RIP Grandma

Grammy passed away this morning. It's been a rough 2 months. I'm so happy she is at peace now and not in pain anymore. I'm going to really miss her. I know a little girl that is going to miss Grammy a whole lot.

Labor Day Weekend

I have managed to finish a few things over the past couple of weeks. Nothing has been quilted, just lots of tops. It's a start though.

This is a top that I showed before that was just rows. I'm working on it still. Two more rows of zigs and then 2 rows of the floral fabric. Hopefully I can get it done this next week.

I know I showed this top before. I love Free Spirit Fabric. I don't know what line it is, but definitely eclectic.

This is a top made out of Moda's Figgy Pudding. Definitely got me into the Christmas spirit making it.

This last one is a cool line of fabric. For the life of me though, I can't remember what it's called. This top even got a comment from the usually quiet husband. He really likes this one.


I have also been working on a lot of embroidery. I will spare you though. October 8th I'm going to participate in a Ladies Night Out again. Hopefully I can get a stash of items put together and ready for the event.

Tonight we had family for dinner. What fun. Fired up the grill and did fish. YUM. I'm so ready for bed.

Have a great weekend!

Did You Miss Me?

Rhetorical question, really don't answer that.

1 1/2 weeks of kindergarten under the belt. I think it's more of an adjustment for me than it is for Grace. I can't seem to get my routine down in the morning. Guess maybe I should try to do some more at night instead of waiting until the morning. Oh well.
Have to share a couple pictures.
Carrie Nelson, of Miss Rosie fame, came to guild last night. That woman is hysterical. The stories were a riot and the quilts were BEAUTIFUL. The bad thing for me is I always leave inspired and wanted to spend the entire night sewing. Unfortunately I didn't get home until 10 PM, so sewing was out of the question. Oh well.
Here are a few pictures from last nights meeting.




I'm happy to report that Grandma is out of ICU and now at Overland Park Regional in their specialty wing. We went for a quick visit tonight and I couldn't believe the change from Sunday. Definitely feeling better. That had her up and sitting on the edge of her bed doing exercises today. God does work in mysterious ways, especially considering where Grandma was a couple weeks back.

I will be sure to share some of my project pictures this week. I have been able to find a little more time to sew.

Also, I started another blog for the embroidery. I'm hoping to use it to give ideas to people to boost my embroidery. When you get bored, check it out. www.sunflowercre8tions.blogspot.com

Break

I'm sure everyone has stopped reading this blog by now because I've become the flaky poster. Anyhow, life seems to have taken over and quilting has taken the backseat. I'm going to taking a break until Grandma is out of the hospital or at the very least ICU. School starts Monday and I'm not sure I'm so prepared for the fact I have a kindergartner.

Take Care and check back every now and again.

Artfire

I just added a new gadget to the side of my blog showing my Artfire Studio.

Originally I had a shop set up through Etsy. I'm trying Artfire now and really like their layout. I also like the lack of fees.

Quilty Content, Can You Believe It????

Rhythm & blues fabric line
Short Stack Pattern

Free Spirit Fabric Line
So not something I would normally pick. I picked this up as a charm pack and then added the border.

Needed some stress relief this weekend. Grandma is still in ICU and had to have the ventilator put back in today. I've been taking a baby quilt with me and doing hand sewing while we go 2 by 2 or 3 x 3 to visit her.

I also bought a new camera this weekend. I got a Nikon CoolPics L100. Liking it so far. Just wish I could figure out all of the settings. The manual is a little overwhelming.

Have a great night.

AAAHHHH....

Things have been a smidge crazy here. Grandma is in the hospital. She had surgery on Tuesday and we have been running running running. Went to visit today and it was amazing how much better she looked. Still in ICU, but my guess she will be moved tomorrow or Saturday at the latest. So a little relief on that front.
Can anyone tell me why they have all the signs up that say no cell phone use or computers? It was hard not to notice that the nurses sit at nurses station on computers and the doctors run in talking on their cell phones. Hmmm, what's wrong with that picture? Inquiring minds need to know. They say it will interfere with the equipment. Makes me think it's all about noise.

Been working on bags for Brandi. Hopefully I will be able to pass some of those off over the weekend.

I've also been trying to update my Artfire site. Never thought doing the computer part would be such a pain in the hinny. I really need an underpaid assistant to help me. The sewing part really is much more fun.

My hope is to have some quilt content by the weekend. I have blocks on my design wall and a top cut out on the cutting table. Gotta to have stuff to machine quilt and take to the hospital with me.

Have a great Friday. I'm so glad it's close.