Saturday's Adventure

Pat & I went with Aimee & Kevin to look at a possible venue for their wedding. 

 This is Hewick Plantation built in 1678. Aimee is distantly related to the former owners of the house.  She remembers attending family reunions at it when she was younger. 

It is located in Urbanna, Virginia about 90 minutes from our home. 

The interior of the main house is being restored and renovated.  There is a back section that was added on in the 20th century that we were able to see. But most of the house was being worked on.  

We had a very enjoyable day with them.  Had lunch at a nice little cafe.  Went to a market where Pat picked up some wine.  

No quilting being done, still. But, tomorrow for sure.  And maybe some this afternoon. Sharon is coming for a few days tomorrow so I will be doing some quilting.  

Happy Quilting All! 

Just a Bit of Quilting Happening

Yes, I did get a little bit of quilting done last week between all the events going on.  And here's what it looks like.  I am making the 1800 quilt from Moda Bake Shop.  It is basically a 9 patch with a few little twists.  And, the pieces are cut 1 1/4" inches so finished size must be 3/4"?? I am using Bar Harbor charm pack from Minick and Simpson.  Usually I don't use a line to create a quilt but I liked this particular line of fabrics so thought I would give it a try.  




Of course, first I had to take out all the light colored fabrics. And, I am using a light that I already had. (I really like using up fabric!)  


Here's what is left from the fabrics I used.  


When I can get back to sewing I'll be putting the 9 patches together. 

This was inspired by a challenge on Kathy Tracy's Small Quilt Chat group over on Yahoo.  I've been trying to do these little quilts on a regular basis. Although, I think this one will end up being a wall hanging.  


She also has a little challenge with these stars.  They were a perfect chance to try my Wing Clipper ruler.  It worked well but I need to finesse it a bit.  And, darn, I can't decide what other fabric I should put with this.  Once I decide on the last fabrics I'll try to get this together. It might work for a AAQI donation.  


Kevin and Aimee visited this weekend.  So Friday was a house cleaning day.  Then we went off with them on Saturday.  By Sunday afternoon I was ready to veg so no quilting was getting done.  Sigh.  And, visitors and cleaning made me forget to post.  So I'll try to do better until my quilting buddy shows up Wednesday!  


Happy quilting all! 

We're Home Again

Max checking out Sophia

Baby Sophia and her parents got back to their home around 1:30.  So we had time for a quick hold and cuddle before we had to be on the road again. (And a few pictures...) 

Baby Sophia and Grandma Lang

Sophia woke up for a little bit before we had to hit the road. Sharon -- notice the onsie.  When I was last up in Maryland, Sharon went with me to Target because I had forgotten several things, such as a brush!  Anyway, we wandered into the baby section and before I knew what I had done two darling little outfits were in my cart. Sharon had also found something cute for her grand daughter. Needless to say,  I'm trying to stay away from that section of Target now...! 

I've noticed that I haven't had much to say about quilting for the last week or so.  I did spend a whole day in the studio during the weekend but I haven't much to show for it. And, I've also noticed that having a new grand baby has been fabulous for my page hits.  Thanks everyone for visiting and commenting on Miss Sophia.    

Today's plans --

• put the Quilts for Kids quilt on Ruthie and get it quilted. 
• figure out the binding for it too and DO it. 
• work on the 1800 quilt and the Million Pieces quilt a bit (hey even a seam or two would be forward motion.)
• check the guest bathroom -- does it need to be cleaned?
• print out pictures of baby Sophia and mail them off.  

My to do plans are always bigger than I can do but at least it helps me stay focused.  So with no further to do, I'm off to take care of my list! 

Happy Quilting All! 

Welcome to Sophia Eloise

Sophia Eloise is here!

Proud Mom and Dad with Sophia

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Amazed Uncle Kevin with Sophia less than an hour old! 

And the details: 

Born Monday, August 23, at 8:25 pm.  

6 lbs, 14 oz. 19 " long 

Everyone is doing very well. 


We'll be up here for another night and then will head home.  Needless to say, no quilting is going on! But I'm thinking about little dresses, little sweaters and darling little hats!   


Happy Quilting All!  

What's Cooking

Sometimes I do cook. And here is the pizza I made this week.  My hat is off to Kevin for sharing his veggie pizza ways with us.  It was as yummy to eat as to look at. And, great the day after too. 

Raggs loves to take all of his toys out of the basket and spread them around the great room.  And, somedays he even likes his rag quilt (how appropriate!) It was a sample for a bigger one as I had never made a rag quilt.  But, I really didn't need to keep it so Raggs got it. Luckily he doesn't think all the other quilts around are for his enjoyment.  However, waste baskets are another matter. 

Less we think summer is cooling off --not so here in Virginia. This was Saturday -- the time was 6:16 PM.  And, yep, it's 90 degrees.  And humid although the car doesn't list humidity. This evening we are having rain, lightning and thunder after a hot, humid dat.  


I spent the day in the studio working on a new wall hanging project.  And, more work on the Million Pieces quilt. It was a great work day, hopefully tomorrow I will get all the little pieces done to sew the wall hanging blocks together.  It would be wonderful if I can get the rest of the Million Pieces blocks finished. I've not been working in the studio for the last few days so it felt great to see some progress.  Eventually I'll have photos to share. 


We are all waiting grand baby. Jenny and Brian are definitely ready.  The room is ready.  It's just baby who isn't ready.  I'll keep you posted.  Five days to her due date and Jen really doesn't want to wait that long!  


Happy Quilting All! 

Ok -- There's a Reason I Save Way Too Many Emails ...

Yep, I save all sorts of emails to the tune of 500 or so in one of my inboxes.  (Funny, the other email address I use a lot only has 30 in there and I don't let it go over that very often...) Any how, I knew I had gotten email from the folks that have the free site counter and sure enough, there was an email from when I first started with them.  And, the statistics were there.  And the code to replace the counter on my blog. So everything is just fine! Back to normal. 


Now I need to redesign my header so it covers the whole width of the space.  That just might be another day.  And, it might be time to retire that bright banner for one that goes with the soft green background I chose.  Decisions, decisions... 


So now, I'm off to quilt before heading out to do a little shopping, a little computer repairing and a meal out (or two...) 

I've Done It Now!

I like the wider designs now available for Blogger and decided I would redesign my blog a bit.  Hey, I'm somewhat bored -- in a waiting mode (hurry up little grand baby -- I'm sure mommy and daddy would love to have you visit in person...).  But when I made the changes I lost my counter.  ARGH... I love my counter, I wish I had copied my counter... help!  Anyone know how I can gather my info back?  (heck, does anyone remember the "name brand" of my counter -- I sure don't!) 

Here's what I've been working on.  You've seen the blue and yellow quilt before. The little Amish quilt was purchased as a top.  It languished in my studio for YEARS before I thought about using it for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative.  How to finish it -- I found an old purple solid that went well and used it on the front and the back.  (Question -- hum, that old purple was from a log cabin quilt I made in a class with Eleanor Burns probably in 1982 -- it seemed like it was still in good shape and didn't fall apart while quilting.)  I used a cotton variegated thread in a shell pattern and then a square inside the center square of the shoefly blocks.  Finished it up in time to ship to Marge at Delaware Quilts for her challenge.  Printed out the registration form and started reading it... # 1 was quilts must be no larger than 9" x 12" (not even a little bit) ...  OOPS -- the Amish Shoefly came out 9 1/4" square.  Rats.  So the little blue one got sent along to Marge, Registration Goddess, and then will be sent on to AAQI.  

So, what to do with a 9 1/4" square quilt with a label indicating it came from the Delaware Quilts challenge.  Except, in reading Marge's yahoo groups I'm not the only one with a bigger than required quilt.  And, Marge's answer was send them along as they will be used.  Rats.  It's here on the counter.  So after I get a few more done I'll send it along.  


I am really impressed with the new blogger editor.  It is SO much easier to put photos where I want them.  I love the wider layout.  But, where, oh where did my counter go? Sigh. 




We are still on baby alert. Jen's doctor doesn't think she'll go another week (and that was as of TUESDAY.)  I'll keep you posted!  


Happy Quilting All!