Some days there are so many things you want to do that you are rushing around and time is getting away from you.  When I get to this point I tend to forget to take the time to appreciate some things.  This Blog Community is what I have missed.  I love reading everyone’s blogs. They

Want to Savor Memories?

Yesterday I finished my Son and Daughter In Law’s Memory Quilt for their Fur Baby.  Rocky was their baby so we wanted something special.  I have made several types of memory quilts and they are wonderful for any occasion.   This next one is for a friend with Dementia and it is used to help her

What happen to the week?

Time really flies by doesn’t it?  I have been working a memory quilt for our Son and Daughter In Law.  A few weeks ago they had to put their dog down; it was real hard for them as anyone with pets know about that.  Here is a photo of the quilt top for them.  Now

Kansas City Regional Quilt Festival

Went to the KC Regional Quilt Festival and saw so many quilts.  So many ideas, SO MUCH TALENT, and so many vendors.  Took us 4 hours of no stop walking (Hubby was in so much back pain by time we stopped).  But it was wonderful.  Hopefully next year I can manage to take some of

Such a wonderful last few days.

Where to start…..We have been honored by Jessica at Unmeasured Journeys for a blogging award. Thank you,unmeasuredjourneys.com , for including my blog among the 11 you chose! That’s so sweet.  This is a great get to know each other. Guidelines: Acknowledge the blog that nominated you and display the award. Answer the 11 questions the

New Idea Day

I have been making microwave bowl cozies for quite a while now and have decided to remake them into different sizes.  Today’s size is 15×10 inches.   In case you would like to make one for yourself or for gifts. I started with cutting an oval that was 16×11 inches out of 2 pieces of fabric.

Day after Auction

Went to the Auction not planning on buying anything.  I think that was the first BIG mistake.  Find #1)  2 totes 11x13x12 full of fabric.  (60.5 yards of fabric smallest piece 2.225 yards).  Fine #2)  6 Beatle’s Posters.  Find #3) 2 Large new rolls of quilt batting.  These rolls are 5 ft tall and I

Geese Migrating

Finished the quilt top I was testing,  Geese Migrating.  I am calling this Green Geese Gone Wild.  Never thought I would get this finished.  it is pretty and the photos don’t show the light green colors.  I will have to work on my photography.  Any suggestions?  Today is auction day (I am going with my

Throw back Thursday

I have been thinking a lot of the first few quilts I made.  I thought here I have been sewing all my life, so what is the big deal about quilting?  The first quilt was just alternating squares and I embroidered randomly on it.  Easy….Hahaha. I learned the lesson of NEVER say “easy peasy”. My

5 Great Quilt Shops We Visited On Vacation

Last year we took a long planned vacation from Missouri thru the SW United States.  It was a trip we planned for 15 yrs.  While Hubby planned the National Parks we would visit and see I planned on Quilt Shops I wanted to visit. Our first Quilt shop stop was in Taos, New Mexico.  I am