Monthly Archives: October 2014

Behind the Scenes

Posted on October 31, 2014 by ronda926

Thankfully while I’ve been running around working at the Market the different subcontractors have been plugging away at the house. David’s brother, Ricky came in for a visit last weekend and brought me a few odds and ends. One of … Continue reading →

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Downtown Challenges

Posted on October 29, 2014 by ronda926

It is fun being downtown, but it does have it challenges. After one navigates through the traffic, then get to a parking spot we have to pay. Well figuring out those parking meters or those goofy machines can prove to … Continue reading →

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Ruby Jubilee

Posted on October 27, 2014 by ronda926

Here’s what’s trending(in my world)…it is the Ruby Jubilee quilt exhibit on display at the George R Brown Convention Center, part of the Houston International Quilt Festival. 😉 In case you haven’t seen any of posts on Facebook of the … Continue reading →

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Houston We Have Liftoff

Posted on October 27, 2014 by ronda926

I have to stop and think about what day of the week it is! The past couple of days have been pretty busy but a lot of fun. Friday I attended Houston Quilt Market schoolhouse and was so inspiring. I … Continue reading →

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Hopping Like Crazy

Posted on October 23, 2014 by ronda926

Things are abnormally crazy, I know you may think that about me already but it seems like it is more so these days. Yesterday I left my house around 9:15 and I was off and running all day, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Communication is Key

Posted on October 21, 2014 by ronda926

Today was one of those days where I failed at communicating or at least that is how my day started. I have always tried to explain things clearly but I am not sure where I went wrong but everything I … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Merry Go Round

Posted on October 20, 2014 by ronda926

Today was loaded with tons of errands – way too many, in fact! I had a lot of little decisions to make and in a normal situation I don’t like making hardly any. Therefore I’m getting a lot of practice … Continue reading →

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Fall Family Fun

Posted on October 19, 2014 by ronda926

As planned, I picked up Mom Thursday morning and we headed north to Arkansas to visit with my son, Brok and his family. We got there around 4. It was fun to sneak up on them while they were playing … Continue reading →

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Just a Note

Posted on October 15, 2014 by ronda926

All is good, however it does seem like it has been a long day. I did get up and walk/run my 4 miles this morning and I did get in all my steps and more today. Wahoo! I did splurge … Continue reading →

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Goal Setting

Posted on October 14, 2014 by ronda926

I sure struggle with goals at times and it really depends on what goal I’ve set. If it a quilt, I normally don’t have any trouble attaining my goal, but if it pertains to weight loss or exercise – that … Continue reading →

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Weekend List

Posted on October 12, 2014 by ronda926

It seems when I don’t post anything for a few days it comes down to writing that there is almost too much to write about and this time is one of those times. Friday I planned to finish construction my … Continue reading →

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Slow But Steady

Posted on October 9, 2014 by ronda926

When I was doing my running and training for my marathons I had the motto slow and steady would finish the course and I was ok with that. I knew that I would not win, it was a personal challenge … Continue reading →

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Trey Good

Posted on October 8, 2014 by ronda926

This morning didn’t get off like I had hoped but I did plan out a quilt with Ivy over the phone. We did some online shopping to make the Thimblecreek Quilt designed by Joe Wood, called “Rotogravure”. This is the … Continue reading →

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Sands of Time

Posted on October 7, 2014 by ronda926

It really seems like it could be “hands of time”. The hands on the clock sure go around too fast or the sands are falling through my hands. Either way, time is going by faster and faster. Today is a … Continue reading →

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Computer verses Sewing

Posted on October 6, 2014 by ronda926

It is funny how much being out of town and being disconnected with the world (no internet) can put me so behind. All the way home yesterday I sketched pencil notes so I could remember to send emails or do … Continue reading →

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Treasure Hunting

Posted on October 5, 2014 by ronda926

Friday morning I was rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off. I had backings to work on, quilts to deliver to be quilted, packing and it seemed like a ton of errands to take care of before … Continue reading →

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On the Move

Posted on October 3, 2014 by ronda926

Wednesday morning I just had to give Katie a call so I could plan to see some of my grandkids, and since hers are the closest to me I had to see if they were available to come over. Katie … Continue reading →

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Panic is Setting In

Posted on October 1, 2014 by ronda926

Monday was our last full sew day, and kind of sad to see that it went by so fast but it was very productive. I worked on my Judy Niemeyer, Captain’s Wheel pattern and got a good bit done. I … Continue reading →

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