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Archives for October 2012

A Tribute to Yolanda

I have mentioned my quilting bee, "Bee Happy", many times on here and I recently blogged about the healing quilt we made for one of our members, Yolanda, a few months ago. I am sad to say that on October 19th, two days before her 48th birthday, Yolanda passed away.  She was diagnosed in May with ... View Post

Blogger’s Quilt Festival

It's that time of year again when all the poor souls who don't get to go to International Quilt Market (that's me!) participate in the Blogger's Quilt Festival! Amy hosts the event every Spring and Fall and there are so many great quilts to see and also fantastic prizes to be won. The quilt I ... View Post

Halloween 2012: Puss in Boots & Kitty Softpaws

Just a quick update to say that I am still here, still unpacking and my project list is getting long and longer (at least my mental list!). I did take a necessary break to make Halloween costumes for the kids.  Liam decided a couple months ago that he wanted to be Puss in Boots and he wanted ... View Post

Mini fieldtrip to Sew Modern

I was finally able to live out a dream today.  Now that I live in LA, I got to visit Sew Modern.  It was a modern quilter's paradise and if you are ever in the LA area, you must stop in!  I audibly gasped and very nearly fainted when I walked in the door. Inside, it holds all the modern, designer, ... View Post

Wonky Star Block

Can you believe that I sewed?!  I certainly can't!  We are getting all settled into our new/old house.  The boxes are half unpacked, and the sewing machine, of course, was one of the first items to be un-boxed (after the kid's room and kitchen).  The kids are also doing amazingly well with sharing a ... View Post