WOW - Wednesday - OMG on Repeat

It's a DeJaVu all over again.

Last year,on this very day, I finished this Quilt (flimsy) as my OMG.

Blogged about it HERE!

Started in 2014

It's time to get it finished!

I wonder is Kathy S nudging me to get it done?

She had us make "ReSEWlutions" back in 2014.

This was one of the quilts that didn't go in the tote when I was clearing Quilt Zone space.

It's Scrapilicious!!!

SO... It will be my OMG for March.

I will Link-up at the OMG Blog HERE!

But this one has to be Quilted First for the March Quilt Show.

DH; Paul is at Meetings all day, so it's time to get up and at it!

No errands to run and I haven't heard if I have a class tonight.
EDIT: Class is March 28th.

Have a great Wednesday.

Whacha working on?

Design Wall Monday - OMG & UFO Finish Link-up

I Linked my 2016 Guild Lotto Sampler up with OMG for February

It was also my UFO for the month. Linked up HERE

HURRAY!!! 

It's finished and I can link-up HERE

I am glad I can, the link-up didn't have the Blue Box to click last night when I looked.

Thanks for leaving it open until the 28th, Patty!

It was a LONG, LONG night when I quilted theis one.  

Betsy was good and uploaded my new Quilting Patterns from Anne Bright.

I used the Pattern "KaPOW"

I love a striped Binding and watching Olympics it got done quick!

It imitated the paint splotches in the Blue fabric.

The weather wasn't good for hanging it up so I took the picture on the grass.

You can get a close-up view at the Tri-Cities Quilt Show March 23-24, 2018

This Border fabric made a Great Finish, 

 I found it at QUILTMANIA in Richland.

It's ALL of the Olympic Colors too.

Label and hanging sleeve are done! 

Linking up with Design Wall Monday HERE also. 

My WASIQ Friend Kathy S

Yesterday we learned that our Dear Friend Kathy S had passed away.

Her Obituary is HERE

She was always a big instigator in the WASIQ List.

Helping with our Annual Swaps, that we stopped doing in 2011.

Suggesting Sew a longs and making Purple Food for our Purple Picnics.

She took walks on early mornings in Leavenworth.

She hiked Mt Rainier with her dear Husband Ranney.

They are reunited, I know she has missed him dearly. 

I'm so glad I got up early and walked with her.

"Blackbird Lake"

She took great pictures and Blogged HERE 

WASIQ Retreat 2010

Leavenworth

WASIQ Retreat 2013

Leavenworth

She helped us make Chicken Pin Cushions

note: these chickens are made with Log Cabin blocks.

Last night Dinner at 'South' in Leavenworth

WASIQ List Moms

Melissa, Kathy & Julie

SE Wasiq Retreat 2013

RatherBee's

We had a Purple Picnic to remember the WASIQ Members we have lost.

Kathy made us Borscht to eat.

It's a soup made from Beets.

Our SE WASIQ Retreaters

Here's the 'Purple Picnic' table at our 2007 SE WASIQ Retreat

She had us Sewing into the New Year 2014

This is as many Blocks as I made and put it together, ready for the quilting.

The Blocks are similar to the Blocks in THIS QUILT, only scrappy.

Lynn and I designed it for our WWVQG Raffle in 2009

Then made our own versions, because it would look funny if one of the Guild Members WON.

The Pattern was Published in 2011

WASIQ Retreaters 2017

Leavenworth

I left early so am not in this picture.

I think we will need a "PURPLE PICNIC" this Summer to remember Kathy.

JULIE & MELISSA, Let's do it!!

WOW - Wednesday - February is coming to a close

2 more of the 2017 Designer Mystery Blocks were sewn on Tuesday.

    

Block 8 designed by Edtya Sitar - Block 9 by Bonnie and Camille

So many pieces to keep straight.

Alphabitties to the rescue again!

They will be added to these blocks that were on my Design Wall.

 Only 3 more Blocks to make and then the Finishing blocks in the Pattern I had to order.

I'm loving the fabrics in this quilt.

The plentiful leftovers will make the finishing Blocks, I hope.

The 2016 Guild Block Lotto Quilt for the Quilt Show will be going on the Quilt Frame today.

It's my OMG and UFO for the Month.

As soon as I find something to eat and get myself away from the Olympics Broadcast.

It's so addictive, sleeping is elusive as I would rather DVR it 

& fast forward the commercials & ski jumping events.

I did watch some of them, but the Figure Skating is what I really enjoy!!

Oh my Goodness, the falls and mis-steps last night that pushed Team USA down farther in the

numbers and they are left with not much hope for a Medal.

Short Program was dominated by the Russian Athletes.

Are you watching?

Design Wall Monday - Spelling Bee Blocks

I was out of town on the weekend so I had to catch up this morning...

Cutting and Labeling with the Alphabitties sure helps keep things straight.

I love the Dog fabric I found in my 30's Stash.

  

I had pre-sewn the Letter Pp Blocks, boy was I ever Wrong.

I'm ready for this coming week though.

P is for Paul, and Party and PINS!

The quick trip to Utah was for a family funeral.

Storm Clouds coming in as we entered Utah...

We stayed with our Friends the Turners.

Wendy took this Picture of us Saturday Morning.

(forgot to get a picture of Jay and Wendy when we went to get our KONG KONES at Maceys)

Paul's Cousins came to support the greiving Parents.

It was good to get a Picture of them together,

 missing a few of the Isrealsens and Neeleys that came.

They were surprised to see us come into the Church in Santaquin.

The sunshine came out for the Services and Balloon release in Fairview.

The services were near where my Uncle lives in Payson.

Paul drove me to his home for a quick visit.

We chased storms all the way home.

The daylight travel helped a lot.

     

Thankful we had a 4-wheel Drive rental car and the temperatures were above freezing. 

Today was Quilt Guild in Tri-Cities, I stayed home.

Linking up with Small Quilts and Doll Quilts HERE

Friday Fun times

I did it!!
Here is my first of 27
Log Cabin Blocks

Eleanor Burns did her Webinar this week. 

It was great! 

I  dreaded cutting more than a few to start this quilt. 

We got to Celebrate this guy's B-day.

He was a good sport to wear the goofy hat.

Found him a 'tie-dyed' cake. 

64 years, still young at heart. 

Thankful for Roma & Gordon,  NaDell & kids, Jes, Janessa, Jes & Jacob.  

Sorry the rest couldn't make it.

Have a great weekend. 

WOW--- Wednesday - Valentine's LOVE

For 41 Years I have had this Valentine!!!

He is the BEST!!!

Our favorite Valentine's Dinner is at home with just us!

Like Lady and The Tramp, but...we will eat our Spaghetti with garlic Bread from Safeway.

The picture of us taken by our friend Keith Crain at a Valentine Dance a few Years ago.

I made the Table Runner while working at Hancock's

It's been 8 years now... (insert sad face)

Who else would allow the Messy Crafter that is ME???

He doesn't complain when he has to cook his own dinner.

He doesn't complain that I take over the Basement and now the upstairs, too!

I get to CELEBRATE him 2 days a YEAR because his Birthday is Tomorrow.

This Log Cabin Heart Pillow was made LONG LONG ago.

I know I have been known to HATE them, but I do make them when I have to.

Here is my strips cut to make my 1st one for the Quilt celebrating 

Eleanor Burns 40 Fabulous Years

 Click HERE to find her YouTube Vidoes

My Sweetheart brought these Beautiful Roses home for me.

I had to take a Picture of the Pretty Vase, WOW!!!

He really does Love me...

This 'Quilter's Journal' arrived in my mailbox.

Thanks Darlene (SewCalGal)

My Grandchildren will get their Valentines in the mail from Grandma tomorrow.

I seem to have continued my habiit of being late again...

Enjoy the Sweets!!

Design Wall Monday - February 12, 2018

It's Abraham Lincoln's Birthday!!

Not Presidents Day.

I stitched all day Saturday working on

my Spelling Bee Saturday blocks.

I made a total of 27!

That's about a full alphabet, wow.

I can cut out a Bunch while I watch the Olympics, I found.
Cut and Stack them between the pages of the Spelling Bee Book.
I want to do the Bake Sale SAL too, but there is no Time!!!

And The Tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Company called to me!
HERE is the Link.

Made from 10" Squares!
I cut my own and it was a fun set of Blocks to make.
Wouldn't it be cute on a Table for  Valentines!???

It's a Busy week, so I knew if I didn't put the Pedal to the Metal on Saturday
 this wouldn't be ready to show at Guild tomorrow.
This is a sneak Peek!
Come back Wednesday to see the full project flimsy.
If I'm lucky, it might be Quilted.

Linking up HERE for Design Wall Monday.

This happenened on Sunday!

Our 10 year old Grandson who lives in Walla Walla performed at Cordiner Hall
with the Walla Walla Symphony and Wa-High Drumline.
"Orchestra Rocks"
He is a 5th Grader and what a priviledge it is to play at this famous Hall.
He got a little distracted.
I took the smaller pictures of him waiting to play.
He even got caught reading his book, lol
Many faces of Jackson...
Next year it will be "Orchestra Swings"
I am so glad to be able to watch the Grandchildren who live close when they are Performing.
It's the most fun part of being Grandma right now.
Even if it makes Grandma Tired...from Too much Fun!
Are you watching the Olympics???
I am trying to in my Spare time...

Friday choices - No Class today :(

Since NO One signed up to Sew with me in the Loft today...

I am Playing with Purples, choosing Backing and checking off the Letters on my list.
What Letter will we make for #spellingbeesaturday? ??

These pretty Purples will be used for my Challenge.

HST's ready to trim.

What will they become???
It's the Pantone color of the Year!!!

Wait and see this Challenge at the Quilt Show in March.

"Persistance of Pattern"

March 23-24 at the TriCities Convention Center

 There are 2 Quilts that need BACKING>

Quilting will happen SOON!

 Mystery Backing needs to be pre-washed.

I cut out more of the lower case a's & b's while watching TV

I need multiples of all the letters except a few like f and q and x.

I want to get the "Grandchildren's Name Quilt" on the way to the Design Wall in March.

The Goal is to share it at the Fall Trends and Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival

The Spelling Bee Saturday SAL isn't over until August.

I got the replacemnent cords to FIX my Design Wall Poles.

A phone call and they were on the way, no extra Charge.

Thank You!!

I felt good enough to go with Paul to listen to our Grand-daughter play her Violin.

I love to hear her play.

She is getting prettier by the year...

They are performing for Solo and Ensemble on Saturday.

Nice to be invited to hear the trio she is performing with.

We aren't invited for Saturday, of course.

There is some Basketball games on Grandma & Grandpa's calendar.

Have a great Weekend before Valentines!!

I've been checking out the "Put a little Love in it" Blog Hop over HERE this week.

Marian has a FREE Heart Machine Embroidery pattern she designed for this Blog Hop.
Click the link to her post.
It gets you in the Mood, lol.
There is a little time left to make something with hearts on it, right?

WOW - Wednesday February 7, 2018

OK - It's a Wednesday...

Time to look around and see where I am at on a few of my OTHER Projects.

I tried to not 'Start" a Lot of New Projects last year, too many to count, that were resisted.

I did start these 3 Projects in 2017

Pat Sloan 2017 BOM "Children's Library"

2017 Designer Mystery - Fat Quarter Shop

Lori Holt - Spelling Bee Saturday

Having the Portable Design Wall up is very Helpful!

When I find the Blocks and take time to get them up to see the colors - LOOK!

 9 Blocks - Need the setting Square in a Square blocks/sashing

7 of the 12 Blocks DONE

Ordered the pattern for the Finishing, didn't know it wasn't included :(

I don't usually order Blocks of the Month online with Kits.  

These kits had a LOT of extra Fabric.

YEA for FQS. (Fat Quarter Shop)

This is #9 on the 2018 UFO List

and lastly Lori got me started on this book when I saw the cute letters showing up on her Blog.

also found each Saturday on Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber Blog

 we are halfway there...

I see that I need to space out the BLUE Letters.

 Or make a few extra in other colors... duh, I am already doing that.

Marking off the letters I have ready for the Grandchildren names Quilt.

This is # 8 on my UFO list HERE

I did start a few others, like the Garden Party and 2nd Midnight Flight at the Retreat with Bonnie.

AND the Mystery I just finished, it's a Flimsy HERE

I'm a Quiltville Groupie!

So far in 2018 I have started Just ONE NEW Block of the Month

Pat Sloan's "Let's Go Camping" BOM

I have one of the 2 Blocks done for this.

I shared it last week HERE

But I will be starting this one next month...

Eleanor Burns is Celebrating "40 Fabulous Years"

I saw this quilt at Road to CA...and online on her Facebook page and on YouTube Webinars

I know a few of my quilty friends will  be LOL - ing all over the place...

YES, There are LOG Cabins!

She used her Go Cutter to cut them, I will decide later IF I will make & use them.

The webinar's start in 8 DAYS on YouTube.

I watched her Webinar's last year and ordered the Patterns.

They were fun but no Big Projects came from them.

So Laugh all you want... 

I started watching Eleanor when I was a Newlywed in Mesa on PBS.

The year was 1976-80...

My Boys asked me to turn the volume down... her voice was squeaky, they said.

They wanted to know who was picking up that fabric off the floor...???

I was a star-struck fan at EXPO when I met her in 2010.

She signed all the Books I dragged along. plus a Siggy Square.

I will NEVER forget seeing her come down the aisle in the Expo Tent pulling strips out of her sleeves.  That was her "Still Stripping after 25 years" Show. 

How excited was I to see her last year at Road to CA!!!?

I missed seeing her this year by one DAY.

Today I got the email that my Pattern Book to go along with the Webinar is on it's way.

There's a Facebook Group just for this group too!

I'm just a little excited.

Easy to get me excited, huh??

My "Name Dropper" reputation is showing...