Category Archives: Friends

Perseverance

Posted on July 7, 2018 by ronda926

How was your weekend and 4th holiday? Did you get a lot done? I’ve been running in circles some but I have managed to persevere and finish up a few more things. Week before last, I had plantation shutters ordered … Continue reading →

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Vintage Revival

Posted on June 7, 2018 by ronda926

I got all 42 blocks done last night. It was a lot a sewing but worthwhile. Today was getting the blocks in place and making rows. Look at Connie’s cutie from her sit and Sew. This evening David came to … Continue reading →

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At Long Last

Posted on May 24, 2018 by ronda926

This project was in American Patchwork & Quilting magazine, February 2013 issue.  Yes, 2013!  Needless to say, I’ve been working off/on (mostly off) this project for some time now! Yikes – another case in point of just exactly where does … Continue reading →

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On a Roll

Posted on May 20, 2018 by ronda926

Did you all have a nice Mother’s Day? Mine was very nice; Saturday we drove up to Tyler to be with Mom and it ended up that ALL 4 of us kids were able to spend Mother’s Day with mom. … Continue reading →

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Lakeview Quilt Show 2018

Posted on May 13, 2018 by ronda926

The first weekend in May was the Lakeview Guild quilt show that was to honor and celebrate the life of Sue Garmen. I have yet to complete one of her patterns but I do have several on my bucket list … Continue reading →

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Fly Away Geese!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by ronda926

The weekend of April 21st we had Denise Green of HollyDee Quilts come from her shop in Luling to teach us, at our “Quiltworx Pick Your Pattern” class retreat, as she is a certified Quiltworx instructor. We had some working … Continue reading →

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Beaumont 2018 Quilt Show

Posted on April 23, 2018 by ronda926

Don’t faint! I’m trying to catch up on my “newsy” stuff, therefore another post! I was asked by one of my favorite groups to look into and try to vend at the Beaumont quilt show. I put it off too … Continue reading →

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Hello there!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by ronda926

I just wanted to say I’ve been missing you and thinking of you, but it’s the mere fact that things are going by faster than I can keep up is a huge understatement. I’ve done a few updates at the … Continue reading →

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Camera roll Timeline

Posted on February 11, 2018 by ronda926

It has been a while since I’ve written so before too much time or life events happen I thought I’d write, plus writing is somewhat therapeutic for me. On Friday, January 26th I was blessed to receive a new member … Continue reading →

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Miter Me Please

Posted on January 15, 2018 by ronda926

Back in November, I ordered some Old Sturbridge Christmas Village fabrics designed by Judie Rothermel from Marcus Fabrics and after I received them, I was itching to sew them up. I looked around at the different Christmas patterns/books and decided … Continue reading →

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Twenty Eighteen!

Posted on January 7, 2018 by ronda926

Another year, it is hard to believe but it is here! I for one am glad to see 2017 “in the books”. There were a lot of things that happened last year, some good and some bad and that is … Continue reading →

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Angel Wings in Seventeen

Posted on October 28, 2017 by ronda926

It has been a great past few days, a lot is going on around here! In a way, nothing unusual but I guess what has been happening is not the norm! Thursday was my day for being a quilt angel … Continue reading →

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I Seem to Have a Pattern

Posted on October 17, 2017 by ronda926

A project I’ve had my eye on doing is from a book called “The Blue and the Gray” written by Mary Etherington & Connie Tesene. I really like several of the little quilts in this book, but I love the … Continue reading →

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Antiquing and Sewing

Posted on October 15, 2017 by ronda926

Antiquing and sewing, I think that is the perfect combination! I got to go to Warrenton antiquing a few weeks ago with Mary. Oh my, we had a great time, but it was crazy hot! I thought I would show … Continue reading →

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Weekend Happy Dance

Posted on September 18, 2017 by ronda926

I stuck around Sunday and finally got section one done, two more to go! I wanted to share our Quiltworx weekend with our certified teacher, Denise Green of HollyDee Quilts in Luling, Texas. We had a smaller group this year, … Continue reading →

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Maybe Back to a Routine

Posted on September 3, 2017 by ronda926

How are things in your corner of the world? Hurricane Harvey has certainly left its mark in so many different areas of Houston. I know some of you didn’t fair so well with Hurricane Harvey and then some of you … Continue reading →

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The Best Rain Day

Posted on May 22, 2017 by ronda926

I’ve been working towards getting all the notions placed, but it is harder than I thought I would be. Trying to organize it and make it look pretty is a little bit of a challenge, but I keep chipping at … Continue reading →

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Finally a Finish

Posted on May 12, 2017 by ronda926

Tuesday afternoon I met my friend Mary over at the retreat house for lunch and while we were there the inspectors came to do the final walk through. We got approved and I have to say I was very excited … Continue reading →

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Quilt Share

Posted on May 2, 2017 by ronda926

I have a couple of quilts that I wanted to share that I got quilted in March and just have not had a chance to share them! The first one is a pattern by Red Crinoline Quilts, called Oak Alley. … Continue reading →

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Remember Me?

Posted on April 30, 2017 by ronda926

Well it has been a while since I last blogged and I lot has happened in 3 weeks! Sorry for the long post, I have a lot to catch up on. David and I went with another couple, Mike and … Continue reading →

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Building Updates

Posted on April 7, 2017 by ronda926

Progress is slow, but steady. I had hoped it would be finished by the end of March but not so much. John got the bead board installed in the half bath and I decided what color I wanted on the … Continue reading →

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March Winds

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ronda926

I catch myself coming and going, I guess going more than I care to admit, but I stay pretty busy. I hope you are enjoying your spring! I did get to shop in the fields during Warrenton Antique days, I … Continue reading →

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Rodeo Round Up 2017

Posted on March 11, 2017 by ronda926

Spring is really in full bloom around here, which is great but that also means humid weather. That isn’t so great but it could be worse. One thing about it being humid or if it rains – it is always … Continue reading →

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Little Strides

Posted on March 6, 2017 by ronda926

Isn’t it just the luck when things are going well you have to stop because you don’t have time to finish what you’re working on? Over the weekend while I was at the retreat house, I was plugging away working … Continue reading →

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Quilts Around Us

Posted on March 1, 2017 by ronda926

I thought I would share some of the precious quilts that I saw at Houston Hospice a few weeks ago when I went to see Sandy before she passed. Houston Hospice is located on Holcombe Street on the edge of … Continue reading →

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Just One More

Posted on February 26, 2017 by ronda926

How many times do you say that? Whether it pertains to one more bite of food, one more cup of coffee, one more lap around the track, one more mile or even it is about one more yard of fabric, … Continue reading →

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Where to Start

Posted on February 21, 2017 by ronda926

How was your Valentine’s Day? Did you get candy or get to go out for dinner? I decided to cook dinner instead of us going out. I fixed a pasta shrimp dish that was I got ideas from while shopping … Continue reading →

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Rainy Vacation

Posted on January 25, 2017 by ronda926

The song says, “It never rains in California”, except when I’m there. Ha! We arrived on Wednesday, arrived in San Diego and it sprinkled after we got to Palm Springs. On the way we stopped off in the town of … Continue reading →

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Construction Zone

Posted on January 14, 2017 by ronda926

How was your lucky Friday? I always like to think that 13 is a lucky number, but I must admit I didn’t leave the house until late. However, It has been a rough week, Sunday our guild and quilting community … Continue reading →

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Lists

Posted on January 8, 2017 by ronda926

Are you a list maker? Some how 2016 ended and I forgot to get my 2017 planner refill! I’m not sure how that happened but it did and I felt a little “naked” not having my “list Bible” with me. … Continue reading →

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Coming Together

Posted on January 4, 2017 by ronda926

United we stand, Divided we fall, if our backs should ever be against the wall, we’ll be together, together you and I. I love the words to that song and I love the idea of unity. I really do feel … Continue reading →

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