Stahs Report 12

Hi everyone!  can't believe it's that time again!!!

Bobbins used this week: 2
Bobbins used year to date: 15
Thread spools emptied this week: 1
Thread spools emptied year to date:  4
Fabric used this week:  0 yard  
Fabric used year to date: 13 1/2 yards
Fabric added this week: 0 yards

Vicki and I are going to town!!!  we have started sewing the roses to our bear paw blocks. 

I didn't get a picture of Vicki's.  I will add it next time.  Wasn't sure if I liked it or not.  but looking at it now, I really do!!!  next up a red rose I think!

We have a little snowman table runner ready for hand sewing.

Vicki sewed these little baby steps for us and I need to start the embroidery!

I have the last side borders for my cheddar that is pink quilt ready to sew on!!! 

And we went to Sassy's for lunch.  Which is always good. 

Toni introduced me to lemon drop cupcakes.  So I had to have one.  OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!  I might have to try this at home.  so good...... 

so no finishes, but lots of sewing time and laughter.  Vicki is here this week too.  lets see what we can get done! 

hugs....

My trip to Williams

I know I said I wouldn't share pictures of what Vicki and I worked on while in Williams, but I can show other pictures! 

Do you ever prepare for an event or trip, and then forget things on the list?  hmmmmm......  I do.  I always seem to forget something.  Always.  I try so very hard to write out my list, check off items and then still forget something(s). 

This time I remembered all the stuff for our projects.  What did I forget?  my medication I take daily.  My blow dryer.  My brush I use when I blow dry my hair.  most of my make up.  do you see a pattern here!  what was the most important things to pack?  I am lucky I remembered to bring PJs! 

Anyway,  here is what the table looked like when I arrived! 

Lots of glow in the dark things.  Chocolate.  Candy Corn.  lots of wonderful things. 

glow in the dark bugs on my sewing chair.  Glow in the dark spiders under my bed.  And glow in the dark eyes in the bathroom! 

Remember all the stuff I forgot?  Well, #1 son was coming to Flagstaff to do inventories.  Williams is 40 miles away.  So this good son brought my forgotten things.  Thank you Lee!  You are a sweetie! 

And thank you Vicki for hosting our Wicked adventure!  Thank you for taking such good care of me.  My whole mantra while there..... Please Vicki, don't get sick!  Please Vicki, don't get sick! 

hugs....

Aaaaahhhhhh, cool mountain air!

Hi everyone!  I have spent the week in Williams, AZ.  It was cool.  Cool enough for me to have several quilts on the bed and wool socks on my feet!  I spent the week with Vicki.  We were madly working on fun Halloween projects!  for the Wicked bloghop in October.  we had a wicked good time.  there was only a couple of slight problems.  I. Got. Sick.......  sigh......  what a bummer. 

we did manage to get a few things done.  didn't get as many pictures as I hoped.  But Vicki was a wonderful hostess and took good care of me.  I just hope she doesn't get sick...... 

I left yesterday, on my way towards Flagstaff, this is what I saw:

 

This is September 27th.  about 10AM in the morning.  In AZ.  In September. Sorry, I already said that.  that white stuff is SNOW!!!!!  Don't get me wrong.  It snows here.  Elevation is about 7000 ft  in this area.  But September?  In AZ? Mercy, does that mean it's going to be a cold winter? 

It was a treat to see.  It's always a treat to see mountains, pines and snow all at the same time! 

So I won't be sharing any pictures of the projects.  You have to wait till the end of October.  Sorry.  But it will be soooo worth it. 

BTW, on the way home I called my Dr.  I got to drop by to see him on the way home.  Strep, double ear infections and Bronchitis.....  sigh......  I have the mother lode.  How old am I?  You do remember I am only 29, right?  LOL......

Hubby is taking good care of me.  the cats are nearby in case they are needed.  I have a quilt to keep me warm.  and some hot soup and hot herbal tea.  oh yeah, life is good.....

hugs...

I love being a girl!

today was a wonderful day - I got a pedicure and manicure. ahhhhhhhhhh, so very nice. having that done, makes me feel pampered and beautiful! happy, happy...... I would love to do that once a week - at least. LOL! My friend Vicki and I didn't get to get together this summer. that makes me sad. we always get so much done when we have our retreats. so this year we decided that we would pick a day and pick 2 projects and sew. the thing is, we have about 6 projects to do. the first 2 projects we picked was a red and black quilt. Abundance is the pattern. Vicki provided the 10" red squares. I provided the black, red ric rak, and border. the other is a Patrick lose haunted house/birthday table runner. Now the deal is, we have to finish these 2 projects as in finish the top, quilt and bind it. well, I have the abundance top done. I LOVE IT!!!!

Here is a close up of the flower and ric rak. isn't just darn cute?

and here is the top! Yeah!!! Vicki, isn't it wonderful? just the way I envisioned it! now, what color of thread do I use? how shall I quilt it? what should I get for a backing? I want it finished yesterday. I really, really love this quilt.

thank you Vicki for going with my zany ideas!

hugs......

Lorene

PS I love you and a UFO done!

for several years my friend Vicki and I get together for our own quilt retreat. this year we met up in Lake Havasu at her son in laws home. we had it all to ourselves and sewed our little hearts out! This was one of our projects. a Christmas quilt from Mc Calls mag. (I think!) anyway, I did the trees, Vicki did the red blocks. she bought the borders. we finished the top while at the retreat. I got it back from the quilter (Joann - Gecko quilts) last month. today I watched PS I love you and finished the binding. LOVE that movie. makes me cry every time. So this is #4! this month. thanks Vicki and Joann for helping start and finish projects. LOL!

Quilt Retreat 4

I had almost a full spool of thread! this is what is left. Mercy, we were bookin' it



This is Aria. again, I am not sure who makes the pattern. but when it is done, we will put crystals on it. just needs a border or two and a few more flowers.

These are our cars, packed full! Thank you Vicki for a wonderful week. And Micha and Ashley too! I can't wait for next year!

I have two more tops I finished, but didn't take pics. so I will do that and post in the next couple of days.

quilt retreat 3

One day we went shop hopping with friends...This is Jon Ali quilt store - very nice!


this is from Material Girl, across the street. It wasn't a real quilt store. She had LOTS of textural type of fabrics. she sells lots of her things on Etsy. this bassinet fabric was skull and crossbones. I can't imagine a baby sleeping in this, but it was cute!!!!

this was a treat to see the sunset, when we looked at the window! Absolutely beautiful!!!

This is Donna, Vicki, a lady standing guard, Marian and myself at Sew What! Big sale, so we found a few things.....

My Quilt Retreat!

hey everyone! just got back from a 5 day quilt retreat! just vicki from Vegas and I! WONDERFUL!!! her son in law and daughter have a home in Lake Havasu and we had it all to ourselves. when I got there, vicki had covered all the water bottles in a cute little cover - This is the life! and a little basket full of goodies!

One of the first things we worked on was little baskets. this is Vicki and her boo boo.

I will post more pics shortly!

enjoy
Lorene

lots of stuff!

hey everybody! sorry I haven't post in a couple of days. been very busy! I am getting together with my friend - Vicki from Vegas! and we will be spending the whole week sewing. we get kits ready for each other, then sew, sew, sew, all week. we are very productive during that time. but I have a few pics for you!

this is Demi girl! she just got her hair cut and will be starting 7th grade soon. isn't she beautiful? she's got those BIG brown eyes from her grandmother you know! LOL!

the pincushion is a sample for the shop. it was a group effort between Sandy and I. the pattern is The Abbey Bag, not sure who makes the pattern. sorry!

the first pic is the start of my grand mother's flower garden quilt!!!! I cut the hexagons on my cricut machine and SCAL! YEAH!!! I can cut 18 then 13 out of 1 sheet of paper - 31 hexes!!!!

if anyone is interesting in the file, please leave a comment and I can send it to you. be sure to leave your email address. I don't know how to save it so you can download it. sorry!

hope you all have a wonderful 4th! It's been wonderful.....

Lorene