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Look at Mr Ziggy! What confidence he has in me -- all perched up on my light holding the seam ripper and scissors!!!!Joyce is a fun person who retreats with us. Look at that precious chicken pin cushion. I love me some chickens/roosters (but not the real ones -- LOL)This is a precious baby quilt that Debbie was putting together. Gotta love that sashing!And here is crazy Bobbie! She is

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Last weekend, Mr. Ziggy and I went on a retreat with 12 other ladies. Yep, Mr. Ziggy was the only guy who was there, but he LOVED all the attention. The following picture is the view from the sewing room -- talk about a bit of Heaven on Earth.The following picture is of a double wedding ring top that one of the ladies finished while at retreat -- bee-u-te-ful!This was a quilt shown by one of

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Mr. Ziggy and I went on a quilting retreat last weekend and had sew much fun. I have all these pictures to share with you......BUT......I'm having trouble uploading them! A few months back, I bought a new laptop -- a Mac Book Pro!!!! I'm still learning the operating system. I have download the pictures from my camera and they show up in an album in iPhotos. Then I go to blogger to upload pics

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Mr. Ziggy and I are going to a quilt retreat this weekend....in just a few hours......It is the 13th year this group of ladies have met to enjoy a weekend of sewing/quilting/laughing/eating and laughing till the tears run down our legs!!!!!Here is Mr. Ziggy clinging to the iron to make sure that he gets put into the car!!! Mr. Ziggy had never been on a retreat before. I hope he will be good

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Introducing my new quilting studio mascot, "Mr. Ziggy"! (Thank you Mary for the name suggestion -- I loved it!) Mr. Ziggy would like to say "Hey" and also remind you of something very powerful:Thanks for stopping by. Ya'll be Blessed!

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A wonderful Good Saturday Morning to all of you in Blogland! I would like to introduce you to......????? This sweet lil Monkey doesn't have a name! Actually, I have several in mind but couldn't decide which one. SEW, I decided to let you help me name him/her!My friend Pat over at "A Little of This and A Little of Pat" recently introduced us to Spencer, her hot little monkey. What a

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I don't think I have ever shown the Harley-Davidson T-Shirt quilt that I was commissioned to make. The pictures are not that great -- sorry! These t-shirts are from all over the U.S.A. I began this quilt back in the first part of 2011; however, it didn't get finished until just a couple o months ago.I have been commissioned by the same person to make another t-shirt quilt with Harley shirts

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If you enjoy handstitchng, you MUST go check out Jenny of Elefantz's newest free BOM for 2012. It is wonderful! Scriptures and beautiful borders in a 10-month program. I hope you will join in all the fun!!

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Run on over to Jo's Country Junction and join in on the Quilt Square Quilt Along! A GREAT way to use up some of those scraps!!!!

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January 1, 2011, began as normal – a sweet kiss between my Ronny and I at midnight – well, if we were awake! Sometimes it happened the next morning – especially in the later years of our marriage! We were so excited for 2011 – the year we would celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Who would have thought it!! Yes, there were those who doubted our union – especially since we only

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OH EM GEE! My font is underlined and I don't know how I did it!!! Oh Well! The Secret Santa from Utah has arrived in TEXAS!!!!! A couple of days ago, I received the following -- a darling Christmas cup filled with my very favorite candy -- Hershey's with almonds!!!! Along with it came a sweet card.Today, I came home from work and the following box was waiting for me! Wow! Another Secret

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YAY!!!! The Texas Rangers Baseball team has, once again, advanced to the World Series. How exciting this is for this Texas girl. It was bittersweet watching them win last night. I sit and stitched on binding on a quilt (pictures are forthcoming) that I had been commissioned to make. I kept looking over at my husband's chair, but he was not there. We used to always watch the baseball games

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I am participating in the Secret Santa hosted by the Colorado Lady. Hop on over and join the fun. Christmas is just around the corner! It's going to be FUN! Sign-up is open until the end of October.

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I am a ChristianI am the youngest of three children, the only girl, the only redhead. Both brothers and parents have/had black hair.I am a cancer survivor and have been in remission for 8 yearsI recently became a widow -- the worst day of my lifeWhen I love someone, I love with my whole heart and soulI love birthday cake, wedding cake, and Hershey's chocolate w/almondsI love to hear the sound of

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I just received my swap partner from Shawnee for the Fall Table Runner Swap. I am so excited -- I LOVE table runners, toppers, etc. and use them a lot in decorating my home. I've already gone to my partner's blog and am familiar with her and even planning my runner! Stay tuned for more details and sneak peaks!

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Hello Folks! Yep, I'm still around -- I've just been in a 'funk' since the passing of my sweet husband and haven't been posting. I'm really trying to get into the groove of things again -- it is just hard to stay in focus. I am going to do better about posting on my blog and sharing with you what I'm doing.It's Fall -- my very favorite season. Fall makes me think of beautiful turning leaves,

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The time has come for me to share the story of the "panty snatcher"! If you have been reading my blog (not that there have been a lot of posts lately), you know that I lost my precious husband a couple of months ago. You also know that he had spoiled me rotten. You see, he was retired and I was still working. He took care of the house, the yard, did a little cooking, and he also did the

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Hello Friends, I have certainly neglected my blog lately. What have I been doing???? Well, it certainly hasn't been quilting or sewing. I have not sewn a single stitch since Ron's passing! I am trying to get my mojo back! I will be attending a retreat with my Wacky sistas the end of the month so I'm sure they will get me inspired.I have been doing some reading and learning to cope and live

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Folks, it has been a long time since I have posted on my blog! I've been busy and then on Easter Sunday, April 24, my whole world came tumblng down around me. While getting dressed for church, my precious husband and bestest friend had a mini stroke that took him to the hospital. Then a little after midnight on April 25, he had a massive stroke that left him brain dead and in a coma. He was only

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We have Winners!!! First off, I want to thank Linda at B. Bumble and Company for hosting this great giveway! THANK YOU LINDA! Using the old fashion method of putting the names on slips of paper and drawing out of a basket, I have selected TWO WINNERS. First off the winner of "The Little Cowboy" Is........................................................................................ JACKIE FROM

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Today is the last day to enter the B. Bumbling and Company give-away that Linda has so graciously sponsored! (See my post dated 3/15/2011). You have until MIDNIGHT to comment. Come on folks -- go check out these awesome patterns so you can win one.

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Yesterday, my quiltin 'besties' and I attended the East Texas Quilt Guild Show in Tyler, Texas. We had a blast as ususal. The day started out meeting at the Brookshire Brothers parking lot. Well, needless today, that was a fiasco! LOL! We were meeting at 8 a.m. I arrived at about 8:03 a.m. to find NO ONE! I couldn't believe it because Annie is always on time and usually early. So I decide they

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Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of my quilting buddies! Today could be your lucky day!!!! Be sure to sign up to win one of the awesome patterns from B. Bumbling, aka Linda! (See my post below.) The drawing will take place April 1st.

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Friends! What would we do without them?? There are many types of friends -- those that we consider family; friends we work with, go to church with, neighbors; friends who are parents of our children's friends; cyber friends. A cyber friend is one we meet through our on-line contacts that we may not have made in person. I have a new 'cyber friend' that is just that - LINDA! Linda is a kindred

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......of my dear friend, Jerri, who lost her battle with cancer one year ago today -- March 14, 2010. She fought long and she fought hard. She never gave up and battled to the very end. She handled her cancer with grace and with an uptmost faith in God. She was not afraid to die. Jerri was one of the neatest people I've ever had the honor of knowing. We met at a quilting retreat about 12

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They say you should "toot your own horn" every now and then so here I go.......Looky!!! I won at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo "Go Texan Quilt Contest"! This quilt is Bunny Hill's free online BOM a couple of years ago. It is made with both cotton and wool and hand-applique. It was a fun pulling fabrics from my stash and a very fun quilt to make. Each block represents a month of the year. I

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I'm a WINNER!!!!! Kathleen Tracy over at A Sentimental Quilter was giving this book away on her blog and I won!!!! I am so excited. THANK YOU KATHY!!!!!!!! I can't wait to make a project out of it.

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My niece, Kim, over at A Peach in Stitches, is in a 'peach of a mess'. She is asking for help so I thought I would put her appeal here on my blog to help her out. She is missing instructions for block #2 of the BOM "Paris in the Fall". The pattern is from This & That. Please go over to her blog and see if you can help her out. Thanks friends!

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I participated in the Hot Mama Apron Swap with Val. The theme? CHICKENS! I love me some chickens (not the real ones -- LOL), but my kitchen is decorated in kitchens. My partner was Amy from California (a transplanted Texan). She is so sweet and we became fast friends. When I came in from work, my hubby said "you have a package". woo hoo! I open this box....the excitement is increasing.

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Isn't it funny how you can see a picture, a person, or object that will jog your memory about something in your childhood. The other day, I was blog-surfing (yes, that is a new word--LOL) and I saw a picture of a quilt with a child playing on it with little cars. I am the youngest of three children and the only girl. With two older brothers, naturally I would want to play with cars. I LOVED

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Looky Here!!!! I won an autographed copy of Kim Brackett's book Scrap Sensations!!! Kim has been having a blog tour of her book. I wanted this book so bad and almost bought it but then thought -- maybe, just maybe, I would win a copy on the tour. I have visited every site. Darlene over at Quilting Daze notified me this morning that I was her blog's winner!!!!!! I am SEW EXCITED!!!! A big

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Okay! Enough is enough! We have been having some unusually cold weather (and snow) here in east-central Texas!!!! Look what it does to me -- makes me want to curl up on the couch with a quilt and my lil dogs and sleep!!!! My hubby took this pic of me last friday when it was snowing outside. Abby is the lil schnauzer -- and she is meaner than a copperhead snake! Toby is the lil weiner dog

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WOW! Yesterday, Texas received snow.....we don't get a lot of snow, but the weather has been really crazy the past year are so. I had to go into work yesterday morning (NOT because I wanted to) and here is a pic of just outside the back of the building. On the way home, I took a pic of these trees on my road. I thought they were beautiful.Lastly, is a pic of my house....I don't know why I

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I spent most of yesterday working on the Civil War blocks that are being posted each week by Barbara Brackman in commemoration of the 2011 sesquicentennial. I had made a couple of the blocks previously, but was having some issues with my quarter-inch seam (don't we all at some point). I have those issues resolved and have re-made the first couple of blocks and got the other weeks caught up. Since

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I was able to take the day off because I had a day of comp time. I decided that today I would get a few things done and then pack and get ready for the quilting retreat that I'll be going on this weekend. I got a great start on 2011 projects. First, here is the January block for Bunny Hill Designs "Henrietta Whiskers". This is going to be the cutest quilt. I love the piecework along with the

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Here in Texas, we are some hat-wearin', boot-scootin' folks. We love country music and we love to do a little dancin'. You need to walk -- no jog -- no RUN on over to Molly's Place. Molly is having a BOOT BASH and invites all of us to do a lil boot-scootin!!!! Once again, Molly is sharing her talent and creativity with us -- ALL FOR FREE! She is sponsoring the Boot Bash BOM. There will be a

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I was over visiting Ann Ida at Quiltoholic, and noticed her resolution for 2011. Now, I think this is just a great resolution so I decided to add it to my list! She gave me permission to use her badge, so if you feel inclined to join us, just add it to your blog and we can encourage each other! Happy Sewing!

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Christmas is over, the decorations are packed away for another year. It is that time of the year when I look back at the year ending to see what changes I may need to make in my life. I did lots of sewing and accomplished a number of projects. One thing I know I did that I plan to correct in 2011 is overloading myself! I tend to get excited and 'caught up in the moment' and get myself into more '

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During the Thanksgiving holidays, we were visiting friends, Shelly and Jason, at Canyon Lake, Texas. Shelly and Jason were celebrating their first Thanksgiving in the brand new home! While being shown the home, I spotted a most beautiful crazy quilt draped across the recliner. Ya know how us quilters seem to just zone in on these things! Of course I had to check it out. Here is Shelly and

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Every year, the Wacky 6-Pac quilters get together. It started out we met at a member's house, exchanged gifts, ate, and laughed till we wet our pants. After our dear Jerri became sick, we went to a restaurant so it would be easier on Jerri (and the rest of us). This year is our first Christmas without our dear friend. For those who may not know, Jerri went home to Jesus last March. There are only

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Most of you know my quilting group -- Wacky 6-Pac Quilters -- frequently get together for retreats. One highlight of our year is our annual Deer Season Retreat! We normally have it on opening weekend when all the guys are in the woods. However, this year we changed it to the second weekend; it just seemed to fit everyone's schedule better.We went to the Lakeview Methodist Conference Center, deep

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I have been wanted a Kindle for a really long time but just wouldn't breakdown and spend the money. A Kindle is an electronic reader. It will hold up to 3,500 books and the books are downloaded from the internet. I was talking to my dear son the other day and he was telling me he had received a promotion and raise in salary in his job. He was very excited. I kiddingly said to him "since you

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All three of my sweet grandchildren go to the same elementary school. They are in Kindergarten, 4th grade, and 6th grade. Their Mommy (my wonderful daughter-in-love) is also a 3rd grade teacher at their school. They are blessed with a really awesome Librarian named Ms. Shelly. Ms. Shelly always plans really fun things for them and especially really neat field trips for the top AR (accelerated

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I participated in Shawnee's Flirty Apron Swap. I received my wonderful package from Sharon a few days back. I am just now getting around to posting the pictures. She really showered me with Harvest Blessings. Not only did I get a wonderful hand-stitched apron and lots of really neat tuck-ins, but I received a wonderful journal of her journey making the apron. It is set in the 1800's and was very

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Hop on over th Shawnee's Christmas Flirty Apron Swap. This is her 13th apron swap and they are always bunches of fun! This one has a different twist -- go check it out!!!!!

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I sure hope this doesn't offend anyone! I saw this and thought it was funny! But then, I can have a warped sense of humor.

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**Under Construction**

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Yep! I've got Peeps! Below is a picture of some of my peeps: l-r -- Me, Kathleen, Rhonda. Kathleen and Rhonda also had blocks chosen to be in the TDA quilt. We all belong to the same quilt group -- Wacky 6-Pac Quilters. Molly took our picture and Annie (our other member) was unable to be with us. You say "but it says '6-pac'?" Our sixth member, Jerri, left us in March to go quilt with

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Every two years, the Texas Department of Agriculture has a quilt contest in the "Go Texan" program. The TDA chooses the theme and provides a packet of all-natural fabrics. The entrant designs his/her own block and must use these fabrics. The entrant can add up to 3 fabrics of their own in their block. The theme for 2010 was "Texas Wildlife -- Adventure Awaits". There were approximately 100

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Go over, NO, RUN OVER to Shawnees and join the Flirty Apron Swap 12 -- Halloween or Fall theme. Everyone needs an seasonal apron for those fall cook-outs.

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I participated in the Alice in Wonderland Apron Swap. My partner was Michelle B and she has spoiled me with this wonderful package. Soap, bag, apron, bag charm. THANK YOU MICHELLE.

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Okay, sew most of you know that I belong to a group called the "Wacky 6-Pac Quilters". Yep, we ALWAYS have something going on. Back a few (like maybe 8 mos.) ago, we decided to do a Row Quilt. Each Wacky would decide their theme, the size of the row, and then prepare their first row. Molly, Rhonda, and Annie have their first rows done!!! That leaves Kathleen and me without a row done. My theme is

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I spent the month of July getting my last two blocks in Tree Time done and I am determined to NOT fall behind again! SEW.....without further adoooooo......here is block #8 for August..........I am sew lovin' this BOM that Molly has so graciously shared with all of us. It is really fun and the finished product will be awesome. Go over to Molly's Place and check it out. You can still download

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It's Tree Time show 'n tell again. I am participating in Molly's "Tree Time" BOM. I got a bit behind and had to get two blocks made during July. The above is block #6 and below is block #7. I can't wait to start working on block #8.The blocks are so cute, primitive and simple. A BOM that would be perfect for anyone who wants to learn to work with wool and hand embroidery. I am using the

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Friday....Funday.....resulted in my completing Molly's quilt. This is the free BOM offered by Bunny Hill Quilts during 2009. Molly's quilt has lots of detail in it. It was fun to work on. It was my goal to get the sashing and borders finished. Now I'm here to tell you that I am NOT a professional quilter. I do have a longarm but use if for personal use. Molly asked me if I wanted to quilt

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Funday Friday...I am so excited that I am now off work on Fridays! This means Friday will be a fun day. What are you working on today? I am working on my friend Molly's Bunny Hill basket quilt that she made. This was a free BOM during 2009 that we both made. Molly has entrusted me to quilt it for her. All of the blocks have been stabilized and quilted. Now on to the borders!Stay tuned....

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The Wacky 6-Pac Quilters were on the move......We loaded up last weekend and went to Tyler, TX to an embroidery retreat at the Nimble Thimble Quilt Shop. We spent Friday and Saturday nights. Yep, all five us loaded up in the suburban with all our stuff! It wasn't easy either!Annie waves among all the bags!We had a lot of fun. There were many beautiful projects shown at show 'n tell.This lady was

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I recently participated in Shawnee's Flirty Apron Swap "Cupcakes, Cherries, and M.E. -- OH MY! We exchanged aprons with the theme of cupcakes, cherries and Mary Englebreit. Looky what I received from Madelyn. She really outdid herself! The above is a pic of the wonderful bag that was in the package! Look at all the goodies above: reversible apron, hot pad, oven mitt, emery boards, napkins note

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Today, I am remembering my dear quilting friend, Jerri, on her birthday. Jerri went home to the Lord this past March after a long and hard battle with cancer.Cancer may have taken our Jerri, but it NEVER took her spirit. She was laughing and popping jokes till the end. She was truly my hero and an inspiration. Jerri was dealt a hand of cards and she played them with grace and dignity. Jerri was

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I had the opportunity to attend the Longarm Training Academy in Houston, Texas. It was awesome. Carrie and Tom Dugan with Texas Quilt Machines hosted the academy. They did a great job and had a great line-up of teachers from all over the country! I met lots of neat quilters and learned a whole lot. The down side is I lost all my pictures of classes, teachers and beautiful quilts! I am just sick

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......yes, it has! I've not posted on this here blog in a while. Here's a quick update! I entered some items in our local county home economics show and won 5 1st place ribbons, one best of class and first in the Go Texan Quilting category -- so my quilt will advance to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo competition. Pics to come...... This past weekend, I attend the Longarm Quilting Training

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I AM NOT........................I have finally resolved myself to this fact. I cannot do everything! Thank goodness I have a wonderful retired husband who cleans house and does laundry while I'm at work. I have so many things I want to get done....so many quilts, BOMs, embroidery, etc.....so little time! LOL! I know, I know, I'm preaching to the choir. I think all quilters feel this way.

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My oldest son just called me on his way home from work to wish me a Happy Mother's Day. Heath is a Houston Fireman so he works 24-hour shifts. He said yesterday his wife sent him a text message around Noon that she had just got out of bed! Jennifer is a 3rd grade teacher and also manages three kiddos who seem to be involved in EVERYTHING. I don't know how she does it! When I asked how she managed

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The Lord Blessed me with two wonderful sons who have grown up to be wonderful young men. I am so proud of them.Here is a picture of my oldest son, Heath, and one of my favorite pictures. Heath is a Houston Fireman and a Farrier. He is married to a wonderful woman and blessed me with three beautiful grandchildren. The following is a picture of my youngest son, Josh. This is also one of my

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I have been having a tough week. It is the first week of the month and I have my month-end reports due. On top of that, we have been having vehicle issues (I work at Senior Services/Transportation), and then tomorrow is our county-wide Annual Senior Citizens' Appreciation Luncheon where we will be honoring 300+ senior citizens. WOW! I've really been busy, busy, working some overtime trying to

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I have always wanted to make a Feathered Star quilt. When I would see the quilts and look at the patterns, I was just always so intimidated and overwhelmed -- all those points!!!!! My quiltin' Sista, Molly, is the Feathered Star Pro in our group. She has made several and is even a 'pattern tester' for Masha McCloskey. Below is a picture of Molly's FS quilt. The picture does not do it justice. It

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I am remembering my Daddy today as it would have been his 87th birthday. Below is a picture of Daddy standing in front of his TV van. Don't you just love that turquoise color? The picture does not do it justice. What you don't see in this picture are his crutches. My Daddy was crippled and wore braces on both legs and walked with crutches. He was in constant pain, but he never let that get in the

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I have planted two more trees in the Tree Time BOM designed and hosted by my Wacky Sista and Friend, Molly. If you haven't joined in this great BOM you are truly missing a treat. Go over to Molly's Place and check it out! It only takes a little bit of time, fertilizer (materials) and your excitement will reach a very high level with this project. Come on......join us in the fun....it's time....

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Sew, here we are ~ in all of our splendor! L-R -- Rhonda, Molly, Annale, Jan (Kathleen's sister visiting from Michigan), Kathleen, and Me!Our own Molly is going to teach us how to make a Feather Star so we were all interested in quilts using the feather star. Molly (aka Marsha) is a 'tester' for Marsha McCloskey so she really 'knows her stars'. However, after trying to get us to complete the

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Tomorrow morning it will be time to get all "purdied up" so I can go with friends to the Tyler Quilt Show. It is sponsored by the East Texas Quilt Guild and is a 2-day show that began today. I've got my camera charging so I can take pics of all the beautiful quilts, clothes ready, and my excitement level is extremely high (a quote of my friend, Annie's, grandson)! Stay tuned for further

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Just thought I would show you a little 'fruit' of my labor on National Quilting Day -- a little wallhanging for Spring. You wouldn't think it would take that long to make. The piecing was very quick, but I did all the embroidery by hand while watching TV.

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It is National Quilting Day.....OH MY! What will you do to celebrate?Will you attend a quilt show with friends?Will you go fabric shopping at your favorite quilt shop?Will you fondle all your scraps?Will just *THINK* about doing some cooking and then *THINK NOT*??? Will you relax and enjoy a nice glass of wine?Will you act silly with your quilting buddies? Will you enjoy some good ole coffee and

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Today the quilting world lost a prolific and talented quilter. Our dear Wacky Pac Sista, Jerri, lost her battle with cancer. She was such a 'trooper' and defied the odds so many times. She passed peacefully in her sleep at approximately 5 a.m. this morning.Jerri was the life of the party. She was a fine Christian woman who loved the Lord. She also loved life, loved her family and friends and

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Shawnee is hosting another apron swap! POLKA DOT PRETTIES! Go over to her blog and check it out. It's gonna be fun. You know you want to play so go ahead and sign up now.

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! If you are age 50 or over OR if you have a history of colorectal cancer in your family, PLEASE GET A COLONOSCOPY! Why am I such a champion of this? Well, let me tell you my story....... Six years ago, my GYN told me that I was at the 'magic age' and needed to have a colonoscopy. In my mind, I was saying "yeah right - I'll get right on that". I had

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Molly's Place posted the second "Tree Time" pattern and I just couldn't wait! I've already made it tonight while watching TV. I think it is the cutest tree -- so prim and cute. I used wool for the star, tree skirt and the packages. It reminds me of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree! I am using the same background fabric for all my blocks -- a white with red, green, and gold splatters on it.

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I have been really busy doing some quilting.....Here is a Christmas table runner that I pieced a while back and I am just now getting it quilted.Here is another look closer up.This is another table runner that was also made a while back and is just now getting quilted. I pinned it up on the design wall to get the picture. The following is a project I've been working on while watching TV. This

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My first tree is planted! Molly, over at Molly's Place has began her block of the month "Tree Time". Have you started yours? You better get it planted 'cause it will soon be time to start another. Come on and join the fun.

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May all my blogging friends have a wonderful Valentines Day and are surround by all those you love.

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Sometimes I just can't see the forest for the trees! Do you ever feel that way? Well, that is not always a bad thing. If you want to feel good about it, go over to Molly's Place. She is hosting a fantastic BOM called "Tree Time." Molly is one my "Wacky Sistas" (our quilt group) and these are her very own original designs. She is oh so very talented and I am so proud to call her my friend!!!

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Here some pictures of some "Wacky Times" with friends. The picture below is Rhonda showing off her new little scissors I gave her. Don't you just love to play in someone elses' scraps??? Below Molly and I are going thru the scraps looking for just the "right" fabric for our row quilts. One quilter's scraps is another quilter's treasure! Is this not the cutest baby quilt you ever saw? Kathleen

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I participated in the Cheap Hot Mama Apron Swap. The purpose of the swap was to spend NO $$$$ except for postage. We had to use fabric that we already had and 're-gift' a few things and share recipes. Here is the package that I received from Donna. Isn't it great? I just love it. Thank you Donna!

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Yea! The Bunny Hill Block-of-the-Month top is completed. Now to just get it quilted. This was a very fun project. Each block has been hand stitched using the blanket stitch. What fun it was to do all the embellishments. I am hoping to embellish a bit more with some quilting. I'm not sure that I'm real crazy about my choice of sashing and borders, but I did not want to have to go out and buy more

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Is this not the most beautiful rooster casserole dish and bowls????? Well, I am planning to win this. Bella Vista is celebrating her blogaversary and is giving this generous gift. Go on over and visit her blog and take a look!

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Here is the apron that I made for my partner in the "Cheap Hot Mama" Apron Swap. I sure hope she likes it!The following is a project in progress. My Wacky Quilting Sisters and I swapped 2.5-inch charm squares -- 500 hundred of those lil suckers! I didn't worry about colors, placement, or anything. Just picked them up and sewed together. Here are mine sewn together with a small black border

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00786346945686811675noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773855776543595684.post-27096640735521089542010-01-14T21:54:00.003-06:002010-01-14T21:59:17.651-06:00

The Wacky Pac recently swapped 2.5 inch charms -- 500 hundred of those lil suckers. Well, here are mine!!!!I have sewn them into rows and now to get the rows sewn together! It's going to be really cute when I get finished.....sew stay tuned! I attended a quilting retreat last weekend. Photos are to follow. My hubby's Army Buddy (from over 40 years ago) and his wife are visiting so I've not

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Do you have lots of UFOs and just came seem to get them finished? Well, here is the solution! Nancy over at Patchwork Penquin has issued a UFO Challenge.Go over and visit Nancy's blog and join up and you can get 10 of those many, many UFO's completed. I'm going to try to git-r-done in 2010. Thank you Nancy for organizing this challenge.

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Happy New Year! I hope each of you have an abundance of Blessings in 2010.

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While spending a few days in Florida during Christmas, I went into a quilt shop "Keeps Me in Stitches" in Tampa, FL. It was a small shop; however, they were a Janome distributor. I was able to find a foot I had been looking for, a new Creative Grids ruler (size I didn't have) and a package of bobbins. That was it! All for this shop. BUT WAIT.....while at the checkout counter, I looked up and

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Are you a Cheap, Hot Mama?????? Go over to the Hot Mama Apron Swap Blog and check it out.

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Merry Christmas! I hope all of you are getting ready for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I know that I am. The tree is decorated, gifts wrapped (well some of them), and I can't wait to see my grandchildren's eyes when they open their gifts. I didn't do much decorating this year. In fact, not much at all as I have done in the past. Years ago, my house always looked

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Oh My! It has been 'a while' since I have posted!!! I need to do a little catching up. Here goes: Our precious granddaughter, Camryn, spent the weekend and we spent some time out in the quilting studio. Here is Camryn:Here she is with a completed project that we made for her Dad. It is going to be a Christmas present. She did all of the blanket stitching and helped with the finishing sewing.The

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