progress Tuesday, Oct 27 2009

Tuesday and it is raining. Not what I expected. I thought that was going to happen tomorrow. So much for progress in weather forecasting.

I said I would take a picture of my grandmothers flower garden quilt so we can track the progress on it during the world series. Here is the status of it as of today. 

It looks a bit strange here but it will take on a more complete form after I add the next row.  Who would have ever thought I would ever ever make a hand pieced quilt. Just one more reason to be assured that miracles do happen.  The real miracle will be when it is finished. When I say finished I mean the top. I have no intention of hand quilting it. If I do that will be a true miracle and as for the word progress we will have to redefine that one!

Finally I think I should let all of you know that I am going to make some changes with my blog. I will be sure to let you know what is next. As of Friday the page may not be available for you to read but watch for e-mail and updates on where to find me.  Progress as in free blog pages vs. paid.

OOO…JAL   

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nothing special Monday, Oct 26 2009

Good morning and welcome to fall in NJ. The color right now is just great. Be sure to look around and note the colors for a future quilt. Things have been pretty uneventful with me. The most exciting thing so far is the Yankees winning the pennant and moving on to the world series. Both AGL and I are big Yankee fans so we were up well past midnight watching the game and the celebration. 

The best part of this which relates to my quilting is that my grandmothers flower garden quilt it growing steadily and in fact by the time the World Series is over my quilt will be larger than I ever expected. I will take a picture of it later today and post it so you can see my progress. 

More later.

OOO…JAL  

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finally back on my blog Monday, Oct 19 2009

I have finally got my act together enough to write a post. It has been a task because I have been busy with I don't know what??? Let's see what has kept me sooooo busy!

I have made a sample for a mystery reunion class that is trying to form at Acme Country Fabrics. My friend and AVDS got an idea that we should have a class reunion of all the students of my mystery quilt classes. Sounds good. So here is the plan. If you have come to mystery class and would like to join this one all you need to do is to sign up, pay $20.00 and bring a mystery quilt from a previous class.   If you have not attended a previous class you can still come to the reunion but the fee is $30.00. For this class we will review previous mysteries, answer questions and give classroom help for any unfinished quilts. Also the project for the night will be my first almost published pattern. This pattern will be officially offered for sale as of January 2010.

You will get it free of charge along with a chance to learn all about the Accu-cut Go that has had lots of buzz!  I have posted a picture of the top here for you to get excited about.  Start thinking about what your version of the quilt will look like. You can click on the actual photo to get a larger view.

 
I guess I should tell you some details ..duh!  Friday evening, November 13, 2009…6:30 pm until 10 pm…Acme CountryFabrics, Pequannock, NJ.

 Your supply list is very simple. You need 6, 1/2 yard cuts and 1 full yard cut. That is it and you will have a top that is approx. 65" square.

A perfect table cover for the holidays, Valentines day ( like mine) or  any day of the year. As many of you know I keep a quilt on my kitchen table all year round.

Please join in and learn about mysteries of the past and new things that are to come.

Now for a bit more blabbing here is a picture of another top in the works since I have mentioned that I am getting into applique, machine applique of course!

 

Isn't it cute? I just love it can't wait to start to quilt it.  Maybe a class in the spring.

Finally we went to a house warming on Saturday and just happened to have some new gift product ready for sale so Michelle and Dennis were the first to get a sampling.

We have here a 18" x 72" table runner and  guest towels. Holidays are coming if you need gifts the web site address is www.shopalwaysspecial.com. Choose what you like and call or e-mail me with your order. Yes the web site is functioning but still needs work. I guess now  know why I have been so busy.

more sooner than later

OOO…JAL

 

   

 

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happy weekend Monday, Oct 5 2009

The Fire quilt is finished and delivered to its owner.  Here is the final picture.

 

Also have to admit that yesterday was my birthday and I am a bit down as this getting older stuff is not making me feel very good. But here are two things that made it much better. First is the bundle I rec'd from Hancock's  because I spent the gift certificate my sister sent me for my b'day last year!

 

Now what to make with them????

And the best treat of all is this adorable little cake from AGL from my favorite bakery. Unfortunately it will all go right to my hips!

 
The bakery can't spell my name  but I don't care…this week is all about cake.

Off to my good friend the sewing machine.

Thanks to all of you who sent cards, e-mail or phoned.  I am very lucky to have so many good friends and a few good family.

OOO…JAL

 

 

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