Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thirty One
It's just a number... most commonly connected to the number of days in a month. Tomorrow it is significant for me as it is the number of days until I retire. It is also significant in that this is my 31st year of employment with my Company. Thirty one years is 11,315 days of your life. It is an amazing investment of time. As I reflect on all those days, I have been most blessed to have known all the people with whom I crossed paths. Those people have helped me grow and become the person I am today.
Monday, March 28, 2011
It always rains for Shop Hop
This is the first year that I managed to visit all the shops on the Atlanta Quilt Shop Hop. I've wanted to do this for several years and finally talked by BFF, Pam, into running the perimeter with me. I have been to the local Cobb stores in the past and know from that experience, that it WILL rain on Shop Hop. We weren't disappointed. BFF's DH called when we were on the way to McDonough to let us know we were heading into the path of a storm containing tornadoes. We were not to be daunted from our chosen path and forged on. Total mileage Saturday = 300.
Highlights... Patrick's, in Covington, takes the award for the biggest surprise. Imagine walking into a feed store with quilts hanging from the rafters. When we pulled in the parking lot, we knew that we were lost only to be directed to a visual delight of color. Got fabric, a hunk of side meat, and some cheese.
Met the queen at Tiny Stitches. She was delightful. Tiny Stitches is one of my frequently shopped sites. I'm a bag lady. If you're a Tiny Stitches regular, you understand what that means.
Met the cow at Quilts and Fixins in Jonesboro. DH could not believe picture. So glad I took it to prove to him that people DO get all involved in Shop Hop. They do a lot to benefit their local Human Society. Picked up a yummy brownie to do my part for the cause.
A Scarlet Thread is huge! They are the local Babylock dealer and I didn't even take time to look at the machine embroidery (ME). Got to go back there.
Georgia Quilt & Sewing, in Buford, was the first stop Saturday. Started off with a bang. Found a light box I need for my applique, a ME applique quilt CD and lovely fat quarters.
Intown Quilters, Decatur, lived up to everything I have heard about them. Walk in the door, and you are met by an explosion of color. Signed up for their newsletter.
Sweet Home Quilt Co., Conyers, is in a wonderful old house. It was a pleasure to walk through the house, with its high ceilings.
Red Hen and Little Quilts are two of my neighborhood quilt stores. I frequent them often. They are as comfortable to me as my beloved slippers.
Stitch 'n Quilt, Mableton, has recently moved and is greatly expanded.
Keep your fingers crossed that I win one of the prizes! My BFF and I are going to share.
Highlights... Patrick's, in Covington, takes the award for the biggest surprise. Imagine walking into a feed store with quilts hanging from the rafters. When we pulled in the parking lot, we knew that we were lost only to be directed to a visual delight of color. Got fabric, a hunk of side meat, and some cheese.
Met the queen at Tiny Stitches. She was delightful. Tiny Stitches is one of my frequently shopped sites. I'm a bag lady. If you're a Tiny Stitches regular, you understand what that means.
Met the cow at Quilts and Fixins in Jonesboro. DH could not believe picture. So glad I took it to prove to him that people DO get all involved in Shop Hop. They do a lot to benefit their local Human Society. Picked up a yummy brownie to do my part for the cause.
A Scarlet Thread is huge! They are the local Babylock dealer and I didn't even take time to look at the machine embroidery (ME). Got to go back there.
Georgia Quilt & Sewing, in Buford, was the first stop Saturday. Started off with a bang. Found a light box I need for my applique, a ME applique quilt CD and lovely fat quarters.
Intown Quilters, Decatur, lived up to everything I have heard about them. Walk in the door, and you are met by an explosion of color. Signed up for their newsletter.
Sweet Home Quilt Co., Conyers, is in a wonderful old house. It was a pleasure to walk through the house, with its high ceilings.
Red Hen and Little Quilts are two of my neighborhood quilt stores. I frequent them often. They are as comfortable to me as my beloved slippers.
Stitch 'n Quilt, Mableton, has recently moved and is greatly expanded.
Keep your fingers crossed that I win one of the prizes! My BFF and I are going to share.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Definitely Spring & 40 days
The dogwood blossoms are starting to open. We have at least a dozen azaleas in bloom. Joe and the yard crew trimmed the bushes on the fence line by our neighbor and we can now see the entire neighborhood. I love Smyrna in the Spring!
40 days to retirement. I hear the UFO quilts calling my name.
40 days to retirement. I hear the UFO quilts calling my name.
Monday, March 14, 2011
My Civic Duty
I was called for jury duty this week. I am honored to perform my civic duty. It is just so hard to sit and wait. It gives me an opportunity to finish my applique blocks from my recent classes and get caught up on my quilt book reading. I got some funny looks from fellow jurors this morning wearing my magnifying glasses.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Hint of Spring
We have the first jonquils of the year. Our wild jonquils in the woods produced four blooms in the warm snap this weekend. We had friends in from Minnesota this weekend and really enjoyed their company. We made our first-ever trip to the Georgia Aquarium. Aside from a couple thousand young cheerleaders, it was an awesome experience.
Monday, January 31, 2011
On The Road Again
Seems like everytime I blog, I've been to a class. You must think I have a lot to learn. This past weekend, I have been to Quilting By The Bay's Paradise Retreat. QBTB is located in Panama City. Sandy and Al, the owners, are absolutely wonderful people and their shop is delightful. My teacher was Penny Haren. Penny has a unique technique for applique paper piecing. Using freezer paper and appliques, you create blocks that make you wonder "how did she do that." Kimberly Einmo was one of the other instructors and led the mystery quilt. My mystery quilt is still a mystery as I am challenged on reading instructions and totally messed up the first blocks. I am at a crossroads of doing the frog quilting technique (rip it, rip it) or just forging ahead to see what comes out.
My BFF (Best Fabric Friend), Pam, and I are on the road home. Tomorrow is back to reality and work.
My BFF (Best Fabric Friend), Pam, and I are on the road home. Tomorrow is back to reality and work.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Rainy Days and Mondays
I am reminded of the song... Rainy Days and Mondays get me down. Although it's not rainy, it's plenty cold which gets me down. daa daa daa dee dah
Last week was my second Sulky Certification Training. I would encourage you to go, but then what would be the point of my being certified if everyone knew how to make the projects. My favorite project was a "jewelry tray" which I would use as a good basket. It was quick and easy. When I figure out how to post a picture, I'll put one up. I don't know if I'm techically challenges with blogs or just intimidated. Need to overcome the fear!
Last week was my second Sulky Certification Training. I would encourage you to go, but then what would be the point of my being certified if everyone knew how to make the projects. My favorite project was a "jewelry tray" which I would use as a good basket. It was quick and easy. When I figure out how to post a picture, I'll put one up. I don't know if I'm techically challenges with blogs or just intimidated. Need to overcome the fear!
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