-
Recent Posts
- Perseverance July 7, 2018
- Bennett and Daddy June 17, 2018
- Arbor Day in LaPorte June 14, 2018
- It Got Hot! June 10, 2018
- Vintage Revival June 7, 2018
- At Long Last May 24, 2018
- My Hop in the Shop May 22, 2018
- On a Roll May 20, 2018
- Some Amends May 19, 2018
- Lakeview Quilt Show 2018 May 13, 2018
Categories
Archives
- July 2018 (1)
- June 2018 (4)
- May 2018 (6)
- April 2018 (3)
- February 2018 (1)
- January 2018 (4)
- December 2017 (3)
- October 2017 (5)
- September 2017 (2)
- July 2017 (1)
- June 2017 (1)
- May 2017 (6)
- April 2017 (3)
- March 2017 (8)
- February 2017 (5)
- January 2017 (9)
- December 2016 (3)
- November 2016 (2)
- October 2016 (10)
- September 2016 (4)
- August 2016 (6)
- July 2016 (3)
- June 2016 (10)
- May 2016 (6)
- April 2016 (3)
- March 2016 (3)
- February 2016 (4)
- January 2016 (4)
- December 2015 (6)
- November 2015 (4)
- October 2015 (7)
- September 2015 (5)
- August 2015 (6)
- July 2015 (8)
- June 2015 (6)
- May 2015 (9)
- April 2015 (11)
- March 2015 (9)
- February 2015 (8)
- January 2015 (9)
- December 2014 (11)
- November 2014 (13)
- October 2014 (18)
- September 2014 (13)
- August 2014 (17)
- July 2014 (15)
- June 2014 (17)
- May 2014 (20)
- April 2014 (17)
- March 2014 (14)
- February 2014 (19)
- January 2014 (23)
- December 2013 (17)
- November 2013 (17)
- October 2013 (18)
- September 2013 (18)
- August 2013 (22)
- July 2013 (24)
- June 2013 (25)
- May 2013 (27)
- April 2013 (21)
- March 2013 (24)
- February 2013 (15)
- January 2013 (3)
Tag Archives: Edyta Sitar
The Big Thaw
We are finally thawed out here on Friday. When I left the shop Thursday the ice was finally melting from Tuesday’s sleet show, it was sure strange for the past few days to have had ice on the roof tops … Continue reading
Antiquing and Sewing
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
The Hardest Part
Sometimes, I find that the hardest part is getting started, especially when it comes to exercise. Saturday morning, I needed to get up and do my bike ride, but I just could not make myself get out of bed. So … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Family, Friends, Outdoors, Pieceful Stitches, Quilts, Travel
Tagged AccuQuilt Studio, Bow Tie blocks, Edyta Sitar, Faceted Jewels, Galveston, Glad Creations Inc, Jan Krentz, KB Wreaths, Lakeview Quilt Guild, Laundry Basket Quilts, Lone Star Summer Salsa, Primitive Gathering Quilts
2 Comments
Oh What to Do?
As a fitting finish for today, as it is 9/11 and so hard to believe it has been 14 years since our country was forever changed I finished my top early this morning – Yes We Can, America! It went … Continue reading
I’m Blogging Behind!
Lots have been going on around here, how about you? I got back from Florida on Tuesday night of last week and we had a great time. I got a lot of sewing done and it felt good to get … Continue reading
Rotary Cutter on Fire
A lot of things have been in the works around here, I’ve been cutting up fabric to make a couple of projects. First I needed to cut fabrics for a swap where we make “Yes We Can, America”. It is … Continue reading
Where’s Wednesday
Why do all the good days seem to fly by? I guess I have a lot of good days! 😉 Katie P – I heard your saying on the TV show “Survivor” tonight! “It’s the best day EVER!” I thought … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Pieceful Stitches, Quilts
Tagged Dancing Umbrella pattern, Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts
Leave a comment
Houston We Have Liftoff
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
Remove Dysfunction!
Can you believe that today is the first day of March? How are you doing with your word that you picked in January? Mine was “remove”, I like that I’m able to add a word to it to make it … Continue reading
Shake a Leg
It has been a great Sunday around here. The cold front blew in this morning; it was shaking things up pretty well. I love it when there is a brisk chill in the air! I had to go to the … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Quilts
Tagged block swaps, Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts, Primitive Gathering Quilts, wool applique
3 Comments
Which Way is Up?
Hello, needless to say it has been a little wild lately. Thursday we set up the booth for England Design at Houston Quilt Market. We finished around 7 and went out to eat at Gringo’s. It was yummy. Friday morning … Continue reading
All Mixed Up
Yesterday was pretty eventful, we had a surprise birthday lunch for Ivy at Topwater Grill. Katie was sick and ended up at the hospital but came home. I picked up Wyatt after work and David ended up watching him while … Continue reading
Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma
We have been busy today, David did his 10 miles, while his brother, Ricky and I walked 4.5 miles. It was a great morning here, low humidity and I think it was in the mid 60’s here – I almost … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Family, Friends, Outdoors, Quilts, Travel
Tagged Edyta Sitar, Hugo Oklahoma, Laundry Basket Quilts, Mount Olivet Cemetery, pork roast, recipes
Leave a comment
Trip to Paris, Texas
Hi, how is everything in your neck of the woods? Friday was a pretty good day, I got to go to the quilting store in Paris called Sew Much More. I needed some thread for my Dancing Umbrellas, plus I … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Quilts, Travel
Tagged Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts, Paris Texas, Sew Much More Quilt shop
2 Comments
Only Thirty!
I’ve been working on my Dancing Umbrellas little by little and trying to get those stitched out, but it seems like it is taking me longer than I thought it would. Or maybe those little zigzags just zap the time! … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Family, Holidays, Quilts
Tagged Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts, The Painted Pony & Quilts
Leave a comment
Missing in Applique
Well it has been a couple of days since I’ve written, I thought I had better say hello again. I’ve been watching grandchildren and recovering from that. Yesterday, after Wyatt left I think I only watched movies and old movies, … Continue reading
Cookies
I love cookies, how about you? What is your favorite cookie to eat or make? My favorite to make is Nestlé’s Tollhouse chocolate chip, but I love to eat the white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. However I’ve never found a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Outdoors, Quilts
Tagged Edyta Sitar, England Design Studio, Laundry Basket Quilts, machine applique
Leave a comment
Umbrella Assembly
I got home from work today and David had a little surprise for me. My Granny loved Owls; we all would give her owls of all sorts and this was back in the 70’s. I guess when you have 9 … Continue reading
Mixing it Up
It has been a good Monday; I have been working on my Dancing Umbrellas this afternoon. I went to the Painted Pony this morning and got more Soft Fuse. Katie wanted me to watch Wyatt while she did an errand. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Outdoors, Quilts
Tagged Edyta Sitar, Laundry Basket Quilts, The Painted Pony & Quilts
Leave a comment
Sunday for Sewing
What have you been up to today? It is pretty hot here; for me it is better to stitch inside where it is cool than be outside. I decided to change up my project today. I’ve been wanting to do … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Quilts
Tagged Edyta Sitar, Farmer's Wife, Laundry Basket Quilts, Pinwheels & Posies, The Painted Pony & Quilts
Leave a comment
One Down and Many to Go
It seems the faster I go the more behind I become, at least that is how I’m feeling. I tried all of the options that I was given to find extra fabric for my border, none of the stores I … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Quilts
Tagged Arkansas Crossroads, Edyta Sitar, Friendship bee, Laundry Basket Quilts
3 Comments
National Reconciliation Day
Did you know there was such a day? I didn’t! By the way, this is not an accounting process either. I heard about it while I was driving to work this morning. I thought it was a great idea, although … Continue reading