Break the Cycle

It's not Monday yet - but I figured I'd start my post now - because I finished yet another quilt  !  This one is large (95 x 95) so it will get sent out to the long arm.  I consider it finished because I actually enjoy the binding process, and it doesn't take but a few hours - so when I get the quilt back - it'll quickly be finished an on it's way to the giftee (my dad).  His birthday is in August - so it'll be the perfect gift. Now - what to do for the rest of this holiday weekend? Too see what everyone else has been working on - check out Ju dy at Patchwork Times

Yahoooo - Adam made the summer swim team.  His freestyle is actually getting better, not sure if he can complete a legal 25 yet, but perhaps by the time the first meet rolls around !  He's really good at floating on his back, only problem is there are no events that call for "floating"    Of course, this means more swim suits - the girls are doing their first open water swim meet next month - should be interesting.  Long course season has already begun, with the two older girls turning in some great times.  It should be a good season. Swim Outlet has some awesome prices on suits - this is just about the only place I'll even think about buying a suit these days - definately cheaper than bricks and mortar stores, and usually the cheapest place online.

With all the sewing I've been able to do, now I'm starting to run out of backing.  I wanted something special for my dad's quilt - and I didn't want to have to piece it - and I wanted batik.  There is simply only one place I will go for an extra wide batik backing - Fabric.com    Instead of paying $15 yard for extra wide backing, I can usually find what I want for less than $8 yard - which really isn't bad since their extra wide fabric is 108 - 110 " wide - so usually only need 3 yards for a queen size quilt.  Right now you can take 30% off  -  30% off clearance Fabric Store Coupon: Memorial525 exp 5/31 Off to swim practice and softball games. Deb

If it weren't for Judy at Patchwork Times hosting this Design Wall Monday - I doubt if I'd ever get to my sewing machine !  But, since it rained all weekend, since my house was clean and my laundry was done (well, until Sunday night when all 4 kids decided to change the sheets on their beds and bring down their dirty clothes baskets.....) I spent the entire weekend .... sewing !  It was amazing.   The Fred Flinstone quilt cannot be shown because it's going to my favorite "sisters" niece - and she reads my blog. I also started working on finishing a batik quilt I started last year.  I'm really loving the colors.  I was going to keep this one - but dh and I decided it would really fit my Dad, and since he only has one of my first attempts at quilting in his home, it'll be good to show him how far I've come !  I am going to work with blue and green batiks for sashing/borders/binding.  Now to find an extra wide quilt back so I can finish this o...

While we were in Texas - we had a "class" on making ribbon necklaces.  I made both a necklace and a matching bracelet .... both of which were claimed upon my arrival in Phila !  So, off to ebay to buy new ladder ribbon - and boy - can it get expensive.  I ended up with 11 rolls - only problem is they are more fall colors, and it's spring here - so I need to get some more.   Waiting for this book to come in to the library.  I want to read the entire trilogy - I figured by the time I get through with the first and second, the newness of the third should be over and I won't have to wait 3 months to read it !

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Yes Indeed - I can finally participate in DWM again, hosted by Judy at Patchwork Times Almost a month ago (wow, does time fly) I finally graduated college after nearly 9 years (ok, ok, in reality I started in the 1980's, but we won't go there !).  To celebrate, I spent a weekend in Texas with some quilty friends.  We took up a challenge - to take some die cut fabric flowers, and use them on some type of project before the end of June.  Well, I can proudly say mine are nearly finished. POTHOLDERS - and all out of stash (OK, the one in the upper right hand corner is a pita bread warmer, and it was made from fabric purchased in Texas, but since I didn't add that to my stash count, I can't subtract it either !) OOOOPS - where's the flowers? On the flip side - of course ! Excuse the one in the middle on the bottom.  I still hand sew my bindings - and I could only do so many in one sitting.  Will finish it today !

Only a 2 day celebration this year.  We started the day before his birthday with a trip to the waterpark.  Not nearly as nice as Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos - but it was a fun way to spend the afternoon - even if he was still too young for the Flow Rider (an indoor way to surf)   He decided that he did want a tatoo to mark this wonderous occasion - and of course, I said "yes". The next day we took party supplies, gifts for everyone, limbo stick, cupcakes, and all types of snacks as well as crafts for his classroom. It was a great time - even found out that his teacher is a star limbo'er . She gave him his first clue, which led him on an afternoon long treasure hunt for his gifts .   Each and every gift was loved - which is remarkable. Definately a great birthday - I just can't believe how fast he's growing up !

Wow - has it been a busy few weeks.   Let's recap - On April 26, 2010, I turned in my final paper for my last class - so I am officially a college graduate ! To celebrate - I went to Texas with some very close quilting buddies - who surprised me with a graduation present - a batik quilt they each had a hand in making - and it was truely a surprise.  Good thing I'm not the crying sort - because that would have done me in !   Our trip to Texas was wonderful, and even though we are "quilters" - not much quilting was actually accomplished !  We did have High Tea - something I've never done before.  Love the tea pot and the little tea ball with a cup on the end - will definately be getting some of those ! The flights to and from were uneventful, and I can't wait to do it again.  I'm missing some very good friends - and of course, my friend who shared my bed the last evening of my stay During my weekend in Texas, my daughters atten...

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