CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT

I am not putting up a big Christmas tree anymore, and since my daughter in Florida she said she would like this tree skirt, it is getting mailed to her today.

I made this at the first quilting class I ever took.

For years I had tied quilts, or made quillows.  And, I was sewing clothes since I was in Elementary School.  But, all of that was different.  So, when this class was available at a local sewing machine store, I decided to take it.  I signed up with Carol Logue, now a good friend, and picked up a supply list.  It gave yardage amounts and general supplies.  So off I went to find fabrics (the best part, right?).  I wanted an all gold and white tree skirt.  So, I picked up a variety of gold and white fabrics:  satins through cottons. 

Thank goodness Carol did not laugh at me as I came in with my weird variety of "quilting" fabrics.  And, I did get it done.  Even Trudy likes it.  Thanks Carol for being my first quilt teacher.

 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

SUNDAY SNAPS

More random snaps again today.

Daylight saving time has ended and “5 o’clock” looks like this, at least right now.  Soon it will be completely dark by 5:00 PM.

 “A Favorite Thing” of mine, in my quilting room, is this LED light that I picked up at Ikea for less than $15. 

This Reflection” shows a peek at one of my favorite quilts.  It's there, barely, but it's there.  It is the only one I have hanging.

“Something I do Everyday” could be soooo many things.  But, this is almost the first thing I do every day:  drink my Yacult.

 

“Something I Can’t or Won’t Live Without”  is all the great workshops our quilt guild holds and the wonderful women there.  Group hugs.

This is just an interesting “Night”  snap.

My two “Small”, dogs waiting to be fed.  Another thing I do every day, at 5 o’clock; something I won’t live without; who are some my favorite things (dogs aren’t really things), and I suppose a reflection of me.  Trudy doesn't like to sit on the hard, cold floor.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

BELATED TABLE RUNNER

Here’s a little table runner I made for a birthday gift.  Got the pattern over here.

 It was late; but, isn’t that just like a quilter?

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

VOTING

Makes you just feel good.

 

 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

SUNDAY SNAPS

This week is a completely random group of snaps. “Moon”

 

Next is the word “Clothes”.  I think my closet is bit boring; but, there you go.

 

This is “Whatever I Please”. It's my BFF's cat Lucy.  She was simply glowing in the warm sunshine. 

 

At a friend’s birthday dinner celebration, the restaurant brought over a chocolate cupcake with a candle.  Perfect subject for “Starts with C” .

 

I went to a nice quilt show.  Just look at some of the “Color” and talent. 

 

 

“Breakfast”:  nothing much to say about this except that I really love baked eggs.

 

Do any of you watch Shark Tank on“TV”?   I find it interesting and DVR it to watch while sewing.

 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

QUILTY HELP

If you are interested in doing a little quilty help for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Erin over at My Patchwork Life is collecting blocks.   These disappearing 4-patch blocks:

They are easy peasy and Erin has a tute on her blog.  Why not make one or two or more for her.  After all, she's doing most of the work by putting them together and quilting them.

Also, if you are interested in helping out the storm victims in another way, a good source is www.charitynavigator.org  It keeps up to date on all the charities. 

Quilt happy,
Marilyn
 

HEALING HEARTS

Sadly there has been a need lately for some healing heart quilts within both, my friendship group (Wednesday Wackos) and with my Yahoo friend group. 

Wrapping up with healing hearts just has to make a difference.  I know it did for me when I received my healing heart quilt.

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

SUNDAY SNAPS (10-28-12)

 

I had company from Australia this week.  Therefore, my Sunday Snaps are going to be about my wonderful visit with Khristina and Glen. 

First off the “Weather” was just about as perfect as you could get for late October.  It was clear and in the 80s all week.

One of my photo challenges was “People”.  How lucky to have “People” visiting me. 

We spent time visiting “In My Town”.  And this was the view “Looking Back” from my seat while dining.  Khristina and Glen enjoyed great food and a great view looking forward.

We were fortunate to score some good tickets to Two and a Half Men to watch the taping of a future show (yes, Ashton is very cute in person).  We also got a private tour of Warner Bros. back lot.  So, here are a couple of pictures of “My View There”.

 

And, the next “Morning”, after breakfast and a cup of coffee, my Aussie friends took off for a three-month journey of North America.  I really had a terrific time with them.  Have a wonderful trip you guys!

 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

SUNDAY SNAPS

Don’t you just love leftovers?  “Dinnertime” becomes easy and helps make life just a little bit easier.

 

My shopping list is “Something I Wrote”.  Doesn’t it feel like we always have a shopping list going?

 

Not much of a selection in the “Fruit” dish this week. 

 

This “Made Me Smile Today”.  My Gracie loves to sunbathe.  I’m always threatening to put zinc on her nose because she is an albino dog, and I worry about sunburn.  Still, she so loves to get her vitamin D this way, I let her for a limited amount of time.

 

This weekend was the very last quilt retreat for Two Wacky Women.  We held out first retreat in the Embassy Suites in La Jolla, California; and, our last retreat was held at the Embassy Suites in Palm Desert, California. 

The photo challenge word is “Letters”.  The 2^nd photo is of our signature quilt from our first retreat held in September, 2004.

 
 

“4 O’clock”   on day two of the retreat.

 

And, last the“Calm” and a touch of sadness, when we packed up for the very last time and said goodbye. 

 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn

TWO WACKY WOMEN QUILT RETREAT

Almost ready for our last Two Wacky Women Quilting Retreat. 

Name tags ready to go.

 

Tula Pink's laminated cotton selling for a great price.

 

Planning on having a wacky good time.  See you Sunday after the retreat unless I see you there.

 

Quilt happy,

Marilyn