uncertainty

That seems to be my word for the day - uncertainty. I know it has different meaning for each of us, but for today it really seems to define alot of things going on right now. Time marches on and it seems to be marching across my face. Words similar to those were spoken somewhere by Dolly Parton and I always liked that phrase. But the combat boots are killing me!!!!!!!!
So while I was working on Quick books this afternoon, I had my itunes playing on the computer - the music seems to help my brain. But I have not enjoyed the Christmas tunes that I have been listening to since I don't know how to separate my play lists. I will have to find a friend who will give me another lesson. Don't you just love smart friends!

Came across a fun blog recently - aquiltinglife.blogspot.com - check it out. I also came across a website called www.cluckclucksew.com. This website is just a big list of a whole bunch of other blogs for quilters and crafters. Save it to your favorite list. I also liked
snippetsofaquilter.blogspot.com.

Well I should head home to feed Frank and be his support system while he sleeps on the couch. Eyes too tired for much of anything tonight. But I will be here all by myself tomorrow - Zephie has Quilting Coven - I love their name. (have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is playing now-yuk)
Enjoy the weekend - we are going to have good weather real soon! Uncertain but ever hopeful , Kaye

Memorial Day 2010

I thought I would share a little family history with you - if you have ever been through the Logan Utah cemetery , you may have come across the weeping woman. Her name was Julia and she was my great grandmother. She was born in 1859 and died and 1914 - only 55 years old. The story I had been told was that she lost 4 children in 1901- influenza ? - and was broken hearted.

I don't know who gave her the scarf and flower - many people come by to look at her - I talked to 3 different ladies on Mon. that were checking her out. Great grandmothers head stone.

Behind her monument is a grave where two of her daughters are buried together as they had died within a week of each other. The oldest was Emilia - she was born in 1895 and died in 1901. The younger one is Inez - born 1899 and died 1901. I don't know where the 2 boys are buried that died that same year. My grandmother, Margaret was older and didn't get as sick as the little ones.


This is a beautiful photograph that was done of Emilia and Inez just months before they died. This is hanging over my headboard and it really is wonderful. I am so fortunate to be the proud owner. Just think of how difficult those times were - I am so grateful to be living in a more modern world, but it too is filled with trials.

My father and 2 of my uncles served in WWII. My mothers younger brother, Lyle Hoffman, was killed in Germany. His wife Georgia was expecting there 1st baby when he went to war. He died without ever knowing his son, Lyle.
Georgia went on to marry again, had 3 more children. Her oldest daughter - who I had met in the shop - came up to me one day and asked if I was a Hoffman and I said yes - Her mom was Georgia - my uncles widow. How excited was I to finally be able to meet her. On the Saturday before Mothers Day, Georgia and her daughter - also named Georgia, and my Aunt Marj
who was married to uncle Lyle's brother, came for a cup of coffee and a great visit. Georgia and Marj are both in their 90's and doing so well. I was so excited to meet and talk with her - she was delightful. I hope someday I will be able to meet my cousin Lyle - it's never too late.

It is heart breaking to think of all the innocent lifes that are lost every day.

My mothers family has always done alot of grave decorating when I was young. We would get all dressed up and head to the cemetery and meet up with a lot of family members.

I was finally able to bury my brother this past week - it took me long enough but now it is done.

There are lots of thoughts and emotions around the shop these days as we wind down to our last final days. There is still a wee bit of fabric left and you need it much more than I do!!!

Good day for now, Kaye

Memorial Day 2010

too little time

Hi my friends - I have stopped and tried to write on my blog for a couple weeks now - but I never seem to be able to get something smitten or else I start crying or just too many interruptions. So today, I decided to just say HI and let everyone know that things are starting to wind down around here. We do have a little bit of everything left - and it is all 50% OFF. There are still some ready made items that are 30% OFF. At this time, I plan on taking the quilting machine home and quiting for others. So let me know if you need my address and phone #.
As I work upstairs, I can hear Zephie downstairs telling someone about the sale and helping another customer. I have nothing but praise for her - she has been such a loyal and good employee and my friend. I have been wondering how I will start each morning without talking to her.
Do you ever feel like you have let people down - not kept up like you thought you could - and disappointed yourself as well as others in the process? I am wondering about all these things and feeling too old to change and do anything about them. Climbing into a hole seems to be the answer. Enough about me - but part of the reason I mention it is because I have had quite a few people ask me if I am going to continue to blog. Since most of what I blog about is whining - bitching and complaining - I wonder if it is worth it. Maybe now i will have some time to actually have something fun to share !! so - I guess for now I am asking you not to give up on me.

I did get to have a fun sleepover with my daughter and Lilly a week ago- so I had to post this pic of them. Winter was with 'whats his name' for the wekend. I am so serious when I tell you that Lilly is the best baby that I have ever seen!!!!!!! Must be the Neilson blood.

I am headed home to baby sit Winter tonight - I hope she wants ravioli for dinner!
I remain in pieces, Kaye

May Day - May Day

Hooray Hooray - the first of May - A great BIG sale will begin today! Sadly - I must tell you all that the time has come for me to close my shop. I am so grateful for all the support from all my friends and customers. This has been a very difficult decision to make and a very emotional one too. I could go on forever about all my reasons but I won't. So for today, I just want everyone to know that we are starting a sale on May 1st - 40% off all inventory - some exclusions apply of course. We will be here working hard and figuring everything out as we go along just as we always do. So come in and get the bargains - we will talk more later. Take care, Kaye

Pictures from Spring Break Retreat

You would think that by now I could remember to upload pictures in the correct order as to how they will appear on the blog - but NO - I can't. I was too busy teaching and visiting to take too many pictures. So we will start at the trunks show part of the day.....


I was too busy oooing and ahhhing at the quilts to take any pictures!

The reveal of the mystery class.....

...and another color way of the mystery class.

Denise Stewardson complaining about a few pinwheels!!! (too dark)

The prizes that Two Peas in a Pod gave away during the class.....

... and the "Two Peas in a Pod" Connie and Carol. Great friends and great teachers. They had put together such fun mystery with a baking theme.

These 3 darling girls - Rose, Michelle & LuAnn - were in my morning class "Spring Break".

All the ladies in class had great fabric chooses for these blocks and I think some of them even learned something! I had a wonderful time teaching this class.

Another shot from my class.

These 2 darling girls are Deon Richards from Mantua and my crazy cousin Carole who came up from Ogden (she is the gray haired on in the front). They both enjoyed the cathedral window class in the morning and then Deon took the afternoon mystery and Carol took Sandy Workmans class in the afternoon. I didn't get any pictures in that class.

Cathedral window class with Carol Bodily on the left concentrating so hard and the ever smiling Carol Armstong having a great time.

A dark picture but that smiling beauty is Jennifer Ashton.

What a beautiful head of hair in the foreground - why that is my wonderfriend Mariann teaching the cathedral window - she is a terrific teacher. Look at all the happy women!

Another shot of Rose and asst. gals in my class.

Last but certainly not least - me and my darling little granddaughter Lilly - she made a quick appearance in the afternoon so that I could show her off to all the ladies!!! We love each other.

Again - I thank everyone who helped make the retreat a success. I especially need to thank my daughter Stacy who kept everything going - she is amazing. I love you so much Stacy. But sadly I didn't get one pictures of your beautiful face. Next time!!!!!

The sun is coming out and it is going to be a beautiful weekend. Enjoy! xoxoxo Kaye

Life

Here it is Thursday and I still haven't posted anything for over a week - naughty me. I have so many things to ramble on about and my brain is on overload anyway. I think the most important thing i need to share is how overwhelmingly fun our retreat was last Saturday. I must tell you that after all is said and done - it is worth every minute spent in preparation. I first want to give everyone a great big THANK YOU for sharing the day with us. I feel like the classes were all very successful - wonderful teachers for sure - to share their talents. The prizes were well received and of course I have to mention the good food. But of course I am always happy with a meal that I didn't have to plan, shop, prepare and clean up after !!! I truly appreciate every one's participation. I left my camera at home so I will post some pictures later.
I think it is safe to say that spring is here - so many pretty spring blooming things that I love to see - something about the beautiful bright yellows always make me happy. But - my friend has a magnolia tree in full bloom and it always snows at least once each year while the tree is in bloom - we'll see.
I am going to go home and try to put some things away in my sewing room - it is a total disaster! Later - Kaye