Sunday, June 17, 2012

Almost Done

I was supposed to go to a quilt retreat this past week with some of the most amazing friends and quilters in the universe, but family stuff got in the way and I had to cancel at the last minute.  I didn't let that stop me from sewing, though.  I probably should have saved me leave and gone back to work for the week, but went ahead and took some "me" time....although I also cooked and did you know, Mom stuff.  I had bought a kit back in January 2011 at a quilt show and it's been sitting there patiently waiting to be made.  I thought it would be a good retreat project, so I had done the preliminary cutting.  Since it was all cut out and ready I spent a good deal of time sewing it up.  The pattern is called "Hopscotch" and it's from a book called "Six Halves Make a Whole".  It's not quite done, still needs borders, but it will get there soon.
The lighting in my house is not the best so it didn't photograph well.

 On another front...The OKC Thunder are in the NBA finals. Tonight was sad as they are now down a game, but I have faith they can come back....

 As we say around here: THUNDER UP!!!

 Mama Kai Kai

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Decisions Decisions

There are so many decisions to make when creating a quilt.  I have one, well, two actually, that need quilting. I plan on handquilting them.  They are alike and one will be for me and the other for a very special person in my life.  I can't show pix, even though I don't think anyone reads this, I want it to be a surprise.  They are set with alternating pieced blocks and plain blocks.  I went out today to buy batting and a stencil for the plain block.  The first shop I went to had a stencil that while not exactly what I envisioned, would work, so I bought it.  Went to another shop but they one they had in the right size was was too complicated.  Got home and did some internet shopping and now have 2 on the way.  Great, now I have to make a decision on which I want.  Should have just gone with the one I've already purchased, but ALAS, one is what I originally thought I wanted and the third is probably what I'll wind up using as it fits me and the other person to a "T".

Mama Kai Kai

Sunday, June 3, 2012

OH WOW!  The bad blogger that I am, never saying a word then when I decide to come in and say something things are changed.  Maybe this time I'll really take time to sit and figure all this stuff out!

Had a wonderful day today hanging out with quilting friends.  Going from shop to shop in our area.  Stopping for lunch.  Doing lots of yacking and tons of laughing.  I sure hope we can do as we're talking about and get together at least once a month to hang out and do whatever.  I'm the only one with a regular daily job so it's hardest for me, but we're thinking we can work out at least a Saturday a month.  They've been trying to get some quilts done for another dear quilting friend who is on Hospice care.  I'm working one an embroidery block for a quilt she started.  Some of our running around today was getting stuff for her quilts.  I picked up a couple of prizes for a quilt retreat I'm going to very soon.

It's coming up (Monday) on the one year anniversary of yet another dear quilting friend's passing.  I miss her so much still.  I tend to talk to her when I'm quilting.

On the Mom Journey, second son graduated high school a few weeks ago and is a certified welder and already has his first job!  They're working him hard, too.  Oldest son is starting a new job Monday.  It's working for retail company in their warehouse, but will be able to partake of store discounts.  Mama is going to like this one!  Youngest son, will be a sophomore next year!  They are three awesome young men, but sometimes I miss their littleness.  Oldest also has a sweet girlfriend who's titled me "Mama Kai Kai" so I think that might be my signature for a while....

All for now

Mama Kai Kai