and I’m outa here….

Well for a long weekend at least. Jean is on her way done from WI and I am going to pack the truck, the BIG truck. We have 30 quilt that need to get there too. MaryAnn, we will be there this afternoon, then Charlotte here we COME. A Quilting retreat with 80+ people that I don’t know.

The roads are wet from here to there, and I am a little worried about what the property in MO looks like lately, there are reports of flooding in MO again. But one thing at at time – to NC for some friendship, shopping, sewing and maybe even a little relaxation.

Here is what the property looked like last year this time.
Soooooo much better than the snow from the last post a few weeks ago.

Easter in just 6 days?

You have to love the weather this year – its keeping us on our toes.

The poor evergreen, a tree was taken down and went right thru the top half in December.

It’s a Top…

ok, I know it needs to be ironed – but I’m beat! 9 days before I leave for Charlotte and I can’t wait. I am going to need hand work to keep me busy and I was not interested in taking Tim’s large quilt. This should be just the right size to keep me warm if the air conditioner is working overtime and not too big to tote back and forth to my room. I need to make time this week and sandwich it, AFTER I reprint the label and get it on the backing. There are just not enough hours in the day.

Key Chain Project from the HGTV Boards

 

Lets see if this works.   Here is the pdf,  to make this:

Project List – 2011 UFO Updated

Today is April 3 – one 1/4 of the way thru the years.  Lets have a look at my progress.  I have finished a few quilts, and also created a couple of project that I may use for gifts.  But there are also new items started.  Any one surprised?!?!?

1. I have recreated and updated my list from Jan below and I feel pretty good about my progress so far.   It’s not great, but  a first step in getting things organized.  This is the first time I have made a list and it feels good to have something to go to when I get that Quilter ADD feeling…… 
2. I started a modified Blue Ridge Beauty (a Bonnie Hunter pattern – check out here site HERE)  This will be for a bed when showing the house.  I can NOT believe that I do not have finished beds with as many quilts as I make.  Seems we like throw quilts over finished large quilts. 
3. When Grandma B. passed last month, my husband asked me to make a quilt out of a fleece type sweater that his mother had given her.  That “top” is together, and will be sandwiched before next weekend (maybe today?)  Watch for a pic soon.
4. A Coworker is having a baby, and I want to do something there to.  I have a few ideas, will have to see how soon I can get going on that.
5. I have started a Challenge from the HGTV Boards.  We all send in a set of 2 6” squares and everyone has 6 months to create a quilt for charity.  Prizes are given and support is always there, well see how far in over my head I am – my pairs go in the mail Monday.   (A great group of quilters check it out HERE)
6. Finally, the group of ladies on the Boards have a retreat each year, and even though I have only been a member since last year, I have decided to go to NC this year.  Actually this MONTH!   4 days of classes, presentations, outing to shop at MaryJo’s and a Thread Mill in the area.   I should be saving money right now, but I’m going anyway. 

 

#1 Scrappy Jacobs Ladder  Done!	I have been using this for week.  :)
#2 Scrappy JacobsLadder2  No Progress, if I get a design wall – this would be one of the first there.	#3 Blue Blocks No Progress, this really does need some more thought….
#4 Baby Bricks No Progress, may be a practice quilt after machine quilting class at the retreat next month, hum.	#5 & 6 Carolina Christmas Next, after baby quilt(s), but after some more deliberation I think one quilt not two
#7 Roll, Roll Cotton Boll No Progress, I am going to have to get excited about this one – LOTS of work too go.	#8 Christmas Lights Boarders on, Sandwiched, Labeled, Ready to Quilt, Yah!
#9  2011 Block of the Month Done!	Ready to Mail, timing is everything – FL on April 15 or 16