200 Pretties and a Handsome

I received my package of fabric squares yesterday. This is from the latest I Spy charm square swap that I took part in--this one hosted by Linnea. I've been having fun going through the stack and enjoying all 200 of these fabric squares. Someday they'll go into one or more cuddle quilts.

 

It's going to be a busy day today. I have a meeting with my high school reunion committee at lunchtime. Then this evening, Andy and I are taking Jesse out to dinner for his birthday. The best grandson in the whole world was born a little after 9:00 p.m., on March 31, 1989--just a couple of hours away from being an April Fool baby. No fool, he. Smart as a whip and twice as handsome.

Happy Birthday, Spike!
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Linking to Beverly's Pink Saturday Party--of course.

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On 03/31/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Happy Birthday, Spike!! May the year ahead be full of good things for you.

Love your delicious charm squares! Have I ever shown you the joyful charm square Christmas quilt I was given by a friend?

I hope to finish the borders on this nursery wall hanging today and it won't be difficult to do if I get to it without more dilly-dallying.

Hugs!

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On 03/31/2012, LaVoice said ...

Best wishes to this fine young for many more happy birthdays. You did good on all the quilts pieces.

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On 03/31/2012, Joanne said ...

Happy Birthday to good ol' Jesse!

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On 03/31/2012, Jeanne said ...

Hi Susan, You are right, Jessie is a very handsome man. His smile is a wonderful testament to his personality. Have a wonderful time and happy birthday to your sweet grandson.

Love the quilt squares. I know you will fins a lovely way to use them.

Happy weekend.
Hugs, Jeanne

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On 04/01/2012, Kai said ...

Pretty, pretty squares! REALLY good looking Jesse!

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On 04/02/2012, Beverly said ...

Happy Pink Saturday and a belated Happy Birthday to your grandson. I know you all must have had a fun celebration. And, I know all about wonderful grandsons.♥
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UFO Progress Report: Week 12

I didn't get much done in the way of busting UFOs this week, just a wee little bit of hand quilting on the "Blackberry Creek" quilt. It's looking like I will not have it ready for guild show-and-tell in April as I had hoped.

Mostly this week, I've spent my sewing room time getting things ready for our guild's "yard sale," which we'll be holding at our next meeting.

While I was preparing my stuff for sale I got to thinking that I'll be stuck at my table and not be able to go around and see what everyone else has. Bummer that. Well, at least I won't be able to buy stuff I don't need.

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We have had another death in the family this week. Cait and Kathryn, my DDs who live in Providence, R.I., lost their sweat Smeagol. He was only six years old and had not been sick. Just fell dead, probably with a heart attack or blood clot.  I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Smeagol in person, but Cait and Kathryn say he was the sweetest kitty ever. They are heartbroken.
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Here comes Mr. Linky. Be sure to enter your link here to let us know what you have or have not been doing this week.

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On 03/30/2012, Lynn said ...

Looks like you have some nice goodies for the yard sale. Hope you sell out!

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On 03/30/2012, Diane W said ...

Looks like you have some wonderful yard sale stuff. I've been looking at the Sidewinder but I don't know if I would like it. Had one similar years ago but it did not have a speed control and the spool of thread would end up across the room because it was too fast. Sorry you may not finish your quilt in time for the show. I know you really wanted to have it finished. Next month!

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On 03/30/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Sympathy to Cait and Kathryn on the loss of their sweet kitty Smeagol. Having lost several beloved four legged furry kids, I certainly understand the empty places in heart and home when one dies. Big hugs to them both.

I hope someone can sit at your table while you look around the other guild sale tables! Hope you sell all you want to sell.

Have settled on borders for a nursery wallhanging. The chosen nursery colors for this baby boy are blue/gray, cream, "light navy" (???), olive green, and a touch of red and yellow - oh, and black furniture. I didn't have the heart to tell this new mommy that the toys will be primary colors. These borders have had me hemming and hawing for a week so today it's fish or cut bate as my uncle used to say.

When do we get to see the 3 quilts you picked up from the quilter last week? :D

Hugs!

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On 03/30/2012, Joanne said ...

So sorry about Smeagol.

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On 03/31/2012, Kai said ...

What a beautiful lil' kitty-person! I am SO SORRY for their loss. I know - having lost three beloved kitty-people over the years - how hard it is!
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Goodies

I finally made it to the tax accountant's office. I had a nice visit with her, during which we mostly talked about Ramey's book. I have become a celebrity at FIsher Tax because of that book. I'm the sister of Ramey Channel. They love her book. If you haven't read it, check it out: Sweet Music on Moonlight Ridge.

On my way home, I made a quick stop at the Lovelady Center Thrift Store. And I hit the jackpot. Here's what I came away with.

Little Red Coffee Pot


Pretty bundt pan. I can't wait to see a cake come out of this.

   

Pressed glass dessert bowl. I have become quite found of clear pressed glass pieces.


Blue-and-white Laura Ashley coverlet


This goodie didn't come from the thrift store. One of my dearest friends in all the world gave it to me for my birthday. Thank you, K.


And the goodest goodie of all, Miss Daisy has come for the weekend. 

Don't forget that tomorrow is UFO Progress Report Day. I'm going to try myself not to forget it.

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On 03/29/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Welcome to your home away from home, Miss Daisy!

Love the treasures your found at the thrift store, Susan! Score, big time! I have an identical bundt pan that was my mothers. Be sure to grease and flour the interior surfaces well because cakes will stick if you don't. I know this for a sad fact.

I know that rooster box delighted you to the max as much as you love all things rooster and hen! Well chosen, K.!

Another lax UFO week for me. Hanging my head here.

Hugs!

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On 03/29/2012, Joanne said ...

Great finds--but Daisy is the cutest!

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On 03/29/2012, Suzanne said ...

Susan, I love your blog. I just ordered Ramey's book for my Kindle.

Lovely finds. I have that bunt pan and I loved it..Just pan it good.

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On 03/29/2012, Donna said ...

Susan,
You find the best bargains and I love them all. I have a fondness of press glass and have a few pieces that have been passed down to me.
Miss Daisy is adorable!
Hugs,
Donna

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On 03/29/2012, Vicki said ...

Love your treasures...especially the wonderful Bundt pan. I've had the best luck with the Pam for baking spray. It's different from the regular Pam, as it has some flour in it which makes using a Bundt pan a breeze! Hope this helps!

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On 03/30/2012, valerie said ...

Love all your goodies but that Miss Daisy beats them all!!!

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On 03/30/2012, Kai said ...

YAY!!!! Even tho' our emails never reached each other (I thought maybe UPS misdelivered - WHEW!) it was SOOOOOOOO much of a gift to ME to finally hear your voice. Now, you are going to laugh, I know, but my first reaction was, "Susan sounds like a sweet little girl from the South!" Then it hit me - DUH! You ARE a sweet 'little girl' from the South! HAHAHA! I'm an IDIOT! I kept your message because I LIKE it and because you have a VERY soothing voice! LOVE YOU and love all the thrift store pretties!!!!
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Gift From the Sea

This is the spread I made for LaVerne's "Gift from the Sea" circle journal. As I've said, ten of us bloggers are taking part in a round robin journal challenge. This is the second journal I've worked on, in addition to my own "Heart to Heart" journal.

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On 03/27/2012, Sandra Hutchins said ...

That is a very creative journal entry! The mermaid is amazing. What fun you must be having. Since it looks like summer is already upon us in March, we'll likely all be needing to dream of ocean getaways.

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On 03/27/2012, sillysally said ...

Great contribution to the journal! Of course, it reminds me of the Disney film Little Mermaid. How could it not?

sillysally aka choc chip addict

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On 03/27/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

My goodness!!! This spread is charming, beautiful, and a pure delight. Wherever did you get the ideas for this and how did you make it? Applause, applause!!

You should consider posting tutorials for those of us who don't have your creative genius. Pretty please?

Hugs!

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On 03/27/2012, Kai said ...

That's absolutely GORGEOUS!

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On 03/28/2012, Kai said ...

I feel like I'm being a pest, but I have emailed you and asked & I think I may have the wrong email address???? So I'm asking here if you received the package? UPS left it on your porch Monday night around 8:25. I know it's not much, but I just hope you DID get it! LOVE YOU!

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On 03/29/2012, Gift to Pakistan said ...

The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.



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This Little Light of Mine

Andy and I had lunch at Cracker Barrel on Saturday, and afterwards, of course, we had to do a little shopping in their country store. And just look what I found!

Some of you long-time readers of my blog might remember a while back when I saw a lamp much like the one in the photo above on Anthropologie maybe, or someplace online, and I wanted it so badly. But it was very pricey, so I decided I'd make my own. I bought a white teapot (that's it in the picture) and a couple of other white dishes, but that's as far as it got. I was pretty much bumfuzzled as to how to go about making a lamp. That's one thing I've never made. I knew it required some drilling; and drilling is a word that makes me nervous.

When I saw this lamp at Cracker Barrel, I think I squealed. I know I found Andy and made her come and look. She insisted that I buy it immediately. So since Andy insisted, and the lamp was marked down 25%, I did just that. At home I did a little reorganizing in my dining room to make a spot for the lamp.

So now my little teapot lamp shares a corner with Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, the basket that Andy gave me for my birthday, a pink doily that my mama made, and some other goodies.

 
My red metal tray, which came from Home Goods I believe, is just right for holding my little lamp.

The Love heart was a thrift store find a while back.

A sweet little tea cup finial holds the shade on.

I found this bee pot hanger at Cracker Barrel too, and hung it from a red bowl in my china hutch.

I rearranged this table too.

I'm linking up with Cleo's "Show Off Your Cottage Monday" at her House in the Roses blog. If you aren't familiar with this blog, I strongly recommend a visit. It's one of the most beautiful blogs on the internet. Today, in addition to links to lots of other cottage blogs, she has photos of some ModPodge projects that she did--and they are simply and amazingly lovely.

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On 03/26/2012, Courtney Short-Prudhomme said ...

miss susan that is SO pretty.. now i need to head to my local cracker barrel to find one!!!!!!!!

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On 03/26/2012, Sandra Hutchins said ...

What a cute corner you have created! The lamp is, oh, so charming!!!! Have a beautiful day. You make me want to go shopping.

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On 03/26/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Score!!! Love your stacked china lamp and it looks so charming with the other lovely things you've grouped together in the dining room corner. Sweet!

Have I ever shown you the teapot lamp that's in my sewing room?

I visit The House in the Roses almost every Monday and I often sew with the music keeping me company. It's a delight!

Hugs!

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On 03/26/2012, sillysally said ...

That is an adorable teapot/teacup lamp! Such a great addition to your yellow house.

That blog The House in the Roses had such beautiful music in the background! I can imagine Barbara Anne sewing with it as her background music.

sillysally aka choc chip addict

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On 03/26/2012, Nicole said ...

Oh my, is that ever adorable! I love how you have it displayed too. Exactly what you had wanted and on sale as well? Of course this was meant to be!

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On 03/26/2012, Julie in WA said ...

Great find! It fits your decor perfectly!

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On 03/26/2012, Jan said ...

Darling lamp and the tea cup finial really makes it! The red tray is a perfect display place for your pretty things! Good job!

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On 03/26/2012, Donna said ...

Don't you just love CB? I have a lamp from CB last year and it is all colors of teapots. I have it in my dining room. It has a red shade also. Love all your finds!
Hugs,
Donna

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On 03/26/2012, Kai said ...

I LOOOOVE that!!!! It's so cheerful & INVITING! However, I'm so aggravated because I just went to the UPS site and see that your package has been 'out for delivery' since 7 this morning but they STILL haven't DELIVERED it! Grrrrrr! I HOPE they do because it's supposed to be delivered TODAY!

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On 03/26/2012, Deb said ...

Susan ~ I like it! Love the RED! And I love your corner display. Great purchase!

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On 03/28/2012, Suffia said ...

I simply love your pretty teapot lamp. And the red tray, they are just perfect at your lovely corner.

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On 03/29/2012, Denise Cheke said ...

I live such an isolated life up here in the north...I've never even heard of Cracker Barrel (except as a kind of cheese) but I want to go there to get a lamp just like yours! It is beautiful and your display shows it off magnificently!

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On 03/29/2012, Kris of dandelion quilts said ...

Cute lamp...love it
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Resemblance

Will Geer as Bear Claw Chris Lapp in the movie "Jeremiah Johnson"

My handsome cousin Chris I., on a turkey hunt this month

Do you see the resemblance?

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On 03/25/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Amazing! They also both look like Santa to me.

We're about to slide down toward North Carolina due to all the rain we've had. Wish some of this rain could be saved to fall in July and August.

Have a lovely Sunday!

Hugs!

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On 03/25/2012, Diane W said ...

Yes I do. I used to laugh at my husband when he went hunting, all the things he did to blend in.

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On 03/26/2012, Kai said ...

WOW!!!! That makes me SO HAPPY! I ADORED Will Geer & was heartbroken when he passed away! NOW I know Grampa Walton is still with us! You made my day!

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On 03/26/2012, Kai said ...

OOOPS! I MEANT to write GRANDPA not 'Grampa'! Sigh. Just got so excited! LOL!

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On 03/27/2012, CSCS Test said ...

Its really amazing.

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On 03/27/2012, Ramey said ...

That's amazing! i love the photo of Chris! Didn't know it was necessary to dress up to hunt turkeys. (I seem to come in contact with many a'turkey in my regular apparel.)
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UFO Report: Part Deux

Well, I just got all out of whack this week, didn't I? I think Fibrofog is warring with Senior Moment for control of my brain. Thanks, Blogless Barbara, for reminding me of my slippances. So here are photos of the UFOs I recently picked up from the quilter. They aren't bound yet, so they aren't busted, but they're close. (Click on photos for larger views.)

"Family Portrait"

Quilted in snowflakes

"Family Portrait" back

Close-up of backing fabric, which I believe I purchased at WalMart several years ago

"Ziggy Zags," a string-pieced cuddle quilt, made from the blocks left over from "Family Portrait"

"Cherry Lasagna" made from a Mary Englebreit jelly roll

"Cherry Lasagna" back

Lena's free-hand cherries

All quilting on the above quilts was expertly done by Lena Colley and the ladies at New Traditions Quilting in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Blogless Barbara got her "Summer Rose" quilt bordered. A friend made the center block for Barbara from the book Fresh Cut Flowers by Liz Schmidt and Stephen Seifert. She will applique the leaves where they're pinned.



Sorry it took so many posts to get it all together this week. Maybe I'll do better next Friday. We'll see. Meanwhile, why don't you take a hop over to Beverly's blog for some Pink Saturday prettiness?

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On 03/24/2012, Lynn said ...

I just love the Family Portrait!

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On 03/24/2012, sillysally said ...

Great progress on your UFO's. Barbara's summer rose is beautiful!
sillysally aka choc chip addict

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On 03/24/2012, Julie in WA said ...

Love the family portrait! And the Cherry Lasagna is one of the nicest jelly roll quilts I have ever seen! You've distributed the colors so well!

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On 03/24/2012, Jeanne said ...

Hi Susan, I haven't figured out what a UFO is but I LOVE what you shared. HA! I keep seeing this on your posts but I am missing something. I am not a bonafide quilter but I am taking lessons every Friday now. I have made quilts but I still know very little.

Happy Spring to you and yours.
Hugs, Jeanne

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On 03/24/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Love the quilting designs on your 3 charming quilts, the backings you chose for each, and the various happy fabrics in the border on the cuddle quilt! Your creativity is delightful!!

Thanks for posting my Summer Rose in it's current state. I have quite a few small UnFinished Objects (aka WIP= Works in Progress) that need to be quilted so am about to bravely attempt that. First am making a 9 block Pinwheel quilt for a friend's baby, due in 2 months.

Rainy day here and the dogwoods are in bloom.

Hugs!

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On 03/24/2012, Marilyn Durham said ...

Love your UFOs, Barbara! I have so many to do, I can't even seem to bring myself to get started! I hope to make yours be inspirational for me to get with it! Thanks for sharing!

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On 03/24/2012, Ann said ...

I think the cherry quilt is adorable. All your work is extraordinary.
Thanks for your visit.
Ann
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UFO Progress Report: Week 11

Senior Moment! I forgot to post Mr. Linky. Find him below.

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On 03/23/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Do we get to see the quilts you picked up and my bit of progress from last week? Hope so!

Today I've been cutting squares to make HSTs in blues, grays, and even black for a friend's daughter's nursery. I haven't seen nursery photos yet, so am hopeful I chose well. I may just make pinwheels and not sew any together until I see pictures or may just wing it from the little information I have.

My spoons are gone from standing to cut and the back and forth walk to the iron. I know that little walk does my circulation good, but it takes spoons after a while.

Hugs!

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On 03/23/2012, Julie in WA said ...

Thanks Susan! I put a new post up on my blog and linked up!

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On 03/23/2012, Deb said ...

Sorry no UFO progress report for me! I'm still knee-deep in working on a new project...the Wallflower quilt for a friend's birthday in April. I'm to the point of layering the sandwich..I took a picture to post but I was vetoed by the girls who said the friend would see too much of the quilt before she opened her gift. Oh well. So I'll post it when it's been given away. I hope to get back with some UFO work soon.
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March Guild Activities

The Caldwell Quilt presented to American Village

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BQG hosts National Quilting Day activities at the downtown YWCA.

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On 03/23/2012, sillysally said ...

Look at how happy they are!
sillysally aka choc chip addict

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On 03/23/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

The Caldwell quilt is lovely in it's new setting and will delight all who see it for decades to come. How wonderful of your guild to honor the memory of the Dr. Caldwell and his daughter in this perfect way and at the perfect location.

Those delighted smiles just say it all! What a joy to discover a talent you didn't know you had!!!! Those are some happy fabrics, too. Cheers for the volunteer teachers and for the very brave students!!

Hugs!

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On 03/23/2012, Julie in WA said ...

Oh, what a happy post! Love those children all excited about their creations!

Now, where is Mr. Linky? I finished a quilt top last night just so I could share it today!!!

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On 03/23/2012, Diane W said ...

Your group made more progress than I did. Fun to see new quilters. They all look very proud of their work, you can almost see "look what I did" on their face.
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Laughing in the Yellow Rain

Can you see that thick layer of pollen all over everything in the photo? It's not supposed to be here yet. Guess it doesn't matter though. Swollen, itchy eyes are no worse now than they'd be in May I suppose.

Billy is here putting in my new air conditioner/furnace. He says 16 years was a good run on the old one. OK.

I want to thank everyone who sent out prayers and good wishes for Grandmother Billie's recovering. She's still a sick lady, but much improved. Not in imminent danger of death at this point.

They tell us rain is coming. I hope so. It doesn't take long with no rainfall for things to get dry around here. Already, forest fires are popping up. And maybe the rain will clean some of this pollen out of the air.

One of my dogwoods in her new spring bridal gown

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On 03/22/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Cheers that Grandmother Billie is improving, slowly but surely! She remains in my prayers as do those who need prayer and their families.

I'm watching the pollen mess march toward us with some dread. Why do I not remember the yellow coating on everything from the years I lived in Memphis, Louisville, and Waco?? It's horrible here and you have to run the windshield wipers before you can drive.

Shame on me, I've been working on a new project this week and have a baby quilt to make - but in modern, not baby colors. My UFOs wait once again. I may get some applique ready on a UFO and that would count as progress for this week.

Hugs!

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On 03/22/2012, Julie in WA said ...

We don't have much pollen yet. We woke up this morning to snow! I'd rather have snow than pollen.

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On 03/22/2012, sillysally said ...

Your dogwood tree is simply beautiful! Looks like you have a very inviting neighborhood (of course, minus the pollen LOL).
sillysally aka choc chip addict

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On 03/22/2012, Donna said ...

There is pollen here everywhere too! It just began raining here. Your dogwood is gorgeous!
Hugs,
Donna

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On 03/23/2012, Kai said ...

WOW! THAT'S the view from the front side of your house? I'd be either on the porch or looking out the window 24/7! GLORIOUS!!!!! And my prayers are included for Grandmother Billie! (Note: Expect package via UPS Monday the 26th!) LOVE YOU!

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On 03/23/2012, debra said ...

your home is lovely!
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Super Sister Supper

My sisters and I had a fun gathering at my house last light. India, my niece, came too and brought me this sweet little lavender sachet that she had made for me. She also brought me a bar of French milled soap, which smells so good.

We chowed down on my homemade chicken salad, which everyone loved, along with fresh strawberries and some cookies and sherbert for dessert.

Lots of talking and laughing took place. Then India and Joanne went home; and Ramey and I settled in for our weekly visit with Raylan Givens of "Justified."

The doggies and I were ready to crawl into bed when the show was over and Ramey said goodnight. I think I got through about two paragraphs of my book before my eyelids refused to cooperate. Skipper and Sophie were asleep by the time their little bodies got stretched out.

Don't have a lot planned for today--just a trip to the post office to mail Beverly's prize package and then some hand quilting--trying to finish up the "Blackberry Creek" quilt. I'd love to have it finished in time for show and tell at the April guild meeting.

I have a stack of quilts to bind as well. Must get started on them soon.

Happy Hump Day, everyone!

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On 03/21/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Your new little sachet is so cute and I can just imagine how lovely it smells! Would love to have a scratch-and-sniff feature on blogs so we could all get a whiff of your new soap, too. India is so thoughtful!

Am happy to hear that you, Joanne, Ramey, and India had such a delightful time together, too.

I think I'll be putting tuna salad together in a few minutes because warm weather just calls for tuna sandwiches.

Am making progress on different sewing projects, but not UFOs today. I need to wrestle binding onto my Roses in Winter UFO but it's a larger quilt and that's daunting. Are my shoulders ready for that kind of workout???

Be good to you and please give Skipper and Sophie a hug from me.

Hugs!

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On 03/21/2012, sillysally said ...

What a cute gift! Such a springy cheery color. LOL about the doggies being asleep as soon as they are stretched out. I'd love to be a dog sometimes.

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On 03/22/2012, Kai said ...

That was a really pretty & sweet gifty from India! (I loooove her name, by the way!) And your Sister Suppers always make me miss MY little sister. But it's NOT a bad thing - it makes me happy remembering our fun times together! NOTHING like 'sissies!' Oh! This morning at 8 I will be at UPS mailing your shamefully late birthday gift. A pox on me. But ... gulp ... better late than never??? LOVE YOU & HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!
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Vernal Visions

Happy First Day of Spring, everyone! Spring has already sprung here, I'm afraid, right into summer. It's been very hot and humid. Weird really. My lawn still isn't green, but some of the flowers that aren't supposed to bloom until March or April have already faded. I caught this cherry tree just minutes, I think, before it began its decline. I was on my way to church, stopped and snapped the picture, and when I returned, the tree had already lost much of its splendor.

Well, Spring is lovely, what I can see of it. My eyes have been so itchy and watery and gummy and swollen, till my vision isn't quite up to snuff these days.

Here's A's Little Yellow House, all gussied up in azaleas. Andy has a beautiful purple tulip tree in her front yard, but it was past its prime when I gook this photo.

I picked up my three quilted quilts from Lena yesterday. I'll show them, unbound likely, on Friday.

We're having a Sister Supper tonight at my house and I'm serving homemade chicken salad. I cooked my chicken breasts last night in the crock pot. Now I have to go put my salad together and spruce up the downstairs a little bit.

Here's Skipper basking in the spring sunshine coming through our living room window.

My computer is having a conniption this morning and will not cooperate. I can't do anything about the sqirrely formatting.

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On 03/20/2012, Deb Price said ...

Our weather here in Indiana is weird, too. We went from winter to summer in a week! Not that I'm complaining about not shoveling snow, but I would have liked a couple of weeks of Spring before the Summer started!
Have a fun dinner tonight with all of your sisters!
Hugs...

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On 03/20/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

What charming photos! Love Andy's new little house in its springtime splendor and Skipper in the puddle of sunshine is too cute!

Sorry you're bothered by allergies but welcome to the Sniffles club!

Here is Virginia it feels like May or June and one day last week the high was nearly 90*F. That is truly scary when you stop to think what June, July, and August might be like. Our Bradford pears and tulip tree bloomed and are putting on leaves now. The puzzlement is when to plant the veggies.

Your sister's dinner menu sounds festive and just right for this crazy weather.

Happy Spring Equinox to you!

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On 03/20/2012, Jan said ...

Your daughter's Yellow House is so cozy looking! I'll bet they're thrilled living in such a great place! The arrangement in Skipper's picture is perfect...you ought to print it and put it in a 'doggy themed' frame! The tiny bit of nose peeking out is so cute!

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On 03/20/2012, Sandra Hutchins said ...

Perfect photos! The cherry tree against the brilliant blue sky is awesome. The Little Yellow House looks so cheerful and neat as a pin. Azaleas are one of my favorite spring time blooming shrubs. I don't have any here because they need more water than I'm willing to provide.

We will all be so looking forward to photos of your three newest quilts! Sandy Gail

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On 03/20/2012, Helen in Switzerland said ...

Wow! Your azaleas look GORGEOUS! We are several months behind you asfar as spring goes, but there are tiny shoots peeking up out of the earth now. Now let's just hope that we don't get more snow!!

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On 03/20/2012, valerie said ...

Our weather is unreal too!!! We need rain to get rid of this pollen. But everything is just beautiful. I love it!!!

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On 03/22/2012, Niki said ...

I love the little yellow house. The black shutters and shades of pink in the blooms and a shot of green is stunning. I have a quilt in mind using these colors and just might name it after Andy!

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On 03/26/2012, Monster said ...

I'm not a great deal into reading about Clyde Marine Recruitment , but somehow I got to read plenty of articles on your blog. Its amazing how interesting it is for me to visit you very often.
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Cupcake and a Movie

So last night, Andy came with two big sprinkled cupcakes and a DVD of the "My Week With Marilyn" movie that I've been wanting to see. I enjoyed the movie (and, indeed, the cupcake), but I was a litle disappointed. I don't think the woman who played Marilyn, Michelle Williams, did as good a job as might have been done by someone like, say, Charlize Theron. Nor were the other actors all that outstanding, with the exception of the young man, Eddie Redmayne, who played Colin, and the amazing Judi Dench, who played Dame Sybil Thorndike. They were both excellent--just like the cupcake.

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On 03/18/2012, Nicole said ...

Sounds like a perfect evening!

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On 03/18/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

What a happy looking cupcake! Love the polka-dot sprinkles.

Sounds like you and Andy had a wonderful time together. Too bad the movie was less than it might have been. I happened to see an interview with the actress who played Marilyn and even then I couldn't see how she could pull it off well. The movie clip that was shown at the time just verified my opinion - at least to me. ;)

Hope you have a lovely day!

Hugs!

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On 03/18/2012, Dianne Mitzel said ...

Oh, would love a bite of that cupcake..haven't seen the movie yet, know it's really good. Thanks for chance at another giveaway, darling basket!!

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On 03/19/2012, sillysally said ...

You know, I wondered about that movie. Michelle Williams strikes me as a perfectly wonderful woman, but a bit on the quiet side. I wondered if she had enough "oomph" to play Marilyn Monroe. It will still be an interesting one to watch, love that Dame Judi Dench.
sillysally aka choc chip addict
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UFO Progress Report: Week 11

I have nothing to report on UFO progress, except that I'm going to pick up three quilts from the quilter today--but I already told you that yesterday.

But I do have this beautiful Grandmother's Flower Garden to show you that our Blogless Sandy finished. Sandy's friend, who started this quilt, came down with cancer, and so Sandy offered to finish the quilt for her. It is now complete.

"I've been taking it apart and adding the garden path rows, the border, and the binding for the past year," Sandy reports. "I had to make myself do this one because the blocks were huge, cut unevenly, and sort of strange color combinations, but I'm glad that I stayed with the project. I hope that my friend will be pleased to see it."

I know she will be, Sandy. It's beautiful. I'm sorry I didn't pick this up last week. I had not checked my aol box for a while. In fact, due to spam and hacking, I'm in the process of phasing that address out. In future, please use suscleve@yahoo.com for my email address.

As of last night, Other Grandmother Billie was improved. She's by no means out of the woods, but her improvement gives us hope. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. They are much appreciated.

Landscaper Steve is due to arrive pretty soon, so I must go and get dressed now. Happy Friday to all.

 

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On 03/16/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

What a lovely quilt you finished for your friend, Sandy, and what beautiful work you did! Applause, applause!! I hope your friend is doing well these days.

Cheers that Grandmother Billie has improved! May she continue to get better and better day by day.

Susan, I will go right now and change your email address in my address book. Sorry about the spam annoyances.

This morning I looked out across our front yard and saw the pretty greens of early spring and the wonderful pinks of the ornamental plum blossoms. The little quilt I'm working on is also pink and green, so that's an added delight!

Hugs!

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On 03/16/2012, Diane W said ...

Sandy's Grandmother's Flower garden is so pretty. She did a good job for her friend. You've been busy, no wonder you haven't had time to work on UFO. I've made alittle progress but none on UFO's. Can't wait to see the Santa quilt. Who does your quilting? I know you have mentioned her before but does she have a blog?

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On 03/16/2012, Jan said ...

Susan, I'm hoping Jesse's grandmother continues to improve and is out of the woods soon. Sandy's quilt is lovely and a labor of love, I'm sure. Picking up your quilts along with having Spring landscaping work done should raise your spirits some!

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On 03/16/2012, Jen said ...

What a beautiful GFG quilt! Great job Sandy! I posted a Finish this week! Yay! My quilt took forever to finish and I really had to slog through it. Thanks for the extra push I needed Susan! Without our UFO Challenge, I'm sure this quilt would have sat in my closet for a few more years :)

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On 03/16/2012, Julie in WA said ...

Oh, I can't wait to see pictures of your finished quilts. I love to see how the quiting can enhance the beauty of the quilt.

Sandy's Grandmother's Flower Garden is so beautiful and vintage-looking. Oh how I wish I had the wherewithall to make one, but I just don't see it in the future. Not big on all those hexagons I guess.

I have linked up!

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On 03/16/2012, Linda said ...

Glad to here Grandmother Billie is doing better, power of prayer.
Giveway basket is as lovely as ever.

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On 03/17/2012, alexandrine said ...

Il est magnifique ce jardin de grand mère!!!

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On 03/17/2012, Susan Ramey Cleveland said ...

@Sandy: In case you don't do French, Alexandrine says the Grandmother's Flower Garden is magnificent.

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On 03/17/2012, Mrs Thrifty said ...

What a labour of love and a truly beautiful quilt xx

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On 03/17/2012, Sandra Hutchins said ...

Dearest Susan,

Sending prayers and thoughts of healing for Grandmother Billie.

Wow, three quilts to be picked up from the quilter, that's amazing progress. I can't wait to see photos of them. Thank you for inspiring all of us to get our projects finished. Also, thanks for showing photos of my "Grandmother's Flower Garden" quilt that was started by my friend who has cancer. The comments from you and your readers are treasured.

I have your suscleve email address in my address book now. So sorry that spamers have ruined your AOL email. Happy spring time to all of you! Sandy Gail
(Sandra Neel Hutchins).
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Worries and Woes

Things are a bit hectic at The Yellow House this week. Jesse's other grandmother is in ICU in critical condition. I haven't heard how she fared the night, but they were concerned that she might not make it through. She's is the kindest and sweetest person, one I consider a good friend. Our hearts are breaking.

I have been trying to organize my tax records. I had an appointment yesterday with the accountant lady, but had to reschedule for next week. My stomach and my nerves just couldn't get it together. I don't know why tax reporting has to be so complicated. I truly don't mind paying my taxes. I'm one of those rare animals who knows that a huge democracy cannot endure without taxes. I'm happy to help support all the freedoms, services, and protections that our tax money buys. But why do I have to go through this torture every year?

This afternoon I have to drive to Mountain Brook for my annual gyn checkup. Not a fun task in the best of times, but especially with things in such turmoil. But hopefully, it will all be over for a year. Unless they find another lump or bump, which they usually do, in which case I'll be invited back in a month or two.

On top of all the sadness, bother, and uncertainty, allergies threated to lay me low. My throat is sore and my eyes are so itchy and gummy I can hardly see. But all the blooming stuff sure is pretty.

Steve is coming tomorrow to clean up the yards and lay new pinestraw and get us ready for spring.

I had thought I would make corned beef and cabbage and have a family gathering on Saturday, St. Patty's Day, in honor of our great grandmother and great-great grandparents, who were from the Emerald Isle. I found a recipe on Pinterest that tells how to corn your own beef. I was even going to try that. But with all the uncertainty (plus, I recently learned that Ramey has gone vegan), I think I'll just boil up some cabbage and eat it myself--forego the corned beef altogether. Maybe I'll ask Ramey to join me.

Don't forget to leave a comment, either in the post at top of the page or any of my blog posts this week for a chance to win the Easter basket.

Ooooh boy! Lena (my long-arm quilter buddy) just called to tell me she has three quilts ready for me to pick up. I know one is the Santa Panel quilt, "Family Portrait." Forget right off what the others are. I told her I'd come by tomorrow. Bye for now.

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On 03/15/2012, Linda said ...

You sound like a busy, busy lady.
Have appointment for our taxes next week also.
Prayers are with Jesse and his grandmother.
Beautiful giveaway you are giving.

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On 03/15/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

I hope things settle down, that Jesse's other grandmother improves quickly, that the tax info. falls into place without trauma, that your GYN appt. is simple and 100% okay, and that getting your glorious quilts back can be the icing on the cake to make everything better.

Prayers for Jesse's other grandmother and all who love this sweet lady.

Be good to you and take allergy meds. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were no allergies?

I hope to have UFO progress to report so need to get off of this computer!

Hugs!

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On 03/15/2012, Brenda said ...

I am so sorry to hear about the grandmother. I will keep her and you and the families in my prayers.
I am like you, I hate Tax time!! I wish it was easier too. I don't know why they have to make it so complicated. It's just mind-boggling.
Prayers also for your gyn checkup!!
I do love the looks of your delicious apples and that vintage chicken...beautiful picture.
Hugs,
Brenda

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On 03/15/2012, Deb said ...

Susan ~ so sorry to hear about the worry and sad times concerning the other grandmother. I know you'll have some trying days ahead of you if she doesn't recover. i hope your tests came out just fine and that all the allergies will clear up!

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On 03/19/2012, sillysally said ...

Here's hoping that the other grandmother will recuperate fully and with little or no pain. Tax preparation is certainly not one of the "funner" things in life. I sympathize with you on that.

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On 03/22/2012, Connie Bacewich said ...

I just love your blog and I am just getting started looking at yours and others
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Easter Basket Giveaway Winner Announced

It tickles me no end to announce that the winner of the little Easter Basket full of fat quarters is Beverly of How Sweet the Sound! Congratulations, Beverly. Since I already have your address, I'll get your prize in the mail right away.

Thanks to everyone who took part in my giveaway and also those of my friends Lisa and Judy. We have to do this again sometime.

I have decided to leave the giveaway open through the weekend. I'll draw on Monday. Meanwhile, anyone who hasn't signed up, just leave a comment and you'll be in the drawing.

Be sure to leave a comment here or on any post this week for a chance to win the little Easter basket filled with 10 fat quarters of spring fabrics.

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On 03/13/2012, Chris said ...

Hard to believe Easter is coming so soon but the 70 degrees we are having today and yesterday in NH is proof that spring has sprung.

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On 03/13/2012, Dot in NE Georgia said ...

The fabric is beautiful. Nice Spring quilt fabrics!
Enjoy your blog very much.

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On 03/13/2012, Bridgid said ...

What an adorable basket. The fabrics are beautiful!

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On 03/13/2012, Judy Morphis said ...

I would love to be in your give away. I enjoy reading your blog so much. Thank you.

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On 03/13/2012, Angie said ...

Love the Easter Basket with the FQs---they shout 'Spring'. :) Thank you for tossing me in the drawing. :)

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On 03/13/2012, Samantha Rudzinski said ...

What a beautiful basket of goodies! Spring is nearly here and I've been trying to find some more fabric to go with the cute Easter fabric I picked out last year.

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On 03/13/2012, Maria do Carmo Pezzuto said ...

Seu blog é lindo,parabéns.Esta cesta ficará enfeitando minha sala de costura até setembro,eu prometo a você que não usarei antes disso.Porquê???Ela funcionará para mim como presente de aniversário,26-09.Muito obrigada. tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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On 03/13/2012, alexandrine said ...

Nice easter basket !
thnaks to you ;-DD

kisses

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On 03/13/2012, Claire said ...

I'd love to win the basket of FQs. I enjoy your blog very much!

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On 03/13/2012, SewCalGal said ...

What a cute Easter Basket. My kind of treats!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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On 03/13/2012, Daisy said ...

Found you via GreenQuilts. Great blog - I've enjoyed your recent posts and look forward to making time to delve further back. Would love a chance to win your basket. I'll leave a link on my blog.
http://daisychainsandnewbeginings.blogspot.com/
Best Wishes.

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On 03/13/2012, Katrina said ...

adorable!

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On 03/13/2012, Judy Mj said ...

Those fabrics look so great for spring!

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On 03/13/2012, Mrs Thrifty said ...

Found you via another blog - wonderful reading (thank you) and a fabulous collection of materials x

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On 03/13/2012, Mrs Thrifty said ...

PS. I meant to say I have left a link on my blog and I am also having a little birthday giveaway if you'd like to look x

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On 03/13/2012, Gail said ...

Count me in, Susan! And thanks for the program yesterday.

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On 03/13/2012, Nancy said ...

It is snowing where I live today. Would like a chance at the spring fabrics. Thank you.
Nancy

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On 03/13/2012, Stacey said ...

I can smell spring in the air this week - these fabrics are perfect for creating this season!

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On 03/13/2012, Amy C said ...

Wow you are so organised :) I love these fabrics and your giveaway! I found you through Pipkin House on Quilter Blogs :) Amy from www.craftyshenanigans.blogspot.com

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On 03/13/2012, Amy said ...

What a cute basket of fabrics!

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On 03/13/2012, Deb said ...

I'd LOVE that Easter basket!! Thanks for the links to the other giveaways, too!

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On 03/13/2012, Heather Henriques said ...

Found your blog through the ever-charming Pipkin House. I'd love to be entered to win the Easter Basket - thanks!

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On 03/14/2012, beats by dr dre said ...

So glad you are having fun - those colours of yarn are just amazing!

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On 03/14/2012, Jeanne Bender said ...

Beautiful, Southern Spring Fabrics!! My Mom & Dad were married in Jackson MS in 1941....she always talked about the beautiful lazy summer days in MS....these fabrics remind me of Spring and the SOuth!!

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On 03/14/2012, Perrycounty said ...

Such beautiful SPring fabrics from the South!! They remind me of beautiful lazy spring days with lots of flowers...would make a really pretty quilt!!

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On 03/14/2012, judy said ...

I enjoy your blog so much. it is one of my top favorites. judy

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On 03/14/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Charming basket and lovely, sweet fabrics, too. I'd love to win them, okay?!

My parents married April 13, 1943 in Mom's parent's home in Richmond, VA. DH and I married April 22, 1972 in Memphis. As a framed quote here says,
"American by birth,
Southerner by the Grace of God!"

One of my early small quilts is a pastel Log Cabin called "Cabin in the Cotton". I hang it up every Spring, right after taking down my St. Paddy's day wall hanging. Don't you just LOVE springtime in the South?

Hugs!

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On 03/14/2012, Susan Keener said ...

Love your blog! Always something to inspire me. The book reviews are great, I also read a lot. Would love a chance to win the fabrics.

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On 03/14/2012, Cindi said ...

I have been so inspired by your blog! Love the Easter basket material!

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On 03/14/2012, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...

love the basket!!! I want to enter to win.
Hope you are having a good day.

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On 03/14/2012, Rose said ...

I'm all for free things, and if I should be the lucky one who wins, AND if my Doctor sets me free to travel, I will personally come by and pick up that basket next week!How's that? ha ha

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On 03/14/2012, Patty Bischoff said ...

Hey Susan,

I would love to get a visit from the Easter Bunny with your special Easter Basket. Loved the program on Monday. I am so glad that you have been able to connect with so many wonderful friends online.

Thanks so much - PattyB

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On 03/15/2012, Victoria said ...

I thought for sure I had entered, but can't find my entry anywhere...so here i am again. I love your blog, please enter me for your giveaway!

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On 03/15/2012, Soldes 2012 said ...

It really wonderful basket to fullfill with different colour of fabrics.It look so beautiful.This one is really wonderful decorations.

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On 03/15/2012, Missy said ...

Oh a basket of pretty fabric. That would be fun!

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On 03/15/2012, Robin Janz said ...

Lovely basket! Thanks for the chance!

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On 03/15/2012, Cindy said ...

Thank you for the great presentation on Monday. It was interesting and informative. I would love to win the basket of fabric. Thanks!

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On 03/15/2012, Bethany said ...

Please enter me in the drawing for the lovely fabric. Thank you!

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On 03/15/2012, Barbara Williams said ...

I didn't see my post that I did earlier in the week so I thought I would comment again. I truly love your blog. It is something I look forward to reading at work, but don't tell my brother (I work for him :) Like I said in my other post, I live in Arizona but I married a southern boy from Sylacauga. Keep up the blog, it's great and I love the book reviews!

Please enter my post for the fabric drawing, too.

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On 03/15/2012, Michelle said ...

Love the basket- It is so pretty!

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On 03/15/2012, Melinda said ...

What a cute basket and fabric. I would love to win.

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On 03/15/2012, Maryellen said ...

Thank you for the blog! The giveaway basket is so cute. How kind of you. Maryellen

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On 03/15/2012, karen said ...

wow, nice little basket of goodies...thanks

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On 03/15/2012, Debra D said ...

Isn't quilting fun??!!!

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On 03/15/2012, thepricklypinecone said ...

What a beautiful idea! Certainly beats a basket full of unhealthy treats.

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On 03/15/2012, Deb said ...

Hi Susan ! I'm glad you mentioned the basket again...I've been reading but forgetting to comment! Ack! So I just went back to do some re-reading and commenting. Thanks for the giveaway.

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On 03/15/2012, Karen O said ...

Beautiful! I love those spring colors. I am glad I found your blog - I look forward to getting to know you.

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On 03/15/2012, Sandra Hutchins said ...

Dear Susan,
Your quilts are so beautiful with such lovely colors. Of course, I'd love to win the beautiful Easter basket with the fat quarters. Count me in! Thanks for a great blog with lots of photos of quilts and of your precious doggies! Sandy Gail (Sandra Neel Hutchins)

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On 03/16/2012, Jenny said ...

I have been reading your blog for some time now. I love finding a fellow Alabamian here in Blogland. Would like to have a blog of my own but don't know where or how to start. Lord knows I have lots to share and talk about. But.... For now I would love to win your basket of fabric. I'm in the process of making pin cushions with tea cups! Have a great day.
Jenny from LA (lower Alabama)

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On 03/16/2012, Dortha said ...

Would love to win the basket of spring fabric. I read your blog often.

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On 03/16/2012, Terry Rice said ...

I've enjoyed reading your blog. You write so well and have lovely quilts and things to share. I also enjoy your book reviews and have read many of the books and suggested a couple for our book club. The basket of fabric is lovely. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.

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On 03/16/2012, Dee said ...

UFO's First!
It's as easy as that.
You've got to be kiddin'!!
Put my name in that hat!

Thanks, Susan! I enjoy your blog - and admire your determination to knock out our UFO's.

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On 03/17/2012, Gail said ...

Springy, happy fabrics
I would use quarters to make a pretty chair cosy over my black office chair. Scraps will go into a small quilt for cat rescue group fundraiser
Happy St Patrick's Day to you

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On 03/17/2012, Deb W. said ...

What a nice thing to do. The fabrics are beautiful. Please enter me into your drawing. I have given up blogging myself but read your each week.

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On 03/17/2012, Vicki said ...

Oh wow what pretty fabrics and so springy. Thanks for sharing!

Hugs,
Vicki R
sunraesban@yahoo.com

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On 03/18/2012, Carla (from Alabama) said ...

That is a pretty basket full of pretty fabric. Hope I win!

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On 03/18/2012, Teresa said ...

Thanks for the chance to win this cute basket full of fabrics. The GFG quilt is very pretty, your friend did a great job.

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On 03/18/2012, Patricia McDonald said ...

Oh good...I'm in the nick of time to enter your giveaway. Love reading your blog each day....but I'm still busy with my dad so there isn't much time for comments. Have a relaxed Sunday. Pat Mc

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On 03/18/2012, Sandy said ...

What a great way to welcome Spring! Hope I win.

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On 03/18/2012, Annette said ...

Susan, I've been following your blog for some time now and totally enjoy it all from the book reviews to the dogs to sewing and recipes. The Easter basket is lovely and will be a treat for whoever does win it. Annette D.

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On 03/19/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

Congratulations to Beverly!!!

Hugs!

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On 03/19/2012, sillysally said ...

Congratulations to Beverly! What a nice little Easter gift. Thanks again, Susan, for your fun giveaway.

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On 03/19/2012, Nancy said ...

Congratulations Beverly!!! Enjoy your lovey quilting treasure. Thank you Susan for a nice giveaway. Hugs...

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On 03/20/2012, Beverly said ...

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Susan. I am so excited. I appreciate you giving me a nudge, and I apologize that I haven't been by the last few days. Work is making me even crazier than usual.

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On 03/22/2012, Connie Bacewich said ...

What a great idea love the pretty basket.
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Quilts Galore and Giveaways O'plenty

Wow! Yesterday was a busy, busy day at Guild. First I had to take care of my Block of the Month duties.

Here are some of the Bento Box blocks that were turned in, 49 in all, which went to two lucky winners.

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Before the business portion of our meeting, our president Vasha and treasurer Craig unveiled "The Caldwell Quilt." Three years in the making by members of Birmingham Quilters Guild, this quilt honors the memories of two of our beloved members, Dr. Tom Caldwell and his daughter Kathy Caldwell, who died in an auto crash in 2008.


The Caldwell Quilt unveilling

The quilt is being presented to The American Village in Montevallo, Alabama, for permanent display. Dr. Tom loved quilting, history, and geneaology, and did a lot of work and promotion for this 18th-century American village recreation. Tom's daughter Claire was at the meeting for the unveiling.


The project began with a search for vintage and reproduction fabrics for an authentic 18th-century look. This search yielded fabrics from as far away as Europe.

Several members lent their skills to accomplish the beautiful hand quilting, which this photo does little or nothing to highlight.

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After all the guild busines and show-and-tell was completed, Lisa, Judy, and I took to the "stage" to present our program called "Adventures in Blogging." I have a feeling that we'll be seeing several more BQG members join the Blogosphere before too long.

Below is a look at some of the wonderful Show-and-Tell that hung from our clotheslines yesterday.

This is Lisa's gorgeous Fall Diamonds quilt. Be sure to visit her blog sometime this week for a chance to win a whole set of hand-cut diamonds (on straight of grain) to make your own version of this quilt.


Lisa's hand-cut diamonds


A Krotzer butterfly quilt made from blocks of the  month that Betty and Roy won several years ago.


Becky P.'s Quilt of Valor


Damie's hand-appliqued, hand-quilted beauty







We have lots of knitters too.


A Bright and Beautiful Cuddle Quilt


Doris M.'s woodsy wall hanging


Doris M. made this one for her nephew.


I can't remember who made this. Sorry. But it sure is pretty.


President Vasha R. made this fun "Lounge Lizards" vignette from the fabrics she received in an "ugly fabric" swap. It served as quite a conversation piece at the meeting.


These blocks are samples for an "Easy Hunter's Star" workshop being held for guild members.

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Now, don't forget Judy's blog giveaway either, for a chance to win either some gorgeous fabrics or another batch of cut-out diamonds. (See photos below.)

Judy's giveaway fabrics


Judy's giveaway diamonds

And, finally, don't forget my giveaway. Any comment you leave on any post this week, until midnight Friday night, will get you an entry to win this Easter basket of ten fat quarters.

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On 03/13/2012, Linda said ...

You have a very talented guild. Beautiful, beautiful quilts. Your giveaway sounds very interesting.

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On 03/13/2012, Barbara Anne said ...

What glorious quilts, one and all.

The quilt in honor and in memory of Dr. Caldwell and Kathy is certainly beautiful and is a treasure. How wonderful it will be on permanent display at The American Village that meant so much to them. Hugs for Claire and all who loved them.

I've visited both Lisa and Judy and am going thru my week with my fingers crossed!

Hope you're feeling good.

Hugs!

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On 03/13/2012, Diane W said ...

The Caldwell quilt is beautiful in the picture and I'm sure it is so much more in person. Your guild has some very talented quilters, always enjoy looking. Put my name in the basket for your giveaway, I'll go visit Lisa and Judy.

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On 03/13/2012, Donna said ...

Susan,
The memorial quilt will be lovely hanging at American Village. The guild pics are lovely. A wonderful group of talented members!
Hugs,
Donna

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On 03/13/2012, alexandrine said ...

The diamonds quilt is sooooo beautiful !!!!!!

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On 03/13/2012, Joanne said ...

Such gorgeous quilts!

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On 03/13/2012, judy swift said ...

The Caldwell quilt is beautiful! (I live in West Caldwell, New Jersey) The hand quilting is amazing.

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On 03/13/2012, Denise Cheke said ...

Wow..thanks for sharing the pictures of all these lovely quilts. And thanks for the chance to win some beautiful spring fat quarters! Happy Sewing!

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On 03/13/2012, Sharon M. said ...

Not sure where my comment went to, so forgive me if I repeat.
That basket just looks so pretty - I'd love for it to live in my sewing room. Please pick me?
Your guild has some very talented quilters! All the quilts are gorgeous, and I like that you have the show and tell quilts displayed around the room during the meeting. Our guild has show and tell at the end of each meeting and the quilter holds up their quilt and has a few seconds to tell a little about it - unfortunately, some in the audience by then are ready to pack up and leave for home - kind of disrespectful. I like your system better!

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On 03/13/2012, Deb said ...

Hi Susan ~ Oooh, I wish I could have been with you at your guild meeting. It sounds like you always have a great time and such show-and-tells!! I especially would have loved the session about blogging! I hope you recruited some new bloggers!

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On 03/13/2012, sillysally said ...

You sure do have lots of talented quilters in your guild. LOL at the lizards! The Caldwell quilt is simply beautiful.
sillysally aka choc chip addict

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On 03/14/2012, Leah said ...

Beautiful Quilts! Thanks for sharing

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On 03/14/2012, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...

oh...so many beautiful quilts!! I would love to visit your guild someday and meet some of the quilters. The hand applique is just wonderful.

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On 03/14/2012, Mary Jo said ...

Thanks for sharing all of the beautiful quilts. I love your cute little basket giveaway! Hope I win.

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On 03/14/2012, Kathy m. Boice said ...

I have not had an Easter Basket for many many years! That Ol' Easter fella forgot about us as we got older. Hmmm.
I'd be a "cadbury" bunny and cluck all over the place if I won!!

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On 03/15/2012, Linda V said ...

Thanks for sharing all those quilts and double thanks for the super giveaway chance!

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On 03/15/2012, Antoinette said ...

I love your give away and enjoyed the program Monday at the guild meeting.
Thanks, Ant. at dajrmacmurdo@msn.com

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On 03/15/2012, Robin Janz said ...

Pretty quilts!

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On 03/18/2012, Karen s. said ...

All of the Guild quilts are wonderful. The "Caldwell Quilt" is a wonderful tribute and very beautiful. You can tell how much love and handiwork went into it. Hope your week goes well.
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