Rags N Quilts

Archive for August, 2009

First up, I received a signed copy of my friend Cathy Wiggins new book! “Clowns on Parade” You can see it and purchase it here. Congratulations again, Cathy!

And then, new stuff from Vicki. Isn’t this just yummy! Love those colors and all the texture.
And this is a selvage to selvage gradation…boy is this rich looking! Good work, as always Vicki!
I’ve actually commissioned her to develop some custom palettes for me. Looking forward to seeing those!

If you haven’t yet tried Vicki’s fabric, head over to her shop. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

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You will be missedjust as your brothers still are today.

A life full of very human flaws; but that did so much for so many. May you find peace. I thank you for all you did for this nation.

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And, I saved the best for last! My latest stuff from Vicki came today. Just look at these lovelies! No drooling on the fabric please..LOL!Can you say oooooh,

Ahhhhhhhhhh

Also in this package were 3 new tie dyed shirts for Don.

2 short sleeve

And one long sleeve. I have to say, this one is my favorite so far. And he has quite the collection from her!
I have to say again; Vicki, these are all spectacular! Thanks.

And if you haven’t yet visited her shop and purchased some of her gorgeous fabrics….what are you waiting for???

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Last week, Sharon Schamber was visiting and doing a series of classes for my guild. I hosted her in my home for the duration of her visit. And one of those days included a longarm class in my studio.

No narration, just the photos.

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These are from the latest MQR swap. Mine…Lisa’s

Carie’s

Michelle’s

Dave’s

Linda’s

Helen-Mary’s

Betty’s

Jami’s
Mary Ann’s

and Vicki’s

They are all fabulous, thank you!

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First, the last mango off our tree for the season. They have been huge this year! And sweet with perfect texture. This one though is the biggest of all. 16 inches in diameter! And just as yummy as the rest. Can’t wait to see next years crop!And then the latest family postcards ..most for my birthday. From Mary…

from Mother

and the rest are from my daughter Kelly and her girls. They are all just learning to sew and bead. The “stuff” on them and the fabrics are items they “lifted” from my stash while they were here in July. I think they all did very well. I love them all!

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Here’s a short preview.

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Life is still on the hectic side here, and we still have company (adult this time), but I managed to carve out a little time here and there and got this top finished. While far from perfect piecing, I would never have attempted this before the “GO” cutter. It really makes things a lot easier and more accurate. As I have said before… good thing I can quilt halfway decently, because a piecer I’m not!

After quilting, this will go to my oldest granddaughter Kara and she will do the beading. I designed this specifically for quilting and beading. I just love how the batiks ‘glow’ on that purple background!
So now it goes in the pile to be quilted one day…hopefully not too far away! I also (finally) finished up my postcards, so those will go in the mail tomorrow.

Tonight we’re taking our house guest out for dinner. We’ll be trying a new crab house that just opened up in town.

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Doing a little piecing between cleaning and laundry. Only have two star blocks left to do and one border strip left to piece. Might have the top done by the end of tomorrow…..Getting the guest room ready for our next guest arriving on Tuesday. No kids…a good friend. Then when he leaves, I have a day to get ready for Sharon Schamber’s arrival on the 11th. I’m hosting her while she’s here doing a series of classes for my guild, including a longarm class here in my studio for some of the longarm quilters in the guild.

July and August this year are giving our guest room a workout! Good thing I have a live in Chef! Thanks, honey…I couldn’t do it without you.

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