i freaked out when the news of your passing were posted, but it seems
they were greatly exagerated, uh? relievied sigh here... )

Phyllis Andersen wrote:
Wow, it has been so very long since I have even lurked. Well, since someone
seems to think that I have "passed on", I figured I'd better set the record
straight! I just got so busy after buying the second cabin. Lots of work,
gardening included. Now things have slowed down, wouldn't ya just know?

It is sure good to see a posting from Sarah and I'm relieved that she is
still kicking, even if slower than usual. This gal can really
"YeeeeeHawwww!! I've heard it myself.

When I tried to find you all, I couldn't connect to the ng. After going to
the "Help" area of ATT Worldnet, I figured it out. I'm so dang proud of
myself!

Even though I haven't been posting or lurking, I have started quilting
again. I did a king size String quilt, using a different design than usual.
I like this one. So does the dog, when she joins dad on the bed :-) I also
did a lap quilt alternating nine patches and snowball blocks that finished
to 3". No pastels in this one, folks. I like this one too much to give away
yet. I also did a baby quilt with leftovers from another project. No baby in
mind, but maybe a wall hanging? I did a large lap size with lemons, lots of
lemons, along with a few strawberries and daisies, in yellows (of course)
and deep blues. I also did a twin size in pastels....I know I'm probably the
one who likes pastels....in a Log Cabin pattern and machine quilted it. I
quilted all but the King size. I'm not crazy! I'm currently working on one,
using a pattern from the 'net. It is called Faux Log Cabin and uses large
pieces. I think I would like this pattern better if the pieces were scaled
down, but it did go quickly. I need to add two borders and then send it out
for quilting because it will be a queen size. I guess I will put this in one
of the cabins, since it isn't my favorite. Now DH's aunt wants me to make
her a wall hanging size for some new quilt hanger she was given. So I will
drive to Reno (9 hour drive each way, folks) to see what she wants. I know
she wants blues, but I get to pick the pattern. She also wants to learn how
to bind a quilt while I am there.

I haven't made any long Road Warrior fabric buying trips in a long time. I'm
still working with the fabrics I bought on the other trips. I sure have
enjoyed Sandi's (in Canada) info on her latest trip. She is the true Road
Warrior and I pass my title on to her.

Weather in Palm Springs is hot....unless you like 112, but who does? Big
Bear is delightful at 80F with chilly nights. I just spent 8 nights, which
was wonderful.

I don't move as fast as I used to....getting too dang old! But I keep
plugging, even though parts don't work too well.

Hugs to all of you....folks I remember and new ones I'll discover.
Bigbearlady



"Sarah Curry" wrote in message
...

And I'm back, too, folks (and really can't say how long this flurry will
last, as you've seen in the last year or so).





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