I am having a hard time staying awake today. I did get the necessary done: shopping, meals etc. but I could have easily just gone back to bed. My magazine article was also due so I finished that up and submitted it along with a photo. Now that I am caught up, I can get back at the finishing things for the craft sale and the wedding quilt commission.
Have you been taking any precautions against the latest internet threat? This one, in case you have lost track, is infecting Internet Explorer. I get so tired of these things. It is often difficult to know what to do to protect yourself. We are not doing any on line banking until it gets straightened out.
I bought a couple of pairs of shoes today. One were sandals to replace the pair I have been wearing for the past five plus years. I don't like the ones with the piece that goes between your toes so it is harder to find something I like. I bought the Birkenstock styled ones which is what I had previously.
I also need a pair of moccasins to wear when shopping as they are easy to walk in and comfortable.
I have started doing the twice yearly clothing switch-winter to summer and vice versa. While removing winter clothing from the blanket chest to make room for quilts, I came upon something I had forgotten. At Christmas, I had bought my husband a couple of stocking stuffer items and, when it came time to wrap them, I couldn't remember where they were. I don't remember the reasoning behind the blanket box but my husband was pleased with his belated gifts. A list would probably be a good idea if I remembered where it was.
Blessings,
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Quilt Retreat 2014
I arrived home from the retreat early afternoon on Sunday. I was tired and it took me until today to fully recover, but it was a wonderful three days. Below are some of the photos of the event. the quilters are showing some of the items brought for show and tell. I also had one and will post tomorrow.
Blessings,
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Virtual Quilt Show
Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare. Another April baby.
The pile beside the door is getting bigger. In addition to the quilting supplies including 2 sewing machines (taking one for a friend who is coming to the retreat by plane from another province), there is the batting for two customers, a quilt for show and tell and items to be swapped. My suitcase is all but packed. Have to add make up, toothbrush etc.
After not thinking about the retreat until this week, I am now anxious to go. If I didn't have a doctor's appointment, I might have left today and stopped overnight to visit my nephew and family.
The car is also ready for the trip. Snow tires have been removed and summers installed and I have a full tank of gas. I am really glad we filled up on the weekend because I hear on the news that the prices have jumped around 10 cents a litre. I was wondering this morning what we would have thought back in the mid 1900's if someone had told us that we would be paying more than $6.00 for a gallon of fuel. I am dating myself but I remember when it was less than fifty cents a gallon! We probably would have thought that it couldn't happen because no-one would stand for it. However, just like the proverbial frog in the pot of water, we didn't notice the heat increasing because it happened bit by bit. Actually, we noticed but didn't do anything about it.
My husband started boiling the maple sap today. Normally, he would have been done the end of last month so I felt safe in booking this retreat. I do like to be here to take him tea and little goodies as well as meals. He can manage on his own but I like to do my bit as a contribution to those lovely bottles of maple syrup.
Almost forgot to mention that one of my quilts is featured on the home page slide show of Quilts for Sale (quiltsforsale.ca). It is my doggie one. If you would like a virtual quilt show, this is the place to go.
Watch for retreat photos for the next few days. Talk to you next week.
Blessings,
The pile beside the door is getting bigger. In addition to the quilting supplies including 2 sewing machines (taking one for a friend who is coming to the retreat by plane from another province), there is the batting for two customers, a quilt for show and tell and items to be swapped. My suitcase is all but packed. Have to add make up, toothbrush etc.
After not thinking about the retreat until this week, I am now anxious to go. If I didn't have a doctor's appointment, I might have left today and stopped overnight to visit my nephew and family.
The car is also ready for the trip. Snow tires have been removed and summers installed and I have a full tank of gas. I am really glad we filled up on the weekend because I hear on the news that the prices have jumped around 10 cents a litre. I was wondering this morning what we would have thought back in the mid 1900's if someone had told us that we would be paying more than $6.00 for a gallon of fuel. I am dating myself but I remember when it was less than fifty cents a gallon! We probably would have thought that it couldn't happen because no-one would stand for it. However, just like the proverbial frog in the pot of water, we didn't notice the heat increasing because it happened bit by bit. Actually, we noticed but didn't do anything about it.
My husband started boiling the maple sap today. Normally, he would have been done the end of last month so I felt safe in booking this retreat. I do like to be here to take him tea and little goodies as well as meals. He can manage on his own but I like to do my bit as a contribution to those lovely bottles of maple syrup.
Almost forgot to mention that one of my quilts is featured on the home page slide show of Quilts for Sale (quiltsforsale.ca). It is my doggie one. If you would like a virtual quilt show, this is the place to go.
Watch for retreat photos for the next few days. Talk to you next week.
Blessings,
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
A Modern Show and Tell
I am starting to get ready for the quilt retreat in serious now. I have most of my packing done including all the quilting supplies, the various things for my aches and pains (I will soon have more of them than anything else!) and the fabric I need for the demo I am doing. Haven't decided if I am going to take a show and tell item yet but I do have a nice red and black quilt that I like and I can use it on my motel bed if it is cool.
I am taking a foundation pieced project as well as some angel minis that are machine appliqued. I will also tuck in the hand applique block I am working on in case I feel like doing something while watching TV in my room. I think that is enough to keep me busy as, of course, there will be shopping, visiting, talking and laughing.
Tomorrow will be my last blog for this week although I may post some photos.
Earlier today, I participated in a very modern show and tell. I was talking to my sister in England via Skype and she was showing me the heirloom quilt blocks she was making. As we were on video, she was able to hold each piece up to the camera and point out what was involved. I had to smile. Two sisters in two different countries, approx. 5,000 miles apart, sharing our love of quilting. What an amazing world we live in!
Blessings,
I am taking a foundation pieced project as well as some angel minis that are machine appliqued. I will also tuck in the hand applique block I am working on in case I feel like doing something while watching TV in my room. I think that is enough to keep me busy as, of course, there will be shopping, visiting, talking and laughing.
Tomorrow will be my last blog for this week although I may post some photos.
Earlier today, I participated in a very modern show and tell. I was talking to my sister in England via Skype and she was showing me the heirloom quilt blocks she was making. As we were on video, she was able to hold each piece up to the camera and point out what was involved. I had to smile. Two sisters in two different countries, approx. 5,000 miles apart, sharing our love of quilting. What an amazing world we live in!
Blessings,
Friday, April 18, 2014
Betwixt and Between.
Here are some more photos for you from the Orillia quilt show courtesy of my friend, Terry. Doesn't the farm scene look realistic? My husband painted a similar picture and I had to look to see if it wasn't that.
We went to a Good Friday service at a local church this morning. Most of the churches in the area take turns hosting Good Friday and Christmas Eve services and it is a nice time to get together with other Christians.
It is rather an odd day that feels rather like Sunday but it isn't. I think I will take Heidi for a walk after I finish this as the sun is shining and my husband is outside gathering the sap.
Enjoy the photos and your day.
blessings,
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Careless.
I had a busy meeting day today. A friend took me out to lunch and then I gave her a lesson on the operation of her tablet. From there to a civic meeting which took care of the rest of the afternoon. Did some shopping before and after. In between all that, I sold one of our turkeys (frozen) to a friend.
When I got home, I unloaded and then went to give the turkey money to my husband. Unfortunately, it was missing. Somewhere between my friends house and getting into the car after the last of the shopping, I lost it. I thought it was in my wallet but, obviously, it wasn't. I've made a few calls so am hoping it turns up but I am afraid it is gone.
My dear husband hasn't said anything. I do tend to be somewhat careless with money; shoving it in a pocket or leaving it on a table. He said that he has just accepted it. I don't suppose I am going to change but I am going to have to try.
My new business cards came in the mail today. I get them from Vista who do an excellent job at a very reasonable price.
Didn't get much quilty stuff done today. I am going to a Good Friday service tomorrow morning and then will probably do either another garden angel or the foundation block.
A week from today I will be on my quilt retreat. Yahoo.
Have a blessed Easter.
When I got home, I unloaded and then went to give the turkey money to my husband. Unfortunately, it was missing. Somewhere between my friends house and getting into the car after the last of the shopping, I lost it. I thought it was in my wallet but, obviously, it wasn't. I've made a few calls so am hoping it turns up but I am afraid it is gone.
My dear husband hasn't said anything. I do tend to be somewhat careless with money; shoving it in a pocket or leaving it on a table. He said that he has just accepted it. I don't suppose I am going to change but I am going to have to try.
My new business cards came in the mail today. I get them from Vista who do an excellent job at a very reasonable price.
Didn't get much quilty stuff done today. I am going to a Good Friday service tomorrow morning and then will probably do either another garden angel or the foundation block.
A week from today I will be on my quilt retreat. Yahoo.
Have a blessed Easter.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Gardening Angels
I got my blue and white quilt off the frame yesterday. I still have to quilt the borders and add the binding. I am going to do heart shapes on the borders and will use my table machine for that. It has turned out well and I believe the recipient will be pleased.
I was able to get the last row and a half done without the thread breaking or running out of bobbin thread. Quilting sure can be frustrating sometimes.
I had so much fun with the mini angel quilts I made that I am doing some more for a craft sale next month. The angels will be different in these. They will be flying and in profile. The dress will be made from fabric that has small flowers and the wings will be green. They will hold a watering can as they fly over the ground. I think I am going to stitch the words "Gardens are a Blessing" on the background. I will show you a photo when I get them done.
I have also started a foundation pieced block. This is a sample to work out the colours. I have been wanting to do a New York Beauty for some time and I thought this would be a good project to take to the retreat next week.
Blessings,
I was able to get the last row and a half done without the thread breaking or running out of bobbin thread. Quilting sure can be frustrating sometimes.
I had so much fun with the mini angel quilts I made that I am doing some more for a craft sale next month. The angels will be different in these. They will be flying and in profile. The dress will be made from fabric that has small flowers and the wings will be green. They will hold a watering can as they fly over the ground. I think I am going to stitch the words "Gardens are a Blessing" on the background. I will show you a photo when I get them done.
I have also started a foundation pieced block. This is a sample to work out the colours. I have been wanting to do a New York Beauty for some time and I thought this would be a good project to take to the retreat next week.
Blessings,
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