Design Wall Monday

Just two more blocks to make (a half block and a quarter block).  The picture does not show the top blocks due to size restraints of my design wall.  I'm happy with all of the bright colors and hope that the depth will show itself when all the blocks are sewn together.

Over the Rainbow Quilt 09-16-2013

This morning was spent dealing with cell phones, which we have had for over 5 years.  My husband and I decided to purchase new ones.  The girl who waited on us was very nice and patient.  I think I had a dazed look on my face, the entire time I was in the store.  We now have "Smart Phones".  This afternoon,  I sent my very first text to my girl friend from 7th grade.  She was quite surprised.

Here's a link to what others are designing on their Design Walls as shown at Judy's Blog, Patchwork Times.com
      

Design Wall Monday

Over the Rainbow Quilt Top is progressing....
The sewing is easy but I have been struggling with colors.  So far, I see too much green and lots of blue.
Now I am trying to use more brown in some of my blocks.  I just have to make (2) more Quarter Blocks and (6) more Half Blocks.

Over the Rainbow Blocks

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Got It Done in August 2013

The items I got done in August were never on "The List" but I loved making every single one of them.
When I flew out to California in early August, I took (11) Table Toppers and (8) placemats for gifts for family and friends.  My sister, Suzy hit the jackpot with a Table Topper and 8 matching placemats.  Some were made with special fabric, specifically for them, Kristy, Nancy, and Kathryn.  Others were able to choose from the remaining toppers.  Obviously, the ladies I saw first, got first pick.  Since I did lots of sewing before I left, I didn't sew anything while I was there.  I chose to enjoy being with family and friends.   

Design Wall Monday

I know it is now Wednesday but I first needed to find my project that I had stashed away when I was getting ready to fly out to California.  Well, I stashed it good because I was frantically looking for it in my numerous plastic bins.  So, do I need to get organized?  Of course!  And maybe, just maybe, someday I will.  I'll let you know when I do.

Over the Rainbow 

This is the quilt from the class I took at the TVQA Spring Seminar in late June.  Our teacher was Lisa Hardy from Huntsville, AL. 

See what others on doing this week on their Design Walls

The town of Napa - The old and the new

The old Napa, the way I remember it...
The saddle shop on Main Street where I always dreamed of buying a silver belt buckle--the store is gone, along with several other stores.

The Napa Mill and Granary where my Dad and I bought a bale or two of hay for our horse, is now a beautiful hotel on the river front.  We always loaded the hay in the trunk of our Ford automobile.

The beautiful dress shop where I bought the lace blouse for my wedding is a deserted store.

The Rexall Drug store on the corner is gone but the building has been restored and painted.

Rexall Drug Store on the corner with the awning

Enjoying the Treasures of Family and Friends

View of Napa countryside

Why have I let the entire month of August pass by without any posts?  I was spending time with family and friends in northern California.  One Sunday afternoon, on a delightful sunny day, I had the pleasure of sharing my love of quilting with three of my nieces.  We all got together to make Table Toppers and Placemats.  Being the teacher meant I could enjoy the process of what everyone was making.  I had always read about other families getting together to work on quilting projects together and this month, it became a reality.

One evening, my sister and I watched the movie, Julie and Julia.  I had seen it before several years ago but I enjoyed seeing it again.

Planning ahead helped make things happen....
My sister and I were able to see our twin cousins, whom we had not seen in ten years.  Several of my friends from 7th grade were able to gather for lunch and/or dinner in the Napa Valley Wine Country.  You can always tell true friendship when the conversation just picks up from where you left off the last time you've seen each other.
  

Got It Done in July

1)  Finished Table Toppers
2)  Cleaned up part of my sewing room
3)  Finished a "surprise" for my friend