Healing Heart Quilt

I belong to a wonderful Yahoo Group called C-R-A-F-T. We have become a group of friends who happen to live, quite literally, all over the world. We have been through, birthdays, weddings, births, successes, sorrows,and funerals. And from time to time someone in the group just needs a hug. That is when a healing heart quilt is perfect. Recently one of our friends, Kath, has been going through a bit of a rough spell. She is on the mend right now; but, she needed some hugs. These hearts were collected and assembled into a quilt. Just look at all those hugs. Kath has it now and I understand she is wrapping herself with our great big group hug. We love you Kath.

Three Little Dresses

Remember that fabric for dresses I bought a while back? Here is the outcome: three little dresses. I thought I had broken my sewing machine for a bit. But, in the end it just needed a reset. I found that out by accident when I turned it back on after being off all night. They are finding their way to Florida at this very moment. I wonder if I'll get pictures of the dresses being modeled? I hope so.

I Won!

Can you believe it? I won a give away from Melissa at http://ardeasnest.blogspot.com/ She held a give away and Sharon in New Zealand and I both won. Thanks so much Melissa. This is very fun, and the very first time I have ever signed up for a give away. Guess I need to sign up for a few more don't you think? Just look at those cute socks. It is hard to see; but, there is some fun yarn back there. Some silk ribbon, beads, beaded ribbon, note pad and a cute lingerie bag. Go take a look at Melissa's great blog and see all the wonderful things she is up to. Enjoy, Marilyn

LLB Bag

Robin recently created this pattern and I volunteered to be a pattern tester. This way I get a really cute bag right away. It is a fun pattern to make. I only used three fat quarters and still had some leftovers. I am using this bag as a thank you gift. I guess I will need to work on another one right away. Stay tuned for the published pattern, which will be soon. Naturally it will be found at our web site: http://www.twowackywomen.com/ Happy sewing.

Hollywood Bowl

Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to the Hollywood Bowl to see John Williams. He is the composer who works side by side with Stephen Spielberg. So it was Movie Night with John Williams and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Each one of us packed her own picnic and passed around chocolate and wine, a perfect pairing with perfect company and a perfect evening.

Three Dresses

I was talking to my two-year old granddaughter , Noelle, this week. She requested a pink and purple smooth dress. A smooth dress, by the way, has no ruffles. So, like a good grandma, I went fabric shopping (because I don't have any fabric in my stash). Guess what I will be doing this weekend?

Trudy Update

Trudy has quickly become a part of our lives. And, just look at that face. How can anyone resist it? It is her teeth we can resist. I have not had a puppy for at least 30 years. Only adult, potty-trained dogs have been a part of my family. No whining, no training, and no teething on hands, magazines, and anything that can fit into a very small puppy mouth. My cousins Carroll and Don spent some time with me this week; and they too quickly fell under the Trudy spell. They are officially in love with her. Don, however, left with a few extra pucture wounds on his hand. It is poor Charlie who gets the brunt of all things Trudy. His poodle tail is very enticing. If my back is turned, Trudy grabs his tail, stuffs the pom-pom in her mouth and drags him across the floor. Now before you shriek, he is smart enough to move with her and I carry him or put him up high enough to keep away from the little darling. Charlie is getting even by eating her food. I think he is trying to starve her. Then there is the Alpha-Dog, Gracie. Trudy thought she might try her tail stub once, only once. She also tried to take a treat out of her mouth once, only once. Gracie also will break up any Trudy nonsense directed at Charlie. She just gets right in between them. Good for Gracie. Yes, life with a puppy is a challenge and a joy all at once. Did I mention she is sleeping until 6:30 AM now? ***sigh***

Annette's Crocheted with Fabric Purse

I crocheted a purse similar to this for Annette last year. When she visited me this year, she brought it to me for repair. She must have liked it because it was well used. I looked at it carefully and decided it really needed to be retired. She wanted something to wear with jeans. This is the fabric we came up with and I was able to use the same handle. Two Wacky Women sell this pattern. As you can see, Gracie wanted in the photo. She is just a little bent out of shape these days over the new puppy, Trudy.

SKYPE

I love Skype. Skype is like video conferencing. You need a computer and a web cam. And, best of all, it is a free download. How does this picture relate? Because I have Skype and my daughter in Florida has Skype, two of my granddaughters helped select the fabric for this cute Swing Bag that is in the current issue of Quilts and More. First I made the center one out of fabric I have and like. Then I called Lauren and Maddie and showed it to them. That's when it got fun. I had a box of fat quarters with fabric I guessed would be a pass. I held up several selections in front of the computer and when Maddie saw the chocolate and yellow, that was it. So, the one on the left is for Maddie. Now it was Lauren's turn. I already knew she would want black and white so that made it a bit easier. So Black and white fabrics were held in front of the computer. The one on the lower right is her selection. I got all three made yesterday and that included a trip to the fabric store for the webbing and rings. Got to love those fast and easy projects. And you got to love the technology to connect with family who live 3000 miles from you. I love Skype!

Introducing Trudy

It's a long story about how Trudy came to join our home; howver, it is my daughter, Jolene's, fault. She got the ball rolling on the Schnauzer. Most of you know, I am a Poodle person. A dedicated Poodle lover. But, this little girl is so cute, don't you think? Just look at that face. And way back in her history, a Schnauzer is a cross with a Pincher and Poodle. So it grows hair not fur and is considered hypo-allergenic and seldom sheds. Today is her first day in her new home, and fingers crossed) not a whimper one. And only one accident so far. Unlike my Bichon/Poodle, Gracie, who was a real struggle to train. Jolene will be taking one of Trudy's sisters. She has a friend who is visiting family here in Southern California and is leaving for home (also in Niceville, Florida) this Friday. Looks like I will have her sister here tomorrow night or at least until they pick her up either Thursday night or Friday early A.M. All in all she is fitting in quite nicely. Can you hear the big sigh of relief.................