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Our QOV group had a sew day, our quilt Guild had a sew day, and we are working with Chevron doing a sew day - and THIS is what we have been working on: 

This is the first one topped - I think we have 7 more in progress that All of us have been stitching on!! SO FUN!! and so easy to teach to folks that are new to quilting

We also made some of these blocks ( its a dark photo) These were inspired by the Many Hand Many Hearts Block drive. We sent our blocks and a few tops for Hospice there - and then started on these in RWB

I just kind of played with a layout but we have more blocks - so when we really get to putting them together - we will make it * pretty*

We also had a presentatation - I wasn't able to go - I had to fly out of state - so my amazing friends and co stitchers Did the presentation - Connie and Deb were AMAZING!!

Now I have to figure out what my goals for September will be!! ( yes I know its half over, but I haven't been here so I don't think it counts haha)

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I have a top!!

 At our last Sew Day we made those 4patch blocks on Bonnies site as the leader/ender ( all that to say - I can't remember their name)  I got them all out on the design wall - and now!!

Its a top!!

I like how it turned out - its quite colorful !

I have progress on my Ringo Lake....

And!! I got started on the first clue on Lupine and Laughter   I did not get it finished - but! I did get it all cut!

Sunday Night we decided to head to Cazadores in Greeley for dinner... it was my night to cook haha!!  And this is what I left, and what is here to start on!!!

That's the To Iron Pile....

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Jelly Roll Plus QOV sew day update

 For National Jelly Roll Day - our group stitched on The Jelly Roll Plus Quilt

FREE PATTERN HERE.

Because we had been blessed with a box of Patriotic Fabrics - K and I cut all the Jelly Roll Plus kits.

This is Mine... it really is a top now - I just can't find the photo ( which means I forgot to take one!)

Daisy Says Hi

We had awards!! these  top Three won the .. I had to improvise because some of the jelly roll strips weren't long enough.

These two - above were the Completely finished Quilters...as in quilted and labeled and BOUND!!!

The Four below were the over achievers and had theirs finished the fastest

Ms V - She was the one who raided her own stash to make TWO whole kits!!!

There were more awards and more tops .. It was s super fun sew day - and fun to see the results!!

I think I have 5 of them prepped and ready to quilt - so you will see them again as I get them quilted - but what fun right??

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Quilts of Valor

 

I had the privilege of meeting two amazing Veterans on Saturday!!!

One is a Marine who served during Vietnam - take a moment and google Operation Buffalo . This veteran was a part of the 1st battalion , 9th Marines .

The other served during Korea, in the Army and is the sweetest soul ever .

The quilt on the left (in the top left photo ) went to the Weld County Fair and won Champion in its class . I told him it was a champion quilt for a champion of a man .

The quilt on the right ( in the top left photo ) is called "stars like spaghetti " and was a mystery quilt made by Sandi H ... ( and designed by me )

I told him the story - and said if he got hungry while using it - it wasn't my fault

Such an honor to award Quilts of Valor to these amazing Veterans .

Sunday found us at our Quilt of Valor sew day - I have a LOT of photos to share - but!!

Check out the blocks we made!!!

This is the leader/ender project from Bonnie at Quiltville = and we used 2 1/2 inch strips!

I do have to tell you though - I cut enough strips for 80 blocks.... and somehow came home with 95....

Magic???? Hmmmmm

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Wrapping them in Love

 I was lucky enough to spend some time with some of my FAVORITE Veterans this weekend... 205 of them to be exact!!!

and we were able to award 10 Quilts to some amazing Folks!!

This was a super fun bunch!! the Two that are sitting - One is a Brigadier General, and one was in the Korean war.  So the Gentleman that was in Korea - he is a HOOT!!!

He is a huge country music fan, but he not only knows the singers of old - he's up on the popular ones too! and he wants you to play them from your phone for him. He just cracks me up!!

We had a couple - both Air Force, and she outranked him. She was hilarious - when I tell them about how the quilts are specifically for them and they don't have to share - she looked at him and said - not only can I boss you around, but now you can't touch my quilt.... I died... they were the best!!

Oh!! And on one Quilt - there were some lighthouses in the backing fabric, he came to me with tears and asked How I knew him so well?  He (Navy) told me he had a cabin and the whole thing was decorated in lighthouses - they were his Favorite thing - so go me ( okay - if you know me, its really God, but I am taking the credit! ha)

Such a fun day!! 

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Stars and Rails - and!! FInished!! ( or not) Friday

 Happy Friday !!!!

I always think that things should slow down about now, but I always forget - Colorado harvest is a little later than where I grew up.... We harvested K's Garden - and Lawsy Mercy - I have diced, and shredded, and canned and ran out of jars, and froze.... and I think we should get thru the next 7 years on this stuff  haha!! ( maybe not - but it feels that way)

He added Beets to his gardening this year - those are fun - but we looked like we were zombies.... red was EVERYWHERE!!! and it stains in your hands.... just sayin'

This is my Finish for this week...  I finally got Stars and Rails Top #2 quilted... (#1 is still in hiding) Whoot Whoot!!! - I just love this one - The Ohio Stars were in my parts department, and Nann asked if any were from her... AND THEY WERE!!! So this Quilt of Valor has love from all over!!

Bella was really into her job this time, Daisy... well there were cows coming down the alleyway - and she was a little miffed that I wasn't sending her to *help* them come in. She is on the job !!

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I don't know why it should.... but!!! It did!!

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The Ribbon Quilt!

 Earlier this year we stitched on *The Ribbon*

That was a fun Quilt a long for me - I assumed I would have mine quilted by now... but I don't - so I have something to look forward too!!!

But I finally did get the pattern into one compiled single design.

I know most of you should have all the steps - but if you are showing your off and they want the pattern - you can now send them to my ETSY store - to get it!!

I have it 25% off right now - so super cheap - and that will end October 25 (cuz 25 /25 right??)

Here is the LINK TO THE PATTERN : The Ribbon  and now thru OCT 25 - you can get 25% off by using the code -RIBBON

Thanks for all who stitched along - and yes!! You know I will show it again when I finally finish!!!!

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The NoCoVeterans Gala * Battle Buddies*

 Saturday Night We were privileged to attend the Northern Colorado Veterans resource Center *Battle Buddies* Gala.

It was a great event! I was invited to come to present 3 Quilts of Valor. It was quite the night. We learned all about the resource center.

In the course of presenting QOV’s I run into a lot of Veterans who have obstacles that make getting services more difficult. A lot of them try to navigate the VA and other service waters alone.

No Co Vet Resource Center – they are here to help and make this stuff easier. They also help our Veterans in many other ways.

We were able to honor Three Veterans Saturday night, 1 Vietnam (Army) 1 OIF (Army) and 1 OIF (Marine) It was super fun to tell them all about Quilts of Valor, but!!!

Sometimes I am told I only have *so* much time. The MC didn’t give me a time limit. Good thing he likes me – I went off script a bit. But!! I think they forgave me.

Most of the time my presentations are all about the Veterans. This time, I might have talked about me a bit. I shared about my Dad and his service after the Attack on America at the Twin Towers (9/11). I only got a little choked up. Man I miss that guy!!

I shared a bit about how he was the one that got me into Quilting(accidentally).

I shared about how Quilts of Valor got started, and my part in it. Good thing they didn’t have the buzzer or music like they do at the Oscars…. I got all my words out.

I also got to tell about each of these Veterans service, where they served, and for how long. The thing that amazes me the most – our Veterans are some of the most service oriented people I know.

As if serving our country wasn’t enough – they still have that desire to help folks in all situations.

I think that is what makes me so impressed with the No Co Vet Resource Center – they are Veterans taking care of Veterans. And I get to be a small part of helping.

Not a bad way to spend an evening.

If your in NoCo or on facebook - it is the Northern Colorado Veterans Resource center - go give them a follow

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D4P #2 is done!!! and!! Finished ( or not) Friday!!

I got the second of the Three Disappearing 4 patch Quilts quilted up!! and off to the pile for the binders!!

My dogs were eating dinner, so they couldn't be bothered to pose... but the quilt is just as good - I promise!!

The quilting is a meandering star - I really like it, and its fun and fast!! 

I also got all the blocks finished for the Star and Crown QOV - Now to get them rowed. They will need a border - as it is not big enough as is:

It has been crazy busy around here - and the weather has been weird - I just love watching the clouds come in, and see what they will do. Twice I have gone out to pick apples, but it got cool, and they didn't want to come off the tree.... so I guess I will wait a few more days. 

We are dryland pastures - so we welcome the rain - but a mile north is irrigated corn, and its time to harvest it - so we don't want the rain quite yet. We get stuck in the mud that way.... its a funny weather time...

What have you all been up to? How was your Week? Did you get anything fun finished? on its way to being finished? (okay - started???) its less that 100 days until Christmas I am told.... does that inspire you or strike fear or do you even worry about it?

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Jelly Roll Plus Quilt Pattern for National Jelly Roll Day

Which is September 20th!!

And our QOV Sew day... so!! Each year for that past couple of years we have done some kind of Jelly Roll Quilt. Its fun, its a race, and we really don't care if we finish in a day.... at some time - they all get finished!!

This Year - we are doing what I am Calling the Jelly Roll Plus quilt - because! You need 60 strips... so 3 Jelly Rolls will make 2 -  60 x 80 inch Quilts.

You have seen patterns like this before I am sure - but! I wrote up our version for my group and will post it here as well .

Link to the Jelly Roll Plus Pattern HERE  Each block is 10 1/2 inches - and all Sewn - should make a 60 x 80 inch quilt - which is my Preferred size for a Quilt of Valor!!

Also - I am cutting all the kits for our sew day out of Yardage. We were donated a box and I just thought that cutting it up myself would be a good use of it..... and then I got tired. So I am getting the pieces prepped and K took over at the AccuCut machine.

I tried to take a photo of him, as the dogs were on each side of him - watching him - but! He said no to using it haha!!

Are you doing anything for National Jelly Roll Day? 

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Star and Crown Progress

 Back in January - Pat Speth talked at our guild ( via zoom) 

We were inspired by her Star and Crown blocks - and at our late January sew day -we started making blocks.

This is where we were at the end of our sew day:

I put the blocks in a container to marinate - and then last week - the bucket magically appeared on my sewing table .... so I went to work.....

Got all the Blue Blocks finished, and started on the rest of the reds......

as of last night :

I actually got tow more of the Red Blocks finished, but they weren't ironed when I went to take a photo.... I can feel the end of the quilt now.... Must.... Keep.... Quilting.....

Oh ya!! and we did this most of Sunday:

I'm the smart one, I volunteered to drive... K did the Hay Pick up... we get it right out of the field, so its nice to have a cool overcast morning to load it.   

Now to unload it.... ...

Happy Stitching!!!!! 

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The Votes are IN!!! and Finished ( or not) Friday!!!

A few weeks ago I had you all place a vote on which layout you preferred on our Jelly Roll 18 and HHS#3 blocks.... I also told you I had already started one...

I had already started in on Version 3 ( A lot of you NAILED my personality haha)

You can see the other layouts here: Quilt top Voting . I might have also posted it on my Quiltygirl FB page  and now I have tallied the votes

Layout 1 ( which is 2 on FB oops)  got 22 Votes

Layout 2 ( which is 1 on FB ) got 5 Votes

and Layout 3  ( which I did get right!!!) got 21 votes!!!

I stitched Layout 3 and I am pretty sure I will be able to do a Layout 1 also!!!

That is fun to see what others think of little design changes. 

This top is about all I finished this week personally. That's okay - I am quilting like crazy for clients and that makes my heart happy, and also.... I played with my horsies - Check out little Man Rex - He is 3 months old now:

Isn't he soooo Cute??  And he's so soft too!!

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