tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16403503240832307752024-02-17T03:48:43.931-05:00QUILT FRIENDS FOREVERJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-38969001123989886242017-08-07T20:08:00.000-04:002017-08-07T20:09:29.946-04:00Celebrating TWO BirthdaysYesterday was my mom's birthday. She just turned 94. It was also my baby sister's birthday. Not nearly 94....<br />
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She loved the quilt....and the cake and ice cream was a hit!Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-81311465354133601322017-04-03T01:19:00.000-04:002017-04-03T01:20:07.904-04:00Quilt MeetingSunday was our monthly quilt meeting. I took this quilt top for show and tell:<br />
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I even managed to deliver a Quilt of Valor this week. Awarded to the husband of a high school friend:<br />
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That's all for tonight!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-1674564181896026162017-03-29T02:40:00.000-04:002017-03-29T02:40:04.720-04:00Quilt BindingsI seem to have a backlog of quilts to be bound. One of my favorite things to do. This should keep me busy for a little while!<br />
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Happy stitching!Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-48092273397784500532017-03-16T00:33:00.003-04:002017-03-16T00:33:44.532-04:00It's All Quiet HereI love this quiet time. Hubby has gone to bed and it's peaceful. Not that he is loud, just that the tv stays on one channel. No channel serving for this girl!<br />
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Where to start.....last July I had a not so good mammogram. I went back for further testing. With the results from the films, my surgeon decided to do a surgical biopsy. It really wasn't bad at all. She said she removed the suspicious area and more tissue around it. I was back in full swing by the end of the week. Fast forward to January 2017, I go back for a mammogram to see if everything is still ok. Nope...."need further evaluation". I opted for an MRI. Let me tell you...it was interesting. Forty minutes in a booming tube. Results...."need further evaluation" On to the next procedure. Needle biopsy....you guessed it..."need further evaluation. This time my surgeon had to tell me that the biopsy had shown cancer cells. That was last Thursday. On Monday she removed the lump (about the size of a pea) and four lymph nodes from under my armpit. I am three days post-op. The biggest pain seems to be coming from under my arm. I go back again next Tuesday to see my surgeon for lab results from this procedure... Thinking positively. It will be what it is. I told my surgeon that we need to stop meeting like this. She said I was stuck with her for 5 years and a mammogram every 6 months. Also will do radiation treatments, five weeks at 5 days per week. And then there is always the fun thought of taking a hormone suppressant drug for 5 years.<br />
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On the quilt front, I have two Quilts of Valor ready to be delivered to two high school classmates of my husband. And my long arm quilter has given me 8 quilts back to be bound. Good thing I love to bind!<br />
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So that's it for this girl. Looking forward to make more quilts as fast as I can!<br />
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Sewing, Sewing, Sewing<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-57733590657703978682016-05-14T22:24:00.001-04:002016-05-14T22:24:16.593-04:00New Quilt Started!Its been a busy two days here. I started a new quilt on Wednesday night but haven't managed to get back to it yet. My sister had a two day garage sale. We sold a ton of baby clothes for dirt cheap. Kind of makes me sad to see all the beautiful little clothes go so quickly, but also glad that someone else will be able to enjoy them.<br />
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I found a cute pattern in Fons & Porters new magazine. Looked fairly easy and I even had all the fabric I needed to get started. I finished all the blocks in one evening. The sashing will take a bit longer. I like to make sure that the blocks are straight. A little more difficult when you aren't using corner stones. So I generally take my time marking everything.<br />
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Here is a quick pic of my new quilt in progress. Say Hello to "Hi Again"<br />
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Hope to be stitching again by tomorrow!!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-58183578970307795002016-05-11T02:03:00.002-04:002016-05-11T02:03:45.964-04:00Cute OverloadCouldn't resist posting a picture of my daughter and her boyfriend. I may be a little partial!!<br />
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It's always a challenge to decide how to set the blocks. I get tired of the same old straight set. I'll have to find some of the other blocks that I have won and put them on here.<br />
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Time for bed. I have a busy day tomorrow. I am taking my 92 year old mom to a doctor's appointment in a nearby city. I'm sure it will be an all day event. <br />
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Hope you are finding time to do a bit of sewing!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-50906965413689202032016-05-09T19:09:00.001-04:002016-05-09T19:10:24.501-04:00Fall, Leaves, FallThis is the quilt top that I started at a retreat last year. I finished the borders at the retreat this year! I love the batiks in this quilt. Can't wait til I can get it quilted and on a bed!<br />
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Happy piecing!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-29352302093286423652016-05-08T23:33:00.000-04:002016-05-08T23:33:02.118-04:00Pink Pink and more PinkToday I am working on backings. I have two quilts that need backings. I am happy to report that I have material in my stash to use for the pink nine patch quilt. It's the cutest white background with teeny tiny pink and black dots. All the pink and white nine patches came from my scrap bin. Does anyone else think that those scraps multiply during the night? <br />
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Till Next Time!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-7584545709705087152016-05-07T22:44:00.001-04:002016-05-07T22:48:24.257-04:00A Quilt Of ValorI have just finished sewing a quilt top that will be given to a veteran that I graduated with from high school.<br />
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It is the <a href="https://cluckclucksewshop.com/collections/pdf-patterns/products/simple-addition-pdf-only">Inside Out Pattern</a> from Cluck Cluck Sew. The blocks were 6" finished and of course I changed it around a little bit.<br />
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Have you made a Quilt Of Valor?<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-64587585110805931542016-05-07T00:09:00.000-04:002016-05-07T00:09:42.657-04:00Dixie And The Swoon QuiltI seem to run in spurts where I will do well posting and then life just seems to get in the way. Today I have a beautiful quilt to share with you. First a little background....I belong to a group that meets at a quilting studio every Tuesday night. Around October of last year, we decided to do a block exchange. We picked the Swoon block by <a href="http://thimbleblossoms.bigcartel.com/">Thimble Blossoms</a>. We had nine people all willing to make nine blocks in our assigned colorways. We were off and running. During the first couple of months, I made great progress. Our goal was to finish one block per month and then exchange blocks in September 2016. One of our members had to drop out of the exchange for health reasons and we quickly found a replacement for her (or so she thought). We actually decided that we would all get one block completed and then put the quilt together and give it to our dear friend. Everyone did a wonderful job, and Dixie had no idea! Last Thursday we asked her to join us for dinner and we presented the quilt to her then. She was so surprised. There may have been a few tears shed. Dixie is the sweetest lady I know. Her faith is amazing along with her attitude. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBZ1jl7IZkcveNMarnhxbiWXdeetjzolyaO9HUgBF98vwCx7GKg20qNfOIInczSttM0yD-vDrKe-fn18lZLr8ZE699ALDIA-3ZrfRiktpyPofmKTpTSMJDrCh35qvMxuy1dGBo5a9zkI/s1600/IMG_6657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBZ1jl7IZkcveNMarnhxbiWXdeetjzolyaO9HUgBF98vwCx7GKg20qNfOIInczSttM0yD-vDrKe-fn18lZLr8ZE699ALDIA-3ZrfRiktpyPofmKTpTSMJDrCh35qvMxuy1dGBo5a9zkI/s400/IMG_6657.JPG" /></a></div><br />
None of this would have been possible without the amazing people we call friends!<br />
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Keep your sewing machine purring and your seam ripper sharp!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-53873236703974174762016-02-24T20:02:00.000-05:002016-02-24T20:02:04.668-05:00Now We Have FourAnother one of our group has added her Swoon block to our wall. They aren't due until October. Hoping the rest of the ladies bring a block to share soon. <br />
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Today was not a good day. I managed to roll my ankle this morning. It's pretty swollen but I've been icing it all day long. Hoping it feels better by tomorrow. <br />
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In two weeks, I'll be packing all my sewing toys to go to a local retreat. I've gone a couple of times in the last two years and have always had a good time. My biggest problem is deciding what to bring. I think I always bring too many projects. <br />
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Time to get another bag of ice! <br />
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Sew Something Spectacular........<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-2868476148977771372016-02-10T23:51:00.000-05:002016-02-10T23:51:21.851-05:00And Then There Were ThreeI've had a really fast two days. I drove to Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday morning (yes in the mess of a snow storm). The roads were crappy almost all the way there. Two hours of nervous driving. Not really nervous about my driving, but you never know what the other guy is going to do. Regardless, I made it to my daughter's house without any major problems. By 2:30 were at the Eye Center for Sara to get tested for possible lasik surgery. We left the office at 5:00 pm. Yes, I drove in rush hour traffic! Sara's eyes were dilated so we decided I should drive. I'm a small town girl, so the traffic was a bit intimidating. Spent a lovey time having dinner with my daughter and my niece later in the evening.<br />
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The Swoon Blocks are coming along! I missed our weekly meeting, but there is another block added to the wall. Our goal is to have all our blocks ready for swapping by October! As I said....then there were three!<br />
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Drove home today, Wednesday....and haven't done much of anything. The weather was better today!<br />
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Hope some of you were able to get a little sewing in today. What are you working on today?<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-60735613607145516102016-02-04T21:55:00.000-05:002016-02-04T21:55:41.214-05:00I Love To Do Binding!I know that many people don't like to bind, I find it very relaxing. I do lots of binding for my friends. Yesterday, I picked up 6 quilts from my longarmer. I will be starting those very soon. Another friend gave me two big quilts to bind for her. This should keep me busy for a little while. This is the stack I just picked up:<br />
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There are two big ones in the stack, but the rest of them are small baby sizes.<br />
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I have been making Quilts Of Valor for at least five years. My quilts have been sent all over the United States and Germany. I decided last year that I would like to make QOV's for the men from my high school class. Since we graduated in 1968, most of these men served in Viet Nam. As I work on these, it seems that one classmate leads to another. So far I have given four quilts to classmates. Each time I am in awe as these veterans are emotional with heartfelt thanks. One of them told me he was humbled and that it was the most precious gift he has ever been given. My list includes two other veterans, another Viet Nam vet and one who served two tours in Afganistan. The young man who served in Afganistan is a friend of my daughter. It took me awhile to make connections with him, but it was worth the effort. Look at that smile!<br />
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Hope you are having a fabulous February!<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-34244732047414465552016-02-03T22:44:00.000-05:002016-02-03T22:44:18.827-05:00Quilt Retreat and Quilt KitLast November (2015), I attended my second quilt retreat. I have several friends that put these on at a local motel in Amish Country. I had always gone out for just a visit, but had never attended by staying for the full retreat. At the November retreat, I dug deeply and found a beautiful quilt kit that I had purchased at Mercantile On Main in Coshocton, OH. I'm not sure how many years ago that I bought the kit, lol. To maximize my time at the retreat I had pre cut all the fabric for each block. It sure made a difference in what I was able to finish. Well, almost finish! I have the top almost completely sewn together. There are just two rows and a few borders til it's finished.<br />
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This is what I started with:<br />
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Which turned into this:<br />
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Maybe I'll have it finished by this fall? One can only hope!<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-37689986651135440922016-02-02T22:26:00.000-05:002016-02-02T22:26:32.395-05:00A Quilt FinishI don't think it matters how long it takes to get your quilt finished, as long as you finish it. I have so many WIPs that I don't even want to try to count them.<br />
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This is a quilt that I started when my daughter had hip surgery. She was 24 at the time and basically they call it a revision. We are hoping they have her all fixed up now. I purchased this quilt as a kit from a shop in Akron, Ohio during a shop hop. I love the pattern and the fabric. It was very easy to piece and the fabric yardage was very generous. Don't you hate it when you come up short? The pattern is called Hello Dahlia! by P&B Textiles and it's a free download on the site. This quilt came back to me last fall so this one was on the fast track! Only about a year and a half!<br />
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Hoping you are keeping up with your WIPs! Do you have any idea how many you have?<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-69436441269136887752016-01-31T23:47:00.000-05:002016-01-31T23:47:11.258-05:00New Puppies and Treasured QuiltsGood news on my sister! Looks like she will be coming home tomorrow. I'm sure she will be super happy about that. She said she hasn't been able to sleep much at the hospital.<br />
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I don't usually "fix" quilt tops, but this quilt was dear to my heart. It was made by a very good friend of mine who lost her battle with colon cancer. She gave the quilt her niece. Long story short, her niece got a new puppy and the rest is history. This picture shows the damage that a frisky little puppy can do to a quilt that you treasure.<br />
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With a little help from my friends and a few scraps from my stash, I was able to match most of the fabrics and made a repair that wasn't too noticeable.<br />
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The above picture is before any replacement quilting was done. My friend, Amy did an amazing job making it all look like there was never a tear in the quilt. The tear did go clear thru to the back, and fortunately I had a little of the backing fabric in my stash. All in all, it was a great save!<br />
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Have you ever tried to repair a quilt? Would love to see your pics!<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-69886394135927047162016-01-26T22:08:00.000-05:002016-01-26T22:08:58.801-05:00Taking It One Day At A TimeToday was another busy day. Where does the time go? I was out the door by 8:45 am and didn't return til 8:45 pm. It's no wonder I can't get caught up on my housework. (Oh, wait....do I really want to do housework?) Um I'll let that up to your imagination.<br />
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So I found the cute pattern that I was looking for in yesterday's post. I called the quilt shop and they had the pattern! The reason I didn't find it online is that it was mislabeled in the gallery. <br />
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Found these wonderful nine patch blocks in my basement cutting area. They were leftover blocks from a nine patch queen size quilt I made last year. Will get them put together soon. I love getting things finished. I hope this year will be my year of finishes.<br />
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My sister will be having quadruple bypass surgery tomorrow morning around 8 am. Please keep her, my family, and the heart surgeon in your thoughts and prayers.<br />
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Sew, Sew, Sew!<br />
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JoyceJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-57342156872404209852016-01-25T22:45:00.000-05:002016-01-25T22:45:44.666-05:00Busy & Stressful DayToday my sister, Sue and I woke up early and drove to a nearby hospital to lend support for our middle sister. Patty was scheduled for a heart cath at 8 am. Of course in hospital fashion, they didn't actually take her to the lab til 10 am. After the cath, the doctor called to let us know that he wanted to consult with a heart surgeon. We waited til 7:10 pm for the surgeon to show up. I really liked her doctor, he was just so kind and generous with his time. Patty is now scheduled for bypass surgery on Wednesday. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we take this journey together, one step at time.<br />
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While checking emails on my phone, I received an email from a lady that I had emailed the night before. She had posted a really cute quilt that I wanted to find the pattern for. The pattern is called "Touch of Vegas" by Debbie Allen. Mary went above and beyond helping me track down an email address for Debbie. I now have a plan for getting this pattern! Thanks to Debbie and Mary...aren't quilters just the best? <br />
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She even included two pictures of two different colorways!<br />
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Though there was no sewing today, I'm excited to get the new pattern.<br />
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I am also searching for a pattern called Diamonds in the Rough. I'm not sure who the designer is, and I have sent an email to the shop where the photo was taken. The shop is in Boone, NC and I didn't hear from them today....wonder if maybe they are snowed in? If anyone knows where I can find this quilt pattern, please leave me a comment. Thanks!<br />
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Keep your sewing machine humming!<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-52607650206317560652016-01-24T16:54:00.001-05:002016-01-24T16:54:43.545-05:00Christmas at My HouseLet's see if this poor ole blog can be resurrected. I can't believe my last post was 2014. I truly don't have a good excuse. I have been busy...still quilting and loving it!<br />
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My last quilt was for my annual Christmas Quilt Lottery. I give away a quilt each Christmas to a member of my family. You must be 18 to win and you can only win one time until everyone has won (that's what they decided). lol This year we had a new entrant in the quilt lottery and imagine my surprise when she won the quilt! First time in and first time winner. Congratulations to Karley!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KQfiZpe7sgc9R_ZGhJT2IDxYhQ8-oPZZpeGtpbg0cVQPf4LVqdmhVqYRDDD16X6q2Lh-xEB7Bkv5kNtAMR2-4G4SF1PpHMcP2RqD-KajKfGs_IL-UKeOEi98mhVwiUbVWLQaNw0tzi4/s1600/774765_10208331090784881_7736717955157416627_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KQfiZpe7sgc9R_ZGhJT2IDxYhQ8-oPZZpeGtpbg0cVQPf4LVqdmhVqYRDDD16X6q2Lh-xEB7Bkv5kNtAMR2-4G4SF1PpHMcP2RqD-KajKfGs_IL-UKeOEi98mhVwiUbVWLQaNw0tzi4/s320/774765_10208331090784881_7736717955157416627_o.jpg" /></a></div><br />
This month I am working on the<a href="http://thimbleblossoms.bigcartel.com/product/swoon-pattern-142-pdf-pattern"> Swoon</a> block by Thimble Blossoms. I meet with a group of ladies every Tuesday night and we have decided to make this quilt as a swap. Each participant will make nine of one colorway then we will trade with each other. Seems like a fun way to make a quilt! We have done this before, if I can find the photos I will try to remember to post them. For now, I will post my block.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nKSx2Gdt2rRFj6AX9BjOnbWACBBO4UIN-ITWRlqAYLxZOfSXpKKzusFP9s5Ztk52fWpV7RXotS3hiwXFD8BtpPPEZzf-wmIuq0tIDIPacTKqmNUoCkENWdhzEzDsHpksGCfe643MLjY/s1600/IMG_3427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nKSx2Gdt2rRFj6AX9BjOnbWACBBO4UIN-ITWRlqAYLxZOfSXpKKzusFP9s5Ztk52fWpV7RXotS3hiwXFD8BtpPPEZzf-wmIuq0tIDIPacTKqmNUoCkENWdhzEzDsHpksGCfe643MLjY/s320/IMG_3427.JPG" /></a></div><br />
These two cuties make my heart smile. The big one is my daughter, Sara (lots of changes in her life since 2014) and my great niece, Sydney!<br />
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Please leave me a comment, and let me know what you are working!<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-84513142938343763792014-03-23T20:46:00.001-04:002014-03-23T20:46:53.623-04:00Another FinishI've bee waiting on making this post until the bride and groom returned from their honeymoon in Cancun! Last night my daughter sent me a text that her friends were back and they had opened our gift to them. <br />
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Here's picture of the happy couple...think they like it?<br />
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Quilt Stats:<br />
Pattern: Piece of Cake (2)<br />
Fabric: Little Black Dress II<br />
Size: 60" x 70"<br />
Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-24890343742490266882014-03-09T23:51:00.000-04:002015-08-30T17:26:19.716-04:00FINALLY....SOMETHING TO POSTToday is the day that I finally gave my niece and her husband their wedding quilt. As seems to be my norm...only 7 months after their wedding. Anyway, I finished it, and they have it....that's the important thing.<br />
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Quilt Stats:<br />
Pattern: Emma's Star<br />
Size: 94" x 107"<br />
Fabric: Seascapes <br />
Batting: Dream Poly (Queen)<br />
Backing: Seascapes<br />
Binding: Seascapes<br />
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Given to Olivia & Blair Emler - Wedding Gift<br />
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I've been working other tops, I have 3 QOVs started. Hoping to present those soon!<br />
Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-42279700640044431532014-01-12T12:55:00.001-05:002014-01-12T12:55:14.000-05:00Stash Report: January 12, 2014Fabric added this week: 0<br />
Fabric added YTD: 0<br />
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Fabric used this week: 0<br />
Fabric used YTD: 0<br />
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Net Fabric Used: 0<br />
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I've been working on several projects, but none are completed. I have an entire top finished for QOV and all came from my stash! Yippeee Will count it when I pick a backing and have it completely finished.<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-74946297047294442012013-11-21T18:00:00.000-05:002013-11-21T18:13:14.454-05:00Today I received a beautiful note from a childhood friend. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is the most loving, kind, and generous woman I have ever known. There is such a sweet bond between her and her family. We played together as youngsters, and when they left our neighborhood to live in Venezuela, our neighborhood got a lot quieter. I know they've made many moves since, but we were blessed to be able to reconnect in 2011 thru Facebook. On a recent trip "home" to Ohio we were able to meet and talk for several hours. <br />
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Since I am a quilter, and love making quilts, I decided to make her a quilt to help her thru her journey. I contacted her sister, Judy, to ask if Jody had a favorite color and was told it was yellow. I love yellow, it's such a happy color!<br />
Below is a photo of the finished quilt that was delivered to her on November 20th.<br />
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Quilt Stats:<br />
Pattern: Disappearing Nine Patch <br />
Size: 67" x 84"<br />
Fabric: Mellow Yellow by Red Rooster, <br />
Batting: Dream Poly (Twin)<br />
Backing: Mellow Yellow by Red Rooster<br />
Binding: Yellow Dot By <br />
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I found this Quilt Stats idea on another blog, Busy Hands Quilts. I think it's a great idea. So many times I'll see something I would like to try and there is no information given!<br />
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Joycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09173083968873928731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640350324083230775.post-88457451616313454142013-09-08T18:52:00.000-04:002013-09-08T18:52:23.412-04:00Where Has The Time Gone?I still can't believe that it is September already. This summer went so fast. Being in Columbus for two months didn't help. So I'm posting a pic of a top that I started in March! The nine patches are from quilts that I've made in the past. This is a totally stash scrap quilt. My drawer of 2.5" strips is still overflowing and I have enough pink nine patches to make another quilt (not as big as this one). I thought seriously about giving this quilt to a member of my family for Christmas, but I don't think it would mean as much to them as it would to me. Every time I look at it, I remember another quilt that I've made. <br />
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I know it looks like the first picture, but this time it's all sewn together. Need to find a border and backing and I will be done with it!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by.<br />
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