/2" border. I will not be working on it for a few days,on a trip to Asheville,N.C.

Did Not Make Sewing Goal

2008-08-03T01:02:00.005-04:00

I didn't make it to 40 hours.......I did sew 22 hours. I've not been sewing much lately with going to school. I had no idea how much time I would need to dedicate to it the last 2 weeks. It was worth it.(got a good grade)

I've already got to sew about 12 hours the last 2 days. I went to the lock in at Sewingly Yours on Friday.I worked on a new quilt. I'll post pics tomorrow. I've worked on it today also.Have to say I'm loving it. My first applique quilt.Here's a few pic from last nite.It was so much fun.We sew,play games,eat and win all kinds of prizes. We had 25 people plus Wannita,Teresa,and Sue. We also got to shop.

My First Customer's Quilts

2008-08-03T00:44:00.004-04:00

This is the first one that I did for her.It went well no problems ....... Here's the back.It was stippled with a variegated YLI thread........
Pickety Sticks was quilted with a design with no name. It was quited with a red YLI thread. It was the hardest quilt I've done so far.......thread breaks every 12 inches or so. It took me 10 hours to quilt, but it was worth it.

This is the back,Brenda, pieced it .She based it on the back of my Picture This quilt.You may recognize her second quilt ....she took my class. Brenda is an awesome applique quilter.She loved my work,but she will start quilting her own .....she got her new LA yesterday.

Celebrating Passed Algebra

2008-07-28T23:18:00.003-04:00

Passed my test on Thursday. Spent Friday shopping with Tyler.We ate lunch before going to the mall.I bet you have no idea where we ate!!! Didn't buy much just lots of looking.

Did stop by Sew Much Fun while out.I bought a cute fall panel and a purse pattern.I plan on sewing tomorrow.I have a customer's quilt to do,then I'm not sure what project I'll work on first.

Tyler is leaving tonite,catching the train home.I'll miss him.It has been a busy summer with 3 of our nephews visiting,one at a time.Boys are very hungry(lol)I'm the strick Aunt and Gary is he cool Uncle.Better get off here so we can leave.

I'm Still Alive

2008-07-21T23:19:00.004-04:00

My new Dell laptop arrived Friday before last. I had ordered it about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I was unable to to get Internet up and going till Sunday nite.(after long time on phone with wireless router people).Then on Monday it decided to quit working.Spent 2 hours on phone this time and no Internet.It took guy 5 minutes on Tuesday afternoon to get it to work.Why can't they just come out to begin with. This my new sewing machine.I went last week and got it,it is a gently loved machine.Lots of people are getting the new Diamond and trading in their old machines.Lucky me!!!!!
I finally got to sew on it tonite.
School has been taking all my time. I have finals on Thursday.I have an 88 average so today the college accepted me in to the Pharmacy Tech Program. I will get diploma in May.I plan to go on and get the 2 year degree. Pray I pass my finals or I can't start in 3 weeks. I'm sure I will make good on my test.I will be studying till Thursday.

I did get one of my customers quilts done.Hope to get the other one done on Friday.I better get off here and start studying,

Test Score

2008-07-09T23:10:00.002-04:00

I got my test score.....93.....Gotta love it.Now I have to make it thru 2 more test and the final.Plus lots of homework. Sewing is going to be my calm down drug.LOL ...I'm a little behind on the homework will catch that up tomorrow and get ready for my test on Monday.
I didn't get to sew the last 2 days,but I've been doing quilty things.B.O.M. was yesterday and today was teachers meeting.I'll get caught up on Friday and the weekend.

Getting in Gear

2008-07-07T23:25:00.002-04:00

Today I went back to school after missing 2 days for funeral.I had missed a test,I went ahead and took it today. I think I did ok. Today was Tyler's bday( my nephew visiting)We went out to eat and I baked him a cake this morning. Weight Watchers like he needs that,but I do.....
I did sew tonite,block of the month,due tomorrow.Why do it ahead of time!!!LOL...I've decided to set a goal for my sewing,not as large as some,but with school I just don't have as much time.

Goal is 40 Hours For July!!!!!!!!
Considering I have 2 test and a final in the next 3 weeks.This will be a commitment,Plus I want to take a few days for vacation the last week of July. Not sure if my Eclise Quilt Class is going to make,will know on Wednesday.
My first job quilting for someone else....Pick up 2 quilts tomorrow. i guess I had better go to bed lots to do tomorrow.

My Family

2008-07-06T01:54:00.004-04:00

With our Mom

With our parents

Me,Kenneth,Laura and Renee
These are pictures of my family.Not often we are all together,somebody is always missing. They all live in Mississippi.I live in North Carolina. Not a happy time,but I do love this bunch.

Aunt Barbara

2008-06-30T22:40:00.004-04:00

My Aunt Barbara passed away on Saturday.She was my Mom's older sister.I have great memories of her.She was very different from my Moma,she didn't make sure you had your shoes on, hair brushed, etc.....I'm sure that was because she had 7 kids as we say in the south "she had door steps"Also I was younger than all of her kids so let's just say she spoiled me. I always remember her doing things with my Mom,you know how sisters are let's dye each other's hair......Let's go to yard sales on Saturday.........Can you keep my kids(my Mom was in trouble she didn't have as many).........My Aunt Barbara was very kind, She didn't have much,but she would give what she had if she thought you needed it. She also was the queen of Yard Sales......she could find something for some body's collection.I don't remember her buying for herself.
My Aunt Gayle is the older sister of my Mom and Aunt Barbara......talk about a threesome.....at all family get together,they would talk for hours.Growing up I thought it was so me and my cousins could clean the kitchen .Now I know it was a special time for them.
My Aunt has been sick for sometime now,so I believe she is in a better place.Please keep my family in your prayers,family will be traveling from NC,La,Ms and Ohio to Florida.

Swing Bag

2008-06-29T22:25:00.006-04:00

This is an Amy Butler Pattern,it has a bow that I chose not to use.It was a quick pattern.I have another one cut out ....just need to sew it. It looks very plain in pic,but it is really cute.

Can You Say Stupid

2008-06-28T23:16:00.003-04:00

I feel so stupid,I've spent an hour and a half messing with a new pic for my header. Kept having trouble with my photo program......kept doing it over and over again.......finally got it to work,so I thought.In all the redoing I misspelled my own blog name and couldn't save the picture. So I started over. I do like this pic of Pickety Sticks,but I also liked the pic of the irises. Oh well life is tough sometimes.

Baby Reagan comes home!!!!!!

2008-06-28T22:04:00.003-04:00

This is the happy Nana and Mom.She came home to a baby shower given by Family and friends.I'm so happy she is home,she is a little miracle.She is so tiny,but she now weighs 5.15.I believe that is what Nana said.

Test Score

2008-06-27T11:24:00.002-04:00

I made an 88 on my test. I'm happy with that. I have a test on Wednesday.....Gotta love that!!!I need to pass this class,so that in the fall I'll be on track for my degree.Pray for me.

White Water Rafting

2008-06-26T09:12:00.006-04:00

Last Saturday we went white water rafting,I have to admit I had a good time. I'm afraid of the water,actually the idea of going under it. The trip was a 5 mile ride down the Pigeon River.Joni and Zack waiting for the big ride.The only thing about it is the fishy smell of the water.We wore old clothes and tennis shoes.

Waiting

2008-06-20T09:23:00.003-04:00

I'm waiting for my grade to be posted!! I've checked at the very least 10 times. Sounds like an algebra problem?(LOL) I do believe I'm beginning to grasp the concept. I hope since a passing grade is what I need. To take the classes in the fall this class is required.today Zack and I are off to LQS.He was bribed,he wants to go to Bass Pro. Need a break,going there and to Concord Mills.What relieves stress like shopping.
Tomorrow is the big trip.White Water rafting, not something I like. Gary,Joni, and Zack are so excited.Tanya has to work,so convenient! She did not want go anyway.Zack can't wait!He will be going home next weekend,he has been alot of fun to have around.I wonder who else will come for a visit before summer is over.

Pickety Sticks Class Quilts

2008-06-19T21:19:00.005-04:00

Toni did a great job,this was her first quilt..........Brenda and Rebbecca did wonderful jobs also.They are teachers at Sewingly Yours.This was just pictures of 3 of the 8 quilts,you know how summer vacations cause people to not attend all classes. I do hope to get pictures of the rest.

I've found I do love teaching ,I believe it is because I love sharing my love of quilting.You may notice all three quilts are different sizes,some wanted larger sizes.

Happy Hour Quilt

2008-06-11T23:23:00.010-04:00

This quilt was alot of fun,It's from the book "Happy Hour". This one is "Picture This" and the back is "Secondhand Strips Quilt".This will be for my August class.This is a fast quilt with great results.I stippled it in a dark brown. I'm very happy with how this one turned out. Thinking about making a king size for my bed...............

Have been busy lately.School is kicking my butt!!!!!! Had a test yesterday will know tomorrow what I made. I'm shooting for a B.........Hope to get back to blogging more regular. Have lots I could blog about,but no time to get on here. Still need to post what I did in May.That will be tomorrow.

Crazy Curves Class

2008-06-11T23:08:00.004-04:00

Here are 3 of my students quilts,they did awesome jobs. My favorite thing about quilt classes are seeing how different quilts look with different fabrics.

Race in Charlotte

2008-06-11T22:57:00.005-04:00

This is on Friday nite at the sprint car races.This is my two daughters and my nephew. they are so cool in there big bug glasses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary and Aaron checking out the one of the cars,we had pit passes and had a tour. I had never been to this type of race,had a great time.

Here the rugrats are again,this time in the suites on Saturday nite .Different race not sure the name of it.Can you tell I'm a big race fan?

Life in the fast Lane

2008-06-05T10:05:00.001-04:00

I've been so busy lately.Last Saturday we went to Atlanta to pick up Zack, he seems to be having a good time. Sunday was our normal busy Sunday. On Monday I started my college classes. It seems like every day something has happened or been going on.I've had taught 2 classes this week,Crazy Curves last class was Monday and Pickety Sticks started Tuesday. I promise to get pics from Crazy Curves posted.
College has been stressful, I need to get in the groove of it. Please say a special prayer for me. I believe once I get a plan of how to get everything done,it will be ok
I'm still doing Weight Watchers,I've not been doing great but still slowly losing.I'm at 23 pounds,one of my things that I need to get a plan for.....
I have not been getting much sewing done. Picture This for my last class needs to have the back sewn together and be quilted.I hope to get sewing back into my life.I need it,that's why I need a plan so I'll not be stressed.
Till next time Happy Sewing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aaron Graduates 2008

2008-05-23T00:18:00.011-04:00

Aaron, Uncle Gary and me(Aunt Sandra) Trish, Aaron and his Dad(my brother)

Joni, Aaron and Tanya

Aaron is the closest thing to a brother my girls have. Him and my brother lived down the street from us from the time Aaron was in 4th grade till the summer after 9th grade when they moved back to Mississippi. He is here visiting , he said he forgot what it was like to have 3 Moms instead of one!!!LOL He feels the same about the girls as they do him.

We are back home now from the graduation. We are going to Charlotte for the races on Friday and Saturday. Still so busy.

Here's an oldie.....not sure how old they are .........maybe 15 ...10 ...7......They are going to kill me. Today they are 27....22....18

I'm Still Here!!!!!!

2008-05-22T23:50:00.004-04:00

May has flown by.Like so many other bloggers life has just gotten so busy. It has been so long I don't know where to begin.

My sister Laura came for a short visit on Mother's Day weekend. She was here to work, but we found time to play. On Saturday we stopped by Randy's. Then we did the normal things fav eating places,stores etc........

On Sunday She helped me with a prayer quilt for a special baby Taylor Jordan Lilly. This was a quilt that was not completed from my very first beginning quilting class, I had forgot about. God always helps us, for I didn't know about the need till Sunday at church. Ran home and thought how am I going to get this done. Then remembered the quilt. Took it that nite and it then was taken to her after the Church prayed over it. God has been answering Prayers For Taylor.Please stop by an say a prayer for her.

Eclipse

2008-05-06T17:18:00.005-04:00

This quilt was also pieced in April. I tried a new quilting design with this one. A small flower. This quilt will be the July quilt class.

Pickety Sticks

2008-05-06T17:05:00.006-04:00

I've been piecing backs of quilts lately, a great stash buster. 4 yards plus 1/2 yard for binding.

I have finished Pickety Sticks!!!!!!!!! I had pieced and had back ready in April. Put it on frame and had to Do lots of ripping. It is one of my favorite quilts that I've made. I think it looks like the ocean. This will be the class for June.

Kristie is having an 300th Anniversary

2008-05-02T22:20:00.002-04:00

Kristie is having a great giveaway. Stop by and let her know I sent you.

Marion,Kentucky

2008-05-02T15:55:00.004-04:00

This is an old drugstore that was connected to the restaurant we ate lunch at while in Marion,Ky.The owners Mom said "the owners of drugstore locked the doors one day and left everything."It was very neat to see all the antiques.They still use all the soda fountain stuff. The food was very good.We met the mom of cafe first at an antique store on down the street where I got this old quilt top. I think the reason why it is a top is a beginner must have done it. Points don't match and it has pleats in it to make it fit. I love it!!!!!!!!!!! Not the best photo,but the wind was not helping me. I guess it could be raining.
This is from one of the antique shops.All the rooms were set up like rooms of a house. Did I mention Marion has an Amish Settlement. We visited Ella's quilt shed,a bakery, a rug maker,and a general store. I loved the ride thru this area.

Ready for a ride thru the countryside?

Paduch Quilt Show Heaven

2008-04-30T23:02:00.007-04:00

I spent last week(Monday-Saturday) with my Mom and sister Laura,plus our limo driver aka Jerry...........Laura's hubby. This is the second time we have been able to come. It's a trip all quilters need to make. It is heaven for quilters. You need a budget when you come, because You want everything. You see demo's on all kinds of products,sewing machines, longarms etc............Plus every pattern you could ever want. Fabric of every kind. Hancock's of Paducah is a must stop. And let us not forget quilts like you have never seen. The talent is amazing. Lots of famous quilters are there in the different booths. Quilt In a Day store is a must stop and Eleanor Burns also has the fair grounds set up with tents full of $4.00 fabric,plus all of her products. She has quilts hung in the big barn and does a skit promoting her new books. This from last year,Mom and Laura, to my disappointment this was not here. The whole trip I said "I wanted to be the skinny quilter"Lol
Even the cows get dressed for the quilt show.The town is a nice place to visit with all the shops.

This is Patti's.............pie heaven. It's a stop that all quilters need to make.Patti's Settlement has shops,gorgeous gardens, antiques and dining. We went last year.so it was a must gotta go again.

Pilot Mountain

2008-04-30T22:39:00.002-04:00

I think this is a beautiful place.It is a great place to spend the day. My girls loved coming here when they were little. It was their idea to spend the day here as a girl's day.
Joni and Tanya Joni and me acting silly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a pose.

Tanya making sure we don't take the wrong path!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had so much fun. It's always good to spend time with my girls. They are two of the most important things in my life. They seem to always bring out the best in me.

Can You Say Stressed!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-15T22:33:00.003-04:00

It's been a whole week since I last posted. I've been sick with my allergies, doctor has changed my meds twice. I'm feeling better not completely well, but thankful for better. I'm also going to school,getting ready for college this fall, and getting ready for Paducah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As many of you know I'm teaching a few quilt classes, so I have Pickety Sticks and Eclipse ready for the quilter. I started Pickety Sticks last week and Eclipse on this past Saturday. For the past two days I've been getting the backing and batting ready for the quilter. I have to say I do like the pieced backing I did for both. It was a great way to use up stash fabrics,because I seldom buy more than a yard unless I want it for a border. It sure beats going out and buying large amounts of fabric. I even pieced some batting for the Eclipse quilt. I better get off here, school is bright an early. Not used to getting up early, it's amazing how quick you can get out of the habit.

Started School Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-07T22:59:00.004-04:00

Do you remember what you liked about the first day of school? The new book bag, notebooks,pens, and pencils.................. I went today and did my placement test. I did well on everything, but math. I knew I would need help in that area. I will go 3 days a week till my math is up to college level. I go on Wednesday to see about setting up fall classes. Wish me luck.
I finished my bom 1 day early. I must say I like this bom better than last year's bom. I finished this in less than 2 hours. It would take me 5 or 6 on last year's, plus it wasn't never the right size. That may be why I still need to do 4 of the blocks.

Back from Charleston

2008-04-06T22:09:00.006-04:00

People, Places and Quilts is one of my favorite shops. The people are so friendly. I always go to both of their shops. Sometimes more than once while in town. This is a picture of the one in Charleston. I also go to the one in Summerville.

This is the nice girl in the Charleston store.
Here's the owner Diane, she is always smiling. They have lots of goodies.So plan to spend some time in both of these shops. Love all the fabric, they have Amy Butler to a large selection of civil war. I get lots of goodies from fabric to gadgets. This time I got the 2 1/2" / charm ruler, 2 Charm packs, 3 patterns,and a book by Denyse Schmidt.

This is out in front of a house in Summerville. You think you have went back in time. I could live here.
Can you say WELCOME HOME...... I took this while strolling down the street.

March finishes

2008-04-01T20:42:00.006-04:00

block of the month
EQ6: lesson 1
Reagan's prayer quilt and bag: start to finish
Doubledipty: quilted and binding
Joni's turning twenty: added borders, quilted, and binding
Radiant Sun: added borders, quilted, and binding
Crazy Curves: start to finish
Crazy Curves 9 block: start to finish
Charm Scoop Purse: start to finish

Silly Woman

2008-04-01T00:03:00.002-04:00

Joni Mac said...
Wow nice work Silly Woman! I love you. I have to say these are all nice but the orange one is my favorite! :)

This is why I'm Silly Woman. This is an example of what my girls say to me. That's how my name came about. People are amazed by the name of my blog because normally I'm reserved. It's a little out of character but you do remember it.

My New Bag

2008-03-31T23:51:00.003-04:00

Today has been very busy. I'm off to Charleston tomorrow. I needed a new bag for the trip,I wanted to use my New Girl bag.....But my Mom and Sister wouldn't let me. They are our bags for Paducah. That's ok I made a new one for this trip.................

I guess I need to get off the computer since Tanya's car wouldn't start we had to go get her and I'm behind on getting ready to leave. For some reason I think the house has to be clean ( sometimes cleaner than when we are here) O well we all have flaws.....

Crazy Curves

2008-03-29T00:42:00.003-04:00

I've not posted in few days because I've been quilting. I needed to get the quilt for my class in May done. I got this pack of fat quarters at Fast Threads while in Mississippi. I love black, white and red. This is the second quilt with the Crazy Curves pattern. This time I made a small quilt with extra blocks. I do hope this class makes.

I still have to bind the lap size one (55"x68") and quilt the small one it only measures 37"square. It is was so much fun making these. I'll will be taking them on Monday to Sewingly Yours. On Tuesday I'm going to Charleston with Gary!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait.

Quilting Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-25T00:51:00.006-04:00

It's 1:00a.m. on Monday nite. I have just finished all the quilting and binding. Then I remembered my promise of pillow cases to match Joni's quilt, the turning twenty. I'll do that tomorrow.

Doubledipity

This is a closeup of quilting. It's such a busy quilt that I thought stippling was a good choice.Can you say ugly fabric. It made great stack n whacks.

Radiant Sun Closeup of quilting. I love this quilt. black,white, and pink.I had promised this quilt for Christmas of 2006. Can you say late. I did make the orange curtains and buy matching sheets for Christmas 2007. My excuse was I worked a full-time job plus I was not wanting to use my new quilter.{ my 2006 Christmas gift}
Closeup of border and quilting. Joni loves orange. This was my second set of fat quarters,the first set were ugly. Quilt as based on the border fabric which also happens to be a fav fabric. We love paisley fabric.

Happy Dance

2008-03-22T19:48:00.004-04:00

It's 12:30 on Saturday nite I'm doing the happy dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All 3 quilts are quilted. Now the binding, it has been cut and just needed added.Tomorrow I will try to add it. I'm so happy......the quilter has become my friend. I may not sew tomorrow, I plan to get all the binding done by Monday nite. I'm ready for a new project,a red,black,white Crazy Cruves Quilt.

The quilts were not finished on Friday as planned. Gary decided to start yard work. We worked all day and part of today. We are just getting started. Flower beds are cleaned out and mulched. All weeding has been done. Know I will need to clean out my fish pond.[Yuck] Scooby loves to watch the fish. I had to put a little fence to keep him out of it. He is a white dog not a good combo.

We did ride the Harley today. It was a beautiful day. The Harley is Gary's other love.

Happy Easter all my friends and may God bless all of you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's Thursday!!!!!

2008-03-20T17:14:00.003-04:00

It is Thursday and I'm quilting on my Radiant Sun quilt. I had to take a break Gary got home and needed a nap.You know how loud those machines can be. I will start binding all three quilts when I finish quilting. I'm ready to start my Crazy Curves quilt. I will be teaching a class with this quilt. It will be my first class. I have 3 more quilts to finish that will also be class samples. My biggest problem is I always think I can get something done in less time than it takes. I try to change this habit,with no luck. Better get back to quilting. Can't wait to see what it looks like. It is always a surprise.

Inspira Frame

2008-03-19T10:43:00.002-04:00

Trish wanted to know about my frame.It's an Inspira Frame by Viking. I added the lighting,under cabinet type. I also have it on bedrisers so I don't have to bend to quilt. I have had it about 16 months and I've quilted only 11 quilts. 3 of those were queen size,the rest where lap size.

Joni's Quilt has been quilted

2008-03-19T03:04:00.006-04:00

This is the owner of the quilt.

<>I am determined to conquer my fear of the quilter.It took me 6 hours to load,trim batting,wind bobbins,and quilt it. I still need to bind it.

I have not been quilty

2008-03-18T14:49:00.002-04:00

It's Tuesday I still have not quilted any of my three quilts.On Saturday Gary was home so no sewing was done.Plus of all things I have an earache.On Sunday I was not feeling well.On Monday I went to doctor.He changed all my allergy meds plus added 2 meds till my ear stops bothering me. I am going to try to go in my sewing room to start to quilt.I need a big push of you can get this done.

What I'm doing

2008-03-15T11:23:00.004-04:00

Still working on my three quilts.I did get them ready for the quilter.I only need to sew the backing strips together.This is not my favorite step.I don't like dealing with large pieces of fabric.It's pressed and ready.I seem to always get tops to the border then I stop.Need to work on this.I'm ready to finish these.I'm ready to start my Crazy Curves Quilt.I will be quilting this weekend.Now to load them on the quilter.

How Many Of Me?

2008-03-12T18:02:00.001-04:00

HowManyOfMe.com

There are
3
people with my name
in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Baby Reagan

2008-03-11T00:47:00.007-04:00

Here is the new sweet baby........Reagan .She still needs our prayers.

On Sunday we passed the prayer quilt at church.I know God is with her and her family.The family also needs our prayers . Please say a prayer when you think of her.Here is her prayer quilt. The family are posting on her blog about her progress.Check daily and I'm saying it again please pray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joni's first quilt

2008-03-10T20:52:00.002-04:00

Joni made this Saturday.Can you tell she likes John Deer.....She worked hard. She picked out all the fabric.

Joni's bag

2008-03-08T02:25:00.004-05:00

Today we were busy. We ate lunch with Will. We had pedicures.Did the girl thing. We also got fabric for Joni a new bag. Here's the bag we made.She also will be making a John Deer quilt.

Not a quilty day

2008-03-07T01:20:00.003-05:00

I slept late.I then started to read my new book.It is so good.I met Joni for dinner at Don Juan. Did keep to my ww plan.Then on to Maurice's. No good deals. Then to Dollar Tree. Found some things I just had to have. Then we wanted to go to the movies. Juno was so funny. You know Joni made me do our exercise....I do need her to make me. Still have not decided on school. Need ideas!!!!!

Prayers needed!!!!!

2008-03-06T01:59:00.005-05:00

This a very special baby that needs our prayers.Please pray for Reagan Olivia Winslow.This baby is the newest member of my church. Faith makes all things possible not easy.

Another Day

2008-03-06T00:40:00.007-05:00

Today was weigh in day.Lost 3 pounds!!!!!I have now lost 13 lbs.I went to Borders to get the next book in the Elm Creek Quilts series. I'm loving this set of books.I also went to Joann's where I got some fat qaurters.On sale .99 great buy.Then on to Sewingly Yours where I bought thread and ruler to cut different size curves.I"m planning on using this on the new purses I make.I also got my block of the month done. A week early.....

I have big plans for the rest of the week.......... 1.... quilt the doubledipity

2...sew borders & quilt radiant sun

3....sew borders & quilt Joni' turning twenty

I need to get these done so I can start quilts for my classes.

Bags for Paducah Kentucky

2008-03-03T00:31:00.003-05:00

Last year when we went to aqs show we bought matching bags. Every where we went people wanted to know if we made them. This year we did. While home we got our bags made.I just love the way they turned out.It is a Tammy Tadd pattern.
Mine is the purple one,middle one belongs to Laura, Mom has the smiley one.She loves smileys but insisted this was to bright.She said people would be looking at us.So what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lunch with my Nannie while in Ms.

2008-03-03T00:05:00.005-05:00

On Sunday we ate with my Nannie.She will be 80 on March 3.She is my Dad's Mom.She eats every Sunday with her 3 sons and their wives.My Daddy has no wife.He does have the most kids.Since I was home my brother Kenneth,my sisters Laura & Jennifer plus their families came for a visit.So we all went to eat on Sunday.It is always good to see my Aunts & Uncles.Laura, Kenneth, Me, Jennifer & NannieSeth,Nannie,Uncle Gerald,Uncle Douglas &DaddyZack,Aaron,Daddy & Kenneth

Seth & Nannie

Purse Class

2008-03-02T23:36:00.008-05:00

Laura is such good presser!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mom pressing away.
Laura, Me & Mom ......I didn't realize we all were matching.
New friend Classmate Pam .
Getting phone numbers.Always finding new friends. Here are all the purses!!!!!!!!!!

While in Mississippi I took a purse class with my Mom & sister Laura.It is a cute purse.We had a blast. Can you tell?This is my Mom and Laura's favorite quilt shop. I always get to go when visiting. Kelly'sPins and Needles is located in Purvis,Ms. Kelly is a sweet girl.She has good selection of fabric.

Back Home

2008-02-29T00:51:00.006-05:00

I have made it home yesterday.It was sad to leave my family,good to be back with the girls.You know they missed their Mom!!!!!They were waiting to take me to dinner.Then we watched One Tree Hill.Then Joni made me exercise.She said vacation was over. She is so funny:) I will post pic tommorrow. My sweetie came home today,he really missed me. He would never admit it.

Doubledipity

2008-02-19T20:46:00.004-05:00

The top is finished, not quilted.Wanted to take Mississippi with me.I'm leaving in the morning......So excited!!!!!!!

Going Home!!!

2008-02-17T01:31:00.004-05:00

I will be leaving on Wednesday.I will be taking a class with my Mom and sister Laura.I will be getting there on my sister Renee's bday.My sister Jennifer is coming to see me while I'm there.We are planning a sewing week.I'm taking projects.It will be fun.............No pictures today.

Happy Valentine's Day

2008-02-15T00:31:00.007-05:00

Happy Valentine's!!!! My sweetie was good to me today.I got a card & gift card,plus dinner at one of my favs.Tanya gave me pcture frame.Joni made me exercise so my butt will get smaller.I also got messages from my family.I will be heading home in a few days...........Can't wait.I will start teaching quilt class in May.So I have got to get busy with examples.This is going to be my first class project........Not sure if I'm going to use this example or make a new one.This one is on Tanya's bed now.She did say I could use it.She is such a sweetie...