Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Sneak Peek!

Here are some pictures of a quilt I finished over the weekend. It is a surprise gift, so I can't show you the entire thing. I didn't piece the quilt, just quilted it. It is a happy quilt, and I had a lot of fun with it! The coolest thing for me is that I used a heavy top thread and Magna-Glide Delights bobbins. Absolutely NO tension issues. For a machine quilter, that is quilting heaven!






Hugs & Stitches,

Saturday, March 19, 2011

It's A...

GIRL!!!!

We are so excited! Her name is Halleigh Jo. Kelcey and Ryan found out yesterday. I was on my way home from Salt Lake, and she wouldn't tell me what "it" was. So I didn't even stop in Wendover, I was so excited to get home. Kelcey wasn't home when I got here. I had to pee so bad when I got home. I ran upstairs to do that real quick, came back down and Kelcey had all these little girl clothes on the kitchen counter, with a little photo holder that says "It's a Girl". The ultrasound picture was in the photo holder. So cute! I cried and cried. Kelcey and Ryan came home shortly after I got home and we cried together.
 
So now we are on a mission to make all kinds of pink, frilly stuff! I ordered yarn for hats and booties this morning. She is changing direction on decorating. I think I will hold off on making her quilt until she decides. Somehow now I think sock monkeys aren't going to work. http://tracking.technodesignip.com/?action=count&projectid=642&contentid=6576&referrer=-&urlaction=r...

Hugs & Pink Frilly Stitches!

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Retreat Project!

The annual Windy Moon Retreat is coming up in three weeks. It is my birthday treat to myself. We go to Virginia City and stay at the St. Mary's Art Center for five days of quilting, eating and friendship. The Art Center is reported to be haunted, but the nuns must enjoy the company of quilters because we haven't had too many issues. Of course, I wouldn't set foot in the basement at night alone!

This year we get to choose our own project from Glad Creations Quilts. I chose "Auntie's Choice" in traditional colors. I love the way the blocks give the optical illusion of curves on the diagonal. And the fabrics are gorgeous. This quilt will go in the guest room at our new house. Won't it look gorgeous?
 

Hugs & Stitches,