Sleep At Home Retreat

What a great retreat! My LQS, The Quilted Cottage, is located in a strip. The business next door moved so they have been able to rent the space for retreats. We sewed from 10-9 Wednesday and Thursday, 10-11 on Friday and 10-5 on Saturday. Each day there is a winner for a bucket filled with goodies from the shop. We are fed a terrific meal each day and have access to the quilt shop all during the retreat. At night, we sleep in our own beds at home. Isn't this the perfect set-up? We had forty attendees who stitched and laughed together. Oh, we also get a charm. The one on the left side is from this retreat.

I finished The Diva Essential Designer Bag, made 1 1/2 Halloween table toppers, almost finished a DNP and worked on a strip quilt from Hanne's challenge LAST summer. The Diva bag can also be used as a backpack and has lots of pockets inside and out. It took almost two days to finish, but I love it.

Every time someone finished a project, Clara would ring a bell so everyone could admire it. I have pictures of several to share later.

Stash Report 33 & Giveaway

STASH REPORT - WEEK 33 (no change this week)

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 142.5 yards

Fabric used during these weeks: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 106.7 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+35.75)

If you are a fan of civil war fabrics, click on over to Faithful Quilter:Elaine's Journey.

One more small finish: pillowcase made with John Deere fabric.

A Finish

It may be small, but it's a finish! This little bag with a velcro closure is for a friend who shared some scraps with me a few weeks ago. It's pretty quick to make and can be used for a variety of things. It's photographed open to show the inside.

The grape tomatoes are starting to ripen in larger quantities and it's a banner year for my Black-eyed Susans. The rest of the flowers are in desparate need of attention before the weeds and bugs take over.

The LQS is closed today to rearrange the whole store. The Janome machines are moving to the front of the shop and they now carry Floriani Threads. When it reopens on Tuesday, I bet it will be packed with curious shoppers. Moda U is Tuesday, so I'll be there.

STASH REPORT - WEEK 32

STASH REPORT - WEEK 32 (no change this week)

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 142.5 yards

Fabric used during these weeks: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 106.7 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+35.75)

Blueberries

Wednesday was the perfect day to go blueberry picking. We picked up Nick and Connie and
headed west. After about two hours of picking (they were hanging like grapes on the vine) we had almost 60 pounds of berries between the four of us. They are sooooo good.

Yesterday was my birthday (not a zero) and it was another great day. My folks treated Jim and I to a perch lunch which was delicious. The Tigers beat the Orioles in an afternoon game, I got a birthday charm and discount at my LQS and I bought a little Janome. It's the AQS2009 and I will take it to classes and retreats giving my Featherweight a break from traveling. I love the push a button and watch it sew feature!

While there, I took a picture of the shop sample I just finished sewing. It's called Spinning Flowers by Amy Davidson of Humble Bee Quilt Works.



Added: Terry has a terrific giveaway of patterns and books here.

Alie & Andy

Remember that wedding shower I told you about back here? The wedding was Saturday and everything was wonderful. Here is the happy couple exiting the church. This is the first of four family weddings between now and next June.

I've been neglecting my blog and will try to post more regularly. Most of my stitching has been on projects I can't show until they are given to their owners. Connie and I did attend a Sleep Home Retreat sponsored by The Quilted Cottage. We were able to sew in the vacant building next to the shop from 10-whenever for three days. A Luau theme was evident by the leis and meals. It was so successful, they are doing it again for four days at the end of the month. Clara came dressed appropriately in a grass skirt. Here's a few of the projects that were worked on at the retreat.

Stash Report 31

STASH REPORT - WEEK 31

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 142.5 yards

Fabric used during these weeks: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 106.7 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+35.75)

Stash Reports 28, 29 & 30

STASH REPORT - WEEKS 28, 29 & 30

Fabric added during these weeks: 24.5 yards
Fabric added year to date: 142.5 yards

Fabric used during these weeks: 27 yards (donated)
Fabric used year to date: 106.75 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+35.75)

Stash Report, Mail & A Giveaway

STASH REPORT WEEK 27

Fabric added during this week: 0 yard
Fabric added year to date: 118 yards

Fabric used during this week: yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.75 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+38.25)

I consider it a victory if the "added"
yardage didn't increase.


These lovely fat quarters arrived from Yellow Bird Art I thought I had posted about them, but couldn't find it. They have a lovely hand to them and I love green.

If you're thinking Christmas in July, this is the place to look. Barb has a wonderful collection of Christmas items being offered for a comment.

Giveaways

Lori is giving away a neat package here.

Found another great giveaway here at Cactus Needle. You'll receive this pattern, a jellyroll and some yardage.

Stash Reports & A June Finish

STASH REPORT WEEK 24, 25 & 26

Fabric added during these weeks: 4.5 yards
Fabric added year to date: 118 yards

Fabric used during this week: .5 yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.75 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+38.25) Looks like I'm not even trying. :-(




I did finish a quilt this past week! That's exciting for me as I haven't had a finish in awhile. This string quilt was made back here.

It immediately went into my 'to quilt' pile which moves very slowly. Then in March
of this year, Joanne offered a Quilters Stimulus deal. I was fortunate to have my name put on her list. Here she shows the latest quilts she has done and mine is among them. I finished the binding on Friday and it feels so good to have accomplished something quilty. Thanks again to Joanne for her generosity and fine work.

BOM Pattern Giveaway

Helen has another wonderful pattern for us. This is a Christmas BOM called 'Twas The Night Before Christmas'. Go check it out here.

Another giveaway!

Quilters Qua is having a "Tell A Friend" giveaway. I'm telling.....

Giveaways

Sheree has four, wonderful gifts to send out. Check her blog for more info.

How about a Quilt-opoly game?
Click on over to Quilting on a Budget.

One more opportunity for fun mail can be found here. Jackie is celebrating her birthday and giving away presents.

In addition to two adorable grandchildren, I have five grandcats. Here is Hugo.


Hugo is a very affectionate and friendly cat, but this photo sure doesn't show that.

Stash Report & Odds & Ends

STASH REPORT WEEK 23

Fabric added during this week: .5 yards
Fabric added year to date: 113.5 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+34.75)
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Last week we attended our granddaughter, Abby's 8th grade graduation in Wisconsin. She is one special, talented young lady and I'm not the only one who thinks so. How did she grow up so fast? Abby and her classmates are visiting Washington D.C. and more for their class trip. I'm sure she is having lots of fun.




























Mary bought a mini Rebecca Barker puzzle in Paducah and is passing it around our Bee. I had my turn at the 7x9 puzzle and will give it to someone else on Monday. The little size is even cuter than the regular ones.

My daughter, Kari and I shopped briefly at Target last week. This thong caught Kari's eye first and I had to take a photo. Isn't it what every well-dressed quilter takes to a retreat? VBG

Vickie's Giveaway

Vickie has four gifts to send out. One could be for you!

Back home from Wisconsin. More later....

STASH REPORT WEEK 22

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 113 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+34.25)

I am filling a bag to give away. It seems the
best way to get that busted down going in the
right way. :-)

Stash Report 21

STASH REPORT WEEK 21

Fabric added during this week: 18.5 yards (sales too good to pass up)
Fabric added year to date: 113 yards

Fabric used during this week: 1yard
Fabric used year to date: 79.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+34.25)

It's pathetic!

A Little Stitching

There isn't much sewing going on lately in my house, but I did finish this cute stitchery that I received from May Britt in her polka dot exchange package. The fabric had the design printed on it so it was ready to go. I'm not sure if I will frame it or use it in a bag, but I sure enjoyed doing the stitching while watching the Tiger ballgames.

Last Saturday, Connie, Lori, Judy and I (the Aunts) gave a bridal shower for our niece, Alie. She and Andy will be married in August. Alie's colors are hot pink and orange which was fun to use in our decorating. We had gerbera daisies in the chosen colors for the tables and they became the prizes.

Stash Report & Photo Caption Winner

STASH REPORT WEEK 20

Fabric added during this week: 0 yards
Fabric added year to date: 94.50 yards

Fabric used during this week: 4 yards
Fabric used year to date: 78.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (+16.25)

Now for the drawing... I wrote the names on slips of those who had sent photo captions and put them into a bowl. I wanted the kitties to 'draw' the winner, but neither would come when I called. Jim suggested baiting the dish with a few kitty treats. Well, Annie immediately waddled in to check out the noise and then surrendered her chance to select the wining slip to Jasper. Jasper chose Beth and then ate the treats. Congratulations, Beth. I have your address from the PIF we did and will get your package in the mail this week. I really enjoyed reading the captions sent in by everyone. Thanks for playing.

Mother's Day, Stash Report & Contest

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day. Simone and Mike came for lunch (Simone to cook, Mike to eat). Simone makes the most wonderful crepes filled with ham and cooked asparagus and topped with hollandaise sauce. Two of these will fill you for hours. They also gave me a gift certificate to my LQS, The Quilted Cottage. JJ and the kitties, Jasper and Annie also gave me certificates to The Quilted Cottage. (I wonder where they got that idea?) From Wisconsin, Craig, Kari, Abby and Ian sent me a beautiful bouquet of pink flowers in a pink, plaid vase. They're so pretty. I also received phone calls from Kalamazoo and Wisconsin.

Mike and I beat Jim and Simone - best two out of three in Euchre, the four of us walked to my folks and visited with my mom and dad, and my Tigers won again, sweeping Cleveland. I had a great day!

STASH REPORT WEEK 19

Fabric added during this week: 18.25 yard There was a sale during Moda U class!
Fabric added year to date: 94.50 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: (20.25)

"Caption the Cats" Photo Contest
Now to distract you from my failing stash report, I'm going to have a contest. It will be called "Caption the Cats" Photo Contest. I just know Jasper and Annie were having a heavy conversation while they watched the bird feeder the other day from the kitchen window. I'd like to hear what you think they were saying. To enter, make sure I can contact you with an email address. You may enter multiple captions, but post them individually, please. The winner will receive fabric, yet to be chosen. The contest will end Saturday, May 16th at midnight. Get those thinking caps on and send me your thoughts. Here is the photo.

Friday Flowers

I've been sewing all week on a round robin addition and should finish it today. Unfortunately, I can't show it until fall when they are given back to their original owners.

In my yard, you can see tulips, daffodils, grape hyacinths, violets, lots of weeds and a cat or two. Jasper loves to hide in the tiger lilies. The window picture looks like they are studying the guests at the bird feeder.

Have a wonderful week-end!

Stash Report 18

STASH REPORT WEEK 18

Fabric added during thise week: 0 yard
Fabric added year to date: 76.25 yards

Fabric used during this week: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: -2 yards

An easy one this week.

The Great Inklingo Giveaway

THE GREAT INKLINGO GIVEAWAY


Have you heard about Inklingo? Would you like to try it with a small project? Visit the Great Inklingo Giveaway and comment on which items you would like to win. Isn't this a fun idea?

Two Giveaways & Stash Reports

Dawn is offering this book:












Lyn has a lovely giveaway here.














Stash Report - Weeks 16 & 17 I'm sneaking this in at the bottom of the post. Remember I spent time in Shipshewana and Paducah!

Fabric added during these weeks: 41 yards
Fabric added year to date: 76.25 yards

Fabric used during these weeks: 0 yards
Fabric used year to date: 74.25 yards

Net fabric busted 2009: -2 yards