Quilt Diva's Mid Week Group

Many hands make light work. This antique restoration project reminded me of the 'quilting bees' back in the days. And to think this quilt almost got thrown out by a non quilter. Good Save.

I have convinced the mid week group to sign on for a weekend so they are the last pioneers to ever have experienced a mid week retreat. **I offered mid week retreat possibilities back when I wasn't so busy- three years ago. Now it is too much for me to handle. Fortunately they agreed so I can see what they're up to next year again.

** They are always doing something interesting. Like the black and white and brights quilt they have planned**.

Had to show you what the gutters are looking like today. The plants on the lower end are obviously taking advantage of more moisture. They are much bigger on this lower end.

Sister's Weekend

It started with a sunset like this. With perfect cool weather and friends like these.
The laughter was non stop and I loved it!

Four 'sisters' project / Nancy's Japanese quilt / Lorna star quilt

Sometimes I do get to sew AND I do get a thing done. This top is Pinny+Pa.

The camera crew. They were everywhere this weekend.

Pincushion of the day

and this one too.

Maxi loved hanging with the girls.

More pin cushions - cake and crow.
Amy made these clear bags for 'stuff' like projects, kids toys, etc. She designed the pattern and sells them.

She gave all the sisters a couple patterns. Thanks

Amy!

Creativity was oosing from folks. I love being a part of this group every year. I never want to leave the room as I fear I will miss something. It was all good. From sipping wine/beer on the deck in the cool weather, to giggling to the wee hours of the morning. Oh, yeah. Sewing on projects was secondary. It always is, isn't it? Thanks for the pot luck so I get to enjoy the entire weekend too!!

Thanks to all the 'sisters' who shared this weekend. And special thanks for my sister, for sharing it all with me.

Purging the house

I do eventually purge OUT almost as much as I bring IN to the house. It is a 'healthy' balance.

Monday, it all started with the closet that is off of my office. A friend and I always talk about how 'clutter' is disturbing subconsciously, sooooooo I thought it was time for 'Easter' to fit back into the storage closet. BUT, in order for it to fit, there had to be some purging, reorganizing, and clean up. It took all day, but it did fit.

Tuesday, it was on to my office (was done, but with Wednesday's cleaning it got messy again).

I also cleaned and purged junk from the bedroom. Now on Wednesday, the living room and spare bedroom had a turn. Not totally done in either but O.K. for now.

I actually have the back of the car full once again to donate to charity.

I even started a box with things for Shiny Bubbles.

This coming weekend is our annual Sister's Weekend Potluck!! Yippee. I get to sew.

July Retreat w/September weather

It was actually too cold outside until finally sunday, we could enjoy outdoor dining.
Three sisters made these 3 sisters blocks. Fantastic memories girls!
A work in progress above.

The alphabet quilt, Karen's grandson colored in the letters that Karen had drawn. Then he drew something for each letter. Q for quilt.

The teapot quilt is a little doll quilt that 'Gramma' is hand quilting for a grand daughter. She makes one for every grand daughter each year.

I love the sentiment inside this water bottle. If we as women could give advice to the young girls of today - and they would listen - this would be it!

Thanks Debbie for letting your Penny Brite visit this weekend. It is good to see someone else grew up treasuring her. Thanks for another great weekend.

Shiny Bubbles made it home

Here we are sleeping amongst the big rigs. The long drive down below Springfield proved too much for both of us. We spent the first night here at a rest stop.










Now I just need some time to get away....................................

There's always Sunday night hmmmmm.

Some thought you should be able to pay extra to sleep here. Or maybe to handle the overflow.??

The shower is know as the 'wet bath' area where you shower with a hand held sprayer in with the toilet / sink.

Bare with me all you veteran campers but this is all new for me.

I will be replacing the "80's Green" with something different. I also want to make room for a featherweight sewing table. Not this one. And the swival rocker has got to go.

These hub caps are known as "Baby Moons"

Friends from Far and dear

It was a wonderful weekend. Thanks to Linda M for helping with sunday brunch so I could attend my niece's wedding in Chicago.



Mom and 2 daughters holding notions bags.









The young sisters loved feeding the chickens and gathering the eggs when needed.

Brought to you by the letter "W"

Guess I missed posting the completed windmill so here is it.
Congrats to my niece, Anne who married in Lake Zurick this past Sunday. What a lovely couple they are. Wes, welcome to the 'Schuette family' too.
Stay tuned for show n tell from this past weekend and of my Airstream camper I just picked up.

Our Family July 4th

The annual family campout for the McCluskeys came and went by so quickly. It was really great fun! Great fireworks and great food. Thanks for the stove this year. Enjoy the pics of our outdoor crazy family.

Thanks Chuck and Mary for being the Camp Chairs this year. You did a fabulous job!

The cornhole champions for 2009!!

The dedication inscription for the new pole structure. Our last one finally bit the dust after serving us for many years. The bar made from my old raised cutting table.

The four legged campers for the entire weekend. The dogs mostly got along. Someone is going to anger management classes before next years event. :) Goldie- the smallest dog.

The firepit in front of the new pavilion.

Airstream International in Madison

The silver bullets filled the entire Madison Expo parking lots. Both sides, huge parking lots, front and back of the buildings. Remember the Quilt Expo ? Same place - ALL parking was Full of Airstreams.

I took the time away from the family campout to check these vintage Airstream's out. I am going to own one of these babies someday.







Chrome LP tanks, neat huh? And vintage vehicles to pull the campers.

Many had little dogs to go in their little campers. I could get use to this life, I think. As long as I had a dog or two with me. I love the silver seams on this camper.......Kinda like armor.

So if anyone knows of one for sale in any condition? I would like a Bambi 19 footer but would settle for any less than 25 feet. (these can be towed with a jeep)

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY

The halls are decked.

I wish a happy 4th to everyone. Be safe with the fireworks kids.  
Love this jacket weather once again.  

**Thanks to our Service men and women of every branch!  

    God Bless America