Firehouse Quilt Show

Every Summer FirehouseQuilts.org has a quilt show and it is awesome!!  It is one of their fundraisers that they do to keep making snuggle quilts for ambulances and fire trucks.


My dad is Fire Chief in the Livemore Fire District here in Northern Colorado. They have these little snuggle quilts stuffed in there ambulance, and they are so helpful. Many times there is an accident and there is not anything to keep a child warm during a snow storm, waiting for MediVac. And they are able to wrap a child in comfort. Not only does it keep them warm, it calms them down.


Back to the Quilt Show!! They are accepting entries for the show NOW!!!  You can find out all about it Here

There are Great prizes, and lots of great vendors too!! So if you can, mark your calendars and go!!  Here are some of the great quilts we saw last year......

Still Kicking

Wrangler Man dragged me kicking and screaming  (okay coughing) to the Urgent Care on Tuesday.  I really don't get sick, so I didn't think this was necessary... I mean I get the little colds and coughs - but not sick... EVER.   Apparently this time I was wrong ... I have Pneumonia.  And I don't like it.

For all of you who have ever been sick - I am sorry. I really Really am......

So there has been no sewing around here, no fabric acquisitions, no fun! - although today I do have the computer on.... hmmm.. I could do some damage!!!!

I am surprised at how things have come to a screeching halt, and I have had to say No... oh boy - I am so not good with that word!!!

Wrangler Man brought me home a great bunch of Quilting Books!! I guess he figures that if he can keep me down looking at quilting I won't be such a pain....  They are fun! I am getting great ideas......

And the Captain fell overboard

As with all families a tight ship must be run to keep everyone in the right place at the right time, and food on the table..... and the captain of our ship has fallen overboard....


Tuesday I was working away and I started to not feel good, so I told the boys I was going to go lay down on the couch for 20 minutes... next thing I know my oldest son is saying hey mom - thought you guys had horse judging tonite..... and then he looked at me and said - but you are NOT going, and he proceeded to make dinner for him and his brothers and they did the chores, and its 6 days later and.... I may make it.


There is light at the end of the tunnel - but missing a whole week kind of sucks.. and I am still honestly not 100% - maybe 15%.  So if its quiet out here on the homefront please forgive me.  I will catch up - I know I will, but if I don't I may toss the list and start over LOL


And if something creeps up on you like this - RUN!!!!   

Saturday Inspirations!!

Its getting close - the Easter Bunny is coming... but these Quilts will keep you hopping with lots of new ideas!!!   ( pretty good huh? LOL)  None of these quilts are bound in the pictures - so ignore the little bits of batting....


This quilt was made by Connie and Kathy - and Quilted by Patty B in Falcon CO

This one was made by Jane at my Church ( Greeley Wesleyan) 

and quilted Connie P of Co Springs

I know the close up is a little blurry - but Click on it - it is really pretty!!!

This quilt was made by Gisela in Montrose - she is also a part of the Heartstrings Yahoo Group - and it was quilted by Linda B and her granddaughter K - who is 9 years old!!! I love it. Her grandaughter wrote a letter to go with this - I can NOT tell you how meaningful that is!!!

This lovely basket quilt was made by Gail S and Jean C of Ohio! It was quilted by Andrea B of Divide CO - truly a breathtaker!!! 

This is one made by my Mom - Sue - she made it from the Not so Top Secret project pattern found Here    and it was quilted by Anonymous... which means I get the credit right??? Just kidding!!

Here is another Quilt made by Connie and Kathy - I tell ya - those two are whirlwinds and amazing!!! It was quilted by Michelle O of Greeley

This beauty was made by Candy C of New York and Quilted by Judy P of the Denver area ( I forgot exactly what town she lives in!)

And this very last one for today was made by Agnes K and quilted by Karen F - you have to click the close up - the quilting is phenomonal - We all wanted to keep this quilt for some oohhing and ahhhing!!

Hope you all have a great day and enjoy your holiday!!

Wed Quilt of Valor Show

I am thinking if I could ride horses and quilt all day long I would just be the happiest camper in the world.... so I shall give up the laundry and cooking - okay??


Check out these beauties!!

This one was made by Marilyn W in Greeley, and Quilted by Crystal J of Platteville CO

Pretty setting huh?

The next one was made by Lydia P and quilted by Laura F of NaLas Quilt Shoppe in Fountain CO

I tried to get some close ups that showed the quilting - Laura did a fantabulous job on this quilt - it is amazing custom work!!

 The feathers are seriously to die for!!

 Laura has 2 little muchkins following in her footsteps!

This quilt was made by Connie and Kathy and her 12 year old daughter quilted it!!!

This one was again made by Connie and Kathy and quilted by Laura's other munchkin - who is eleven years old. They wrote the cutest cards to go with them - I was just tickled!!

The last quilt for today was made by Shiela B in Greeley - it was from a mystery pattern over on MysteryQuilts4Military - a yahoo group - and written by Judy L ( patchworktimes.com) 

 It was quilted by Mary Ann if Lifelongquilting.com in Colorado Springs.

Enjoy your day!!

Rock Climbing

My littlest guy is now ... gulp... eleven.... so for his birthday we decided to go rock climbing!! It was awesome!! And... the best part - it wore EVERYONE out!!!  


They have a rock climbing wall in Greeley, and they provided two instructors and it was awesome!! We had a great time

 Even the big guy got in on the action - he was patiently waiting till all the boys got tired ( There were 4 other eleven year olds). It took awhile - but ... he waited them out!! And got to the top!

Have a great day!!

design wall Monday

What a difference a day makes... yesterday was 82 and sunny, and last night the big winds came in, and now its 40 and the temps are supposed to drop.... I don't mind that - I JUST WANT RAIN.... so do some rain dancing alright??


I played too much yesterday - got 4 horses ridden, and worn out, and got the others all cleaned off - which of course it why its getting cooler - kind of like washing your car - I tempted fate LOL!!


But my Friday Procrastination Project got another row sewn on and is on the design wall - 

Its a strippy Quilt - I used the MaryQuilts pattern this time ; you can find it here   
I was given a bag of fabrics and so... I thought I would sew up a sample and then make kits out of the rest of it. I think I can get about 5 more tops like this. They measure 41 x 56 when they are done.  

I know that not QOV size - but we also have an Honor Flight that goes twice a year, and they give quilts out to the veterans, they are a little short for the next flight - so I thought maybe a few tops might help.


Plus - If I ever finish it.... I can figure out the measurements for borders and make them QOV size ( 55 x 65)  .... I'm just so full of info aren't I? LOL


For more design walls got to http://www.patchworktimes.com  

Stash Sunday

First off - the stash report - I had to take a little trip to town, and there is a little quilt shop, and I accidentally, on purpose,  stopped by  and They had some cute stuff!!

A rainbow Fat Quarter deally

Peanuts fabric !!!

And some patriotic Fat Quarters

It didn't seem like much until I added it up - 8 yards total.... But what fun it will be!

Fabric In This week:   8 Yards

Farbic on YTD:     45.42 yards

Fabric out this week:   0

Fabric Out YTD:    171.43

Total Stash Used:   126.01  YDS

For more stash Reports go to http://www.patchworktimes.com

Inspirations

So... I had this great plan to finish a quilt top last night - so I would have something wonderful to show for Finished Friday - and since I procrastinate - I thought I could totally get it done, and then I didn't... and I ran out of bobbin, and my bobbin winder on my favorite machine doesn't work, and I would have to go downstairs to wind another bobbin..... and its dark down there at night - and Wrangler Man was in LA, and well... so ... I didn't get it finished.


I woke up this morning with Plan A - to finish it and post it before breakfast and then I wouldn't look like such a procrastinator, and I looked outside and saw free roaming animals - that were not supposed to be quite so free roaming... so off to Plan B - Chores first.


I got everything but 1 mare gathered, and went to get her and noticed that she looked a lot sick..., so now Plan C - ran to call the vet ( it can take them 45 minutes to get here - so I always err on the side of caution)  And then I called my Horse Friend - who happened to be driving by - And bless his family's heart - they let him come help me...  ( I OWE them big time)


He helped me get her up and walking, and we decided to keep the vet coming....


We worked on her all day - but apparently it wasn't to be, she is now in Heaven roping with Grandpa -I decided he must have needed a good mare ....and my quilt top is still sitting in the same place..... *sigh*


So I thought -after boring you with my oh poor me story - that a little more Quilty Inspiration might do us all some good.... at least it makes me happy ..

This quilt was made by Connie and Kathy in Longmont and Quilted By Liz Taylor Davis

I am going to be honest and tell you - I think... okay I know - I want this one - there is something about the contrast in this quilt that makes me go *ahhhh*

It was made bu Connie and Kathy and Quilted by Liz too.

This one was made by Connie and Kathy too - isn't it amazing?

Quilted by Liz Taylor Davis  in CO

This one was made by Barb W in MN - This is probably her pattern - but you can find free similar ones 

Here on my Blog  or

Here at MaryQuilts.com

And it was quilted by Rita A in Colorado Springs CO

The last inspiration for today comes from Miracles , and was quilted by Karyn Furch in Colorado Springs CO

Thanks for reading all the way - hope you were inspired too - I love seeing the beautiful quilts - they make my heart happy.