Lunch Outings

I have been slack about posting mostly because what I am sewing I don't want to share at the moment. I need another week before I can put up some pictures. However, in between sewing and other quilty business, I have had a few nice outings.

One was with an internet friend. I got to meet Barbara (AKA B2) and her husband Mike. Barbara and Mike live in Oregon and were traveling the West with there cat Trooper. I didn't get a picture. I forgot my camera and I didn't even think about my phone having a camera. So, I probably should not even mention the great lunch we all had at Ester's Taco House in Placentia.
http://estherstacos.com/home.htm Trust me, it was nice meeting my internet pal, who is a lovely lady. Of course we also stopped in at Quilter's Garden that is across the drive from Esters. I think we helped the economy a little.

I did remember that I had my cell phone with me when my good friend and neighbor, Dee, and I celebrated her birthday yesterday. We went to Da Vinci's Restorante in Long Beach. http://www.davincilb.com/ Da Vinci's is located next to the Long Beach Airport and has a great view, especially at night. Take a look at our lunch. Let's see, Dee had a Chicken Parmesan Sandwich and I had a Portabella Mushroom Sandwich. So Yummy! We took half home so we could justify that great dessert.

Today I met another internet pal, Cynthia and her husband Raymond. They are here from Arkansas, visiting her family. They are travelling with their two dogs whose names escape me. Cyn and Raymond are leaving California tomorrow. That meant today was the only day left to fit in a lunch at a quaint, and busy, Chinese Restaurant. We also were managed a visit to Quilter's Garden and again added to the economy. Cyn and Raymond are a great couple and I felt I knew her forever. You can see why I hate to have my picture taken. I look like a deer in headlights.

The world is so much smaller these days with the internet and the groups you form on Yahoo. I have been able to meet several of my CRAFT friends from all over the world. Very special indeed.

Thanks for stopping in. See you here next week.

Marilyn

Quilter's By the Sea

Last night was our local quilt guild meeting in Long Beach http://www.quiltersbythesea.com/ . We were most fortunate to have Velda Newman http://www.veldanewman.com/gallery.html

as our guest speaker. And just look at these quilts. She is amazing. Her work, her art, is a combination of piecing, painting, bleaching, and quilting, some by hand and some by machine. She first shared her journey with a slide show. As you can see, her pieces are very large and the slide show worked very well in this instance. Then she shared four of her quilts so we could view them up close and personal. Special thanks go to Susan Contreras, our Programs Chair, for bringing Velda to our guild so we could all witness this exceptional talent.

Sneak Peak

Here is a sneak peak of the quilt I am making. I put a dent in it today; but, still have a ways to go. Had to stop when the room got too hot. I am using 10 fat quarters and a solid green sashing. Usually, I am not fond of solid colors unless it is kona black. However, in this case, it is working for me.

By the way, never turn you back on a 14 week-old puppy. I have decided that is probably about the terrible two's in human years. How can a small puppy reach up and pull a drying blouse off the door and break the hanger? Not to mention pulling blocks off the design wall. And, doesn't she look innocent? Oh, what are a few Trudy bite marks in a quilt? After all it is going to family. Besides, she is somewhat forgiven today because she let me sleep until 7:00 AM. And that is a good thing.

Newest Project

This is my newest project. It's going to be a quilt. I'm still not sure which pattern I will use, or if I will even use all of these fabrics. Who knows, I might end up with couple more. I actually went back to the store and bought more of the bottom fabric, just in case. Good I went, I had to buy the rest of the bolt. Honestly, they didn't have that much. The fat quarters are Amy Butler. My daughter loves her fabrics. What do you think?

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?