Dales QOV and String from Bosnia
Did you miss me? Well I haven't really been gone , just away from a computer. We had two swim meets - one friday for the two youngest boys, one saturday for the oldest boy. We had Bibleman Saturday nite. He is a superhero - and it was a great show - the kids loved it... we got there early enough to sit in the 4th row! It almost gave me hero status too!
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I am not sure where yesterday went. We had church, lunch, grocery shopping, chores and then the next thing we knew it was dark. Early this morning my youngest came in and said "mom - there are horses on the lawn" Good thing that child is a light sleeper. We really didn't want the horses on the lawn - they are supposed to stay in there pastures - which apparently they broke a wire and got out. Oh boy!
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This top quilt is from Dale in OH - It is really soft and cuddly. I love the fabrics used! I think I might even have some of a few of them ;-) Imagine that!
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The string blocks came ALL the way from Bosnia! They are neat and perfect timing. J is ready to start another string quilt - I think I have enough blocks. If not we will make a few to get 'er done!
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Hope you all have a wonderful day. Our plan is to get some quilting done! I am working on a beautiful custom quilt - but only have about 12 inches of it done... it may take a while (grin)
Labels: Quilt of Valor Challenge, Ranch life, strings
Not so Top Secret Project Quilts
Oh - Have I told you before how much fun this is? Look at these great variations of the Not So Top Secret Quilt!
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This first on is from Jeanne in Mi - she did hers in light blues and dark blues. Isn't it pretty? Her blog is:
http://luv2stitch.blogspot.com/~
The next one is completely finished and came with a great pillowcase from Maria in Upstate New York. I love scrappy quilts, and this one tickles my fancy too. She is a longarm quilter and she quited circles on it - just perfect!!
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The last one comes from Marilyn in CA. She is quite a prolific quilter - I am not sure how she gets so much done. She sent me a box of quilt tops and backings for our Quilts of Valor.. I will share the rest of them too - but since this was a NSTSP quilt... well it fit here fine!. Her blog is
http://northhillsquilter.blogspot.com/~
It is really awesome to see how many people are interested in
showing our caring side to our soldiers. I am constantly amazed these days at the desire to help out with this project! Thank you so much for helping!!!
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On another note - we got to see WallE today. It was a cute movie and it was airconditioned in the building. Then we went to drum lessons for J - and it wasn't Air conditioned, and now we are home and it is not Air conditioned.. I think I like the movie theatre the best - Tee hee!
Labels: Not so Top Secret Project, Quilt of Valor Challenge
Oldest Sons Finished String Quilt
My Oldest Son J finally finished his quilt. He and little M from a sew day spent a lot of time laying them out. He got a little sewing done that day - but the basketball seemed more fun after a while.
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Now it is all finished and ready to quilt. Most of the blocks came from the Heartstrings group - and a few from us. We have another pile of finished blocks so will be working on another string quilt next week.
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Surprised to see me twice in one day? I got lucky and we are home this evening. I am sewing and watching Madagascar with my kiddos - a nice relaxing evening...
Labels: Quilt of Valor Challenge, Quilts of Valor, strings
Dissappearing 9 Patch QOV
I don't know why - but lately these quilts have really intrigued me. I have always liked them but now I am thinking I must try one soon. I just love the way they look!
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This quilt was put together by a group of church ladies (ranging from their 40's to their 80's), who's job was to make a 9-patch and bring it to the mtg. We sliced and diced them, spun and re-sewed them, then one of the ladies added the border. It took a long time to do, since we only meet once a month for 2 1/2 hrs. (started this in Nov 2007).
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So I looked up some tutorials!
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Maybe I will get one of those started soon.... In addition to my other projects.!
Labels: Quilt of Valor Challenge
The Numbers are growing
This first quilt was a mystery thru the QOV Mystery group. This one was made by the past president of our guild - so it is presitigious right? She is a funny lady from England - has a sharp sense of humor! She also embroidered a block and set it in the middle - I thought that was neat!
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The second quilt was made by Willa at my moms group. I wish I had her picture - but I don't - the camera ate it. Oh well.
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We had a week with only one swim meet - and since Saturday was the 5th of July they figured most people would be out of town - so we went fishing instead. The boys ( and Dad) Had the boat already and they got up early to make sandwiches and get loaded
up. All I had to do was pack my backpack and away we went. That was probably the easiest trip I have ever gotten ready for. I like those kind of trips!
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Have a good one!
Labels: Family, Quilt of Valor Challenge
My Moms First Quilt Top
My Mom has caught the quilting Bug I believe. My Mom is not a quilter ( okay - I need to rephrase that - WAS NOT a quilter). She knows how to sew - but she basically left that to her mom and to me. She is a writer - and a good one. ~
However - She has seen how important these quilts are to the soldiers and she wanted to get involved... I think she may be addicted now!
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The top picture is the first quilt - it is a rail fence. I think it turned out pretty good! And I think she even had fun making it. Then she remembered the quilts that I teach the kids to make and wanted to do one of those - so voila - here it is! That my mom holding them - and I made my Dad jump in for good measure - just to prove he exists. At this moment in time he is wishing they built a bigger house. He says her quilting "stuff" is all over the place - and there is no room for his "stuff".
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This is his "stuff" - a big dog named Hagen.. ( I really think it is he who owns the place and my parents just get to live there)
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Oh - and she has even caught the fabric buying bug - we must give her tips to keep her stash in control..... hmmm
Have a great one!
Alycia
Labels: Quilt of Valor Challenge
Happy 4th of July
So far it has been a great day. I got to get some quilting in, the boys finished getting the boat all ready. We have had BBQ and now all the guys are out hiking on the east side. Oh we also watched the parade in Greeley - part of the Independent Stampede. We were told it is the largest 4th of July parade... it was cool. We even knew some of the people on the floats.
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This wonderful quilt came from Gayle W. She committed it to our Quilt of Valor Challenge and I am glad. It is very detailed and a soldier will love it!
It is all quilted Bound and ready to go. It got a Thumbs up from my guys!
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I also recieved a package of backings. The dear sweet hard
working Ladies of the Machine Quilters Exposition Show sent them. (
http://www.MQXshow.com) This is greatly appreciated - I counted how many tops I have to quilt so far... Shew I am amazed ;-) I don't want to post how many because I may re read my blog and panic - tee hee..
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Hope you all are having a great Independence Day! We read about an American Hero who fought in WWII and is making quilts forr wounded soldiers. Tonite we will be on the deck watching all the firework displays around the state and remembering what this day is about!
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Have a great one!
Labels: Family, Quilt of Valor Challenge
Heartbeat Quilting Quilts of Valor pt 4
These are the last Four finished quilts I recieved from HeartbeatQuilting. This is a very very prolific group!
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As I am working downstairs quilting I keep looking at the finished Quilts of Valor, and then I think of another one that I want to make... My head is full of a ton of ideas - now if the clock would just stop and let me catch up.
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Labels: Quilt of Valor Challenge
Did you miss me? Well I haven't really been gone , just away from a computer. We had two swim meets - one friday for the two youngest boys, one saturday for the oldest boy. We had Bibleman Saturday nite. He is a superhero - and it was a great show - the kids loved it... we got there early enough to sit in the 4th row! It almost gave me hero status too!
