My life, thoughts, quilts and adventures as a traveling quilt teacher
Can’t believe the news – Steve McNair killed. . .
One of the toughest players in the league, we loved your heart and your drive. Watching you play for the Titans was always exciting.
Words can’t express our shock and disbelief. . . we will miss you in Nashville.
I’ve had a very busy June and am finally back home.
I had a wonderful time with the Tucson Quilter’s Guild, they are a wonderful guild! The lectures were so much fun and the classes were a blast! Thanks to Lois and Nancy for making my visit so pleasant.
Directly after my Tucson visit, I headed to the NQA Show in Columbus, Ohio. It was a super show and my classes were great! Hello to everyone in my classes. . . you were so much fun!
I’m home for a bit and am really looking forward to a break from traveling. It is time to catch up on projects due for magazines, catch up on paperwork and take time to relax and recharge. . .
The Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) is an Internet-driven, grassroots, totally volunteer effort to raise awareness and fund research through art. Founded by Ami Simms in January 2006 because her mother has Alzheimer’s disease. All profit is donated to Alzheimer’s research. Since the AAQI began they have raised more than $285,000 for Alzheimer’s research.
The first research grant of $10.000 has been awarded. It went to the University of Pittsburgh for a study on brain cholesterol and how it may affect
Alzheimer’s. It was given in honor of Ami’s mother. Here’s the news release: _http://www.alzquilts.org/newsreleases.html_
The monthly on-line silent auction is in full swing with more than $1,800 in bids. See the quilts: _http://www.alzquilts.org/quiltauction.html_
I am so excited to see my new fabric line, BELLE FLEUR as the feature fabric in Lazy Girl’s new handbag, Claire!
For years, I have loved the Lazy Girl’s pattern line. Such beautiful, yet functional bags! It is an honor to have my fabric featured on the cover of their latest pattern!
The Claire Handbag has an angled inset at the center of the bag that is is just cool, cool, cool. And easy, too. It offers the opportunity for an extra deep outside pocket, perfect for keys, phone or other small items. There’s a pocket on the other side, too. Nice!
The front and back of the bag have reverse fabric placements. Two main fabrics create three panels on each side of the bag. One side is white/green/white, the other is green/white/green. Pockets are the same fabric on both sides, located atop the center panel.
The online store, Fabric Lovers.com are kitting the Claire bag in Belle Fleur. The kit will be avaiable in the green colorway and the black colorway.
For a limited time, they are offering a PREORDER special! Don’t hesitate, this preorder special will only last until the fabric is in stock . . . which will be anyday now!
To see the bags, order the kits or order the Claire bag pattern, visit their website by clicking on this link: CLAIRE BAG/BELLE FLEUR KITS.
“This morning, I was sitting on my front porch, sipping my morning cup of coffee and thought about simple pleasures. . . those little things that we sometimes overlook, but can make a day more pleasurable. These simple pleasures are all around, but they have to be noticed. I thought it would be fun to compile a list of some of my favorite simple pleasures. . .
Smell of fresh-cut grass
Morning cup of coffee
Walking on the beach
Watching a sunrise
Hugging your child or spouse
Dark Chocolate
Having a good laugh with good friends
Crawling into a freshly made bed
Walking into a clean house
Smell of dinner cooking when you come in the door
Helping someone in need
Fresh baked cookies
Chocolate ice cream
Watching your children on Christmas morning
Walking in a beautiful garden
A cool shower after working in the hot sun
Making someone smile
Listening to the waves hit the beach
Petting my dog
Falling asleep as rain gently falls
Fresh snow
Watching birds raise their young
The smell of lavender
Watching the sun set
Buying fresh vegtables at the Farmer’s Market
Fresh cut flowers on the kitchen table
Looking at old photos
