Peru, Perfectly Pleasing! Part 1

Hello Everyone,As promised, I want to give you a wonderful glimpse into our trip to Peru! Our trip was fantastic! We had a great group of 6 people total! They were terrific. But what really made it great was our tour guide Rosa...simply stated, she was FANTASTIC! We not only visited Machu Picchu, but we spent a lot of time in the Sacred Valley...Cusco, Ollantaytambo, Urubamba, just to mention a few towns. Although there were really no fabric stores, Peru is very rich in colorful textile weavings. In the pictures you will see some of them.First a warning this may...

Awesome Alaska!!!

Hello Everyone!!Boy am I filled with lots of wonderful vacation news and pictures. Although I had gotten home about 3 weeks ago from Alaska, I just arrived home from PERU!! I didn't think that any vacation could rival Alaska, but Peru did. But I digress, first we must talk about Alaska and save Peru for my next posting.So since I was away from home so much this summer, you guessed it not much quilting got done. However, while in Alaska, I did stop at some quilt shops. Oh yes, one cannot go to another state or country without looking for...

Station Identification?

Hello Everyone,First, I have no pictures for this post, sorry. Here is a quick update, then more to follow....plus pictures.I just got back from a family vacation in Alaska. Absolutely beautiful!! While there I of course visited a few quilt shops (I have pictures). Since returning it has been a whirlwind, my son was admitted to the hospital 1 and 1/2 days after our return, but is now out and doing fine. So most of my time was spent going to and from the hospital.So now it is catch up time. I need to upload all my pictures so that...

2 Down....and Show Pics

Good Morning,Since my last posting, I was able to complete the binding on BOTH quilts you saw!! Yay!! So now I have 2 down in both Eileen's and Peg's Challenges. Here are pictures of both completed projects.We also managed to take a long weekend and do our yearly trek to Hershey Park...mmmmmm chocolate and to the Kutztown Folk Festival. This one is special because my husband grew up right next door to the fairgrounds and his mom still lives there. So he has been there every year of his life and we all get to see his mom.For me there...

Progress on Summer Challenges...Peg's and Eileen's

Hi Everyone,Well during the time of my giveaway, I was working hard on making progress on Peg's and Eileen's summer challenges.First I am working hard on finishing my Ramblin Rose BOM. Here are pictures of the log cabin blocks in process.Here is my little Beanie modeling the 3 rows I have sewn together.I also have put the binding on by machine on these 2 quilts. I am in the process of hand sewing the 30's repro and then will do the Mambo quilt.Amongst all this progress, I also joined Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs in sending a few magazines...

We Have a Winner.....Drum Roll Please!!!

Hi Everyone,Well, first I want to thank all of you for coming and visiting me at my blog!! And thanks for the Birthday wishes!! I tried to respond to all comments and am still in the process. What fun it has been for me to "meet" all of you. If you didn't get an e-mail from me, you can rest assured that I have visited ALL of your blogs. (those of you that have blogs) What a talented bunch of people!!Anyway without further adooooooo, here is what the color combination I picked:For those of you who guess it correctly, you...

A Bag, A Cat, and A Giveaway!!!!

Hello Everyone,Welcome to the weekend!! I have been busy again. Yesterday in between working on customer quilts, I made this quick and easy bag.I love it and am already using it. I made it from this magazine.This is the pattern.But instead of using dish towels, I used some stash fabric!! The funky multi-colored fabric is from Ikea. I bought it last year, I paired it with this Kona Fuschia fabric (my fave!!). So I had to modify the directions somewhat. I think the results are terrific! I used 2 funky buttons from Prints Charming...love them!!Now for my naughty kitty Rolo....

I've Been Busy...

Hi Everyone,It has been a little while and I have been busy. Mostly busy working on customer quilts, which you can see the newest ones loaded on my website under recent additions. But, I have also been doing things for myself. I first found myself in a rut and wanting to sew but not doing anything about it.So I decided that I really wanted to watch my Red Sox play, which is a nightly occurrence anyway. But, I thought that I would do some stitcheries. I have been working on my seed packet stitcheries and really enjoying the outcome. The...

I've Been Busy...

Hi Everyone,It has been a little while and I have been busy. Mostly busy working on customer quilts, which you can see the newest ones loaded on my website under recent additions. But, I have also been doing things for myself. I first found myself in a rut and wanting to sew but not doing anything about it.So I decided that I really wanted to watch my Red Sox play, which is a nightly occurrence anyway. But, I thought that I would do some stitcheries. I have been working on my seed packet stitcheries and really enjoying the outcome. The...

Me In a Movie at a Quilt Retreat???

Hi Folks,I have some really exciting and cool news! This past weekend my friends, Pam, Justine, and I went on a retreat to Vermont. Country Treasures Quilt Shop was hosting the retreat and it was a blast! However, the day before the retreat they phoned us and asked if we wanted to be extras in a movie. What movie???They explained that there were filmmakers in town through mid June making a film called Mistletoe. It will be on the Hallmark channel between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Two of the stars are Tom Arnold (Roseanne Barr's Ex) and Candace Cameron (DJ on...

It's A Piece O' Cake!

Hi Everyone,Sorry, I've been a little late on my postings and responding to comments. On my list of to do's is to respond to comments tomorrow...yeah!!However, in the meantime I wanted to share with you some pictures that I took today. I took a class with Becky Goldsmith from Piece O' Cake Designs!! She was here visiting our guild and I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I love their work and have taken a class with Linda and Becky at Quilt Market in the fall and loved them!Today we worked on a quilt called Lorna's Vine from their Amish Inspired...

I'm Back and New Pictures!

Hi Everyone,I just got back from Kansas. I attended the SUGAR (Statler User Group and Rep) conference and MQS (Machine Quilter's Showcase). I had a blast and learned a lot. We did some shop hopping too and of course, I couldn't resist. I picked up a few things.But before I left I had promised some more pictures from the Northern Star Quilt Guild Show. So I am delivering on my promise. Enjoy the following pictures.Aren't the quilts gorgeous and inspirational?!?! Now for more inspiration, I have posted and e-mailed out my May edition of my Newsletter. You can find it...

Quilt Show Pictures

Hi Everyone,I have been quite busy and everyone knows that when you are busy some things get put to the back burner. Well, my post did just that. But I am finally coming up for a breather and wanted to share some photos with you of a quilt show that I attended last weekend. I went to Somers, NY to the Northern Star Quilt Guild Show. They had some very impressive and beautiful quilts there. I couldn't take pictures of them all, but I am posting ones that caught my eye.First the Best of Show. Being a fan of Judy...

A BIG Thanks! and Quilty Shoes???

Hi Everyone,I wanted to show you some fun shoes that I picked up while I was in AZ. I found them at Shoeteria. They do have a website, but I could not find the shoes on the website. You could probably call the store or try Zappo's. Anyway, they are so fun and they have been pretty comfortable to wear. My daughter wears Converse and I always thought they would be uncomfortable, but they are not. Without further ado, here they are:Also, I wanted to share with you the little bag that Cheryl from Polka Dots and Ric Rac sent...

Hold on To Your Hats!

Hi Everyone,I'm back from Vacationing in AZ! We had wonderful weather, in the mid 80's and sunny everyday. I'll tell you, you just can't beat it! Long walks and sunshine daily does a body good!Anyway, now hold on to your hats... As promised I finished my Cherrywood Quilt and gave it to the recipient over vacation, my father!! It was a 75th birthday present for him and he loved it. I had to finish binding over vacation, but it was completed only a few days in.Here is a picture of the birthday boy with his quilt!There are more pictures posted...

Another Fabulous Quilt Giveaway!!

Hi Everyone,Yes, I am away on vacation, but periodically checking in. While doing so, I found out that Camille at Simplify is giving away a gorgeous quilt. So hop on over and tell her that I sent you! That will not only give you a chance to win, but give me another chance. I just feel like spreading the love!! Good Luck!!Happy Quilting!!Jackie

Fabric, Books, and Blocks...

First, I must apologize it has been a few days since I posted and I feel badly I haven't responded to your recent comments, but I will. It has been very hectic around here. I was off at MQX in NH and just got back. I took 2 classes from Anita Shackelford. One word....WONDERFUL!! The quilts were to die for and the vendors fantastic. Of course, I had to spend some money.Any way that is one of the reasons, I have been MIA. But I am also, getting ready for vacation too!! Yippee!! I promise I will be responding to...

Official Inspector of Stuff

As many of you have pets at home that inspect your work, well so do I. They also frequently help me. This particular day both my cats Rolo and Beanie decided to help me work on a stitchery. Rolo loves to cuddle up with me on my lap, he just doesn't realize that he is 20 lbs and takes up quite a bit of room. Beanie on the other hand is 1/2 of his size and sits nicely at my feet. Pardon the really pink slippers, remember I have cold feet here in New England. Here are pictures of that...

Official Inspector of Stuff

As many of you have pets at home that inspect your work, well so do I. They also frequently help me. This particular day both my cats Rolo and Beanie decided to help me work on a stitchery. Rolo loves to cuddle up with me on my lap, he just doesn't realize that he is 20 lbs and takes up quite a bit of room. Beanie on the other hand is 1/2 of his size and sits nicely at my feet. Pardon the really pink slippers, remember I have cold feet here in New England. Here are pictures of that...

SALE, SALE, SALE!!!

Hurry on over to Jona's site she is have a sale on ALL her fabric but it is for the 9th and 10th only!! What are you waiting for stop what you are doing and go here now!! Have fun!!Jackie