Yard Work

Now that  our rain has gone for awhile it is time to work in the yard.  Did a little trimming on this plant.  See the kitty off to the right.  She was mad as I was trimming her hiding place. 

My first Iris of the year.  Isn't it pretty. 

Brenda's Iris. (Brenda loves purple so it is named for her).

Now it is time to get out there and clean up some weeds, do some seperating of plants and get some new once planted. 

Thanks for dropping by.  Happy Quilting and gardening. Paula

Quilt Show

How many of you ladies have had the opportunity to ride a limo while at a quilt show?  It was raining so instead of open shuttles they had lemo's.  We took a lemo to lunch.

Diane, Raine, Brenda

Another view

Jeannie sitting next to me in the rear.

We had such a great time.  The driver took the long way around and gave us a tour of the city.

Notice the glass in the hand.  We are toasting the driver.

I did not get many photos of the quilt show.  When I was looking at the quilts my purse and camera was stored.  Had to go back and by then I was so very tired so did not get many photos.

There was something about this quilt that just caught my eye. 

Love how it was quilted.  The quilting just fit the quilt.  Hum....Ideas.



This is Jeannie's quilt that I quilted for her.

Next up are just random shots of quilts I liked.  Some it was the colors that impressed me, some it was the quilting.

This quilt was in the over 80s category.  The beading on it was truly wonderful.  It was my favorite in the 80's quilts.

This quilt was beautiful.  I loved all the colors and the quilting.  One of my favorites.

I did not get to take photos of my other favorites.  I had to take a break and go sit.  Left shortly after.

It was a great quilt show and all I can say is there are a lot of quilters out there doing better and better each year.  The quality of quilts was really good.
Thanks for dropping by.  Encourage each other in quilting, Paula.

Kristina's Quilt

When Kristina was home during Easter Weekend she brought this top and a second one.  This one needs borders so she brought me the material so I could put on the borders for her.  I wish you could see this top.  It really is pretty material.  I was going to help her with the borders but we just ran out of time so.....Grandma will be a nice Grandma and get it done for her. 

The second quilt top she brought done I have to go material shopping for her.  For some unknown reason there is not enough of one color.  Hum.....how did that happen?  Oh well, it gives me an excuse to go to Thimble Towne again to shop.  Darn.

Well, that is all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.  Encourage each other quilting.  Paula.

Catching Up

I have some Misc. photos from our freindship group (Tangled Threads) that for some reason I overlooked.  I think they were taken in March but don't quote me on that.

Jeannie's quilt top - missing the borders.  Still deciding what to do with the borders.

Denise working away on her doggie clothes.

Brenda's Mariners Compas

This dress is a class sample for a class Brenda will be teaching at Thimble Towne.  It is being modeled by Jeannie.  That is Sheila hard a work on her half/square triangles for another project.

Sheila.  Working hard.

Denise and her first Doggie outfit.

Thanks for dropping by.  Encourage each other in quilting, Paula

Easter Weekend

I was able to get all three of my girls together the day before Easter.  We barbecued tri-tip (yum) and had all the fixins to go with it.  We had a wonderful day.  A nice layed back day. 

My Girls:  Cheryl, Victoria, Kristina.

Dog Pile:  Victoria (front-she slid off) Cheryl, Kristina, Nick.  Family Fun. 

Victoria, Cheryl, Kristina, Nick

My Honey (Paul)



Nick and Kristina

Easter morning we spent with Nick and Kristina.  They had to leave around noon but we were able to spend some quality time and had a great visit.  It is always hard to see them go...... Until the next visit.

Strip Club

Yesterday was Strip Club at Thimbletowne



Here is Jeremy showing us two different sets of strips that we can use to make our next quilt.  He had lots of different suggestions. 



We did show and tell next.  Here are some of the finished quilts.

This is Persis's.  Her choice was using just three colors.  White and Black, Black and White and red.

This is Diane Holmes.  Snhe used a Mirror image layout on her quilt.  Love that bright green.  So Pretty.

This is Marty's quilt.  She used light lavender, darker purple and then her black and white strips.  This quilt brought many oohs and aahs.

Diane Brown's quilt.  I really wish you could see her borders better.  Her fabric is so cool.  Her binding is loose right now as she is still working on sewing it down.  Pretty quilt.

Really cool retro colors.  The border is very fun. It has nail polish, lipstick and lots of girly things.   

Cheryl's quilt.    It is the same lay out but the colors she used put the spot light on the cross sections.This quilt was king size.

This will be our next months quilt.  Isn't this a fun quilt.  Love all the different colors.  This should be a fun one to make. 

This quilt will be a block of the month made using Stonehenge fabrics.  It comes in two color ways.
I can't wait for this one.  Not only do I love stonehenge fabrics but this quilt uses all my favorites since I love fall colors.  

This is the second color way.  This one I know that Brenda will do as purple is her favorite color.  So.  I can't wait to get started on this one.  Will you be joining us making this?

Well thats all for now.  I hope you enjoyed looking at show and tell. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Encourage each other in quilting.  Paula

Class with Pat Robertson

Sorry it has been awhile since I posted.  I had a little bit of a set back and have not been able to sew for over two weeks.  You know how if feels to not be able to do any sewing!  Thank goodness I am now feeling better and can get in some sewing. 

Today I attended a class with Pat Robertson as the teacher.  She does beautiful work.  We did Mariner's Compass's.  What a great class.  I was really pleased that I finally was able to complete my project in class.

Here is mine.  I had to pull from my stash as I had not been out of the house to get to the quilt store to purchase fabric.  I like how subtle it turned out.  I used all batiks for my project.

Juanita's - she also used batiks.  I love her bright colors.  My kinda girl. 

Brenda's.  Love that Stonehenge background.  Notice the purple.  Brenda's favorite color.


You will be able to see more photos taken at class here: http://orangeblossomquiltguild.blogspot.com

Thanks for dropping by.  Encourage each other in Quilting. Paula