Is it Halloween yet?

I started this cute Halloween Haberdashery quilt by Melissa Mortenson of Polka Dot Chair sometime last October. I tweaked the pattern a little and added more pumpkins. Now trying to get my courage up to machine quilt it. I love the pattern with straight stitching horizontally across it. A little more modern, I think. 

and because I can never resist a QAL from my friend, Kaitlyn of Knot & Thread, I’m hoping to stitch up a couple of Easter baskets for Miss B and new sis, Miss E. The pattern is Olivia’s baskets from Knot & Thread. 

Miss B in her reading spot at my house. Maybe she needs a comfy pillow? Hmmm, I think I can make that happen. 

Where did June go?

Does that happen to anyone else? Seems like I went to sleep in May or June and woke up in July! Maybe it was all the family events: a funeral, an engagement, a Youth Conference trip to Salt Lake City with a hundred great kids. And this was the year Harley Guy and I promised ourselves we would escape the heat of Southern Utah and just go. We have lived in so many interesting places from California to Chicago and wanted to visit every one. And all the great friends we have made along the way. Alas, a wedding is a ton of work (and fun memories) and I wouldn't change a thing! But I am going on a LONNNGGG  vacation as soon as the wedding is over.

Harley Guy is smiling but seriously in shock to be buying a wedding dress for his youngest daughter 

This is the guy that captured her heart. He is a golfer so of course the proposal took place at the 18th hole of a golf course.   
I am kinda proud to have finished ANYTHING this month, but I did manage to finish this Block of the Month quilt top. Do you recognize it? It is the Joseph Smith Tribute quilt from about 5 years ago. But, hey, a finish is a finish, right?

                                                                    

  

It is raining in the desert today which makes it an official quilting day at my house, so excuse me while I go find my sewing machine!

Show and Tell

Did I mention that those Divas are a talented bunch? Every month our Show and Tell is amazing!

Jan K just finished this CUTE bunny wallhanging using her twister ruler. I think the googly eyes just make it!

Wanda made this kid friendly quilt to donate. She said she makes a couple each year just to give away to someone in need. Quilters are such a generous bunch!

    

This is such a simple, cute panel that she really jazzed up with borders. Some lucky boy or girl is going to
love it!

Someday I will post pictures of Jan K's new improved sewing room, but for now, here is one of her funny signs. Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman With a Sewing Machine. How true! 

Dixie Divas

Remember Nedra of Cactus Needle? She was my first friend when I moved to St. George, UT and she invited me to join her friendship group, the Dixie Divas. Sad for us, Nedra has moved to Arizona, but the Divas are alive and crazy! These are some talented ladies....not sure how I lucked out!

We meet one Tuesday night a month to visit (and maybe work on some handwork), eat some snacks and have Show and Tell. It's all optional, of course, except for the visiting. 

We also meet one Saturday morning to sew. We bring our machines, stay for lunch and keep on sewing. 

Here is what we were working on last Saturday

Wanda brought these beautiful Batiks she is putting together for a project. She went to Fab Fabrics (Superior Threads new fabric store) where Mother Superior, Heather, helped her out. Heather has a fabulous color eye (pun intended!). 

Totally Addicted

Starting a new blog? No pressure. No pressure at all. I just read that there are now over 500,000 blogs and a new one pops up every 40 seconds. 500,000 folks! Eek! (Deep breath). No worries. Just ask me about my quilting or my daughters or my seriously handsome husband or Big Bang Theory and I can't shut up.

 So, here's my Mother's Day gift from my youngest. She just finished her Freshman year at college and is home for the summer (yay!)  She is a gifted artist and so I am the lucky recipient of her latest project. I suspect dad may have helped with the woodworking part and I love it! It's going to be perfect in my quilting room. (Hmmm, not sure if I know how to insert a photo).

Tomorrow, when the light is better, I will give you a sneak peek of some of my latest quilting projects....stay tuned!