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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 20, 2013 12:02 PM Post #9455981
| I hope Pat doesn't mind, but I Marched you over to a new thread as you reached over 220.
OOPS... we came from http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1301941/
This message was edited Mar 21, 2013 9:18 AM |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 20, 2013 12:04 PM Post #9455986
| Waving 'hi'
We moved from here:
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1301941/
This message was edited Mar 21, 2013 8:08 AM |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 20, 2013 12:14 PM Post #9455995
| She wont mind a bit. She will just be glad, like the rest of us, that you are checking in. Hope all is well in zone 5b...that sounds cold. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 20, 2013 12:18 PM Post #9455999
| Betty - I edited my post - meant to say "Barb", not Judy...
wow - temp just went up to 10c ! |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 20, 2013 12:25 PM Post #9456004
| it's been a LONG several months and I am sorry not to have been participating. I'll catch you up a little with goings on in Indiana. Tried to post a couple of pictures recently, but DG and my server haven't been cooperating with one another.
We lost Sophie unexpectedly about a month ago. She was the Mom of our last litter and only 4 1/2 yrs old. I didn't like the way she looked one Saturday and decided to take her to the Emergency vet. As we were pulling into the parkinglot, she had a seizure and never recovered. Her heart rate dropped, she was given Atropine, then her blood pressure hit the ceiling. After two more seizurs, she stopped breathing. The vet thought that something was going on in her brain as her labs and everything else were normal.
Our Florida home is still not sold, which has been a burden to support the two houses. There are so many foreclosures in my County that we can't compete with the prices being asked, even getting into short-sale range, and we bought the house before the housing bubble started. So, we are deciding if we should keep the payments going at this point.
I love my job and what a reduction in stress with it. So, that's been a plus. And my SO's business is keeping him busy. I'm studying to get certified as a DOT (Department of Transportation) provider. Have been doing DOT certifying exams for 17 yrs now, but the DOT has developed a specific certification coarse and exam that all providers will have need to pass come 2014 to be able to provide the services. So that's been taking up my precious little sewing time. But have a front half-finished for a friend who broke her hip falling off a ladder while washing her RV. By the time I get it done, she'll probably be healed.
Anyway, more later. Gotta get back to work. Miss you all. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 20, 2013 12:32 PM Post #9456013
| Stu - So FANTASTIC to hear from you. Sorry for your loss. Our Cinnamon died quite suddenly last month for a very aggressive Pneumonia. At least they were not ill for long and always in our hearts.
I've still not found the time to get over to the other side to meet folks. I'm hoping to get down to Mittsy before she heads North.
You are missed!!!! Plse find time to stop in more often. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 20, 2013 12:35 PM Post #9456017
| Sorry to hear about Sophie Stu, know the pain of losing a family pet.
Glad the stress issue has lessened, when all organized at work you will soon be able
to once again get all those sewing projects. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 20, 2013 12:36 PM Post #9456019
| We missed you too! Glad to see you're posting again!
(((((hugs))))) re: Sophie. Sad to lose your furry friend...
Sorry to hear your FL house hasn't sold, but living where you want and in a less-stress job! That's worth it's weight in Gold!
Good for you that you're half finished the quilt top for your friend - what a good friend you are! Would love to see the finished product (your end of it, anyway!) |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
March 20, 2013 12:49 PM Post #9456027
| So sorry to hear about Sophie, It's so hard with pets, they can't tell us what's wrong and it's their nature not to show they are sick.
Sure know the agony of trying to sell a home. We had a buyer and had made a deal on another when our buyer backed out. So back to square one.
Good luck with the DOT Certification, we're all pulling for you. Sure hope you can get back to playing with us, we miss you. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 20, 2013 1:00 PM Post #9456040
| What a wonderful surprise seeing you post Stu. I had read earlier on FB about Sophie..it is so sad! How are the other babies doing?
Sorry to hear about the FL home but so glad you are finding things less stressful. Good luck on the DOT certification...know you will be relieved when that is finished. \
Check in when you can and hurry we need you in another swap. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 20, 2013 3:51 PM Post #9456252
| Hey Stu, thanks for the new thread. Glad to see you pop in to say hello! Sorry to hear you lost your furry friend.
Jean sorry to hear you lost a furry friend too! |
jumper2
Huron, OH (Zone 5b)
March 20, 2013 4:01 PM Post #9456261
| good to hear from you, Stu. sorry to hear of your loss. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 20, 2013 5:57 PM Post #9456390
| Jean - I likely said it a month ago (if you posted it... but my memory b so bad...), however - I feel so bad for you losing your Cinnamon... what a lovely name to give your furry... |
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
March 20, 2013 6:23 PM Post #9456414
| Jean, like Susan, I had not seen a post mentioning losing Cinnamon. So sorry to hear.
Stu, it's wonderful to "see" you again. Is your quilting space finished out yet? Hopefully you will find time between work, pups and quilting to post. I'm adding my condolences for the loss of Sophie. I know how much you adore all your dogs. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 20, 2013 8:02 PM Post #9456494
| I happy to see a new thread started, thanks Stu, I wasn't "getting a round 'tuit" like I wanted to! Sorry to hear about the loss of Sophie, I remember some of your pictures of her, she certainly was a cutie.
Jean, sorry for your loss of Cinnamon, losing a pet is HARD. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 21, 2013 4:14 AM Post #9456636
| Good morning! Made Peanut Butter Tea Bread in my bread maker - and there's fresh coffee brewed!
Going to take Bob to work (early) and later will be going to Bible Study. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 21, 2013 4:35 AM Post #9456644
| Stu - if you are lurking, can you add the link to the last thread to the 1st post here? Only way to easily go back & forth. Or Betty, you can add it since you are the 2nd post.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1301941/
Chilly start for the 1st day of Spring. Need to move some dirt this AM then a friend & are are going to check out some "3/$10" plants at a roadside plant place that popped up last week. Then to HD to see if they got a mulch delivery today. Think I'll start with 10 pieces and about as many stepping stones.
Finished that BRIGHT scrappy top yesterday. Will post a pic later. I had fabric for a border but now that the top is done, don't think I want the 2nd border. Wish I'd realized that sooner would have made the 1st border a bit wider. My friend did it in pastels w/grey for the babies & this BRIGHT one barely looks like the same pattern.
Cinnamon's passing was so fast & unexpected that I really could not even talk about it for the 1st month. We are amazed how Pumpkin has taken over as "head cat" since his passing, just as Cinn took over when we lost Coco. Pets are such amazing "friends". |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 21, 2013 4:54 AM Post #9456653
| They truly are amazing Jean. I, too, I am sorry you lost Cinnamon. I know how much your pets mean to you and I so understand about not wanting to talk about it. Sometimes we just need to keep some things to ourselves... |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 21, 2013 6:15 AM Post #9456726
| Jean, did add the link for you..
Sorry about Cinnamon's passing as well..my kitties sure did grieve the loss of Sailor (Border Collie)..she passed last fall and I still see signs of grieving.
Snowing this morning but won't amount to anything.
Sketched the plain block of the Periwinkle quilt which is formed when sewing blocks together..so quiet at work thought I would just surf the web for a quilting design that will fill the area..that shouldn't take too long then I'll knit a bit.
Knitting snowmobile dickie's for the boys..I make them with wool and deer hyde..wind/cold cannot penetrate the hyde..boys were joking at Christmas, told me that I had better stockpile them so that when I leave this earth they will still have access to them as I'm the only one who makes them..kids, got to love them..so this Christmas guess what they will get lol
Standard christmas talk (they love to fuss and joke) is how one brother gets more than the other, never any truth to it so a few Christmas's ago I kept all receipts and I was within a few $$$..when all gifts were opened I handed one an envelope with change making up the difference. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 21, 2013 7:11 AM Post #9456795
| LOL Betty - I know it was the same with my kids - had to have same size and # of presents. Hard to do when they were a boy & a girl. Girl may get Barbie clothes, and boy get truck - how to make them same size? Same sized BOXES LOL |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 21, 2013 7:20 AM Post #9456811
| OOPs, Sorry and thanks to Betty for posting the link. I added it too.
[quote="Qwilter"]Stu - if you are lurking, can you add the link to the last thread to the 1st post here? Only way to easily go back & forth. Or Betty, you can add it since you are the 2nd post.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1301941/
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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 21, 2013 7:28 AM Post #9456820
| Qwilter... sorry for your loss. It's never easy. But it IS amazing how the surviving pets respond. There is grief experienced. My Grandmother lived with us for a good while and when she passed, our Chihuahua Chico, who was attatched to her, laid on her slippers for over a month.
Well, the groundhog wasn't right... still winter here with temps maxing at 30 F. But I am told that 'safe' planting time is Mothers' Day. I planted over 100 tulips this past fall, not having been able to grow them for 30 yrs. Have plans in my head for the yard already... almost 2.5 acres with part divided by a little drainage creek. Just getting used to the 5b zone moving from 9a. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
March 21, 2013 7:38 AM Post #9456835
| Pets do indeed grieve. We had Babe a black lab who was quite a bit older than Ginny a golden retriever. When Babe passed on, Ginny moped for weeks. I brought home a mini dachshund puppy that made Ginny snap out of it. In fact Oscar simply wouldn't leave her alone, she had no choice but to play. Oscar had the same thing when we lost Ginny to a stroke. That's how we got Molly. She's black lab and golden mix, solid black with long silky fur of a golden. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 21, 2013 8:51 AM Post #9456937
| We got Cinn & Spice when we lost Pineapple to keep Coco company. Pumpkin had come to live with us when we lost Spice and DH said "3 cats were enough". We got Shaleigh when we lost Coco a few years ago for the same reason. Cinn & Pumpkin needed a "boost". I haven't been looking but have an idea of what the next cat will look like. I figure I'll know it's the right one when I see it.
Had 2 ladies call about getting some quilting done!!!! Good thing after the $$$ I spent yesterday!!!!! |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 21, 2013 10:53 AM Post #9457035
| Ironing is one of my least favorite activities.
In Sep a friend purchased a Bali Pop and pattern so I could make her a purse. Then I looked at the directions. Each of the strips needs to be ironed in 1/2 lengthwise then each of the raw edges ironed in to meet in the center. Every time I think I'll work on it, something funner comes up. Well, I really do need to get his purse made. So DH is watching TV shows so I lowered the ironing board & have been sitting & ironing the strips. It's been over an hour and I think I'm just 1/2 done... ironing is so NOT fun!!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 21, 2013 11:46 AM Post #9457088
| Ditto |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 21, 2013 12:08 PM Post #9457117
| I agree, sounds like you are making bindings for a quilt? |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 21, 2013 12:21 PM Post #9457125
| No, these raw edges fold in toward the center fold. I put my stuff away. I have 10 strips left to do but OMG - how boring!!!!!
then I have to cut thin strips of batting and fold those into the fabric, then zig-zag the long edges together... |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 21, 2013 12:30 PM Post #9457131
| Oh Jean... did your friend (OR YOU) have any clue how big a pain the patootey this was gonna be??
When I get asked to do a nasty job like that, I TRADE my time, "I will iron while you... for me" I'm afraid otherwise I would be overrun with requests I can't meet!! Like many of you have said before, many people do not know the TIME and EXPENSE that goes into what they are asking for. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 21, 2013 1:39 PM Post #9457248
| Jean - check out a clover tool that will do that and you iron it as it comes out of the tool . Does all the folding for you. I think they are for making bias strips but the folding is the same and I think it may work!!. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 21, 2013 1:47 PM Post #9457257
| You can do the same with a safety pin, pinned to the ironing board, get your strips started, and put through the pin, once you pull it through, just iron, as it comes out! |
jumper2
Huron, OH (Zone 5b)
March 21, 2013 3:10 PM Post #9457339
| I've used those bias tools on straight grain strips. it works like a charm! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 21, 2013 3:52 PM Post #9457377
| I have a pattern for a purse similar to that Jean but instead of batting, it calls for poly clothesline. I haven't done it yet...same reason ironing those strips in half is for the "birds"!! |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 21, 2013 6:58 PM Post #9457576
| Now you tell me!!!!! I have the bias gizmos but not wide enuf for a 2 1/2" strip. If I had a clue how long this was going to take I'd have told her to iron them & then give them back to me. Oh well...she has been a friend fro many, many years and I did volunteer to make the purse.
At least i didn't burn my fingers in the process. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 21, 2013 9:09 PM Post #9457706
| Hummmmmmmm... are you DONE ironing or are you speaking too soon? LOL... I've never worked with a glue gun that I didn't burn myself at least once!!! Thankfully I've a better track record with an iron! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 22, 2013 11:11 AM Post #9458200
| I think all the ironing is why I haven't followed through making the purse pattern I have! I burn myself with everything I get near...just call me clumsy. :-) |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 22, 2013 11:35 AM Post #9458207
| I love ironing... |
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
March 22, 2013 1:16 PM Post #9458272
| Me too. I was afraid to admit it what with all the haters out there. lol I like doing laundry too. It used to seem so romantic or feminine or something (?) in old movies when a woman would be hanging laundry and singing. I has never done laundry until after college because even the university had laundry services. I did take up ironing at a tender age though I had to sneak a little to do it. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
March 22, 2013 1:23 PM Post #9458276
| Oh golly me too. but now dusting???? yuck! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 22, 2013 4:26 PM Post #9458423
| Enjoyed watching tracking system of plane on monitor in front of me..as I flew south this morning, as it showed what region we were flying over I thought of each of you whom were in flight path, did you see me wave?? |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 22, 2013 4:40 PM Post #9458432
| nope, not dusting... that's Bob's thing. That, and floors! (where most of the dust bunnies are lol ) |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 22, 2013 5:47 PM Post #9458482
| Happy to know you arrived safely Betty. Relax for a while before the trip back... |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 22, 2013 9:34 PM Post #9458713
| Ok quilters... what's the proper way to use vinegar to set fabric dye? I have some REALLY bright Dr. Seuss fabric that I want to do the best I can to preserve the color on. THANKS in advance!!
I have a baby quilt to get done before the baby shower 4/11. Unfortunately, my machine is in for repairs and we are getting the oldest grandson the first week of April. Wish me luck!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 23, 2013 4:17 AM Post #9458804
| Morning all,
Not sure I do it right pat, but I just put a cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of salt in my wash.
Oh happy days, found the fabric I was in search of to finish the 4 blocks to periwinkle quilt, and managed to buy backing so now I'm on a roll and can finish the quilt when I get home. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 23, 2013 5:00 AM Post #9458824
| That is wonderful that you found the fabric Betty!!!! We know how much you were stressing out about it.
Glad to hear Darlene is doing so well. The warm sun must have really been good for her. Now it is time for you to soak up some yourself... |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 5:11 AM Post #9458827
| Don't think there will be much sun over much of FL this weekend. And where they have sun, they will have the humidity.
To be chilly here all next week!!!!! So much for Spring.
Shaleigh just hopped up in my lap & she needs her toe nails trimmed!!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 23, 2013 5:48 AM Post #9458862
| Sunshine beeping through the patio doors here..deciding what to wear then off to flea market, on the hunt for a few things |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 6:38 AM Post #9458896
| Jean, your so right, next \week looks...not so great. At least after we get thru the weekend, it will be sunny. I even skipped the garden festival this morning.
Happy shopping Betty. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 23, 2013 7:28 AM Post #9458959
| I had to drive to Ritzville for a crisis and it was SNOWING!! Ritzville is less than an hour away so it took me by surprise.
I'm headed to a quilt show with my WISH-SHE-WERE-MY-DIL. (Don't know if my son will get over his fear or whatever is holding this couple back). |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 7:36 AM Post #9458969
| Maybe SHE should propose!!!!!
Just had my friend bring a cute quilt top over for me to work on. She does wonderful machine applique & this has a porpoise & baby mermaid. And then she added some crazy bright fabrics for the borders. This is going to be fun to quilt. I have patterns for shells, corals, etc that will go in the borders. I like it when they let me do the fun quilting. I'll plan out the quilting design today & start the quilting tomorrow.
Rain has started here. Thunder off in the distance. TWC said it would be raining before noon & they got it right this time. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 23, 2013 11:55 AM Post #9459197
| Sitting inside for a bit, you gals sent all the sunshine here..86' nice breeze..inside for a bit. Going for Chinese tonight and walking along the beach..
Anxious to see the quilt and how you quilt it |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 2:15 PM Post #9459313
| Think we had over 2" in 1 hour this afternoon. We need the rain but I was hoping for a nice gently one.
Glad i didn't put the grass seed down earlier in the week. It would all be out in the street by now.
Glad you have sun Betty!!!! |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 2:53 PM Post #9459355
| Ive been at the garden festival most of the day. We had about 5 minutes of rain this morning and nothing since. It got so gosh darn hot this afternoon I just finally came home.
Its all I can do to keep my whits about me with just my husband around, but all the kids are around and some of their friends too, tonight. Im about to come unglued. Luckily they are all going to OZ at 8. Im off to make them some creamed chicken in patty shells and then pray for 730 when they leave. I love them, but sometimes I just want a little time not having everyone wanting something. I dont get to see the girls all that often so Im trying to just enjoy that.
I think I might cut some scraps tonight, that actually settles me down. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 23, 2013 2:55 PM Post #9459357
| Went to the beach, sooo nice, just checked thermometer 86...at least on the beach you had a nice breeze, didn't feel the blistering sun
Am sneezing though!! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 3:03 PM Post #9459365
| ohhh Betty are you allergic to our southern oak trees??? the pollen is terrible this year !!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 23, 2013 3:13 PM Post #9459373
| Thunder, do you have souther oak trees?? |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 3:15 PM Post #9459376
| Boy did you hit that on the head Thunder. We have been writing each other messages in the pollen on our cars that accumulates overnight. I went to wash something off the patio and the water just ran yellow when it hit the concrete. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 23, 2013 3:41 PM Post #9459388
| Is it only this time of year or all year round? |
Catbird423
Odenton, MD (Zone 7b)
March 23, 2013 3:45 PM Post #9459389
| Today I went to a local quilt show, there were lots of wonderful quilts. For the first time ever I filled out my voting ballot (?) and turned it in. Purchased some wonderful fabric too.
Tomorrow will be spent at two different funeral homes. It was a bad week to be related to me if your name was Edward. I have been expecting a call telling me my BIL Eddie had passed but was floored when I got a call on Tuesday informing me my cousin Eddie had died suddenly. BIL Eddie passed on Thursday. It is going to be a long day tomorrow.
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 23, 2013 3:52 PM Post #9459393
| Sending condolences .. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 23, 2013 4:03 PM Post #9459403
| I'm so sorry for your losses Robin. Sending a prayer for you and your family... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 23, 2013 4:04 PM Post #9459404
| Sorry to hear that you lost two family members. Sending condolences! |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 23, 2013 4:47 PM Post #9459458
| Robin - condolences for you and your family - prayers being said for all... |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 23, 2013 8:39 PM Post #9459667
| Sorry for your loss, Robin
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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 23, 2013 8:45 PM Post #9459672
| This is the last quilt I made in Florida... A rag Q of flannel and denim for my nephew who started college in NW New York this past fall. 
Click an image for an enlarged view.
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FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 23, 2013 8:52 PM Post #9459685
| This 'Many Thanks' is the first Q I made in Indiana. It was for my colleague that introduced me to my new job 
Click an image for an enlarged view.
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 23, 2013 10:43 PM Post #9459735
| I love the diagonal movement of the quilt Stu, very nice! I spent all day at a quilt show and it was GREAT!!
Click an image for an enlarged view.
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 23, 2013 10:51 PM Post #9459740
| ANd more... 
Click an image for an enlarged view.
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 23, 2013 11:29 PM Post #9459742
| Stu - what a wonderful gesture, to give a quilt as thanks for help in finding a new job!! and it's a beautiful quilt too - love the sunshine and shadow look - very nice indeed!
I'll bet your nephew loved the denim & flannel!
Pat - what I would give to go to a Q show! Haven't been to one in years... |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 24, 2013 1:25 AM Post #9459752
| Stu, both will love these works of art..
Missed quilt show at home this weekend, glad you for sharing photos of your visit.. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 24, 2013 4:50 AM Post #9459789
| Very nice quilt show Pat - I'm glad you got to go!!! And thank you for the pictures. They always seem to inspire mer to get going again when I hit a quilting slump.
I love both of your quilts Stu. I'm sure your nephew is thanking you many times over for the flannel since we had such a cold winter and now are having such a long time waiting for spring to arrive. I'm thinking he really loves it now!!!!
What size squares did you use for the "thank you" quilt? Looks like a great pattern to use for our 5" square swaps...I love the design - the look is traditional but new at the same time...
Great job on both!!!! |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 4:55 AM Post #9459792
| Great job on the quilts Stu!
Pat, love those quilts, wish I can some day go to a quilt show. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
March 24, 2013 5:28 AM Post #9459809
| Quilt shows always make me so envious of all the talent.
Stu, i remember when you were making the rag quilt, bet it was much enjoyed this winter. Love the "thank you", neat design within a design. |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 24, 2013 5:44 AM Post #9459818
| Thanks all. And Psych, I get inspired by Q shows and by the Qs hung in LQSs.
Barb, I used 5" batik charm packs separated into warms ( orange, red, brown, deeper or bright purples, etc.) and cool (blue, green, muted purples). I used a central dark color and then a bit lighter on the corners and lighter still between. Then cut the block on a diagonal and sewed a cool to a warm. If you alternate the positions of the finished blocks (cool to cool, etc, then flipped for the next row)' it gives the diagonals. It's interesting how the corners line up ( or don't), but that gives straight lines on the diagonals. Actually, I discovered the overall pattern by accident, trying to do something different with the charms and wanting to use a nine patch.
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 24, 2013 5:51 AM Post #9459824
| Interesting, will have to give that one a try..another great way of using scraps..
Sunshine just coming out, best I get out there |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 24, 2013 6:00 AM Post #9459836
| I never even noticed the nine patch until you told us Stu!!! Great idea and it really worked well. I have missed your creativity and I'm so glad to see you back among us... |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 7:16 AM Post #9459914
| Batik quilt is very nice Stu. You have an "eye" for color & placement.
Pat - I have the pattern for the RWB stars quilt. It is all striped pieced and very easy to make. Pattern is from a magazine.
Had 4" of rain yesterday and t-storm warning now in effect. Everytime we get that much rain my 1st thought is "sure glad it wasn't snow"!!!! |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 7:20 AM Post #9459917
| Pitch black here, wind hipping, lots of thunder. I brought in all the plants I bought yesterday so the flowers would not blow off. After this line of storms, It looks to be over.
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 7:54 AM Post #9459936
| I took a lot of pictures but looks like I may have taken a different picture over some of my favorities... I need to learn more about the digital camera (read manual) to reduce issues! It was my FIRST quilt show. I'll have to periodically come back to this and post more pictures. TOO many to sit down with in one setting. 
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 8:39 AM Post #9460004
| more... 
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 24, 2013 8:43 AM Post #9460009
| Love the sampler..blue stars |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 8:51 AM Post #9460031
| Helene, you have created a MONSTER!! hehehe. thanks again! 
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 8:53 AM Post #9460038
| i'm disappointed that I do not have some of the pictures I took somehow, including an interesting red and white that was very ramdom that Carrie loved. I thought I took a couple of pictures of it and I can't find ANY. Oh well..
this last one is called bachelor wedding ring.
edit to correct the name of the quilt
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 8:59 AM Post #9460044
| They had a silent auction for over 250 items... I'd be embarrassed to say how many I bid on!!! I'd never been involved in a silent auction so it was a new experience I bought a WHOLE big black garbage sack full of stuff!! It was all I could do to get it to the car it was so heavy. I'll try to post some pictures later of my booty. Ohhhhhhh and the vendors!! oh ya, collected a few business cards... this trip will continue to cost my husband for weeks and months!! LOL
And most especially I enjoyed my time with Carrie. We have not had any time alone and it was so good to get to know her better. She's going to come to my house for a weekend and learn to sew... a new addict in training! Yahooooooooo! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 24, 2013 9:35 AM Post #9460082
| Very nice quilts Stu, thanks for posting. Sure miss seeing you more on the thread.
Pam, saw some pictures last night of the festival...doesn't look as full or have they spread it out farther? We had hard rain starting at 9 yesterday and didn't stop raining until around 11 this morning. I can handle the rain but the storms with it were horrible. Notices of more river flooding in the area. Will need to get the long sleeves out again this week as we are predicted to be in the low 60s with one day in the upper 50s. Oh well, typical just before Easter.
Betty, enjoy your vacation and soak up some sun BUT be careful of sun burns!!!!!
Did you get any resolution with your sewing machine?
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 24, 2013 9:42 AM Post #9460096
| Came to a compromise, at. Least that is how I left it..we will see on Tuesday if that is a case.
They acknowledge that yes they were all, even Husqvarna district managers that warrantee would be honored in Canada..not so..feel mega problem with machine so they are having same machine sent to their store from Hoolywood Florida so I can pick up on Tuesday providing of course head office approves..that being said still no warrantee in Canada..would have to take it for repairs in Buffalo..not the greatest but what can you do? |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 24, 2013 9:46 AM Post #9460104
| Well maybe this will be brought to Husqvarna's attention and they could reconsider their warranties...think? |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 9:49 AM Post #9460110
| I hope they honor the warantee, YOU brought it to US for repair. Do you buy it in Canada. In the future if you have any dealings with them do you need to claim a US address? Do you have a US PO Box or just deliver to a friend occassionally? |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 10:24 AM Post #9460134
| I've never heard of a Viking having any problems. They tend to run forever & only need the occasional cleaning. If there is something wrong this early, I'd claim "lemon" and get a new one.
We are in a lull from the rain. Had a bit of sun but that did not last long. I would like to get to the grocery store but don't want to get drenched in the process. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
March 24, 2013 10:31 AM Post #9460141
| Pat, thanks so much for posting the quilt show photos, loved them. |
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
March 24, 2013 10:33 AM Post #9460147
| Great quilts. Stu! Guess the move hasn't slowed you down much. They sure will be loved.
Betty, are you staying near Hollywood? How long are you there? Wanna buy a lakefront house in North Miami Beach? lol |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 24, 2013 10:35 AM Post #9460153
| I bought the saphire 835 when I was in Florida at Christmas .. SVP won't honor it in Canada. Grrr this after my asking 3 times and sending warrantee card to the Canadian warrantee address.
didn't know singer, Vicking/husqvarna and ppaff are all owned by same company. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 24, 2013 10:38 AM Post #9460156
| Lol. No at this time, wish I could!
No I'm in ft Myers but the dealer in Joann's apparently get a delivery every Tuesday around noon..I have to wait for their call..still could fall through and I end up with a machine that is no good |
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
March 24, 2013 10:52 AM Post #9460163
| My camera pooped out while trying to photograph the current quilt progress. Boo! It's off to the shop in the morning and I'll hopefully have it back in time for our trip down to FL next Saturday.
Betty, wishing you luck getting your machine straightened out. What a pain. A while back I posted a blog link with a whose whose when it comes to sewing machine companies and what the current status is regarding reviews of brands. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 11:01 AM Post #9460175
| Laurel - what route do you take going south???? |
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
March 24, 2013 11:24 AM Post #9460213
| Jean, we come down 85 to 75 and then get on the Turnpike in Wildwood. I've got a good friend in JAX that we used to stay with for a few days but now we need every day possible to get things done at the Miami house. Stopping to orchid shop in Apopka and visiting DG friends means we overnight in Gainseville and head on into Atlanta the following day. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 11:42 AM Post #9460233
| I was thinking if you came down 95 we could meet for lunch on your way south. But you don't so we won't!!!!! |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 24, 2013 11:50 AM Post #9460240
| Stu - LOVE the cross-stitch rose quilt -how lovely is that?
Betty -- glad you're enjoying your trip.
Gotta go - fellas waiting for me! |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 11:50 AM Post #9460241
| Welcome back Stu! Sorry to hear you lost one of your babies. Did the Vet figure out what caused it? Nice quilts, by the way! Will you still be making award quilts for the dog shows?
Have a wonderful vacation Betty! Hope you enjoy the trip! AND congrats on getting a frame (and a new machine, I'm assuming). Waiting patiently on pics of your finished projects!
Palm Sunday service today at church back home, here's a pic with Bella (purple) and her cousin Adrian with my brother and sis-in-law. Bella is a month older than Adrian, but you sure can't tell it when they're together...
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 24, 2013 11:57 AM Post #9460245
| Could almost be twins..too adorable.
New machine but not the machine I need for frame quiltng..must save pennies for that. Lol
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 24, 2013 12:23 PM Post #9460276
| Sweet picture Kathy. They grow so darn fast!!!! |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 24, 2013 1:28 PM Post #9460332
| Kathy, Bella is a beauty!!! She is just going to be petite!! |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 1:49 PM Post #9460355
| I'm hoping she doesn't have weight issues like Mommy and me... kids have too many other things to contend with when they're in school. She did reach the 24" mark and weighs in at a hefty (lol) 14.75 lbs... |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 24, 2013 3:30 PM Post #9460455
| Kizmo... The twins are very cute.
No, but she felt, as did, that it was involving the brain. Was going to have a necropsy done at Purdue, but we wouldn't have gotten her back for cremation, so we didn't. And the award quilts were just for the one year. I didn't make an auction quilt this year for the Nationals due to time constraints, but will next year.
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barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 5:09 PM Post #9460582
| Hi Stu good to see you again. quilts are gorgeous...
as is the quilt show...thanks Doc!! I love the sunflowers with the little birdies :) and Ya know I love the RWB...I bet I have just about every fabric in the stars one...all blue stars is very pretty...Christmas in the windows, neat idea...
Betty sure hope they get you the new machine!!!!! and be careful in the sun... Hope you did not get the storms we did. doesn't sound as if you did.
Kiz...where you been hiding girl???? over at Bella's house???
Laurel, when you get on the turnpike you are about 5 mins from my house...10 if there's much traffic. Do you know where Millennium park is?? almost my back yard.
hugs to Y'all |
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
March 24, 2013 6:15 PM Post #9460646
| Need anything from Atlanta, Thunder?
Kizmo, such sweet babies.
Pat, I forgot to say how much the quilt pics were enjoyed. Thanks for taking the time to post them.
Busy as can be with Passover starting at sundown tomorrow and heading south on Saturday. I'll be off line during through the eight days of Passover but, in case I don't get back here, want to wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Easter with family and friends. I'm bummed about my broken camera and need to figure out the settings on my smart phone 'cause the pics stink. Here's current progress though. Been working on the pomegranate seeds. Going around the tight curves is bending needles like crazy!
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 6:25 PM Post #9460654
| Laurel, have a wonderful Passover & Easter. WE are looking forward to your camera being fixed... yep, the pictures are not very satisfying! We love to see your WONDERFUL work and the pics do not do them justice!
Thunder I wish the picture I took of the Sunflower & birds did them justice. The petals were 3-D and soooo fun!! I could see that being incorporated into the birdhouse quilt. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 6:55 PM Post #9460692
| I wondered if they were!!! I may just have to play with an idea based on them, and the sunflowers I already made??? hhhmmmmm
can't think of anything Laurel, but thanks |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
March 24, 2013 8:18 PM Post #9460764
| just found this, thought I'd share
http://chock-a-blockquiltblocks.blogspot.com/2011/08/disappe...
a different version of disappearing nine patch |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
March 24, 2013 9:21 PM Post #9460810
| Hey Thunder! No, haven't been back to IN for awhile. Heading back the 8th to help Kristen get the Baptism Luncheon together. A week or so there, then Hubby is on vacation for 2 weeks. Bella is growing up fast, the kids send me pics and videos of her. It sure is hard being this far away from her, as I'm sure the rest of you have experienced! Can't wait until she starts jabbering, then I can talk on the phone to her.
Laurel, your pomegranate quilt is lovely... as well as your gardens around the house! I have a few crocus and mini daffs out here in OH, can't wait for the azaleas and such to start waking up. Just hoping we have a decent summer with no drought. We've had snow and sleet so far today, but just a coating. Kids got lots more heavy wet stuff back home..
Catch up with you all later, have a great week!
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 24, 2013 10:30 PM Post #9460838
| Laurel - I can see the stitchery best on the 3rd pic and Boy are they lovely! on the quilt I'm doing now, I have mostly SID, but there are 2" strips going the length and width of the quilt that I will be hand quilting. Not sure what pattern, but I'm looking forward to it. I've done 23 of the 30 blocks, so it should be done in about 3 days. I may bind it before I do the strips, as I want to take it with me for the Easter Sunrise Service at 7am Sunday (1/2 hr) ... followed by a regular service at 10:30 am.
The 7am service is outside, up on a hill in our area of the city. It's awesome seeing the sun rise during our service (rises at 7:15 on that day). This will be our 3rd year doing this, and we sing during the actual rising. It's lovely. Weather is supposed to be nicer that day with the low of 2c (36F) and high of 11c (54F). We need to bring lawnchairs, blankets and coffee, as we'll be sitting most of the time for 1/2 hr... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 25, 2013 5:47 AM Post #9460975
| Love rhe stitching Laurel, it is going to be a beautiful quilt!
Thanks for that link Thunder, love that variation.
Susan, can't wait to see what your working on. |
jumper2
Huron, OH (Zone 5b)
March 25, 2013 5:51 AM Post #9460982
| re-arranged my sewing room last night. laying out my DD's ribbon quilt so I can pin baste it together for quilting. she's coming home for Easter and would like to take it back to school with her. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 25, 2013 6:01 AM Post #9460992
| Love the block thunder, I pinned it.
Doing some rearranging myself, Im at the point where its a mess and Im wondering why on earth I started this.
Great quilting Laurel. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 25, 2013 6:06 AM Post #9460995
| Laurel, love your work..am sure you will hate giving it away..but then a work of love is satisfaction enough when you see the smile on the recipients face..
Fun rearranging craft room, what treasures you find when doing so! Looking forward to seeing the ribbon quilt.
Off to IHOP for breakfast then the beach..getting antsy, haven't sewn or crafted in 5 days..withdrawal/withdrawal..will have to buy at least a sewing magazine tto calm the nerves. Lol
Enjoy your day.. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 25, 2013 6:29 AM Post #9461023
| Thank for the link as well Thunder. I like that block...
I would love to see a picture too Susan...
I, too, am cleaning out and rearranging my sewing room. May be getting a new cabinet or some storage units. I have "stuff" all over the place and it drives me nuts! Of course, that is a very short trip!!!!
We just missed a major storm - it went south of us so I'm happy today. The sun is shining and I can get some things done around here. Have fun at the beach Betty...
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Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 25, 2013 12:58 PM Post #9461543
| There's lots more quilting to do on the piece, Barb & LK
Barb - it's from a swap that you & I were in - along with Elen from France, Pat (PhychW2), Pat (GardenGlory), Marion, Thunder, Cher, Janice, Michele (Syramani), Lucy (Jumper2), Sue (Lilypon), Sondra (Mojoquilter), and Kathy Kiz - 2009/2010.
And of course my yellow & green butterfly blocks.
I added all those "wonky" blocks I had of mine from when I was 20'ish, cuz I wanted a lap quilt size.
With 30 blocks (7 left to quilt - finishing about 3 per day), then the strips in between, I still have a ways to go. Once I have all the blocks quilted, I will post the pic. Then when I do the strips, I"ll post again - don't know what the pattern will be. Blocks are SID. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 25, 2013 2:35 PM Post #9461650
| Been working on the customer's little girl quilt all afternoon. The quilt is just so cute I decided to do some ruler work outlining a lot of 2" sq pieces. Then shrunk a pano design to fit a 5" strip so i could have dolphins in the widest border. So top & bottom strips are done and all the small squares have been outlined. Need to change threads to work on the dolphin next so decided that was a good place to stop. Applique pieces can be so much fun to work on!!!! Will eventually have to take the quilt off & turn it sideways to get the side borders done. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
March 25, 2013 5:53 PM Post #9461859
| Hello everyone.you were missed.Pleasant surprise to hear from flstu.good to hear
All is well except for Sophie. Sorri about all other mishaps . I now have ipAd and be in touch.
Been very ill in hospital for 5 days . Now /3 day s in rehab to stay for a month. Like country club
The inn at Sarasota bay fl check it out
Huge uniary infection caused by slow oncoming of diabetes. Did knock me out of commission
Will get on top of this too.
Love all notes and Msgs. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 25, 2013 7:02 PM Post #9461946
| Helene - so sorry to hear you have been so sick. Sure hope they take good care of you there. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
March 25, 2013 7:10 PM Post #9461958
| Hugs Helene, sure hope you feel much better very fast...
I have been cutting appliques, and I have a shocking statement to make...I went to Joanne today, and only spent $ 2.50!!!!
they did not have any steam a seam (still), they did not have any browns I liked, I was frustrated, bought my skein of yarn, on sale and had a coupon, went to Sam's club. spent my monies there. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
March 25, 2013 7:37 PM Post #9461984
| It called willpower
Thank you sure has been difficult |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 25, 2013 7:59 PM Post #9462008
| Helene, get well quick and if you have not taken a diabetes education class, consider it! I attended with my Mother years ago. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
March 25, 2013 8:23 PM Post #9462028
| I am in a private cllinic ithru medic care ? They have to make certain amounts of rooms available to Medicare in order two get perm to do private housing . Mega$$$$but than you know that I am sure.
Had ire many years ago after surgeries always got a handle on it. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 25, 2013 8:28 PM Post #9462032
| Sorry to hear your not doing well Helene! Get lot of rest, and listen to the nurses! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 25, 2013 10:30 PM Post #9462104
| Helene, sorry to hear you've been unwell, sounds as though you are in good hands.
Thunder,,proud of you gal..I'm heading to Joann's this afternoon, hoping my experience will be a positive one..
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Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 26, 2013 4:17 AM Post #9462153
| I need a lighter blue quilting thread than I have on hand so I may also be going to JoAnn's since the only LQS closer does not carry thread I like.
Still too COLD here to get out & do the yard work that really needs to be done. I should have done it in Jan/Feb when it was warm here. So I'll have to stay in & quilt!!!! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 26, 2013 4:57 AM Post #9462182
| What a hardship, staying in to quilt. Lol
Brrr cooler temps this a.m. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
March 26, 2013 5:13 AM Post #9462191
| Hope you are well on the mend Helene, Be sure to get all your questions answered before you go home. Nobody told me anything and I really floundered for some time. I didn't even get the right prescriptions and didn't know it. A lot of the fault was the Dr., not my choice, was assigned to me at hospital. Once I got my own, things went better. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 26, 2013 6:26 AM Post #9462285
| Just keep sugar below 5g/day. Use the Truvia/Stevia and not the other "un"natural sweeteners out there. Keep the carbs below ~100g/day. Most fruits are OK since those sugars/carbs are slowly metabilized.
Read the labels on breads...lots of hidden sugars there. Got DH under control in 3 mo. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
March 26, 2013 6:32 AM Post #9462293
| I thought fruit was OK too but found out only in very small amounts and not the dried fruit. A surprise to me was milk is high. My Dr. told me to drink a glass when I have a low which happens to me fairly often. Mostly because I have chronic uncontrolled diarrhea. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 26, 2013 7:10 AM Post #9462337
| Sounds like all of you are diabetic, or know some that is! Hubby was told very little fruit, and especially no banana's.
Here is a web page that has lots of info for anyone with diabetes.
http://healthhubs.net/diabetes/which-fruits-are-safe-for-a-d... |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 26, 2013 7:40 AM Post #9462379
| Thanks LK as Norm is diabetic. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 26, 2013 7:57 AM Post #9462408
| If drugs or alcohol are harder to get off than sugar, I dont know how anyone succeeds. Im having an embarassingly hard time getting it out of my diet, I can drink tea for a couple of days, and then relapse right back to the coke. Cardiologist tells me to eat beans, which I love in salads or soups, but they are full of carbs. Give up red meat for the heart, add pasta and it turns to sugar. Its not an easy battle.
Glad Helene is on the mend!! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 26, 2013 8:02 AM Post #9462413
| YES!! Sugar is very difficult for many of us. I'm not diabetic but I sure will be if I had not mended my ways and may become yet. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 26, 2013 8:28 AM Post #9462449
| DH uses the unsweetened vanilla almond milk in his cereal. I even cook with it. He also has a banana before bed to keep his sugar level over nite. Something about the potassium in the banana... had never affected his BS. Avoid oranges & watermellon - almost pure sugar.
And of course, increasing exercise is also very important. Muscle mass uses the sugars differently. I can't eat just what Brian eats. I need the extra carbs/sugars so keep my stash. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 26, 2013 8:53 AM Post #9462512
| Helene, so sorry to hear about you being sick. Understand about the UTI as mom is constantly fighting them.
This household also has to watch their diets...daughter is diabetic but we have managed to get it under control with some drastic changes in the way we eat...giving up banana was really hard for her. She recorded everything she ate for a 2 week period and it seems every time she has a banana her sugar would climb...easier not to have at all. Jean, bread was a shocker...especially the whole wheat. I didn't realize how much sugar was used making it.\
Cold here also...freeze warning for tonight. I want some sunshine and warmer weather please!!!! I did manage to work a few hours outside yesterday but it is just uncomfortable today so I will go visit my sewing machine. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 26, 2013 10:00 AM Post #9462607
| Helene - so sorry to hear you're in the hospital, and are so ill! Members of my extended family have diabetes, but thankfully not in this house...
Also glad you are able to connect with us - we were worried and wondered where you were hiding... Know you're not a "lurker"
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 26, 2013 3:37 PM Post #9463040
| Sending prayers for a quick recovery Helene. It is no fun being in hospital... Hope you are home soon...((((( ))))) |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
March 26, 2013 6:22 PM Post #9463241
| Helene, glad you're on the mend. Since you can't quilt there,may be you can have someone bring your scraps to you? You can cut and sort and by the time you get home, you're into a scrappy quilt.
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 26, 2013 7:02 PM Post #9463290
| LOL, spoken like a true Quilter Stu!! If ya can't quilt, CUT!!! LOL
I hope you're feeling better soon Helene. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 27, 2013 7:36 AM Post #9463685
| lol I agree - if you can't quilt, CUT!
Now me, I could hand quilt, and thought that Helene did that too?!? |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
March 27, 2013 8:11 AM Post #9463723
| Thank you all very busy here at P T I can knit or crochet otherwise too weak anyway. Toning home in 2 weeks. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 27, 2013 9:01 AM Post #9463791
| (((((((Hugs)))))) Helene. |
Catbird423
Odenton, MD (Zone 7b)
March 27, 2013 10:39 AM Post #9463863
| Helene, I hope you are back to normal quickly, being sick sucks.
I got to witness some Instant Karma this morning. I had been waiting for 10 minutes for a parking space, someone finally came out and got in their car. I got in position to take the space . A pickup truck zipped into the space from the other end of the space. It was an outside end space. I let them know what I thought of them and drove back to wait some more. I noticed the truck kept moving back and forth. I got curious and went to get a closer look. They had the 1 hour parking sign post stuck between the bumper and body of their truck. I laughed at them and got a cop to help them. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 27, 2013 10:43 AM Post #9463867
| oh oh... instant karma, indeed!! They would have to move sideways to get out... (snicker!) |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 27, 2013 12:06 PM Post #9463956
| LOL! Serves them right! |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 27, 2013 1:11 PM Post #9464013
| I LOVE to hear stories like that. I get really tired of people at times, and Im glad to know they 'get theirs' from time to time. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
March 27, 2013 1:41 PM Post #9464054
| Since I am hushing anew tool to access dg. How do I stay logged. Forgot |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 27, 2013 1:51 PM Post #9464082
| I just never log out - just close the browser, and as long as you don't empty your cache or stop "remembering passwords", you should stay logged in. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 27, 2013 3:17 PM Post #9464193
| ok my quilting friends!! I have a question for you.
Without buying any special paper, solutions, etc, is there an easy way to transfer my quilting pattern I downloaded to my fabric so I can hand stitch it?
I think I may just iron on transfer it... |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 27, 2013 5:44 PM Post #9464360
| Buy Glad press n seal, copy your pattern, run it through your machine without thread but with the biggest sewing machine needle you have (can do several at a time) then place where you want the pattern, use cornstarch or chalk and mark..if machine quilting just put pattern on piece pat down so no ripplesin it and sew through it..can then pull it off your piece |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 28, 2013 8:47 AM Post #9464891
| Glad press 'n seal? isn't that plastic film? |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 28, 2013 4:48 PM Post #9465285
| Here are some pics of the mermaid quilt I just quilted for a friend. The 2nd pic is a close up of the fish I put int he borders. It was a fun quilt to work on.
Was stupendously nice today so all I did was load the other quilt I have to do. Played in the dirt the rest of the day.
Click an image for an enlarged view.
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 28, 2013 5:16 PM Post #9465302
| Jean that is beautiful, that turned out really nice! |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH (Zone 6a)
March 28, 2013 5:54 PM Post #9465333
| Very cute, Jean.. love the quilting that matches! |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 28, 2013 8:09 PM Post #9465440
| Jean - I agree with Kathy - the quilting matches so nicely! and that looks like a really fun quilt to have done!! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 28, 2013 9:16 PM Post #9465496
| I wasn't sure I was reading/ understand it right. You made it all? Or friend sewed it, you quilted it? Either way, VERY cute! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 29, 2013 1:52 AM Post #9465559
| Love the quilt but especially enjoy looking at the creativity in the quilting..
Will be home early this morning, couldn't sleep so might as well hear home, likely 4-5 hr remaining in my trek from Florida..who knows, might play at quilting with the new frame before I try out a real quilt..
Enjoy your day everyone.. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 29, 2013 3:39 AM Post #9465575
| Pat - I just did the quilting. I don't applique!!!!!
Betty - you are heading north already?!?!!?!?!? You just got here.
Yes indeed, practice on some fabric before loading a quilt. It takes a bit of "thinking" to get used to moving the machine & not the fabric. And you need to get used to the "feel" of the tracks. Do you have a stitch regulator on the machine? If not, that also takes some practice. I took 1 yd pieces of some nice prints for my practice quilts. When done I serged the edges & donated them to a place that took in strays. |
abbisgranma
(Marion) Havana, FL (Zone 8b)
March 29, 2013 8:07 AM Post #9465758
| What an adorable quilt...my youngest GD would love to have something like that. I like the fish quilted in the borders Jean. You talented people!!!!
Waiting to be picked up so I can keep my GDs this afternoon. I know horrible job but someone has to do it. :-), :-) Have a craft bag packed as we always do something together when I keep them. It is our special time and activity. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 29, 2013 10:39 AM Post #9465903
| Yes, got home early this mornimg..not my wish but she has been there since December and anxious to get home, so anxious that we could only take time to gas,washroom,take out foot and hit the road..how is one suppose to shop at Joann's fabrics before crossing the border if it's 6:30am in the morning? Lol
Yes I do have a stitch regulator and laser..thought I might go downstairs and use two top sheets as backing and top and just play ...decided not today!
been outside working, (sunshine to welcome me home) lots of spring cleaning, branches, spent a few hours picking p branches/tree limbs, did a burning in the pit..load of wash,load in dishwasher..cleaned off front deck so I can set up table set, sun on front desk most of the day..afraid if I sit down I will call asleep and there will go Easter.
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Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 29, 2013 12:47 PM Post #9466010
| Glad you got home safe & sound... |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 29, 2013 1:17 PM Post #9466031
| Thank you, been working all day and am now ready to put the 'to do's on another days list. Want to try a piece on the frame but I made a deal with myself, if housework not done, no playing..a few more hours in the morning then can play..
Are you all enjoying a day of sewing and/or sunshine? Hope so |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 29, 2013 1:37 PM Post #9466058
| Had a good Good Friday service at our church.
We all wrote things that pained us (initials of someone who we wanted to reconcile with, etc) on a red slip of paper, and then the pastor, another member and I put these on an 8' tall cross made of pine that we have in our Sanctuary. We covered it with red slips of paper, so the Cross looked covered in red...
We'll have a Sunrise service on a hilltop, Sunday at 7am. Sun rises at 7:13.
It's supposed to have a trace of rain & snow that day, with a low of -1c.
If it's inclement weather, we'll go back to the Church.
I finished my lap quilt!! It's the first time I've bound a quilt, so I'm really pleased.
I'm going to take it on Easter morning, as it will be Really cold at 7am...
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 29, 2013 1:42 PM Post #9466068
| Great services ! look at you, a masterpiece..that particular way of binding sure adds to the quilt..well done Susan |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 29, 2013 1:48 PM Post #9466074
| Love that quilt, it came out really nice! |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 29, 2013 1:50 PM Post #9466078
| yes, and the quilting/binding took about 2 weeks...
I was really putting a lot of hours into it... |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 29, 2013 3:44 PM Post #9466173
| Susan, do I see signature blocks in there? Great job and the red binding is stunning. |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 29, 2013 5:51 PM Post #9466272
| yes, those are blocks from 2009/2010 DG swap. The butterfly ones at the top right and left were my contribution (I made another one so I would have enough).
The "other" ones were those I made in my 20's, when I was learning how to cut blocks. 'fraid they were pretty wonky, but I refuse to throw things away, and nor did I want to re-do them... I wanted to put all of my experiences in this one. Now it's done, and I know how to do bindings, I'm pleased.
The signature blocks are from: Pat (GardenGlory), Pat (PsychW2); Thunder, Barb, Lucy (Jumper2); Elen (from France); Michele (Syramani); Janice, Kathy Kiz; Cher; Marion; Sue (Llilypon); and Sondra (Mojoquilter). |
morknotmindy
Oracle , AZ (Zone 8b)
March 29, 2013 7:24 PM Post #9466344
| Susan, that is a wonderful 'Memory Quilt'. I really get a kick out of some of my first efforts, but I love them! You quilt turned very well, you have every right to be proud of it.
The weather was beautiful today so the cats and I played out side all day. I brewed the first picture of iced tea today. Yum! I have lots of yard work to do so I've made an appointment to get the shots for my hip and leg next Thursday so I'll be able to get some things done. I've gone two months this time but I should have gotten the shots last week... |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 29, 2013 8:20 PM Post #9466378
| Thank you - I got a "kick" outta my first efforts... points not only didn't match, but were cut off LOL
I should zoom in on some of the squares... yikes! BUT, it was my first efforts Years ago, and I am the culmination of what I was then, so am pleased I still have those memories of "me, before" |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 30, 2013 3:29 AM Post #9466485
| Morning all...is to be another STUPENDOUS day today and I plan to spend it out in the yard. Goal is to get that back garden "finished" up today. Also need to get some sod & grass seed put down. Rain is supposed to start late Easter & rain all next week. Once the rain starts, I'll get back to the sewing.
Spring has always been my favorite season, but also the time the sewing takes a back seat to my other interests. |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 30, 2013 4:09 AM Post #9466494
| Frost on the ground here, patches of snow act as a reminder that we could get another storm but heck I'm just so anxious to see it behind me that I'm bound I will at lease clean the 3 decks, get the cafe and settle sets out so that if we do get sunshine I will have a place to sit..2 of 3 are almost completed so that will be my project of the day..do wish I could rake and start the gardens but remover their winter blanket of leaves would do damage so I must be patient..about 3 weeks work to get the outside in order so I'm not quite sure why I'm excited about taking it on.
Will run into town..could use a haircut, Easter treats for the family and groceries..at some point I must find time to play a bit with seeing/quilting! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 30, 2013 8:10 AM Post #9466657
| I was at the doctor's yesterday finally... he just laughed and said I'd caught the "Othello curd", IE, everybody's got it right now in this small town. We have 12 people coming in just a few hours so I'd better down to it and get ready. I REALLY wanted to work outside yesterday but just made my cough worse when I did. Oh well.. none of our guests are gardeners so it's not like they are going to stroll my yard. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 30, 2013 8:24 AM Post #9466671
| Hope your feeling better soon Pat! |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 30, 2013 8:39 AM Post #9466685
| Get well soon and don't overdo with your company.. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
March 30, 2013 9:23 AM Post #9466724
| Well 20 pieces of sod did not make much difference so I'm going to order a pallet for next weekend. So now i'll move on to planting the tomatoes, zucchini, & banana peppers.
Oh, is this NOT the gardening thread?!?!?!?!?!?!!? |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
March 30, 2013 10:21 AM Post #9466759
| Lol, sounds as though ou are making headway.. |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
March 30, 2013 11:15 AM Post #9466778
| I planted some kale today. Might be to late, but giving it a try. Ive got a daylily order coming next week and have a bit of work to get ready for them. Lots of roundup to be sprayed. Really, doesnt matter what I get accomplished, its just so darned nice out.
I had totally forgotten about those signature blocks. I went and found mine. I remember that butterfly fabric too. Just looking at the quilt makes me feel good. One day maybe Ill get to one.
Got a bunch of stuff to cook for Easter. It sure was fun to buy, but now that Im home I realize I really have to do something with it. ;-).
As soon as the mosquitos come out, Ill be back to sewing
Hope everyone has a great weekend |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
March 30, 2013 11:47 AM Post #9466788
| Thanks for reminding me, Pat - I was going to send a d-mail to all those that contributed, and let them see what their contribution made... guess you've seen it already!! lol
Just want to say Thank You to all those who contributed to my warm lap!!!!!
Pat - not sure if you meant you've made yours up, or not?!?! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
March 30, 2013 9:58 PM Post #9467272
| No, I've not made up my signatures blocks into a quilt yep.
Company is gone, the mess is cleaned up and I'm headed to BED! |
happytail
St. Simon's Island, GA (Zone 9a)
April 1, 2013 4:08 AM Post #9468234
| I am so excited! One of my quilts was chosen to be in the Quilt Arts 2014 calendar!! I just had to share... 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
April 1, 2013 4:14 AM Post #9468239
| OMG!!!!!! We have a STAR among us!!!!!! That is FANTABULOUS!!!!!!! And very well deserved.
What show was it in to get the ribbons????
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
April 1, 2013 4:29 AM Post #9468249
| Stunning quilt happytail!!! And an accolade so well deserved. We will need to know how to order one when the time comes okay? I know I want one!!!! |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
April 1, 2013 4:41 AM Post #9468260
| Exciting, very very exciting, and well deserved. |
FLStu
Lowell, IN (Zone 5b)
April 1, 2013 5:05 AM Post #9468287
| Happytail... Well earned congrats. Beautiful work.
Pat... Feel better soon.
Quilter... Love the fish motif
Tallulah... Great warmer-up. And perfect way to use it. The red binding really frames it well.
Finished quilting (finally) a large lap Q for a friend who fell off a ladder washing her motor home. She's a dog friend. It's taken long enough that she'll probably be dancing with the stars by the time I bind it, but will try to get that done tonite. Then making a lap for a co-worker that had surgery and is getting chemo for breast cancer. I bought a set of charms and a layer cake on eBay very inexpensively. I really like the set - Cinnamon and Spice - but knew that it would make a nice Q for her with a D9P. I found some more charms on Etsy at a decent price so bought all 11, some for me and some for a later project. That's one pitfall of buying sale and clearance fabrics--- they're usually discontinued. Will post the former after the binding is on.
PS... My SO and I named the Q for our friend ' Humpty Dumpty'. He embroidered the name and my signature on the back.
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
April 1, 2013 5:57 AM Post #9468325
| Love the name for the quilt Stu! Will be waiting for pictures!
Happytail, congrats on the ribbons, and being selected for the calendar. I too would love to have one! Let us know when they are ready for purchase! |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
April 1, 2013 6:05 AM Post #9468336
| Happytail, You do have 12-15 of these in the works so we can each order one right? Congrats, beautiful work. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
April 1, 2013 7:28 AM Post #9468454
| Congrats. Beautiful stunning quilt |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
April 1, 2013 8:46 AM Post #9468553
| How very artistic..congratulations, a work of art for sure!
Everyone is getting heavy into sewing, guess we all know that gardens will demand much of us so it's now or never, at least for this spring.
Brought some material into work to cut for a project, need something here to entertain myself but guess I'm still on Florida time, relaxing but not in the sun, blizzard going on here. Perhaps something I can start tomorrow.. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
April 1, 2013 9:01 AM Post #9468567
| my darling husband informed me today that I am NOT to even think of doing any yard work at all !!! I wanted to go out and buy a few plants and some mulch, some soil to re-do some hanging baskets...He said NO !! not happening !!
what a sweetie. I have been having a lot of breathing issues with this allergy season...
sew I guess I get to have some extra sewing time :) |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
April 1, 2013 9:04 AM Post #9468571
| Give that husband of yours a hug Thunder, good that he set the rules as to what outdoor chores you can and cannot do..just enjoy your time sewing..how about a flower 'quilt' |
Tallulah_B
(Susan) Calgary, AB (Zone 3b)
April 1, 2013 9:19 AM Post #9468577
| Beautiful quilt, Happytail! congratulations!
Thunder - how very sweet of your DH - I agree, he deserves a HUG!
Stu - great name! I may follow suit and embroider my name on quilts from now on... used to do that, then started making labels. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
April 1, 2013 11:29 AM Post #9468742
| Thunder we have one compassionate man. A keeper . Simple not planting no clean up more sew from beginning to end |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
April 1, 2013 11:42 AM Post #9468754
| Ready for a new thread????
Come on over... http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1305205/ |
