Oct 2010 - Update

11-22-10 OK so I have REALLY been dragging my feet on this but finally got the binding sewn onto the back tonight and turned and have zig-zagged down 1/3 of the way on one side. Should finish it tomorrow night and get this off my to do list. This is the largest quilt I have ever done - it will cover a full sized bed. Measures 70" x 90".

Time is flying by.....and there is so much to do. I have been slowly working on the latest quilt. In my past post I stated that all that needed to be done was to sandwich it and start the quilting process. I have completed the stitching in the ditch around each block. Today I have started the actual quilting and it is coming along.

Sept 2010

Well, I have finished another quilt top! All that left to do is sandwich it with the batting and backing pin it and then start on the machine quilting. This is for a friend's daughter who is a freshman in college and they wanted to give her this quilt as a Christmas present when she comes home for winter break from Winthrop University.

My daughter in law also picked out this fabric as one of the quilts I am making for Emma Kate's arrival Feb 2011.

Essentials of life

You know there are just a few essentials in life like food, water, sewing & quilting.

Coming soon.....

Grandbaby #2 - Our son Josh and his wife Ginny ( our most wonderful daughter in law) are having grand baby two in Feb 2011. They are very excited and so are we! Please keep them in your prayers as they have had challenges getting pregnant. According to the doctors this time it appears all is well with this pregnancy.

Sew Dang Cute!

Jamie found and purchased the Botany jelly roll and coordinating fabric and had it sent to me so that I can start working on these cute dresses for their summer holiday. She better get those measurements to me quick so I can get started sewing. In the meantime I will start cutting the 3.5 inch strip out of the fabric while I wait for her. See how to make the dresses at this link Moda Bake Shop: Sew Dang Cute Once I get them made I will add my own pictures and when I get one of Jamie and Annabelle together, maybe her Daddy will be in the picture too!

My blog's not forgotten!

I know it's been a few days since I blogged. BUT...in my defense changes have been abounding in my life. I did indeed finish the quilt for my Jamie love and haven't started another yet - gasp I know, how can that be true! A week ago last Wednesday I interviewed for yet another job....on Thursday I got the call that the company would love to welcome me to their family..so I had to do a drug test...(well if you know me you know that's non-issue) on Thursday and by golly I had to start working on Monday. It's a temp to perm job through the temp agency I have been working with since last November. Let me just say you can get some REALLY interesting assignments doing temp work. I had to give up my early retirement which I was so truly enjoying, but I really needed to go back to work it has been over a year since I was down sized. I have been adjusting to the getting up at 5:30 AM and working until 3 PM and then coming home to tend to me sore feet, aches and pains. Today was busy at work but still I have decided to pre-wash some fabric this evening so that I can press it when I get home tomorrow and start my next project......Christmas gift #1........YES my friends I did say Christmas. I normally have what shopping is required done by the end of July but this year the women in my family are getting hand made quilt projects from me so I have to start NOW! Merry Christmas.

Jamie's throw

5/16 It's finished.....

I am getting ready to layer and quilt Jamie's fabric today.....it's also her 30th birthday.

5/14 I have finished the quilt top.......