Design Wall Monday - Stay Home days

It's not a good day to go to Tri-Cities.

I will miss seeing my Quilt Guild ladies.

Black Ice on the Bridges warning

until noon. Wrecks reported.

I'm a chicken, so I'm not going out.

I have some straight strip stitching to do.

Working on a Challenge from Tara at Walla Walla Sew Vac and Spas.

I did the cutting at the Sew-in  last Friday. 

Watch and see what these strips become.

I have a new David Archuleta CD that I WON from Fountain Books! 

Na Dell saved me a copy of  Richard Paul Evans newest book in the Noel series. 

Cleaning to get ready for 

Thanksgiving !

The Alphabitties help keep the 

strip sets in order.

8 of the 9 Strips sets are sewn.

Time to Press! 

The Alphabitties will keep them safe while I am busy with family. 

Linking up HERE 

Design Wall Monday - Mariner's Compass Sunflower -testing Tula Fabrics

I played a little with Tula Pink fabrics

 from my Stash.

I think they're fun to use. 

This is the Revised book for the 

Skinny Mariner's Compass. 

I tested one or two but the strips for the bigger Point isn't long enough for all the 

pie shapes, bummer.

I  only finished One

Sunflower Compass block.

Can you see the point that is from a different Strip?

I'm thinking of a different strip to use there.

Decisions,  decisions! 

Back to the Splendid Sampler 2 Blocks 

One more of the four Blocks finished.

Estelle had teeny, tiny pieces! 

I had to use some Purple!!

 I liked the video the designer shared to 

Trim the small pieces to the right size. 

I have emailed this block to her for a chance to win her prize.

Linking up HERE

Not much else, that can be shown was worked on last week. 

Christmas is coming...

My Sister and I  went to a Holiday Craft Fair on Friday in Milton Freewater.

So fun to spend time with her

I saw there is 5 Fridays left.

OH MY!!!

I'm grateful for all those who have served our Country. 

Remembering my Hubby's Father 

Thanks to his sisters, who shared pictures of him from his WW II days.

Design Wall Monday - Quiltville Mystery coming

Halloween means the 

Quiltville Mystery COLORS come out.

I had fun running from one Lowe's to the next to get my Paint chips.

I took a set to the LQS.

 Walla Walla Sew Vac and Spas.

Had to find some bolts that match

The Block tool will help with keeping the right tone of each color as I find more fabrics in my Stash. 

I'm not sure I will stick to the colors. 

Gotta add some Purple, lol!

I was Busy on the Weekend.

Not much Stitching.

A nice Relief Society Brunch where we collected over 100 Dresses. 

 I watched Instagram Lives   

My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe did from Houston Quilt Market .

They were so cute! Lots of Giveaways & I WON, it's good to play along. 

A New ruler to sew Curves. 

When it comes in my mail, I'll share more.

With my extra Hour, I cut some fabric to catch up on the 40 Fabulous Years with Eleanor Burns. 

Today, I will SEW!!

LINKING UP HERE! 

Design Wall Monday -It's Fall Ya'll

I made this little quilt for Fall

I used the fall- colored strips from the 

Jelly-Roll I chose for the Challenge. 

My Jelly Roll Quilt is due by Wednesday.

Gotta get it quilted. 

I got distracted, lol

After trying rulers on the Longarm.

I asked DH if he could make a 

Ruler base for Betsy.

I couldn't find one made for it.

It's kinda rough, but I put some contact paper on it.

I think it just might work.

Linking up with Small Quilts and Doll Quilts HERE 

There's a Birthday boy in the Family!

He's a fun boy!

I am so glad I got to go and play in with him and his sister in September. 

Walking to the Park, Bus Stop & driving to Story Time, the Post Office, Family Dollar.

   

Design Wall Monday - Reveal of Wedding Quilt

Finally, I  can share

The 'Wild Berry' Pop Tart inspired 

Wedding Quilt.

I got the idea from an episode of

'Midnight Quilt Show' 

with Angela Walters.

My blocks are 12" designed in EQ.

It was so fun to see the look on the Brides face when she saw it.

I'm in the top left picture with her.

Top right is my oldest Neice and DD#1.

Bottom is me with my brothers 2 daughters.

Their mom is in the back right, by the stage. 

Linking up HERE with 

Design Wall Monday friends. 

I'm late posting because, I was at a Fun 

all-day class at the 

Walla Walla Sew N Vac and Spas. 

Photo borrowed from their FB page.

Can you find me?? ( hint:  I'm talking, lol) 

It was taken from the Loft.

I have 2 more days of fun ahead.

My Tiara Time Buddy,  Brandy is sharing a HQ Amara machine with me.

Design Wall /Floor Monday - Quilt Yoga

It's the last week of September...

Quilt Yoga time on my Floor

with my September OMG! 

A lost enough blocks to finish 3

Sides of the Border. 

I did the un-stitching and fixed the corners on the blocks at the Sew-in. 

By my count, I need 10 more blocks.

7 Blue & 3 Tan

Then I can decide on the Corners.

 What about a curve???

It will need some extra strips to fit.

Linking up HERE 

The secret project is going in the Mail today, Hurray!!

I  practiced the binding on a scrap, before actually on the quilt.

I did it, but it's not my preferred method.

Design Wall Monday - New Challenge

At the Quilt Show

Walla Walla Sew N Vac and Spas issued

A New Challenge. 

This is my Jelly Roll that I chose.

Since this weekend was 

SEW A JELLY ROLL DAY.

That's the Challenge. 

Bring in a finished Lap or Twin size Quilt. Original design or a pattern. 

 October 31st is the deadline.

My head is thinking still.
Linking up HERE

No stitching happened this weekend. 

We were putting in a new back door.

I'll share more on Wednesday.
Gotta go to Tri-Cities for Quilt guild.
And write a Post for the
"BLOGGERS Quilt Festival!
Itstarts today!!

Design Wall Monday - Baby Quilt Finish

This is the fastest quilt I think I have made.

And it has now been delivered.

I call it Reagan's Mosaic Quilt

The Quilt design is called
Home Sweet Home
48" square
Flannel striped backing.
Perfect for snuggles on a cold winter night in Wyoming.
I  had my DH take the Picture of me with my Tiara on after I put the binding on at the Guild Sew-in.
Her brother finally got his quilt.

All the children had to pose for a picture. 

This is what I  call
"Grandma Heaven"
Linking up HERE

Design Wall Monday -Fair Ribbons

This is my favorite picture at the

Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days 2018!

Linking up HERE.

We had too much fun Saturday. 

I even got to go on a ride...

It's been a long while since I went on a Carnival Ride with my Grandsons in 

Colorado at the Zoo.

The last carnival ride the DH took me on was the Ferris Wheel 42 years ago.

DH doesn't do the rides or the Vendors.

I don't do the cattle and pig barns...lol

He got his 'dippy dog' and I shared my 'funnel cake with my DD #1. 

Yes, with Strawberries & Whipped Cream! 

More forks please.

I already had my fill of Dippy Dogs.

2 grandchildren tried them.

I forgot to get my oldest sons family in the photo booth.

Thanks for coming to Grandma's 

2018 Fair!

Design Wall Monday - MSQC

I enjoyed doing the Quilting on this Project.

It is a class coming up in October.  

I had to take a picture of it hanging

 off the Loft railing at 

Walla Walla Sew N Vac and Spas.

I have a multi-colored one started.
Linking up HERE 

It will be a very different week of Fair!
I have a Winner in the Blog-O-Versary Giveaway!
Lucky Commenter #6  Shauna from Texas has been contacted.
Her package will be mailed today.

I'm grateful that DH could drive me to Grand Coulee on Saturday..

We drove passed the home I grew up in.

So different from the house, I remember.
The White Picket Fence & Roses are gone.
More about the Roadtrip on Wednesday's Post.

Design Wall Monday - Table Runners

The 2nd Table Runner is ready for the

final border.

I used a Jelly Roll to make the Blue and Green 'Seahawks' runner.

Perfect for a "GAME NIGHT"

of Fun @ the LQS!!

October 26th is the date.

Linking up HERE for DWM with

Small Quilts and Doll Quilts 

Buried Treasure has Borders and is now 

'On the Frame'

 Started the quilting but my tension is off.

Eyelash stitches are showing on the back.

I skipped my Friday post.

Have you entered the Blog-O-Versary Giveaway HERE? ?

I was resting up for a fun night at the

Grant County Fair.

We met up with my Nephew and his family. 

They had extra tickets for the Round up!!

Much better than the Demolition Derby we saw on our 1st Date 42 years ago. 

Design Wall Monday - Getting it Done

It has been a Great month so far!

 'Betsy' and I have quilted a few projects.

Since it is so smokey outside and 

DH (dear hubby) needed the car...

I finally got Elizabeth's Quilt Camp 2018  project off, the binding is sewn on. 

I was on a Roll,  the Red Snappers made re- loading and Quilting the side borders, fast.

There was a bit of reverse stitching

 on the Corners. 

(Note to self, take a picture of the quilting)

Next up was this Disappearing Pinwheel Baskets project I started back HERE.

I got these neat clamps from Grace Company. I had to try them out, lol.

Then I  thought that was a fun pattern.

I decided it was good for Lydia's Quilt.

The pattern is 'Alfresco'

Just one more Quilt to get finished for Fair.

Olivia's was loaded on Betsy late Saturday. 

I'm not liking the quilting pattern much, so... I'm reverse  stitching again.

I need to find a better design, with not so much back-tracking. 

Linking up withDesign Wall Monday & Small Quilts and Doll Quilts HERE

Design Wall Monday -UFO

It's been a good weekend. 

Last week was so Hot!

I'm still praying for the Firefighters working on containing the fires nearby.

My DSIL is one of them.

As for the Design Wall... well.

It is kinda blocked in so the floor has my 

SPLENDID SAMPLER 2 blocks

(- the missing first 2)

I just use whatever fabric is close to my Cutting table to make these. 

 Judy L chose the August UFO.
It's not been out of the tote in a year.
Shirtings, some from Janet O -
plus a few from the laundry room.

I am not even halfway to the 64 listed in the Addicted to Scraps
 book by Quiltville Bonnie!

Week 44 has brought the
SPELLING BEE SATURDAY SAL to an end.

The question Mark and Semi-colon in scrappy Teals.

This project has to wait for my next 

Retreat or Sew-in Day.

The Walla Walla Fair is coming up too fast!

I have Quiltin' to get done. 

Linking up HERE for a Monday.

Design Wall Monday - end of July

The end of July makes me a bit Sad.

August is always busy and then School starts and the holidays aren't far away.

Elizabeth's Creation is on the Quilt Table.

I couldn't decide how to quilt those fun borders she designed.

They deserve more than a E2E Panto.

A phone call to consult was needed.
Thanks for her patience.
I really want her quilt to be a
'WOW, that's Amazing,
 I can't believe she did it.'

I also did some re-arranging, the Quilt Zone
really needed it!
The neighbors are re-doing their old house and pulled out all the old cupboards.

I saw this one standing on end and thought...
That would work in the basement to help keep my fabric bolts stored better.
DH (dear hubby) switched the hinges and waited for me to make room to fit it in.
A 120" tape measure helped me to double check, the height.
Just barely missed needed to cut some off.
And it didn't cover the Outlet or vent to the H2O shut off.
Good news!
I'm slowly getting my day started.

There are Monday Blogs to surf HERE.

Design Wall Monday -A Finish

Betsy was pretty good this week.

Only a bit of a hiccup when I tried to leave the Quilt Machine on overnight. 

I got a fun new pattern to quilt on this 

D9P VARIATION.

Hurray!!

1 more quilt on the Finish pile. 

I had hoped to get the 3 Quilts 

made at Grandma Quilt Camp  done, too.

There's always this week, right?

Less meetings = more quilt time.

Linking up to Small Quilts and Doll Quilts HERE.

Tomorrow is Pioneer Day!!

I wore my Pioneer dress with a new to me Tatted collar I found at Love of Junk.

I wish I could have gone to Utah to Celebrate! 

This is my Tribute to the Faithful who made the long Trek to The Utah Valley in 1847.

Design Wall Monday - Grandma's Quilt Camp -results

I missed Blogging Friday.

We were pedal to the metal getting 3 quilts tops to the Flimsy stage.

They made it in time for late afternoon photos in Pioneer Park .

The Gazebo is perfect for the Group pic of their creations. 

When grandpa came home we took a picture on our porch.

It's my favorite !

Can you see the smiling Grandma?

I love the Creativity of all the Granddaughters! 

They started with 4-patches this year.

Mostly designed on my EQ.

First Finish went to Elizabeth. 

Her 4-patches were bigger so her main challenge was the designing of the Border.

Her Math and Drafting skills were helpful!!

Next is Olivia's

 Simplified 4-Patch Trip.

Her Sister called it an 'old lady quilt'.

10 yr old Lydia's 1st quilt.

She came with an idea, picture on her Kindle. We added in the 4-patches & flower.
Linking up HERE for Design Wall Monday.

What a week of Memories and Fun Breaks!
More Pictures on my Facebook and Instagram feeds
This week grandma will try to get them all quilted.
What designs will be chosen??

I had most of Saturday to recouperate & clean.
I got my Row by Row Quilted and bound.
Just a little too late to get it turned in.
I'll share it at Tri-Cities Quilt Guild then turn it in.
I will Blog about it more on Wednesday.