Another Top Finished

I have hoarded

  (collected) this fabric for years. I can not even guess at the age. But I loved these soft pastel lines when Moda first produced them.  This is actually, the third quilt I have made in these fabrics and these fabric lines.  However, as the years have gone past, I have gifted the first two.
One to a good friend who fell in love with the quilt when she saw it. Another to an employees wife who was dying from cancer.  Both good causes. This one, I intend to keep for myself. LOL . So I say.

I used this pattern twice last month or the month before for two different baby quilts. It was very easy to go ahead and cut out and sew four more stars while I was at it.   The star makes a 32 inch block.
The dark squares are actually a darker green, but in the picture it shows almost black.
I have several tops completed, I need to start planning on some quilting here soon!

Have a great day!

Spring Planting

When I retired over a year ago, I spent many days in our yard.  A few years ago, we just got tired of spending every weekend working in the yard.  I sure had my work cut out for me.  We recently (finally) had a sprinkler system installed.  I have been waiting to have that completd before I began re planting and seeding the lawn.
So today hubby and I spent the day re planting some flower beds. It is my hope that with regular watering (from the sprinklers) we can again, have a lawn. But here are some pictures of our hard work.

Some of these, I have never tried to grow so wish me luck.

Now on the quilting front, I did get four of these blocks put together before the yard work began.

This is fabric that I have hoarded (collected) for several years.  This will be a lovely shabby chic lap quilt for me.  this makes a 32 inch block.

It's a finished top

Finished the Jen Kingwell Wild Ride for my sister,  well, the top anyway.  LOL
Sorry the picture does not do it justice.  I finished it off to bed size with two borders, a lime green Kona and a Kaffe Fassett purple with lime green polka dots.  I am so happy with the way it turned out.  Now, I have to find a backing and get it quilted.  I am really interested in big stitch quilting. I may just try my hand at that, but not on this quilt. I am in a hurry to see it on her bed.  She is very happy with it and that makes me happy! It really was fun to make and went together so quick.

Quilt for Sis

I purchased Jen Kingwell's pattern WILD RIDE recently.  I really enjoyed making the block, so it didn't take long to make 48 blocks to put a quilt together.  I finished the last block today.  Now, I have it laid out to assess any blocks that I need to move around.  When I'm happy with it, I'll be sewing it together and finishing it up for my sister. We are her care takers, she has been diagnosed with Alzheimers.

Most of this fabric was from her fabric stash, as she was a quilter also.  She loves all the colors in the quilt.

I will probably need to add some borders because we intend to use it on her bed. I hope it will brighten her days.

Fresh New Fat Quarters

OOOO I just couldn't resist a little new fabric today.  One of our local shops was having a huge Fat Quarter sale, $2 a fat quarter!
Now , who can resist that?  I am just surprised I only bought 12 .  LOL

Almost March!!! Oh MY!!!

Just a little peek of what I have been working on.....

Wild Ride by Jen Kingwell

Catch Up

I have been busy. Really, I have!  I am almost caught up with the Moda Blockhead sew along.

I have another two blocks completed on my Jen Kingwell sew along.... as soon as my Blockheads are caught up, I will be back to the Jen Kingwell sew along.  LOL . always something to do.  Hope you are all working on something you enjoy.

there was progress on this as well.  So many quilts, so little time.  (big sigh)

Sew A Longs

I have been busy working on my sew alongs and having so much fun!  Hope you are working on some projects that make you happy.
Don't you just love this little bitty churn dash (from the Long Time Gone Sewalong)

And this is my Around the world block, still has to be sewn together.

Lastly, my dear daughter's news from the last weekend.  This happened!!!

So we will have another son in law to welcome to the family.
Hope your week is going well.  Back to my sewing machine!!!!

Happy Easter to all!

I was lucky enough to spend some quality time at my sewing machine yesterday and today.  I am so happy, I am just about caught up on the Long Time Gone Sew Along!  Here are my blocks. Block #1 Bow Tie

Block #2 Square in a Square

Block #3 Crosses of the UK

Block #4 Jacobs Ladder

I love how this is coming along.  Are any of you sewing along with  GnomeAngel?
She has great tutorials on making these blocks.
Next project is to catch up on my Moda Blockheads!!!

Several quilts behind,,,,, meaning,,,, I have been busy quilting and not posting.  Shame on me.

I love reading other blogs, I should be more consistent with mine.  Here are a few of the projects I have been working on in the past few months

A few minis I have been working on 

But I am doing three sew alongs also.  Moda Blockheads, Long Time Gone SAL with Gnome Angel

and First Friday by Temecula Quilt Com. Here are a couple of my Long Time Gone blocks.

I'll be back soon with more pictures and follow ups.  Happy Quilting

Here is the quilt for our DD on the long arm.

 Happy New Year,,, (belated)



I think it's going to be a good year!!  I won't think otherwise.!

My first quilt of the year is a gift to our oldest DD.  I have never made one specifically for her.
Here is a picture of the first four blocks. (Only 12 more to go hehee).

Credit for pattern is Moda Bake Shop and Little Bunny Quilts for the pattern.

I am using Kaffe Fassett layer cake.  It is not my cuppa tea., but she will love it.
Then I hope to start a couple of scrap quilts and work on my UFO pile Oh MY!!!

Last year my main focus was to Purge and I did a pretty good job.  This year my focus is health and fitness.  I have returned to Weight Watchers and I am making a point to get my exercise in on a regular basis. In addition to running/walking with one of my daughters three times a week, I am also trying some new classes at the gym and biking.  I hope to be a new me by year end.
Have a great week! Until next time.

My Santa Dude doing his thing.  Happy Holidays.

Christmas is Done

Hello all!

I hope everyone enjoyed some wonderful happy time at Christmas with your loved ones.  We have had several get togethers with family and friends. I have eaten too many wonderful meals.
Now the time has come to reflect on the New Year and what we hope to accomplish.  This year my "word" of the year was PURGE.  I think I was pretty successful at that.

Next year, my focus will be on health and fitness.  I will be back on my Weight Watchers plan and trying to move more and eat less, (or at least eat healthier) LOL.

I have sorted through some UFO's that I would like to accomplish this year. I have also started a Crabapple Hill needlework project.  I love having something in my hands to work when I am not at the sewing machine.

I would like to spend more time on my blog.  I am inspired by other blogs that I read on a regular basis and I would like to inspire someone as well.  Maybe consider it a little 'payback', or thank you.


It is time to get my planners and plans in order and on paper. I find when I write things down, I am more inclined to complete.

What will you be focusing on in the New Year?

Hello; Whoppeeee  finally figured out how to upload pictures from my ICloud to the blog. At least, I hope I have. LOL
I wanted to show some recent finishes so here goes... keep your fingers crossed.

These two were sent to two very special ladies that previously worked for me.  In appreciation of all their hard work.

 This was started many years ago, I don't know why I thought I needed a million blocks. I used what I had already done and made a nice lap quilt for fall. Bear Paw variation.

Cute pattern.  Sparklettes.  Very easy and quick to go together.

That's all for now.  Have a great day.

I cannot wait for Turkey Day!!!  I love having the family over and the traditions that we have created.  It is really a happy THANKFUL day!

This year has seen a lot of changes in our household.  Early this year, we realized, my sister could no longer live on her own.  She has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  She has no other family, served our country for 20 years in the military and never married or had children.  So she has come to live with my husband and I.  My sewing room is now her domain.  It has been an adjustment, but we have all settled in and are all fine with the situation.  She will stay with us as long as possible, because it is what I would want someone to do for me!  It is a very sad disease and I wish every day that a cure could be found.

A few weeks ago, I made a major decision to retire.  I took my own advice , so often given to my associates.  "When the time comes where you no longer enjoy your work and can do nothing but complain, it is time to leave."
It is quite the adjustment after 32 years with one company.  Also, I have worked since I was 15 years old, with only a few months of no employment, due to pregnancy.  It is an adjustment, I am enjoying the time, trust me.  But many times during the day, my thoughts go back to work, and I think often of checking my email.....lol
I will get adjusted, I finally have time to sew all I want, and most importantly, I have peace of mind.


I have many, many things to be thankful for and I try to remember that everyday.

I have another finish to show as well,  This is ready to be shipped off to the recipient.
Next post,  I am having trouble showing pics, will have to work on that.

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Good Morning!!!  Where has time gone?

I have officially retired from my job!  I hope to have some time to get my house in order and QUILT!

The first quilt top I have (almost finished) is a quilt to thank one of my associates for their hard work and dedication.  I hope to have two done before Christmas.



Here are a few of my finishes for this year.  I hope to get back into bogland again as well.  I so enjoy everyone's blogs, I feel I should contribute.

Saturday night finishing second!

Felt really good to finish up two UFO'S this weekend! They even have labels!  My goal this year---- no quilt is finished until it has a label!

New addiction

New addiction. I love having handwork to do when I can't sit in front of my sewing machine.   I have discovered Lucy Boston EPP blocks!  More to come as I get back into blog land

THAT LONG????

Wow has it really been almost a year? Well, it doesn't mean that I havent' been sewing. I will have to try and do a little quilt show on all the quilts I completed last year.
First though, let me tell you about the wonderful weekend I had at our quilt retreat. A few of my friends and myself attend a Quilt retreat in Starke, Fla. It is hosted by Gloria Parsons who previously owned the Old Green Cupboard Quilt Shop in Jacksonville, Fla. It is just a wonderful way to spend a relaxing weekend. The scenery is beautiful and the facilities are wonderful. It is located at Camp Blanding in Starke.
I was glad to see some new faces and some familiar faces again. Gloria had two guest teachers this time, Pam Burda from Heartspun Quilts and Lyn Hagmier from Kansas Troubles Wonderful teachers.

More to come, I will get some pictures uploaded and post.... Happy Belated New Year!!!!!