IT'S FINISHED

Finally.  And just in time for Thursday's Quilters by the Sea Meeting. You see, this was an UFO I committed to finish by the October meeting.

I must say, this probably would have sat in its bag for a very long time had it not been for our Special Event committee who came up with this challenge.  Big thanks to Ann, Pat, and Jerilee for being that inspiration to get those UFOs done.   I have named it La Luce ed il Lato Sucro della Luna, Italian for The Light and Dark Side of the Moon.  We struggled becoming friends; but, we now have a better understanding of one another. However, it really does have a dark side.  Now on to my UFO that is due in December:  Wavy Log Cabin.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

 

NEARLY THERE

This quilt is so close to being done.  But, it will probably be a couple more days.

You see, I'm binding.....by hand.  And, it is fairly large. 

Label is ready to go once it's done.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

TODAY

I'm quilting.

Tomorrow too...

Quilt happy,

Marilyn



FRIENDS REVISITED

Remember my recent post about the F-R-I-E-N-D-S swap I was in?  You can read about it here.  I received mine from my new friend, Judy. 

Judy lives in New York and I got this package only two days after she mailed it.  Judy doesn't know me; but, she must be a good study.  Look what she sent me.

In case it is hard to figure out, I'll help.

Fabric, 2 yards of darling Christmas fabric by Alexander Henry.

Rotary cutter blades in 3 sizes.  I know.  How great is that?

Inspiration from 3 current quilt magazines.  Pretty cool right?

Embroidered (by Judy) bookmark.  I love it.

Notions that include ruler grippers, point turner/presser & quilt marking chalk.  Love it.

Dark Chocolate tea towel.  Do I need to say anything else?

Soap, made by her friend and her friend's two autistic sons.  And, they smell divine.

Thank you so much my new friend Judy. It is like you've known me for a long time.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

IT'S NATIONAL TACO DAY

Honest.  October 4, 2011 is National Taco Day.  There are many different tacos out there, beef, pork, potato, fish.... to name a few.

Do you have a favorite taco?

Looks like my lunch is planned.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

FRIENDS SWAP

Kristina from Sew Prim Khris, organized a F-R-I-E-N-D-S Swap a while ago.  We were to get together 7 small gifts to spell out FRIENDS. Due to traveling for Judy (my swapping friend) and our recent Two Wacky Women quilting retreat, I just got it in the mail today.

I hope she likes it.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

FINISHED IS GOOD

I haven't been posting because my computer, which I call Connie, has been sick.  Very sick.  Connie is better now.   However, she is getting a new younger sister that will get picked up this afternoon.  Name to be determined. 


In the meantime, there are a couple of finishes.  Remember Cindy's Panda Twist? You can see it here.  It is now ready to go to our Community Relations group with Quilters by the Sea.

Thank you for your the input on the flange.  I decided to use the Nascar check and make the faux piping binding.  Love that trick. 

Also, if you follow Robin's blog, you know we have been making a healing quilt together.  Here is the link.  It is now finished and ready to be delivered this weekend.

And lastly, before I go to pick up Connie's new sister, here is a photo of how the avocado tree (named Kalani's tree) is doing.  Come December and January, guacamole will be in order.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

What's Up?

Do you like to watch award shows?  You know the ones I mean, the Oscars, the Tonys, or the Emmys?  I do.  I have a good friend who always comes over to watch these with me.  On Sunday she brought me this fabulous potted plant. (Thanks Susan)  Don't you just love that thimble?  It is sitting on the fabric I hope to cut out tonight.  It's Robert Kaufman Daisies and Dots.

I decided I needed a break from the moon quilt.  So, except for working with Robin on a quilt the past two days, I have not been sewing much.  Go on over and take a peak; it is cute. 

Quilt happy,
Marilyn

ADULT RULES

Adult Rules
going around the net

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.  Or in a quilter's home, your quilt room and divvy up the stash.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind-of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after BlueRay? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
15. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
17. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
18. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
19. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
20. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
21. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
22. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time.


And if you have made it this far, Rule 23.  Bribery can work.


If you make it to the Quilters by the Sea board meeting tonight, this will be there.

Quilt happy,
Marilyn

GETA'S NEW PATTERN: URBAN DELIGHT

Do you follow Geta Quilting Studio's Blog?  It's a good one.  A while ago she posted that she needed a little help, you can read about it here.  She was looking for a name for her newest patten.  I had been following her progress for awhile and thought it had a crisp, modern look to it.  I suggested Urban Delight and she liked it.  I won!  She sent me her wonderful pattern as my prize. 

Thank you so much Geta.  I am looking forward to making it.  Read all about Geta's newest pattern here and how you can get your own.

Quilt happy,
Marilyn