I’ve been busier than a one-armed paper hanger! Gina, thanks for asking where I’ve been. It’s nice to know I’m missed!
Last weekend, Scott and I spent time in Northern California, setting up our latest A-1 owners. We had a lovely time with Tracey and her husband, David! We got the equipment all set up on Friday, and David and Tracey treated us to a wonderful dinner at Chilis, complete with drinks and appetizers. Yumlicious! While I trained Tracey on Saturday, Scott helped David hang a flat panel t.v. In the process, I asked a zillion questions about LCD vs. Plasma, and I got quite the education in electronics overall. Now I know exactly what I want and how to mount it! I can’t wait to get my next commission check and go shopping! I can’t leave this topic without mentioning Nelson, Tracey and David’s dog. He’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback, and he’s huge! As big as he is, though, he’s a gentle giant and absolutely adorable! While I was doing something under the table, he got right under there with me and gave me a big ol’ kiss. Tracey was afraid he’d be a bother, but I fell in love immediately! He’s actually very well trained and behaved like a gentleman. Thank you, Tracey, David, and Nelson, for welcoming us into your beautiful home and treating us to a delicious dinner! We enjoyed getting to know all of you!
After spending a couple of days resting and catching up around the house, I decided to dig out a 6 year old UFO and finish it. All it needed was to have the borders mitered, but I never knew how to do that. With the help of my friend, Nancy, the UFO top was completed on Wednesday. This is the quilt that got me hooked on quilting in the first place! Now I’m ready to load it and get it quilted. I got a UFO challenge going on http://www.mqresource.com, and this will be my finished piece for September. I’m going to try to finish at least one each month.
I’ve also finished my Journal Quilt Project piece, and it’s now being blocked. I’ve had so much fun in this creative process, that I’m bouncing off the walls with more ideas! It’s been so long since I did anything truly creative, that I’ve realized how much I need to do more. Note to self: More time for me!
The last couple of days have been gorgeous! Our skies are clear, and the weather has cooled by more than 30 degrees in the past two weeks. My husband opened the patio door off of our bedroom this morning, when he left for work. I actually got quite chilled! So did the dogs, as I had all 3 of them under the covers and crowding me for warmth! LOL. It’s supposed to stay in the low 80’s for another week. I love this time of year, when it starts to turn crisp instead of crispy! I love to sit on the patio with my morning coffee and enjoy the quiet. I’m so ready to say goodbye to scorching days and high A/C bills!
May you all be finding joy in whatever you do! Now, of course, the token Oscar photo.
It was a pleasure spending the weekend with you and Scott, Lynn. I’m plugging away on my new machine. I’m having fun, even if I’m hopeless!
Glad you’e feeling better. Love the UFO, might have to find time to finish some of my on one day. Love the animals/babies!
What a great picture of the two of you.
Congratulations on finishing piecing the UFO! I liked your idea of the challenge and bet it encourages many to get things done. I don’t need help getting things done so much as getting myself started.
Oscar is a cutie.
You have been BUSY!!
THERE U ARE!! Glad u are back! missed ya!You are working hard over there!
Glad to hear all is good. I check back every day just to see the pics of your beagles!
Beautiful UFO!!! Did you use a pattern or something you made up as you went?
Sharon, the quilt is from the Blended Quilts book.
Thanks for missing me, Gina!
Jan, I’m so glad you enjoy my babies. They truly crack me up! I’d be awfully lonely without their companionship and entertainment!
Oscar could be a twin to my Jasper! Such a cutie.