just thinking as i pass the time waiting to see if dh will call and need me today for deliverys. it was really busy yesterday, he wasnt home til after 8pm. that is really late for him, even at this time of year. today is friday, who knows. anyhow. it seems cold for mothers day weekend. tho might...

The day started so good around here. Found out that finally my son and his grilfriend are moving back home from the islands. Just made my day. Nothing could have dampened my mood until......... I was doing some general pick-up and decided to go sweep up the birds room. Messy little critters...

hey Sandy, re that bush by your front door (had forgotten who asked about it then did a 'find' in the sent box, whewww).... i thot a while back it might be daphne. now i wonder if it could be viburnum? they look similar in both flower and leaf. the daphne is highly scented. not sure about the...

It has always been difficult to be a junior high size - at 18, 21, 41, 61 .... well, Always. Today it became even worse. I puzzled that all the women on the tv news, weather and whatnot were wearing low-cut New Year's Eve party clothes and their WonderBras. Today it hit home. I ordered...

Just wanted to let you know that I will be having open heart surgery in June or July. Please let the 'Pies know that the STEEL HUG is going to hospital with me where it will work it's magic of love once again. Will let you know the exact date as soon as the surgeon lets me know. I'm strong in...

I've been VERY preoccupied since last Friday night with my new-to-me Juki TL98Q - I spent the entire weekend playing with it and just falling in love with it. What beautiful, even, stitches. What speed! I piled up some 10-12 pieces of denim (until it just barely fit under the foot) and sewd it...

I've been moaning for a while that my shoulder was hurting when I was attempting to quilt anything bigger than a wall hanging, but it seemed to wear of pretty fast when I stopped and I only got the occasional ache at other times. It was enough to worry me before my hip surgery (November) that I...

Recently DH and I have put together a budget that we BOTH are willing to participate in - and now Starbucks comes out of my allowance, forcing me to choose between quilting stuff and starbucks. So how happy was I to get a sBucks gift card for Mom's Day, hhmmmmm? Musicmaker

I just finished my nephew and wife's wedding quilt. Considering they celebrated their second anniversary on Monday, I'm only a little bit late! Now on to my niece and husband's quilt - they celebrate two years in October, and hopefully I'll get that one done before the date gets here. If you'd...

Thanks to our wonderful Jeanne - she was able to talk me through getting back to the NG. I was so long not being able to read the messages like I used to. I felt like a big part of me was missing. BIG lifesaver........ I hope someone saved my chair and some chocolate. I really, really need...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1220/4595763000_6e57dbcda0.jpg I've nicknamed my much-anticipated grandson Q. Q is due in August. Friends are having a baby shower in early June and this will be my shower gift. Pattern by Fons and Porter. Fabric from everywhere, including Country Sampler...

http://community.webshots.com/user/barnyowl This new photo features Yogi hard at work in his best QI pose. Good Boy, Yogi! Yes, Polly, the Michael Miller print is softened quite nicely by your other fabric selections - Yogi approved. Enjoy everyone, jennellh

First, I hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful Mothers Day. I was thrilled and surprised to receive flowers from my step-daughter yesterday. My sister and I took Mom to lunch yesterday and then spent today with Mom and DH's nieces and nephews (who recently lost their mother) at a...

Hi Everybody, It has been quite a while since I posted an "all about Rita" message. Up until today there has not been much new to report. However, today I've got "stuff" to tell you. On Monday I had a CT scan done. This was just routine and has to be done at least every six months. No big...

Four of us from Meridian, Idaho went to HMQS this past week, actually in Sandy, Utah. We had a great time, took some good classes, learned some helpful tips, saw some beautiful quilts and bought a few more gadgets and projects. I have a JUKI on a Little Gracie frame that I am not too good...

Hi all, Introducing my daughter's new QI Annie and showing off my latest completed...

Our speaker just cancelled, with only a 5 day notice....any suggestions for filling up the void for Tuesday night? Thanks, Nancy

I know some of you are wondering where I am off to next! Well, back to Japan on Tuesday. This time we are spending 3 days in Tokyo and then flying to the northern island of Hokkaido for 10 days. The quilting there is interesting by all accounts, by the Ainu indigenous people. It rather looks like...

I don't know how I've missed knowing about this site, but after watching Linda Taylor mention it on "The Quilt Show", I've watched some of the free videos and have learned some new tricks. www.thequiltingschool.com There is a membership component like "The Quilt Show" but if you look at the top...

After several months researching machines and weighing the pros and cons of each model, I was fortunate enough to get a super deal on a 1-1/2 year old gently used Juki TL98 mid-arm machine (with all its feet and accessories) and it is on its way to my house - it should be here tomorrow! If I don't...