Good Monday

I think Fall is in the air - except when it is 90' outside! I just love the chilly mornings! Can you believe that it is the last day of August. I was a little productive this weekend with cleaning bathrooms and sewing - at least one thing I love to do. I am in charge of a Round Robin project for the upcoming year in Peace by Piece Quilt Guild and I was able to finish my center block. This will be a new thing for that guild to do so I hope they will want to participate.
We have been trying to put things together for our Fall Open House. It will be September 17, 18 & 19. You will just have to check back with us to see the fall class schedule and what other fun things we have planned. Mark those days on your calender- the 17th is the Opening Social of for the guild Peace by Piece so you will have to stop by ofter the meeting.
So much to do - so little time. Have a great week - Kaye

My poor tired feet

I just felt like whining a little bit tonight - that's all! Kaye

Economy Quilting

I was running out of space so I will do a second entry today - I have some much to say! Next Wed. August 26th, is out first Economy Quilting night. I hope you have started your ACCURATE cutting of 6'' squares from your scraps. This is the first time we have tried to organize a fabric swap - it should be fun ( I hope ) . We will start at 5 p.m.. Remember there is no charge for the class so come and learn a new method of making 9 patchs. If I can get my act together I will even make a treat. If you need more details about the Economy Quilt, please call the shop or email me and I will send you the details - redroosterquilt@gmail.com . Maybe Winter will let me -Nanny- do a little cutting tonight while we watch "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" - I wouldn't let her start it last night so I promised we would watch it tonight. Last night - she wanted to make cupcakes - so of course I helped her do that. Today is her last day at her daycare so she took a treat - she even frosted them quite well but wasn't happy with me for running out of sprinkles! How I love that child! She is going to start at the USU daycare next week - Gird your Loins - Winter is on her way! ttfn - Kaye

the Stolen Nectarines

HI - it is a very sad week for my sweet little 92 year old Aunt Marj - someone stole all 22 nectarines off of her tree. How can this be in this safe little hometown. Aunt Marj and her son John planted the tree last year - being told it was an apricot tree. The blooms this spring were beautiful and the fruit really grew. It was going to be picked the very next day - and when she went out to pick them they were gone. She keeps telling the story over and over again - unable to believe that the thief wouldn't even leave one for them to taste. It just goes to show you - nothing is sacred in this town - not even your fruit! I told them to write a letter to the Herald Journal - I may have to do it for them. This is almost as bad as stealing flowers off of the graves. Some people just need a swift kick in the butt! Enough of that- lets talk about me! I have nothing to whine about today - unless you want to hear about my pet peeves - I won't start.
Have a great weekend. Kaye

Valentines Fabric

I guess I am in a real hopeful mood today when I order fabric for 2010 Valentines Day! Please please please let me survive these trying times! Some days I tend to worry alot, of course there is always a lot to worry about - work, work, kids, work, money - & I worry about wasting my time as well. I just can't win! Some days I am ready to give it all up, but then what would I do.
I guess I will just keep plugging along at a snails pace and keep praying for a small miracle. That chip on my shoulder is showing. I will change subjects - new homespuns came in yesterday - 13 bolts of wonderful. I like it dark and dirty - such a good phrase. I also got in Gobble Gobble fabrics form Moda with some charm packs and turnovers. I haven't made anything out of the turnovers yet (they are the pieces cut into triangles) but I will get right on it! I also had a young lady from here in Logan come in today and she has designed some bags - pretty darn cute so I bought a few of her patterns - I think she is on the right track! I am heading to my daughters house to have supper with her and Winter - we have got to teach that child how to sit up to the table and eat a meal with her family - she is just too busy. I just can't tell you how much I adore her! Stacy and I went to see Julie & Julia last Saturday - what a fun movie - Meryl streep is amazing. Now I want to cook through the book too - but I know I never will - go see it. I am out of here - Kaye

TGIF

Hi - another busy week - had a great sewing day with friends yesterday - made 2 fun little wool projects, had good food and some great visiting. I love to get together and sew with friends.
The Quilts & More magazine finally came in today. The quilt we have the kits for is on page 38 and is oh so cute. You can come in and purchase the kit and magazine here at the shop for $60 - a special price for store shoppers! Zephie is up in Washington to a family wedding- hope she is having fun and you all know how much I miss her. Mary and Isobel will be running the shop on Saturday because I have to stay home for the next 2 days and try to get something done. My home is in desperate need of a once over everywhere. My son moving back in with me is like having a toddler around - although he is 2o years old! I really am glad he is there - but what happened to all my good training - he has forgotten everything! Hope everyone has a great weekend and spend some time sewing! Kaye

I survived camping

I am back from a great few days of camping - I prayed for rain and I got it!! Friday the wind blew - and all 15 of us huddled around the fire. I hadn't packed enough warm cloths - so Winter and I cuddled up and went to sleep about 10 - the wind finally stopped and we had a bit of rain in the morning - about half of the group went home. It stopped raining but it stayed cloudy and chilly most of the day. I did knit half of a dishcloth but that was the extent of my hand work. Sat. evening my friends Krista and Gary arrived - we had a wonderful dutch oven dinner their kids had started - it was a much calmer evening. Alter a better nights sleep, we awoke to some sunshine - but still had a great fire. I swear I can still smell it on me even after a couple of showers. After cleaning up the camp site, Stacy, Winter and I had lunch back on the beach - Bear Lake really is beautiful. But I must admit, I was glad to get home do the laundry and put everything away. I was down in the sewing room by 6:30. Today is my Stacy's 38th birthday - how can it be??? She wants sushi for dinner (yuk) so we are all going to Black Pearl.
Must work now - have a great week, Kaye