Quilts and Things

Quilt challenge

2010-08-22T20:03:00.004-04:00

I would love to win a new Janome sewing machine. I test drove this unit at my local quilt shop...I really loved it. I couldn't justify buying it. But it really had some neat features...loved the knee lift. I can always hope to win one. I own a Janome 9700 so I really can't complain.

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Pi Shawl KAL

2010-08-16T21:55:00.001-04:00

http://wendyknits.net/

following the Pi Shawl KAL...can't start my shawl until I get back home to Michigan. I ordered the kit and it is waiting for me when I get home but.....my grandson comes first!

I am still in New Mexico helping my daughter with the new grandson...the first grandchild and needless to say I am excited. And he is a doll...born at home on the 20th of July at 11:03 am weighing 8 pounds and 20 inches long.
heading home on the 24th but will be back in October for a few months...to babysit while my daughter goes back to work. Finding babysitting is hard...on a waiting list on the AFB daycare center...9th on the list..not good.

This year has definitely been a different year...out of work, husband with multiple health issues and seeming to be extremely busy.

Anxiously awaiting the first grandbaby!

2010-07-07T11:33:00.000-04:00

I'm trying to get things ready at home to leave my husband for 6 weeks of bachelorhood. He doesn't really cook or do laundry but will be force to this time. He is being a real trooper! Of course this is for HENRY so he will do what he must.

I'm am getting anxious and want to be there before my grandson makes his appearance. I hope to be the cook, housekeeper and maid while my two wonderful children enjoy there new bundle of love.

Because the due date is always really a guess, I am heading down early. I figure I can always change the return flight to handle what comes after the little bundle arrives.

This is going to be a new chapter in all of our lives....and I can't wait to be a GRANDMA!!!!!

Paul's Irish Special

2010-04-27T00:53:00.000-04:00

I starting a blog at the The Quilt Show. I have been a member for awhile. Now that I seem to have some time on my hands I thought I would try blogging. I will link the site so that you can follow my progress blogging about my quilting.

Here is the link: http://www.thequiltshow.com/myblog/quiltnut851.xml

Celtic Site

2009-09-08T23:52:00.000-04:00

This is a lovely site...great inspiration!

New computer

2009-05-30T16:15:00.000-04:00

I'm fumbling through the process of transferring info from an old laptop to my brand NEW laptop. This is a first for me, I have always had "hand me down" computers...this is my first new one. It is really exciting...still have software to load...but am just transferring files right now.

2009-03-29T12:51:00.001-04:00

It is another cool rainy day...can't wait for Spring to really get here...not just the date on the calendar. I did a little spinning this morning. I have quit a bit of fiber to spin. Once I finish this 8 ounces of merino...I hope to make a shawl with it. Can't wait to get it all spun up.

I have been planning several quilting projects and just finished complete a needlework project that my daughter had started when she was very young and doing a demonstrations at one of the historic houses at Greenfield Village in Michigan. She is now 27 years old and I finished it so it can go up on Dad's library wall...it is cute...even with all the mistakes.

Sun, please shine soon...I need some motivation!

2009-02-18T22:41:00.000-05:00

retreat this weekend sounds like just the thing to get out of the winter blues! Going to a fleece fiber feast on Satuday and then I think I will retreat to my studio for a little R & R.

Another wintery day

2009-02-12T23:49:00.000-05:00

I've been sick for a few weeks, just getting to feeling better. Just finished knitting two baby bibs for a friend of my daughters new baby. I mailed them out to New Mexico today. It at least made me feel I had accomplished something.

I have been looking through my quilt books and magazines for some inspiration to start a new project. I'm not sure if it wants to be something small that I hand patch and quilt or another large quilt that I machine patch and hand quilt....

I have been working on several needlework projects too. Being sick allowed me to just sit, read my Kindle or work on a hand project. It was great! I didn't feel guilty about not getting any house work done.

Work has been slow, I work in the construction/building business. The economy in Michigan is terrible...I sure hope that it turns around soon. It is going to be a very slow year for building.

2009-02-12T23:43:00.000-05:00

Quiltville - Double Delight

2009-02-12T23:42:00.000-05:00

Quiltville Mystery

Now we are into February

2009-02-06T01:04:00.000-05:00

It has been a rocky start. My daughter and her husband were here for 12 days visiting because they could leave base at Christmas...her husband is in the Air Force and was on call. We had a great visit and hated them to go home to New Mexico.

After they left I came down with Bronchitis and now it has gone into Pneumonia. I haven't be able to finish my January blocks for the calendar quilt and right now my head isn't into anything more than vegging on the couch. I will be so glad when winter is finally over.

Can spring be far away????????

Blahs on Thursday

2009-01-08T22:52:00.000-05:00

Awaiting my daughters visit next week. She wasn't able to come home for Christmas...first time in 2 years.:( Got call tonight she was in the emergency room with a pain in the side...worried she won't be able to come home. I will say my prayers that it will be alright and she will be here on thursday.

I have been reviewing my stash for the quilt calendar...stash busting is a very good suggestion. I'm still working out the finish size and plan for my quilt calendar.

New Blogger

2009-01-04T19:22:00.000-05:00

I am a new blogger. I'm just getting my feet wet and trying to stay up with this new technology. I am very activity with many Yahoo Groups, Ravelry and other quilting and knitting blogs. I follow many knitting and quilting podcasts. I hoping to have things to share and ideas to gain from others.

Pat-Sloan-Newsletter : Message: Pat Sloan Jaunary Newsletter

2009-01-04T19:14:00.000-05:00

Pat-Sloan-Newsletter : Message: Pat Sloan Jaunary Newsletter