Fuel the jet and pack you bags----

OK - gas the car and gather up your sewing gear - one more week and we are off to our Spring Break in the Hamptons retreat. I am a bit nervous- hoping I can pull it off and that everyone will have a fun time. I am out to gather up more door prizes from local businesses today- they have been so generous. I attended a half day of the Peace by Piece day retreat yesterday - it was alot of fun. There are so many talented women in this valley - they were working on all different kinds of projects. One of the classes offered was the Fit to Frame patterns form the company "from my heart to your hands" - they are small quilts, finished at sizes to fit in ready made frames. They are so very cute - a great way to display smaller things and easy to change the quilts for holidays, seasons or whatever! Check out the website www.frommyhearttoyourhands.com and stop by the Rooster to see her patterns. They are a great little scrap buster! Have a great weekend - we may even see some sunshine! Kaye

Happy Birthday Frank

Yes, Frank is 11 years old today! For his breed that is 77 years - no wonder he is so gray - I will probably be gray when I am 77 too. At this point of my life, the only thing I can control is the color of my hair - how pathetic is that.
I have forgotten to mention the current trunk show hanging in the shop - two friends from Mendon, Jeri Chenney and Kari Rich ,brought in some real fun quilts for our viewing pleasures. Try to stop by to see them.
We have introduced our new block of the month - a Jan Patek Girl Gang applique quilt and it is so cute. I have always been a fan of her primitive quilts. We are doing this quilt using a machine applique - button hole stitch - but you could use your favorite method of applique. I still need to get a picture of the quilt to my "master" so he can get it on the website for me. There just aren't enough hours in the day for me - if I just didn't need my sleep.
Well I have to run my big fat check out to my accountants office now - damned taxes. I don't know what I am doing wrong - I wish someone could figure me out.
Well Happy Birthday to my wiener dog - Frank - and to all the rest of you tax payers - have a lovely day!! Kaye

Monday, April 13th

Spring greetings - it is almost warm today! My family and some friends enjoyed a lovely Easter brunch yesterday - we even sat outside. Hope you did too. Have a great week - Kaye

Happy 6th Birthday Red Rooster

It is hard to believe that Red Rooster opened its' doors for the first time 6 years ago. For our birthday we are having a pick your own present day on Wed. April 8th.- you can pick a ticket from a basket (a Longaberger basket that is) and it will reveal your savings - our present to you! We just about have our new class schedule ready - and we will get it posted on the website by the end of the week. Please stop by the shop and see the class projects we have on display.
Only 3 more spots open for the retreat - I am getting so excited - I hope you are too. Don't be fooled by this beautiful weather we are having - you still have time to get in some sewing. My cute Aunt Marj, she is 91 years old, stopped by on her way to Andersons Seed and Garden to get a long handled tool for weeding. She is an amazing woman. I think she loves working in her garden as much as loves sewing. I hope she knows how much I love and respect her.
Please come by and have a treat with us on Wednesday - here's to another 6 years!! Thanks for eveything, Kaye

Sunday, April 5, 2008

The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day. I came into the shop to try and get a little work done. I am still trying to fix up some things that the hacker did to me last week - ugh! Let's talk retreat - if you are still interested in joining us for Spring Break in the Hamptons - your time is running out! There are only 4 spots left to fill - I have closed the Mystery class, but there are some other great classes left. It will be a fun day and you deserve to participate!!! I am sorry to report that there still isn't any new fabric in the store, but I'm working on that too. I think life is very stressful right now - don't you? Wednesday, April 8th, is the 6th birthday of Red Rooster Quilts & Treasures. I hope you can stop in that day and choose your prize and have a treat with us - I appreciate your continued support. We are putting together a class list - not too many choices - but a few fun things. If there is anything you would like to see us offer in a class, please send me your suggestions - would love to hear from you. I am going to get my ironing done this afternoon so that I can sew - YEA. Hope you all have a great week. Kaye

I am back from London

Yikes - IF you were on my hotmail contact list, a hack-ass sent you a email, telling you that I was in London England, working on a Youth Program fighting racism/HIV and the need for sound education. Please send money for I can't access my account. Sounds just like me don't you think!!!!! Needless to say - I have no more hotmail account, it wasn't a virus, just hackers - how pathetic are they. Some days I am ready to crawl under a rock to live out my days.
I am excited about our retreat. I have had to close the Mystery class - it is full to the brim - but there is still room in the other classes. It is going to be alot of fun - hurry to sign up.
They are calling for one of the worst snow storms of the season tonight and tomorrow - maybe we will get snowed in - we can spend all day sewing on a quilting project!
Frank and I must head for home and have a spot of supper. I think we will watch American Idol & Dancing with the Stars while I bind the mystery quilt! have a great evening, Kaye

A lovely Spring Day - NOT

I drove through Sardine Canyon a @ 8 a.m. today and I was nervous. I am not happy driving in a snow storm. I had to attend a shop hop meeting in Salt Lake at Elaines Quilt Block. Our plans are well underway - It is going to be a great event again this year. We are all busy working on the blocks - some are a little challenging for me - but the quilts are always fun when they are done. I have one our fundraisers already in the shop - Chocolate Chip Cookies - and they are yummy. You can contribute to to our event by purchasing a cookie for $1.50. Mark the dates for shop hop so you can be sure to participate - June 17, 18, 19, & 20. The web site for shop hop is still under a bit of construction, but should be ready in the next 2 weeks. Be sure to check it out - www.wasatchfrontshophop.com Have a great evening - and pray for some sunshine!!! Kaye