we are back (again)

and we are gonna stay put for a few weeks maybe months--who knows! we had a great week and even managed to see a HUGE bear wandering around looking for breakfast...and I mean really huge--one of the biggest we have seen in Lakeside... easily over 400 lbs...ya know--it was actually really hot up there in the trees, too and come home and it is well over 100 degrees here!! sure wish we could have stayed longer--I accomplished lots and even managed some walking and hiking--yeah, in the heat! had one good storm while there, that dumped at least 1/2 inch of rain and knocked out power...that is kinda rough when the house is out in the boonies and who knows when things would get fixed...fortunately, it was only about 45 minutes. I managed to crochet by candle light--I completed an afghan and started another (for babies that are coming) and did lots of sewing--pics to follow soon...Tomorrow I go back to quilt shop--I think I am passed the point of helping out--I am still working full time--now I will try to simply put the money away--I wanna go on a nice long trip --hopefully next summer! more soon

OK-I KNOW--it's been a bit!

been busy and have been out of town and no access to computer unless I spend time in the library--well, decided I could live without computer for a little while--we are kind house sitting! The girls love the sitting room :o) and used it and like it much! they were both sleeping when I found them in here, and sat pretty for me :o)--later, I caught them basking in the sun in another room--it is called the great room. They made themselves at home, Susan G ..THANKS!

I made this afghan in the time we were gone--I was on a mission to complete an afghan and was actually surprised when I did....
This time away was like a quilt camp for one..took the machine and everything I would need, made a dress, a top and worked on a quilt top for a shop sample, and a quilt top for me :o)
pics of those soon to follow, I hope...getting more hours at the quilt shop than I thought but I am needed so it is ok--I can save money for more fabric, or whatever....we have a trip to Boise coming up in August, so may have to hunt up shops in that area---more soon

ANOTHER wip (project) completed

This was a challenge from 07-08 and I never did finish it---till now! one more done--who knows how many to go...tomorrow I will get to work on another one!

NO MORE FULL TIME (for now)

I am actually getting some playing done--I got stuck on a ribbon border for the Star Bom so will be taking it with me tomorrow to get some on hands help----I was about to undertake something else but was talked out of that! I did manage to begin and complete this quilt as a shop sample....and in the 4 weeks since I posted last, have begun working on my hexagons. My intention is to make a quilt 22 - 4" by 22 -4" pinks, browns, and whites. It is English Paper Pieced and it is fun and addictive! I dont quite remember where I got the idea and pink isnt a color I care for but this is looking great already..A friend called it my Neopolitan quilt! Yesterday I bought a bolt of chocolate brown batik for the half hexagons that will be on the outside and for the border. That is a all, oh--unless I make it bigger, I need to make 484 of these. This is a Summer and take it with me project! I cut binding for another wall hanging today and will stitch that when the sun is out..it is a black background and going on black border...not nice at night!
ok--gonna watch tv for now!---toodles

ALL SASHING DONE

I have been too *into* this top to stop and take pics along the way other than part one! LOL..I hit bumps in the road and I am not sure they were mine or the pattern's but I put it aside a couple days and just now finished it..I tried to get a better picture--too windy outside and the girls (dogs) left paw prints all over--LOL--most of the fabrics are Thimbleberries, from a dark brown to dark green in case you cant tell what they are! *wink*

been busy at the shop, had a pj party and sale at the shop, had another b'day, baby shower, all sorts of things going on and hopefully that will come to an end after the local shop hop this month. I will then, only have to worry about the monthly TB meets and Monday play day in town. Gosh, I am retired! hehehehe but have worked full time this year...oh no and my sewing room shows it!

have a strong desire to learn English Paper Piecing--have all the toys and fabrics and I am not willing to get started! hehehe WIP pile is calling to me, too----well, another day--I am gonna make a table runner! hehehe