COMMUNITY RELATIONS QUILT

If I made New Year's resolutions, it would be to make more quilts for charity. My guild, Quilters by the Sea, held a Community Relations Workshop in December.  The Community Relations group had put together kits complete with backing and binding.  All we had to do was go up to the table, pick out a kit, pull out our sewing machines and supplies and start on it.  We had a lot of flimsies put together that day.  I arrived a little late and only got this far.  I plan on getting it finished this week. I think it is going to be a "happy" quilt. Thank you ladies for the great work you do. 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn



MY FLORIDA VACATION

I was in Florida over Christmas.  My youngest granddaughter celebrated her 4th birthday on December 16.  Sadly, I'm not the best at taking pictures.  But, I took a few memories none-the-less.

Noelle goes to Happy Land Preschool in Niceville. She's the one wearing the birthday crown.

A birthday party for 20 at a gymnastics studio.

Driving to Destin nearly every day

across this bridge

 Lunching in Niceville on the bayouchecking out the shrimp boats.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.

What a neighborhood display,  all set to music.

And best of all the wonderment in the eyes of the people who stopped to watch and listen.  I had a great time.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

THANK YOU SEW CAL GAL

A great big thank you to SewCalGal who was kind enough to feature Two Wacky Women's quilt retreats on her very informative blog.  SewCalGal is a valuable resource for all things crafty.  Please do take a look at her great blog and become a follower.  You will be glad you did. Click on her cute logo to visit.

Click on the girls below to visit our retreat page.

We would love to have you at one of our fun retreats. 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

IT'S ALL A BLURRRR

I love this picture.   I made this quilt for my granddaughter Madeline.  She had requested a quilt for Christmas and that I surprise her with style and color.  She liked it.  But, that blur is her younger brother Kalani.  No, he wasn't full of sugar, just energy. 

He is calmer here with a new Wii Game.  Next to him is younger sister, Noelle, with her new princess heels from Aunt Janet.

Noelle asked Santa for a Princess Dress and Ariel's Magic Vanity.  Santa came through all right.  Isn't that a happy child? Grandma was asked to text Santa and thank him for all the gifts.  And, She did.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

I'M ON VACATION

I have not abandoned my blog friends.  I'm just on Christmas vacation with my daughter, son-in-law and four of my grandchildren.  Having way too much fun!  I'll be back after Christmas.

Quilt happy,
Marilyn

IT'S A WONDERFUL DAY

I know there are record cold temperatures around the country right now.  But, here in Southern California we have been experiencing record highs the past couple of days.  My neighbor took me out for a Christmas lunch today and we were able to eat outside it was so warm.  Thanks Dee.

As I, once again, had my phone in my hand to take pictures, I saw a gorgeous dog walking toward me and thought it just looked so So Cal walking your dog at the shore.  As Buddy approached, his person was my friend, Natalie of Beyond the Reef.  You can see her blog here. 

 

And then of course there was this.

It was a wonderful day.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn



SAN FRANCISCO BAG REVISITED

Sue's purse is done, delivered and she loved it.  And, we had a perfect time in San Luis Obispo.  Even took one of Hearst Castle's tours. 

That's Sue in front of Hearst's Castle.  We had a great weekend together.  Forgot my camera and had to use my phone  --again--.

Quilt happy,
Marilyn

QUILTERS BY THE SEA

Quilters by the Sea Quilt Guild's annual Holiday Celebration was this week.  We are known for having a very good potluck.  Everyone seems to enjoy sharing that favorite dish. And equally, everyone enjoys tasting that favorite dish.  We do the usual of dividing the alphabet into main dish, sides, or desserts.  And, as you can imagine we always have way too much food.

Besides the potluck, we invited SewCalGal to speak about the Emerging Opportunities for Quilters on the Internet.  She was terrific by the way.

Some really get into the spirit.  How fun does this look?

It is my favorite meeting of the entire year.  Not because of the food; but, because it is when we give away our quilts and cash donations to the various charities.  This year our generous quilters gave away a total of 292 quilts and cash to Long Beach Battered Women's Shelter, Long Beach Police Department (SART Unit), New Life Beginnings,  VA Hospital in Long Beach, For the Child, St Mary's Hospital Pediatrics, and Long Beach Community College Textile department.  Our community is so appreciative of our generous members and some when collecting, have tears in their eyes, and bring tears to our eyes.  I feel so blessed to be a part of this wonderful group.

Just a sampling of the quilts going to our friends in the community.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

PUPPY CHOW

This weekend I meet my girlfriend, Sue in San Luis Obispo. Gracie and Trudy have someone staying with them the whole time.  Spoiled girls.  Sue and I take a lot of time spending catch-up.  So, we bring our own coffee pot and a few snacks.  This year I'm bringing an herbed cheese blend with crackers and puppy chow.  You think that is dog food, right?  Wrong.  Here's what it has in it. 

I found this recipe at http://www.allrecipes.com/  And, it is pretty darn tasty.  After all, it does have chocolate in it. And dogs don't get chocolate.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

PUPPY CHOW

17 oz box of some kind of square grain cereal

1/2 cup butter

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup chocolate chips

1/3 cup powdered sugar

 

Melt butter, peanut butter & chocolate chips and stir into cereal.  Put in a bag and shake, shake shake with powdered sugar. (I couldn't find 17 oz boxes.  Bet they are all 14 oz now.  It's OK)

 

Think I will have to take half of this to my next door neighbors. 

 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

SAN FRANCISCO BAG

Remember that bag I was making out of San Francisco fabric. Here it is finished and ready for my good friend.  I was so sure she never got on line to read blogs (I don't think she even has an email address). But, I found out she reads my blog after all.  So, this is it until next week.  She should have it by then and it is really cute.  Hi Sue!

Quilt Happy,
Marilyn