Entryway tile

This is the entry tile he got done a couple weekends ago. We are replacing the door and screen pretty soon too. We got them this weekend, but it has to be stained first. It will be in before winter though. Paul did a great job of framing it out and then putting in the tile with the pattern.

Stairs

These are the new oak steps that Paul put in to the basement this weekend. He did an awesome job and redoing them. He still has to stain them, but that will be when we aren't going to walk on them. Paul will do the ones upstairs too, but that will be another weekend.

Western Purse

Here' the other side of the purse with a nice fussy cut horse pocket. I'm definately digging this new purse. I think I'm done for a while until I get another wim, or maybe when I get the Miranda bag pattern.

New Western Purse

Last weekend I decided I needed a new purse, so I put some more alterations into the pattern I had already made a couple times and came up with this one. I'm in love with it as it is so way cute and totally me. I used three fat quarters and a 1/4 yard of black fabric to make it. I know Kristie will be coming to find me now!

Fat 8th Quilt

I finally got my pictures downloaded to webshots of the projects I worked on last week. This is the Fat 8th wall hanging I made. It is using the four blocks I got back for an exchange I did on Carol Doak's site. We had to send a half yard, cut up into 4 pieces to the host, then we were put in a group of five and I had to make one of Carol's blocks for each of them. Tiffany, Sherry, Monica, and Mary made my blocks. The fabric I sent was the same as the border and backing. I really love this fabric.

Sew Crazy

This is my crazy week. Monday I sewed like crazy to get the wall hanging I was working on completed It is from the blocks I got in the Fat 8th swap. I got it quilted and bound! Then I packed my stuff for Loopy Ladies. Last night I went to Loopy Ladies serger club. We learned how to do blind hems. I even hemmed my pants to wear today! I got home relatively early, but my computer through a hissy fit, so I just went to bed. Tonight is the big Kick Off party for the 25th Anniversary of the Sewing Center. My mom works there and I work occasionally when they need help. Tonight they are demonstrating all the different feet for sewing machines. I made some of the samples, so I'm excited to see how they are used. Tomorrow night is the big intro of My Label Software by Bernina. The Bernina and Janome reps will both be there tonight, so I'm hoping to learn from them. I can't wait to find out more about the My Label software as I enjoy making garments and it would be great if they would fit me better. We'll see how it goes. I'm off to the land of sewing supplies.

Four ... Getting to Know Each Other

Here are the Fours.....
Job's I've Had:
1. Speech Communication/English/Spanish Teacher
2. Prior Learning Evaluator
3. Lead Sales Associate at Mt. Rushmore
4. Speech publication assistant for state 4-H office

Movies I (do) Could Watch Over & Over
1. Save the Last Dance
2. Ladder 49
3. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
4. Meet the Fockers

TV Shows I Watch:
1. Private Practice
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Men in Trees
4. Bachelor

Places I've Lived:
1. Milesville, SD
2. Brookings, SD
3. Buffalo, SD
4. Keystone, SD

Favorite Foods:
1. Medium Rare Steak
2. Kettle cooked potato chips
3. Sour cream raisin pie
4. Manicotti

Favorite Colors:
1. Purple
2. Pink
3. Blue
4. Lavendar

Places I'd Love to Be Now:
1. With college friends
2. Sewing room
3. Asleep in my bed
4. Rodeo

Names I like but would not use for my children:
1. Mychael
2. Miaken
3. Dawson
4. Maren

I'm tagging:
Jen
Cindy
Michelle
Maureen
Jill

Office 6

Then there's my computer and all the office supply junk I need to do my job. I have several table toppers I keep changing that go under my phone. This is a fall one. Well there you have it... a tour of my work space. Mind you these quilts are always changing. I have winter ones, spring ones, and change them frequently.

Office 5

This is my my other shelf of stuff. Everything I need for work is online, so I really have nothing to put on these shelves, so I like to decorate. Pictures of Paul and I, calendars, postcards from online friends, my diploma from SDSU (Go Jacks!) , and the birthday calendar for Philip.

Office 4

These are some pictures of friends and family, plus a few of my willow tree statues. I have a large collection at home, but these are from my friends at work, and the couple Paul got me for my birthday last year. Notice the little square in the right hand corner. It is a little wood puzzle Paul's mom gave me that says I love sewing! All the crocheted doilies are from my grandma.

Office 3

This is the quilt I made a couple weeks ago and an irish chain table runner. I also love old barns, so my mom got me the calendar for Christmas.

Office 2

This is my space, I have a woven star table runner on the filing cabinet next to my desk and then the mission statement quilt. Yes the walls are purple and yellow in the pictures. We also have green and light yellow. Our room used to be the graphic designers conference room.

Office 1

Since Jen gave us a few pictures of her office, I thought I would share how I decorate my little cubicle. I share an office with three other people, but there are four offices spaces in our little room. This is a wall hanging that I made last year in a class my mom taught. It is a lot of applique.

October BOM

This is the October Block for the BOM.

September BOM

This is September's Block of the Month for Carol Doak's group. It is 6" square and really easy to make. I think I am going to enjoy using scraps from my B/W quilt.

Lots done!

I seriously feel like I got a lot done on my quilting this week. The other night I wanted to start something, but nothing big, so I went to my UFO pile, which is small in comparison to most, but none the less, still a pile. I took out the Fat 8th swap blocks I received from the Carol Doak group. I think I got them back around the 4th of July and just put them to the side since I was working on other things. Well, I had four blocks that were very different, but one fabric in common. I put a sashing between them, a border around them, had Paul help me take all the paper out, and got it basted all Tues night! It is ready to quilt and I don't have the perfect thread, so I'm waiting till I go to the Sewing Center tomorrow night for Sit and Sew to get just the right one. Last night we ran errands and then I was bushed.
Tonight I offered to make the Sausage Lasagna out of the new Taste of Home magazine. Paul thought that sounded bad, so I told him he had to cook then! He made regular lasagna, which was really good and hit the spot. While he was cooking I took the patterns for the Carol Doak Block of the Month and started working on them. I had zilch intentions of starting it, but she came out with the same pattern in a 6" version, so I decided sometimes I just need a small, can be done in a night project. I am making the out of the black/white scraps I have, so I won't have to buy more fabric. I got the BOM's done for Sept. and Oct. tonight!
Tomorrow night is Sit and Sew. I am going to put the mitered corner on my b/w quilt, pick out thread for the wall hanging, and get advice as to which purple fabrics I should use for my yellow brick road quilts and start cutting if I have time. I know I have way more than I need, but I need advice on all three, so better safe than sorry.

Black White Quilt

Tonight I had the energy to put the second to last border on my black/white quilt. It is the same as the center pieces. The last border is a b/w with squiggles. It has to have mitered corners to look right and so mom is going to help me put those on Friday night at sit and sew. The b/w is accented with a bright pink and I absolutely love it! Even Paul likes it. I am making it queen sized because we want to get a queen bed when we get married and I want it to fit so we'll use it and not just let it hang on the rack. I've been working on this since March when Kay Capps Cross did a workshop on B/W quilts and how color adds texture. This pattern is called Autumnal Texture. The bottom picture shows the brightness of the pink better!

Busy Weekend

It sure was a busy weekend and I didn't really get anything accomplished on my quilting projects. Sat. I had to work from 9-2:30 and then mom and I went to the two fabric stores in town. I picked up samples of the fabrics I want to use to make the bridesmaids dresses. I also picked up fabric for the table runners we are making for the tables at the reception. We got a good start on that project. When I got home we went to supper and the crazy store. We were gone till almost 9:30! Sunday I slept in, the Paul cooked breakfast for me and I went to church. When I got home I cleaned the bathroom, bedroom, and finished up the laundry. I also washed all my purple fabrics I got yesterday. I made two types of bread, an herb one and a sesame and parmesan one. While they were rising, I laid down to watch the race and ended up sleeping for two hours. I guess I needed it. Then I cooked the breads and made a chicken dish and potatos. It was a pretty fancy supper, but I wanted to try some new recipes. Then I did my homework for my class. I got the two quizzes done and I was too tired to sew, so I watched Desperate Housewives instead! Guess it's time for lunch. Glad to hear everyone else got some sewing/quilting in this weekend.

Many Thanks Maureen!

I just want to say a huge thanks to Maureen for the Easy Skillet Chili Mac recipe. I try new recipes all the time. Some Paul likes (he goes back for seconds), some he can't stand (but eats and then has a snack later), and some he really loves (and goes back for 3rds). Maureen's recipe that she shared on Sunday was so easy and I didn't have to go to the store to get anything. I had everything on hand that was needed. That's my kind of recipe. Plus, it was so easy I was able to quickly make it after work and we were done with supper and could enjoy the evening. Thanks again for the wonderful recipe Maureen.
I was so tired last night that after supper I took a hot relaxing bath and then laid down and watched TV all night! I couldn't even bring myself to work on my black and white quilt. I did make a plan though. I need help on the mitered corners of the last borders, so I want to get the 3rd border put on in the next week and then I can go to sit and sew on Fri. night and put the last border on. At the end of the month we are having a Sewing Slumber party, so I should have it all ready to quilt and bind by then. Guess we'll have to see if I can get it all done. I know I'm keeping some of you in suspence of actually seeing the quilt top, but I don't have room to take a picture of it yet. Maybe this weekend. Tonight I'm going with my mom to Spearfish to a Taste of Home show. It's about a 45 min. drive, so it'll be late when we get home. It should be fun and hopefully I'll learn to make some simple dishes.

Black & White Quilt

Tonight I got busy and put the second border on my black/white quilt. It was the pink border that will accent the whole thing. Then I took it up and tried it on the bed. It's at a double size now and I want to make it a queen. I have two more borders to add, so that shouldn't be too bad, but I'm tired tonight, so thought I better quit or I would cut the borders wrong. I've been working on this quilt since March, so I am ready for it to be done. My goal is to have it done by the end of Oct. so I can focus on the wedding stuff. Guess it's time for me to go relax.

The Rings

Everyone I haven't been able to see since we got engaged has been asking what my ring looks like. I tried to take pictures of it on my hand, but it kind of shines the wrong way and the picture doesn't turn out, so I decided to look them up online. The one one the left is my ring, the bottom part being my wedding band that will go on later. We also ordered Paul's ring and picked it up Sat. His is the one on the right. They were both hand made by people his mom works with, so they are the best quality and were personally made for us.

Busy Day

I guess the moon must be right or something, but we had a crazy day. I was up early to go to work and was moving all day. After work mom and I went and looked at patterns, fabric, and colors for the wedding. Then we went to four dress shops and found nothing I liked. I may be making my dress after all. We'll see what happens after I go to Sioux Falls shopping. Paul was going to finish putting in the tile in the entry today. When I got home, I was surprised to find the work trailer in front of the house. And the furniture in front of the garage! To my surprise, they had gone to the tent sale at the furniture store and bought a new couch, chair, kitchen table and four chairs! They were really cheap and good quality and we were badly in need of a new set. They look so good with our new floor. Tonight we went to Paul's grandparents house to show them my ring and Paul's wedding band. We had a nice visit, but I am tired and ready for bed.

Core Values - Gift for Bob

I had this little piece left over from my mission statement quilt. I had made it and then didn't like it with the other three big pieces, so I decided to do them each individually which worked great. I didn't want to just throw this away, so I made a little table topper from it. I gave it to my friend Sandy at work to give to her boss. He liked the one I had made and thought it was neat, so I thought he would like this. He really, truly appreciated it which makes me want to give when people truly appreciate my quilting. I just used my scraps and it was nothing fancy, but he sure liked it and has shown it to a lot of people.

Jim and Adele Hardanger CO Reception Gift

This is the hardanger piece I have been working on for the last several months. It was originally a baby pattern, but I changed it a bit and made it work. It was actually pretty easy and I really enjoyed making it. The only part I didn't enjoy was trying to buy a frame for it. I couldn't find a square one and I had to put something behind it, so I used what I could find. They like it. It's the second hardanger piece I have made and I didn't cut any of the threads!!! I was so excited to get it done on time too.

Mission Statement

This is the Mission Statement Quilt I designed and made for our visit this week. I embroidered it all on mom's machine using software to design it and then put it in the quilt. Everyone who has seen it thinks it's really awesome and I do as well. It turned out better than I expected.

Photos

I made a serious attempt last night at putting pictures of my recent projects on my blog. I have them downloaded on my computer at home and spent time putting them in the right albums and organizing. I thought I would be all talented and put them all in to webshots so you could see them all. Well, after 276 wedding pictures took over an hour to load, I got tired and quit. Wouldn't you know the quilt pictures got moved and weren't in that album any more, so they will have to wait for tonight. Last night I used part of a piece I screwed up earlier and made a little mini table topper out of the core values for NAU and put some decorative stitching around it and gave it to my friend Sandy's boss this morning. He was really appreciative of the gift and it made me feel good to give it to someone who would appreciate the work I put into making it. More pictures to come, but I did put a picture from CO of Paul and I on my blog as well as the link to webshots for pictures from the wedding. Enjoy!

Paul and Moneik

This is a picture of Paul and I at my brothers wedding reception in CO. It kind of shows my ring, but not very good as a close up. We had a great time and really enjoyed our mini-vacation.

I Got A 'You Make Me Smile Award!'

I've made some wonderful friends because of blogging. Their names are Jen and Michelle. They awarded the "Make Me Smile" award to me. Thank you Jen and Michelle!! I like to read their new entries, and to think I just happened upon their blogs accidentally. I really enjoy blogging with both of these ladies and learning more about them. I met Jen through a couple Yahoo groups and our blog sites. We share a love of quilting and I enjoy following her new quilting adventures. She has such a great personality and introduced me to Michelle. Blogging about my quilting and family helps me stay motivated and keeps me quilting! They both tagged me for a MeMe. I have to use the letters of my name to share something about me........so here goes:
M - Majestic

O - Original

N - Neighborly

E - Enthusiastic

I - Imaginary

K - Kindhearted

Now the rules of this MeMe are that I have to tag 6 other people to participate and these people also receive the "You Make Me Smile Award"........so here are my 6:

Jen, Cindy, Maureen, Kristie, Jill, Michelle
You are all awesome bloggers and I enjoy hearing about your lives and quilting.

Mini-Vacation to CO

Well we are back from our mini-vacation. We got in about 8:30 Sunday night and visited a little bit and went to bed. We had a great time. Paul, my mom, and I left Rapid City about 3:30 Friday afternoon. We stopped in Chadron, Alliance, and Sterling before reaching Joes, CO about 10:30 that night. Jim, Addie, and my dad came the other direction and were about 20 min. behind us. They hit a deer about a mile from where were staying. We stayed at this little house near Addie's parents and Sat. went up to her parents and visited. Then we went to the hall and decorated and prepared the food and had a very nice reception. After the reception we went to Addie's parents for supper and then the young people, Jim, Addie, her sister Carla and husband Chris, and Paul and I went to the local bar. My parents and hers stayed home with Carla and Chris's daughter. We had a nice visit and enjoyed being out together. Sunday morning we had breakfast with them and then dad, mom, Paul and I came back to Rapid together. We spent a couple hours in Sidney at the Cabela's there. It was a lot of fun and we each got some new stuff. Paul and I worked on our wish list for there too. We had a really bad waitress at the Pizza Hut and it ended up taking over 1 1/2 for our meal, when it wasn't busy. She spilled marinara on both my parents and it took for ever since she didn't put in our order until after we got our breadsticks. We weren't pleased at all. Last night we spent putting stuff away, sorting laundry, changing the sheets, and boring stuff like that. I'm hoping to get to sew at least for a little while tonight. I sure miss my machine and need to get busy sewing something. Guess it's time for lunch. Thanks Jen for keeping up on us, so we don't fall behind writing. I'll try to find my camera cord tonight and download the pictures from this weekend.

Mission Accomplished

I finally got a lot accomplished this week. Tues. night I worked like a mad woman on my mission statement quilt. It turned out pretty cool. My camera is packed for CO, so I haven't taken a picture of it yet, but I will when I get a chance. There has been a big push at work for everyone to have our mission statement posted in our cubicles because the HLC is coming next week for our accreditation visit. I didn't just want to have a boring old piece of paper on the wall, so when I was home on vacation, I used my mom's embroidery machine/computer software and designed and embroidered the mission statement and core values onto fabric and then made them into a quilt this week. It is the perfect size for my desk area too and turned out pretty cool if I do say so myself.
Last night I talked my FIANCE (I love the new word) into going to Hobby Lobby with me. He's pretty good at picking colors and helping with framing. We picked out a frame, matboard, and hangers for the hardanger picture I made for my brother and his wife for their wedding reception this weekend. I got it all framed and ready to go, just need to wrap it. Today at lunch I did my homework for my principles of selling class. It was actually 2 pretty easy quizzes, so not too much, but I didn't want to have to worry about them this weekend. Paul and I are going with my mom to CO tomorrow for the reception on Sat. My dad is riding down with Jim and Addie and then will come back with us. It's a good 8 hour trip, so I don't think we'll find any fabric/quilt shops open as far as I can tell from my research. I'm sure we'll be stopping at Cabelas though!

Catching up on quilting

I'm really slacking in the quilting department. I need to get busy. I have a embroidered quilt I am making for our accreditation visit next week and it is only a top right now. I guess if I wouldn't have spent so much time on the phone last night I would have actually got it basted. I need to get it done tonight or tomorrow night since I have Sew and Sews on Thurs. and we are leaving for CO on Fri. I am so busy working on articulations and evaluations at work that I can hardly keep my head above water. It sure is a busy week.

Wedding Planning 101

Well we just might pass wedding planning 101! We have talked to the priest, set the date, rented the hall, and told our family. We still have a lot of family to tell, but that will come with time. I called my friends and asked them to be bridesmaids. I'm so excited that they will both come as it is a long distance for both of them. I am swamped with quilting ideas I want to do for the wedding, so I think it is going to be a lot of winter quilting in my future. I am taking the suggestion I got from Jen and Maureen to make quilts for my bridesmaids. I already have a lot of purple fat quarters to make yellow brick road quilts for them. I'm also going to make a banner for the back for the church sacristy and we are going to make tablerunners for the decorations on the tables at the reception. Anyone have other suggestions of quilted things I might make? Mom and I are making the bridesmaid dresses and mine if I don't find one I like. It's late and I've been working on a quilt top all night, so I need to go to bed.

It's Official! I'm Engaged!

Last night Paul and I got engaged! We have been talking about getting married for a while now, but he wanted to ask my dad first. Last night we came home and while I was working on an embroidery project he asked my dad. Then he came to the sewing room and asked me. I had no clue he had the ring or that he was going to ask me, but I was really excited. We went and talked to the priest and have a preliminary time frame of early June for the wedding. I'm so excited and giddy. Today we are on our way to Highmore, another 2 1/2 hours from my parents to a 80th b-day open house for my great aunt, so I'll get to share my news with the family soon. My brother and his wife haven't found out yet, but I'll see them today and let them know. I just couldn't wait to tell the world and you guys about my engagement.

Woven Table Topper Class

Tonight I'm off to a class at the Sewing Center! It is for a woven tabletopper class. I am so excited for it since I had most of the tubes done and only had to finish 9 more. It is small and mom says it can be done in a couple hours. I'm sure looking forward to being with others who are sewing. My sewing studio is overwhelmingly full with the computer boxes and old computer. There is hardly room to move, so I've had a hard time getting motivated. Tonight is the night. I haven't seen my mom in almost 2 weeks either so it will be great to catch up. I updated my profile and my blog, so hopefully it's a lot more user friendly now. I've been reading everyones blogs and they are great. Let's keep up the friendship!

Quilting Motivation

I'm attempting to get my quilting motivation back. I think I lost it when I was getting ready for the wedding. I am working on a mission statement quilt for our accreditation visit at the end of the month and also taking a class tomorrow night on a woven table topper. It will be the same fabrics as my woven star table runner. I'm excited to see if I can get it done in one night. Once this month is over then I can concentrate on my sewing. I'm trying to keep up with everyone on their blogs. So please keep writing.

Monday, September 10, 2007 - Moving

I guess most of you probably have missed me for the last week, but when I got home from the wedding everyone was moving and I wasn't sure what I was going to do. I spent most of the week thinking and finally decided to move over to blogger since I already have a blog set up there. My new address is http://moneik.blogspot.com/
I wrote about the wedding over there and added lots of pictures because it was easier. I'll slowly move my other posts over as well. After the wedding I found out that my good friend at work Karen's dad passed away and the funeral was Tues. about 3 1/2 hours from where I live, so I talked to my mom and she met me half way and we went to the funeral. Turns out that Karen's husband and I have the same great-aunt! It's such a small world! I spent most of Wed. and Thurs. playing catch up at work and trying to get caught up at home. Friday night we moved all the furniture out of the living room. Sat. morning bright and early Paul and I put in hardwood floor. We got about half done and I had to go to Hill City as I had tickets for a Judy Neimeyer trunk show with my mom. Paul's mom helped him finish the floor. They got done about 11 when I got home! I was really disappointed with the trunk show or at least the presenter. I expected her to be a real professional and she wasn't. She was terrible at presenting, read from a powerpoint for most of the night and was really monotonous. Sun. morning mom and I met for church and then I picked my aunt up and we went to Hill City to the Outdoor Quilt Show. They had to move all the quilts inside because it started raining. It was the first year in like 10 that it rained. We went through the vendors and I found a lot of fat quarters for a yellow brick road I am going to make this winter. When i got home I took a nap and then we finished moving all the furniture back into the living room. Paul has to finish up with the tile in the entry way, but he was too tired to do it this weekend. Tonight we were exhausted and Paul went to bed early. I worked on a wall hanging I am making and got some fabrics together for another class I want to take this week. This weekend we are going to my parents and then riding along to my great-aunts 80th birthday party. Should be a good time! Hope you will all follow me over to blogspot and if you move let me know as I have all my RSS feeds that I read everyday. Don't want to miss anyone.
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Monday, September 10, 2007 - Moving

I guess most of you probably have missed me for the last week, but when I got home from the wedding everyone was moving and I wasn't sure what I was going to do. I spent most of the week thinking and finally decided to move over to blogger since I already have a blog set up there. My new address is http://moneik.blogspot.com/
I wrote about the wedding over there and added lots of pictures because it was easier. I'll slowly move my other posts over as well. After the wedding I found out that my good friend at work Karen's dad passed away and the funeral was Tues. about 3 1/2 hours from where I live, so I talked to my mom and she met me half way and we went to the funeral. Turns out that Karen's husband and I have the same great-aunt! It's such a small world! I spent most of Wed. and Thurs. playing catch up at work and trying to get caught up at home. Friday night we moved all the furniture out of the living room. Sat. morning bright and early Paul and I put in hardwood floor. We got about half done and I had to go to Hill City as I had tickets for a Judy Neimeyer trunk show with my mom. Paul's mom helped him finish the floor. They got done about 11 when I got home! I was really disappointed with the trunk show or at least the presenter. I expected her to be a real professional and she wasn't. She was terrible at presenting, read from a powerpoint for most of the night and was really monotonous. Sun. morning mom and I met for church and then I picked my aunt up and we went to Hill City to the Outdoor Quilt Show. They had to move all the quilts inside because it started raining. It was the first year in like 10 that it rained. We went through the vendors and I found a lot of fat quarters for a yellow brick road I am going to make this winter. When i got home I took a nap and then we finished moving all the furniture back into the living room. Paul has to finish up with the tile in the entry way, but he was too tired to do it this weekend. Tonight we were exhausted and Paul went to bed early. I worked on a wall hanging I am making and got some fabrics together for another class I want to take this week. This weekend we are going to my parents and then riding along to my great-aunts 80th birthday party. Should be a good time! Hope you will all follow me over to blogspot and if you move let me know as I have all my RSS feeds that I read everyday. Don't want to miss anyone.
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Thursday, August 30, 2007 - Todd, Ed, and Troy

I've sadly neglected telling everyone about my other brother Ed. He's my little brother, okay younger is a more appropriate word. He's 21 and 6'5" and 215lbs. He is the one in the center of the picture. His friend Todd is my "little brother" too. We had their graduation reception out at his dad's garage. He calls my mom "mom" and he's part of the family. He was there for Ed when my grandparents died and Jim and I had significant others. Troy the guy in the red went to school with both of them. Ed and Todd just showed up with a fifth wheel camper and they are mowing the lawn and getting ready to park it for the weekend. We live a mile and a half from where the wedding is, so they will probably just walk home and crash in it after the dance so there won't be any drunk driving. Paul and I might do the same. Anyway I'm printing pictures to hang up at my mom and dad's and found this one so I thought I would share.


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Posted by 51050
Your brother is a big guy all right. It sounds like you are going to have SUCH a good time at the wedding and all weekend with everyone around. Rhoda
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Posted by SewAndSnip
He certainly is a big guy. Wow what a great time you're having. Just have yourself a blast this weekend.
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Posted by sunshine
You have the best time with your brother and his friends. Put the car keys somewhere else and party!!! You can't beat special times such as weddings and family fun.
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Posted by CountryQuilter
You two look alike in the face. I sure hope all goes well this weekend. Can't wait to see plenty of photos. Kristie
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Posted by cowgirl4ever
I call my brother Ryan my little brother too.. but in all reality I am the littlest one of them all. My 4 brothers (3 older 1 younger) are all over 6ft tall and I wouldn't even begin to estimate weight because they all vary.... smiles
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Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
You guys are going to have such a great time this weekend. I want pictures! Lots of pictures!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - A trip to town

Mom and I made our trip to town today. We left the house by 7:00 am and were there by7:30am for coffee with her friends. One of the ladies daughters just got married, so we got to see pictures. We ran our errands and I found the fabric I wanted to use for the mission statement quilt I'm going to make after the wedding. We had about 15 min. to spare before my haircut so we looked in the store in town that has three different buildings on the main street. It just kills me, but they have three buildings, with a different store in between each. You bring all your purchases to the one building and pay for it. The doors are just open on the other two, no one working there! I guess that is small town for you. I got a nice short haircut and now I feel a lot better. I attempted to stain my moms quilt rack and window frame. I've decided I'm not a stainer. I'll leave that to Paul, my carpenter boyfriend. My other brother and his friend arrive tomorrow, so it will be a full day. Thanks for all the comments on my pictures from yesterday. I'll try to post some of the wedding after it is over.
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Posted by SewAndSnip
It sounds like you are having such a great time this week getting ready for the big day. A family wedding is always such a fun time. We had one once in Minnesota and we all traveled there and stayed in the same hotel. What fun we had and we even had T shirts printed that said " I survived Mike and Katie's wedding". What a fun picture that was the day after with all of us in our T shirts. Remember to stop, breathe and enjoy the whole thing.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
Wow, I am getting nervous and it's not even my wedding! Kristie
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - Church Banner

This is the banner my mom, aunt, and I made for the local church in memory of my grandparents. We hung the quilt behind the alter, which is where there normally is one hanging. I made the four blocks that were paper pieced with the little lines. They were extremely difficult1 My aunt did the cross blocks that were simple and the maroon cross parts and my mom did the applique and put all the blocks, borders and binding on. We had a lady quilt it and it looks like there are rays coming out of the quilt. I was fixing my pictures on moms laptop to upload my dress and saw this one and thought I would share.


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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jillquilts
What a special way to honor your grandparents' memory! Thanks for sharing!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lori
That is special what a wonderful tribute to your grandparents memory .
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 51050
Very beautiful! A nice momento to your grandparents. Rhoda
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SewAndSnip
What a great way to honor your grandparents. It turned out very nice. Thank you for sharing the picture with us.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
That's georgeous! You did an excellent job.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
That is such a precious memory! You all did a wonderful job. Kristie
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by maryann64
What a wonderful way to honor your grandparents. People will look at it and know how much they were loved and respected. I know it is so nice to have beautiful things to look at when you are in a church. Hugs Mary Ann
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - Jim & Adele's Wedding Quilt Label

Here's a picture of the label I designed on my mom's software program and embroidered out for Jim and Adele's wedding quilt. I think it turned out really well. I'm so impressed with myself for actually getting it labeled. I put what is says below since it might be hard to read in this picture. On the label it is really easy to read.

He roped her heart from the start, She caught him hook, line, and sinker,
They join as one that will not part.
James & Adele Harty
September 1, 2007
When I give to you
what I make with my hands,
I share my heart and love.
Made especially for you by
Moneik Harty 2007
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jillquilts
That saying is adorable! I am sure they will love it!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SewAndSnip
Great label for the quilt. They are going to just love it and cherish it for years. Cindy
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
That's so cute! They're gonna love it!!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
That is so precious! I love it! Kristie
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by maryann64
Nice Job you are a poet and don't know it. I know they will love it. Hugs Mary Ann
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - Wedding outfit almost ready

Well I have a dress to wear! and a jacket and purse to go with it. I still have a little handwork to do on the dress, but for the most part it is done. My mom made the jacket for me (I wasn't getting my sewing done fast enough!) Tonight after I got done with my work for the day, I made the runaround bag out of the scraps from the dress. I hadn't intended to make it, but I needed some sewing time, the machine and serger were set up and threaded with the right thread and my mom had the perfect zipper in her stash. I used her BSR to do the stippling on it, then put the zipper in and serged it together. I love it and I think it will be great to have my camera, extra card, extra battery, money, and kleenex in for the wedding. I think the dress looks huge and I'm not really that big, but more the way the fabric lays.
Today mom and I spent cleaning. My mom did a lot a couple weeks ago, but living in the country we have a ton of dirt, so we went room by room and dusted, vaccuumed, and put up the curtains she had washed. I decorated with her quilts, quilts I made her, and put everything away. This will be the first time a lot of our family has been to the house, so my mom wants everything perfect. The vaccum started smoking and so we quit, called the neighbor and borrowed hers. My dad looked at it tonight and we had picked up a cigarette lighter and it had gotten caught up in the fan. Luckily it didn't start a fire! I don't know where it came from as no one in my familly smokes. We got the bedrooms, living room, and sewing room done. Still have the bathroom and kitchen to do, but will do those tomorrow afternoon. Company starts arriving Thurs. Tomorrow we are headed to Philip, the town near us, so I can get a haircut, eyebrows done, and buy groceries. I'm also going to hit the variety store for some fabric. We are going really early so my mom can have coffee with her friends at 7:30. That is really what she misses being out in the country, so I said I thought we should go. I think she needs to see her friends and share the excitement of the wedding. I just finished watching the Nightline special on Senator Tim Johnson's recovery from his brain mva. He is our senator, so I found it really interesting.


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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jillquilts
Your dress is gorgeous!!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 51050
I love the fabric of the dress and jacket! It's just beautiful! The purse is the crowning touch.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SewAndSnip
What a great outfit. I can't wait to see pictures of you in that dress and the jacket is perfect for it. Cute purse too. I'm getting all excited and I'm not even going to the wedding. Cindy
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
You did a great job! I hope we get to see a picture of you in it!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
Wow, those are beautiful. I love the color. Kristie
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Monday, August 27, 2007 - Sewing all day long!

Today was sewing day! My mom and I have projects for each day, because we have a lot to accomplish. Today was the day we had to get all the sewing done. Mom finished the bridesmaids dress while I embroidered the label for the wedding quilt. It turned out really good, so I'll try to post a picture tomorrow. Then I embroidered pillowcases, one with Jim and one with Adele and then put the quilt in them and tied it with the extra binding. The present is ready! Then on to my dress. Mom helped me and she made me a bolero jacket to match. There is a little hand work to do, but it is done for the most part. Tomorrow is cleaning day and Wed. we have to go to town so I can get a haircut and get some fabric or another project. I want to embroider our schools mission statement. I have it all designed on the software, but I just need fabric to stitch it out on. Mom had an amazing embroidery machine and software, so it is really easy for me to make things that are special. I helped dad put in a new kitchen faucet tonight, but the pipes didn't fit, so he'll have to get new ones tomorrow. Well I need to get to sleep. Lots to do and I'll be checking in. My parents have three computers, so it's easy to get on at least a few times a day.
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Monday, August 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
You have been one busy lady. Can't wait to see all of the photos... kristie
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
I love hearing about all you're doing to get ready for the wedding. It reminds me of the week before my own with last minute sewing and craft projects!!
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Sunday, August 26, 2007 - New Boots and super busy!

Wow! Everyone has been super busy this weekend. I feel like I have done a lot, but nothing sewing related. Friday after work I met Paul, my little bro Ed and my mom and we went to the PRCA rodeo at the fair. They have the best rodeo in our region and a lot of NFR (National Finals Rodeo) contenders there. JJ Elshere, who won the NFR 10 rounds last year, and I went to grade school/high school together and he rode Fri. night. His family lives about 5 miles from my parents, so we know him well. Chad Ferley who won the NFR Saddlebronc world title last year also rode. Jeff Willert who won the year before was also there. Those are just a few of the ones we know and several of my former students rode as well. It was a great rodeo. It was also Tough Enough to wear pink night and any cowboy who wore pink and won, got extra money. It's a big Breast cancer awareness night at the rodeo.
Sat. morning I knew I had so much to do that I was wide awake at 5 AM. I stayed in bed til 6:45 and finally got up and did laundry, pedicure, took my nails off, and packed all before 9! I am not a morning person, so this was a shocker. I went and got French tip nails put on for my brothers wedding, had breakfast with Paul and his mom ( I haven't seen her several weeks since I've been on the go!), and then Paul and I went shopping. He needed new black jeans and a wine western shirt for the wedding. We went to four stores and finally he is ordering the shirt in his size and it will be here Wed. I went looking for new pink boots and ended up with brown Fat Baby boots by Ariat. They are so comfy and really nice to wear. I also ended up with a teal shirt for the dance and a wine shirt for the rehearsal supper. I dropped off my machine for its service since I'll be home all week and not using it.
Paul and I met up with my parents and had supper then I came home with them. We got home just after midnight and had church this morning at 7AM! I don't do mornings, so this was too early. Then mom and I worked on cleaning up her sewing room, so tomorrow we can sew. I need to make my dress, embroider the pillowcases and make them, embroider the label for the wedding quilt and hand sew it on, and embroider some words for a quilt I am making for work. Mom has to finish the hems on the three bridesmaid dresses. Luckily she has two sewing machines, so I'll embroider while she's working and then I can sew when she is done. She has a serger too, so I didn't have to bring mine home. Tonight we went to town (30 miles) for the presentation of the memorial money from my grandparents to the Ambulance service. They are all volunteers and saved my grandpa's life twice, so we gave a donation for them to buy 4 Baby Annie and 1 Toddler Kyle maniquiens to train on for CPR. My aunt came and her, my mom and I presented the check to the service at their meeting. Tomorrow bright and early we are sewing! Have a sewful week. I'll try to keep you updated as the week goes on. Five days till the wedding!
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Monday, August 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
Wow, 5 more days! That is not long...I hope all goes well. I have a pair of those boots and they are VERY comfortable. What mine are just the 2 tone brown. Maybe after the wedding you can slow down alittle... Kristie
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Monday, August 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SewAndSnip
Wow I got tired just reading all that you've done and still have to do. You must be so excited with the wedding coming up so close. I just know you're going to have a great time and I'm sure you'll take lots of pictures to share with us. Cindy
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Monday, August 27, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
Wow...you are soooo busy!! I know you'll get everything done though! You're a trooper! Have a blast; will you be checking in at all?
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Thursday, August 23, 2007 - Exhausted!

I'm completely exhausted, but having a great time this week. Tues. night mom and I went to Bombshell and Craig Morgan. They were both really good shows. Last night we went to Hancocks for a pattern fitting class. It was a promo for this pattern system, but it was really interesting to learn how to fit patterns to our body size. We got the tools to use to make the contours different. We both learned a lot and my mom took tailoring in college, so she thought it was new to her too. We had planned to go to Joe Nichols at 8:30, but when we left at 8 it was pooring rain, so we went to my little bros house instead and I went home. I was home by 9! Paul, his mom and I visited for a while, so it was nice to catch up with them. Tonight we are going to the PRCA rodeo and will do so Fri & Sat. as well. Paul is going to come those nights. The guys we know who are riding will ride tomorrow night. I am so looking forward to vacation! 1 day and counting!
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Thursday, August 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
You sound sooooooo busy! Have fun at the rodeo. Richard rode for a couple of seasons here at the Bar W. He did the bull riding...I begged him to stop and he eventually did. I love watching it as long as it's not MY husband. Kristie
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Thursday, August 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
Wow, it doesn't sound like you'll be slowing down with your vacation either. Is this the week a year you and your mom sew??
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Friday, August 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by maryann64
Hi not surprised you are exhausted. Keep on trucking. Hugs Mary Ann
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - Life Curves

I guess instead of saying life takes turns, I've been on curves for the last few months. I finished the three tops and finally got them quilted. I got the wedding present done for Nic & Becca. Since then I actually have done quite a bit. I made a picture quilt for my dad for fathers day. That took most of May and June. Then I made three "Car" baby blankets and a table runner for a coworkers wedding. I made a red hat's quilt for my moms birthday and then a wall hanging for my godparents. At the end of July my mom's dad and my dad's mom were both really bad. Grandpa died Aug. 5th and Grandma died Aug 7th, so it was a whirlwind week of funerals and family. Thankfully neither had to suffer and are in heaven with their spouses of 55 years each. Hopefully I'll make it that long! A coworker and I wanted to make a picture quilt for our boss who is leaving Aug. 31. She collected the pictures when I was gone and we both made half the blocks. I sewed them together on Sat. and it's ready to baste and quilt this coming weekend.I love having a project to work on though. It's fair time so we are going to concerts or rodeos every night. I entered 6 quilts. I got two seconds and 4 thirds. I didn't expect to get first because those are the ones that are completely hand appliqued and or quilted and have hundreds of tiny pieces. I consider mine the other kind, the usable loveable hugable quilts that look nice, but aren't artistic and just for show. My boyfriends mom and I took a Woven Star class from my mom right before my grandparents died. I got mine done, but she didn't so I still need to help her. It is the first quilt project she has ever made. She only has to quilt it and bind it. Hopefully I'll get some pictures uploaded soon. I have done a good job of taking the pictures, but don't quite get them in my journal.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by llcathey2001
So sorry to hear about your grandparents but it is a blessing when they don't suffer. Sounds like you've really been busy making quilts can't wait to see some pictures. Lynda
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Thursday, August 24, 2006 - Busy
Posted by Luv2SewandSew
Wow you've been a busy lady! I wish I had your accomplishments! Can I send you my projects?! LOL! I am sorry to hear of your Grandparents but you're right - they're together and that's what counts! Enjoy your precious memories of them and it will make it easier for you! Take care, Michelle
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - Whirlwind Weekend!

Wow this was really a whirlwind weekend! There were so many posts to catch up on today. Seems like I am running and won't stop until after the wedding. Friday night Paul dropped me off with my mom and we went to the mall to pick up a gift and eat. We had just gotten done when they stuck us in the storm shelter! There were tornados touching down and baseball size hail and extreme flooding. We spent an hour there before we were able to leave. We headed for Adele's house about 1 1/2 hours away. We got there about 10 and went right to bed. My brother Jim and my dad had spent the night too. We got up at 3 AM and left at 4 to go to CO. Adele's parents live down in the sand hills and we were going to attend her bridal shower. We made it to her parents by noon and went to the shower then we all went to her parents for supper. The girls went to a bar down the road for her bachelorrete party. We had a good time, but oh we were tired. Her sisters live 1 1/2 hours and 8 hours away, so we had all had short nights. She loved the run around bag I made her. Her mom loved her purse too and her favorite color is blue! I'm really good... no really I just made it and had no clue that she liked blue. Sunday morning we left about 11:30 and came back to Adele's house. Mom and I stayed over night and came back yesterday. We both worked and then went to the Neal McCoy/ Taylor Swift concerts at the Central States Fair. I'm exhausted but had a great time. I still have to get my dress done, but I do have next week when I am at mom and dads on my vacation. Tonight mom and I are going to Craig Morgan and Bombshell. Should be another good concert. I feel like I haven't touched my sewing machine in ages! She's going in for a cleaning next week while I'm on vacation, so I won't miss her too much. Guess I better get back to work.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
WOW, you have been busy but it sounds like you had a fantastic time. I can't believe you were in such storms. How awful. Storms are bad enough; but storms when you're away from home are the worst. I was stuck in Hurricane Michelle back in 2001 ON A CRUISE SHIP. All I wanted was to go home.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by maryann64
My Goodness you are busy it sounds like a lot of fun. The weather has been crazy this summer. We either have hot humid weather or it feels like fall. Please be safe when you are out and about. I remember Hurricane Hazel now I'm showing my age. We lived next to Lake Ontario and I was 14 or so just standing at the fence watching the water when mom came out and was quite upset with me. LOL. Hugs Mary Ann
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sunshine
The weather has been awful this year and my family is still recovering from the tornado in Greensburg, Kansas. With a click of the hand all your material things can be gone. It really makes me more thankful for life itself after seeing all the destruction people have endured this year. I'm glad you were all okay. It sounds like you guys have a blast. I enjoy all kinds of music and entertainment and about thirty miles from us Randy Pardon (Dolly's brother) just open a Theater. Concerts are so much fun.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
Sounds like you had a busy weekend! I hate storms! They make me so nervous. When Andrew was real little we were in a tornado in OH. Luckily we were not hurt but the peoples house that we were visiting was a total loss. Kristie
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Adele's Run Around Purse

This is the run around bag I improvised from the pictures Jen and Hazel had. I went to buy the pattern last night and it was sold out and they only had the sassy bag, but that wasn't really what I wanted, so I made it up. I got this fabric for Adele since she is a cowgirl. Since Kristie is in KY, I think it's safe until I give it to her. I was invited to her personal shower/ girl's night out party this weekend while we are in CO, so I wanted something special for her. I put a fun shot glass, body lotions and shower gel from Bath and Body, a massager, and candles in it. Since we aren't real close, I didn't want to get something too personal. I think she will like it. I was going to make the wonder wallet to match since I have that pattern, but I ran out of time. I was making the purse last night and couldn't for the life of me get my serger to work. It hasn't worked since Sat. when I sewed my fat quarter purse. It's a brand new Bernina, and I just couldn't get it to work, it kept skipping stitches. I took it in tonight and the owner looked at it and said it definately wasn't my fault, something was up and he couldn't figure it out in the few minutes he had, so I left it and he is going to fix it. I finished the purse with a zig zag on my other machine. It worked great. Guess I'm learning to adapt. We leave tomorrow afternoon to go to Adele's and will leave from there for CO at 3AM on Sat.


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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SewAndSnip
Oh it turned out really great. I really like it. Great job. Cindy
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
I sure wish you were my SIL, then I would be getting all of these nice gifts! I love that fabric. You are killing me with these beautiful fabrics. I think you buy them to tease me with :o) I'm sure she will love the purse, I made one for the big yard sale a couple of weeks ago and it came in soooooo handy. Kristie
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Oh how cute!! That is some neat fabric...........where do you get all these western themed fabrics?? I got this one at Hancock's Fabric and most of the others at Fabric Warehouse... Both in Rapid City SDEdited by MoneikQuilts on Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 11:51 PM
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lori
You did a great ,job love the fabric
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Friday, August 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 51050
That is just too cute! I know some people who would just love it! Rhoda
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Friday, August 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
That turned out way cute!!!
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Ugly Fat Quarter Table Topper

This is the tabletopper I made for the Ugly Fat Quarter swap on Carol Doak's website. The "ugly" is the middle block. There were a couple of the same square on the fat quarter, but they were printed off grain. I couldn't get this to work out the best since it was off grain. I used two Carol Doak patterns from her Simply Sensational 9 patch book. I hate fabric that is printed off grain, especially since it was a block and there was no straightening to it. It's due out Aug. 31. Remind me never again to do something with a deadline when I am going to be gone on vacation.

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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CountryQuilter
I love your "ugly" center. The block turned out beautiful. Kristie
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SewAndSnip
I really like the block and the center. I guess I don't see anything ugly about it. Cindy
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Trina
I kinda like the "ugly" center.........
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lori
There's nothing ugly about it ,great job
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Friday, August 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 51050
I like the block. I can see that the center is slightly kiddy wampus, but if you hadn't said something I doubt I would have noticed. Rhoda
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Friday, August 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
I hope I remember to never join an ugly fat quarter swap! Yours did turn out great though!
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Postcard Swap postcards

I finally took a picture of the postcards I received in the 2007 postcard swap. This is the one Jen and I had so many problems with. They are from Monica, Jan, Jen (renegade swap), Cathy, William, Carol, and Ana. I'm really trying to update my quilt journal.

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Posted by CountryQuilter
Wow, those are so cute! I have been making some for Christmas to send instead of the normal Christmas Card. I also recieved the Watermelon postcard from Jen, I have it sitting here on my computer desk. Kristie
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SewAndSnip
Those are all really cute. I've been thinking of doing some like Krisie said for Christmas cards for certain people. Cindy
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Trina
I bet that was fun getting those in the mail!! I really like the blue one with the lady on it!! I saw a book with instructions for these, I should have gotten it, these look like they would be so much fun to make and to give!!
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Thursday, August 16, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lori
this are great an so easy to make ,how lucky to have had them sent to you .
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Friday, August 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jillquilts
Very nice!
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Friday, August 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 51050
They're all so different and so cute! Rhoda
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Friday, August 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Cre8tiveQuilter
Those are really cute!! Anything interesting going on in that group? I've been "No mail" since that episode!
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