And not just due to the heat, I’m sure…..See this house plant? I have “ONE” house plant. And I can’t even keep THAT one alive…The good thing about this plant is that it perks up if you water it when you see it droopy! LOL! And it lives on the kitchen counter, so it gets light from the window, and is very close to the faucet, so you think it wouldn’t be nearly as neglected as it is….but…..this is
Thursday, 30 June 2011
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Florabunda- Re-Post!
Posted on 11:58 by Unknown
I have received a couple emails asking WHERE to find the Florabunda ((aka Jacob's Ladder)) quilt directions that were posted last week, and it hit me...the directions were posted SO FAR DOWN in that Bloggy Love Day post, and had so much "other" unrelated stuff, that it really needed to be it's OWN tutorial page so I could link it in the top tabs on the blog! That should make it easier for people
A Day of Driving!
Posted on 05:56 by Unknown
Yesterday went by without a post. Did you miss it? I know I did! I woke up late yesterday morning, needed to get my stuff packed and out of the hotel --- and there wasn’t time for editing down the photos I had taken at Sunday’s Nine Patch Split workshop! And I was --- and still am --- MOVING. SLOW!! Yes, the tired muscles have totally kicked in and are complaining loudly…but other than that I
Monday, 27 June 2011
Oh My Aching Feet!!
Posted on 12:21 by Unknown
I had the whole day to myself almost…and plans were made to go for a walk/jog about 8 miles from here in Prince William Forest Park. The morning was beautifully overcast….not rainy, just cool and fragrant, one of those perfect days….and off I went. Waterbottle, jogging shoes, shorts…off we go! When I pulled in to the park, the sign on the entrance shack at the gate said that they only charge for
Sunday, 26 June 2011
A Fine Day To Sew!
Posted on 05:46 by Unknown
Yesterday was the Oklahoma Backroads workshop with the Virginia Star Quilters of Fredericksburg, Virginia! I’d already had a terrific time the night before, and when morning came I was up and raring to go to get the day a-rollin’! Now, if you remember yesterday’s post…there was something I wanted to tell you but it was going to wait for this one…but before I just out and blurt with it….let me do
Friday, 24 June 2011
Hello, Fredericksburg!
Posted on 19:54 by Unknown
OH, I love my new wheels! Yes, I do!! This baby can CRUISE!! Now..if I could only figure out all the ins and outs of how to work this or that….the cruise control is in a different place, and doesn’t run off buttons inside the steering wheel…it’s down below and behind, and it’s a stick thing like blinkers or headlights…and I can’t tell you how many times my fingers reached for their old “familiar”
Quilts Touching China!
Posted on 04:01 by Unknown
I’m driving to Fredericksburg, VA this morning! And I wanted to leave something special with you that I just KNOW you will enjoy, and feel that familiar tug to the heartstrings! I received this inspirational email from Elizabeth, who is living with her hubby in the town of Shijiazhuang and raising their 4 children there! Read on! You will be touched! Dear Bonnie,My name is Elizabeth. I read
Thursday, 23 June 2011
Busy Mail Day!
Posted on 08:03 by Unknown
Some days, there is nothing but junk mail in the mail box….and then some other days?! Wow! It’s like Christmas, or a birthday, or something…and who are all these packages from, and why are they being sent to me?! Some packages come with email addresses included so it is easy for me to get back to the person. Some of them don’t….but I have ways of looking them up! And some of them? I know they are
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Bloggy Love Day!!
Posted on 02:00 by Unknown
I was invited by the lovely Pat Sloan to participate in BLOGGY LOVE DAY! This is so fun for me, because it is NOT a give-away thing…just a way for 5 un-related bloggers ((Well mostly, except for our love of fabric and quilting!)) to post some things about OURSELVES that you might not know! Further down this post you will find the other sites to check out, but for now…are you ready? And be sure to
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Evening Edition & A Free Kindle Book!
Posted on 14:37 by Unknown
First Off! Just a little heads up so that you don't miss TOMORROW's post! I'm doing a fun fun thing with Pat Sloan and some other bloggers, just for kicks...There will be:5 Bloggers all linking to each other and showing 3 things. Just for Fun! No prizes-- just linky love to encourage our readers to try new blogs by linking to each other.... FUN is the big thing for the day!EACH blogger is
It's A Sienna, Baby!!
Posted on 05:59 by Unknown
Let me tell you how much I *HATE* shopping for new vehicles. I hate the whole process. Seriously. All the internet searching ahead of time, so we know what prices are within the range of our budget, how much above cost they are asking, speculating on how low they will go, did I offer too much? The one thing I really hate is feeling like I had a fast one pulled over me, that the guy next to me
Monday, 20 June 2011
The Blogger Comment Gremlins!
Posted on 15:17 by Unknown
I understand your frustration! Really I do! I don’t have any control over why some of you are able to comment just fine, and them some…who have been long time faithful commenters are all of a sudden caught up in a loop of “log-in-re-log-in-re-log-in!” I haven’t changed anything for the comments at all. In fact, I made it easier with the previous giveaways that we’ve had ((And this was months ago,
Empty Nests, and the like..
Posted on 08:11 by Unknown
It happened yesterday. Jeff made his big move to Columbia, SC…..moving out of our home, and into his own life. It was a bittersweet day, being Father’s Day and all, but in a way, it was a good day to do it too….there was no putting it off! So this week, he should know more about that job, what he’ll be doing. He is staying with some friends and sharing rent. And one of the things I’m most proud
Sunday, 19 June 2011
Evening Edition–Free Kindle Mystery Book!
Posted on 14:57 by Unknown
I have to admit…I was not prepared for my long drive home yesterday. I had loaded my mp3 player with books, but somehow they were either not as good as I thought ((way too much churchy-preachy!)) Or, the line up of parts was scrambled! For instance, when I’d look in the folder on the player, the sequence was scrambled! It started with part 3 in the line up, and then went to 5, to 7…and nothing I
Happy Father’s Day!
Posted on 06:38 by Unknown
I’m wishing all the Dads out there…be they sons, brothers, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, friends, and/or neighbors a wonderful day! Our lives wouldn’t be the same without you! You deserve a special day surrounded by loved ones and family…It’s YOUR day! Enjoy It! I spoke to my dad quite a bit yesterday on my drive home from Orlando. We don’t get to see each other that often. He lives in
Saturday, 18 June 2011
Epcot Day!
Posted on 05:38 by Unknown
When was the last time you did something that made you feel like a kid in an amusement park!? Seriously….WHEN did you last let your inner child out? I met up with Lisa and her daughter Sabina at their hotel in Kissimmee yesterday morning and off we went for the wilds of Epcot! It’s been about 20 years since I last did anything Disney….and Epcot was one place I’d never been before. I have to say I
Friday, 17 June 2011
Antique-Mall Road Show!
Posted on 05:12 by Unknown
You know me, I just can’t resist a sign that says “Antiques Ahead!” I didn’t think I’d find many quilts down here in Florida. In fact, what I found were definitely more of the tropical to pastel color range of quilts…light weight, and fun!I never know what I will find. Some places will have more junk than most. Some will have quilts that are really dirty, smelly and over-priced. Some won't have
Thursday, 16 June 2011
Good Morning, Beautiful Thursday!
Posted on 06:40 by Unknown
Up and at it….ear buds and ipod ready! Off I went for a 6 mile walk jog this morning! I woke up about 6am…I LOVE early mornings! Seconded only by that time right before evening falls..when shadows are long and the sun is working it’s way down…that 3 hours of time left before dark… And lest you think that I run the whole thing……there is a reason I call it a walk/jog. I tend to walk a song, run a
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
Evening Edition! Free Kindle Book!
Posted on 14:36 by Unknown
Yes, it’s another cook book! But the list of recipes sounds really good to me right about now. I love Hungarian food, and there are just not a lot of Hungarian places in the cities I’ve visted lately. Lots of Tex Mex and plenty of BBQ --- but the last time I was in a specifically Hungarian restaurant was when I was in Ohio a couple of years ago! I’m wanting myself some Chicken Paprikash! Free now
Hello, Sebring!
Posted on 04:10 by Unknown
This picture is an aerial view of Lake Jackson, Sebring, Florida! I should Never never never trust a Tomtom ((yes, even my new one)) to get me to somewhere I’ve never been before! Well, or….maybe only trust it as far as you can throw it. And then…..double check with google maps to be sure! Yesterday morning, after my fiasco with nary a hotel luggage cart in sight to help me load my “way too much
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
And They Came Prepared!!
Posted on 14:35 by Unknown
I have to tell you I was mercilessly teased by the Brandon group after my post regarding how much STUFF we take to class with us! I was so worried I had offended some…but I am so the same way! We have to bring it ALL because what if there is something we don’t bring and we find out we needed it all along? It’s always better to bring it all, and bring too much, than not enough, right? RIGHT!! So….
Hello, Tuesday!
Posted on 05:00 by Unknown
How did it GET to be Tuesday already? I’m not quite sure, but let’s just say that Sunday, as a day off, flew by while I enjoyed the Florida sunshine and surroundings!The street scene you see here is of Ybor City, where we went for dinner Sunday evening...that part of this post continues further down the page, so continue reading! I missed a whole day of posting yesterday ((Monday)) as I was just
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Virginia Bound in Brandon!
Posted on 15:52 by Unknown
I have had a wonderful time here in Brandon with the Piecemakers Quilt Guild! It was just the most fun day! Everyone had MORE fabric than they knew what to do with – not that this is a problem, but it always cracks me up because I’m the same way….6 hour class? No problem, let’s pack enough stuff to keep me busy for 6 days at least. It’s TRUE! We pack as much stuff in our cars for a one day
And The Winners Are!!
Posted on 08:21 by Unknown
I know you’ve been waiting for this post….and so have I! I promised that I would draw the winners today, so let’s get it done shall we! It’s been fun to read all the comments, and I can’t believe that there are 343 entries! WOW!! The first winner I drew was Katie from over at My Sand Box! Katie, I am so thrilled this is going to you! She wrote: Ooooo. Love it! I have a bucket load of blue and
Friday, 10 June 2011
A Day On The Road!
Posted on 21:22 by Unknown
Hello from your road weary traveling quilter! I left Columbia SC around 6:30 am and spent the day on the road, working my way south on I-26, cutting down onto I-95 and going all the way down --- Past the turn off to Hilton Head ((Oh, I have such fond memories of times spent there when I lived in SC!)) and on through Savannah…..down through the marshy terrain of South Georgia, and finally crossing
Australian Homespun Give-Away!
Posted on 03:34 by Unknown
Timing is EVERYTHING! I was in the process of packing the car for my Florida trip…and look what the postman brought! It’s the box containing my Jamestown Landing quilt, and the 3 additional issues for this Giveaway!! This poor box looks like it has come a long way, doesn’t it!? And it HAS! All the way TO Australia, and back again! I was thinking that I wouldn’t be able to do this until I
Thursday, 9 June 2011
A Wee Evening Visit….
Posted on 07:37 by Unknown
To see Michelle at the NICU! I just couldn’t wait another week….I’m leaving today for Columbia SC, and then on to Florida…and it would be OVER a week before I would be back to go see this little princess, so when Michael, Michelle’s daddy was talking to DH, we asked if we could come stop by the hospital where Michelle was for observation. We were greeted with a resounding YES! So off we went! Is
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Evening Edition! Free Kindle Book!
Posted on 15:41 by Unknown
**Note** I've gotten messages that this isn't free anymore, but you need the LIMITED edition, which is still free HERE!In packing for Florida, I decided to capitalize on the BEACH THEME ((Yes, I am packing my swim suit, just in case! Sunday is a “day off” for me in between a class on Saturday and a guild meeting on Monday..so I just might NEED a beach book, right?)) and downloaded this freebie
Just Putzing!
Posted on 06:18 by Unknown
This button says it ALL! I’ve enjoyed this little interlude of being home for more than just a couple days! I know most people who work a 9-5 job, 5 days a week, have 2 days off in between work weeks for a total of 8 days off a month, sort of. I have been running in such a way lately that consecutive days off to do more than just wash the contents of my suitcase before heading out again have
Monday, 6 June 2011
Monday Morning Wake Up Call!
Posted on 06:25 by Unknown
It was one of those nights you know? The kind where you fall asleep by 1am, but are wide awake at 3:30am…stay up til close to 5:30am before falling asleep again, and at 8am? Roofers start pounding! >_< Now, the pounding is not anything I am upset about, it’s something I’m grateful for, because it means this roof is just about on. And getting this far has been a bit of a fiasco! And it’s been in
Sunday, 5 June 2011
The “Lazy Sunday” Edition!"
Posted on 10:12 by Unknown
Would you believe that I stayed in my jammies past 11am? And that I’d still be in them now if it weren’t for the fact that I do have to run some errands, and though I’m sure others have gone through the “drive through” with their PJ’s on..it ain’t happening here! I drug myself to the mailbox after I got myself dressed and found that a long awaited package all the way from AUSTRALIA had shown up
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Free Kindle Book! June Bug!
Posted on 19:05 by Unknown
I’m having a very weird evening! Jeff picked me up at the airport, and dropped me off at home only to tell me he was then going to a friend’s house. DH is in West Virginia riding motorcycles with his work buddies..and they won’t be home til tomorrow night. I’m home alone, and I have no schedule! There is no itinerary, no meeting time that I have to be ready for --no rides to be picked up by….no
Star Struck in Kingwood!
Posted on 08:56 by Unknown
Yesterday was the Star Struck workshop with the Kingwood Area Quilters! We had a great time, these ladies are such a kick! A wide variety of fabrics were being used each quilt with it’s own personality beginning to show by the time blocks were coming together in the early afternoon! Oh, and a bonus! Since yesterday was Donut Day ((Did you know there was such a thing??)) Shipleys Donuts in the
Friday, 3 June 2011
Evening Edition from Houston–Free Kindle Cookbook!
Posted on 18:16 by Unknown
After a super day with the Kingwood area Quilt Guild, I’m relaxing, surfing, getting ready to turn in early for a good night’s sleep before heading back to NC in the morning, and I just came across this goodie! Knowing how quilters love to EAT as much as we love to SEW…this sounded like a Kindle MUST HAVE! It’s the Gooseberry Patch Circle of Friends Dips & Spreads Cookbook, and it is available
We Came, We Sewed, We Conquered!
Posted on 06:55 by Unknown
Or would that be, We Came, We Sewed, We Wilted!! ((IN THE HEAT!!)) Sometimes, the a/c just can not keep up. There is no getting around it. It gives a good try at it, and if you get it really cold in the room to start off with in the early morning hours, you might think it will help matters, but you know what? When it’s 100 degrees out? By 3pm in the heat of the afternoon, that poor a/c unit going
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Early Morning Waterway Run…..
Posted on 06:41 by Unknown
In Texas, or anywhere in the south in the heat of the summer months for that matter….if you want to get out for a good bit of leg stretching and lung filling, you’ve gotta do it EARLY! This morning I was up and at it at 6am – could it be because my body is still on east coast time, thinking it was 7am? Probably! But a quick glance out my window told me the day had dawned bright and beautiful and
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Houston, We Have ---- HEAT!
Posted on 14:41 by Unknown
See this picture? As I write this post it is 95 degrees out there. And only about 50% humidity, which means Houston is very hot and VERY DRY! My flights this morning took me from Greensboro NC to Dulles, VA where I boarded the plane and reclaimed my favorite seat EVER!! If you find yourself flying on a 737-500, this is the seat to get: Loved loved loved it! It was about a 3 hour flight, and I
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