Let's All Help!

We all know about the floods in Calgary and High River, Alberta and here's an opportunity to help without having a bundle of work to do.  Go to naptimequilter.blogspot.com.  This gal has requested blocks be sent to her and they will be put together and quilted for those who are in need.  Go to her blog and look up her post "Just One Slab" of June 25th where she has instructions for a very easy block that uses up scraps.  It looks so simple.  I'm going to get into my scraps and get some blocks out to them. 

Spring is the time for House Cleaning!

Yes, it's time this sewing room had a good cleaning.  But, what a mess  I have.  I've spent the last few weeks just moving things around to try to make better use of the space.  I think a garage sale is in order.  If I get rid of some of the stuff I have, I will have room in case I see something I just have to have.  Is there any logic here - I don`t think so.

I said I would show you some more of our African pictures so here is a picture of a Cactus Tree.  There were so many different species of trees and this is one that I thought was interesting.

I learned so much in Africa.  It really was an experience.  More to come later.  Keep on quilting everyone.
Cheers!

Too cute owls!!

Being the long week-end, I know I should have been doing a lot of other things but, I couldn't help myself.  Just had to get these little owls finished.  I had started them before going to to our Granddaughter's graduation and couldn't wait to see them finished.  They were a little fiddly, but, I love making little items like this so did enjoy doing them.  I found the pattern in the Winter issue of Simple Quilts & Sewing.  Hope you like them too!

Sunrise Over The Masi Mara

This is a great picture of the sunrise - taken from a hot air balloon.  My DH got up about 3:00 am in the morning so he could go on this balloon ride.  He was really impressed with the whole trip and would do it again in a minute.

I wasn't able to go on this trip - had been sick for a few days and, to be honest, was afraid to get up there and start feeling bad again - that wouldn't be a good scene.

He enjoyed it for me!

Sooooo Proud!!!!!

Yes, we are so proud.  Our granddaughter graduated from University this week-end.  She has really worked hard and has been on the Chancelor's List the last three terms.  She had glued rhinestones onto the top of her cap in the shape of a maple leaf - proud to be Canadian.  It was great to see her walk into the auditorium and we made a good group of cheerleaders when her name was announced.
What a wonderful day!

 

Bet you thought I'd run away again......

No, I'm still here, just very busy and haven't done a lot of quilting, or should I say, haven't finished any quilts lately.  Just like most quilters, I have a lot of UFO's and I've just been adding to the pile.  What is it about borders that I have trouble finishing a quilt when I get to the borders???  Does anyone else have that problem?  It's a biggie for me!!  I seem to be able to get the blocks finished and sewn together then come to a standstill when I get to borders.  One day I'm going to finish them!

Since my last blog, I've been to Africa on vacation.  It was a real experience and an education too.  I was glad to be home and am thankful I live where I do.  I will be posting more about the trip soon.

Right now I'm working on a scrap quilt with our Twisted Sisters group.  They tell me I'm cheating - I know, I'm supposed to just pick up the next two pieces and sew them together.  I'm having trouble doing that so told them I was just ensuring I didn't have all the same colour in one block - they think I'm matching (I can't help myself).  They think my quilt will turn out better than theirs but they are great quilters and I know theirs will be beautiful.  Will post some pics soon so you can see what we're up to.

Well, must go now.  Have some tidying up to do.  Don't quilters always have tidying up to do?

Will chat again soon.  Happy quilting!!!

Beautiful Batiks

Before we headed into summer, I decided to put some Batiks on special.  These are just a few of them.  They ranged from $5.00/mt. to $7.50/mt. and a lot of people took advantage of the sale.  Before putting them on sale though, thought I'd like to make a little sample of something for interest.  Quite a few of the girls in our Strip Club have made a copy of mine and they're really nice.  Here is mine.

 I know I'll be making more of these little table toppers and the pattern will be available soon.  

Have a great week-end - it's a sunny and warm summer day and they won't last long - enjoy them while you can.
Cheers!