Holiday Happenings – Memorial Day Celebrations – and Quilts

| May 26, 2008

It is amazing how much fun that can be squeezed into a three-day weekend!  Here are some highlights….. Grandangel Vincent had his 8th birthday in California (we sang to him on the telephone.)  He was SUPER-SIZED excited! My Great Nephew and Great Niece celebrated their birthdays in Kansas….Preston is now 3 and Tara Lynn is […]

Max and SAO, May 22, 2008, 20th Anniversary and UFOs

| May 22, 2008

Here is my follow up report on the fate of my HEART HEAT BUDDY anniversary gift to Max. Max loved it……he even CREATED a fake need for using it.  It smelled so good warming in the microwave and it stayed warm for quite awhile.  Now I need to make myself one, my daughter wants one, and […]

Raggedy Reverse Applique Heart Heat Buddy

| May 21, 2008

Ever since I saw a featured quilt artist (can’t remember who) on Alex Anderson’s program “SIMPLY QUILTS” I have been wanting to try the technique of REVERSE APPLIQUE.  Last year, I even bought a book on how to do it (where else, at the Quilter’s Corner.) May 22, 2008 is my 20th wedding anniversary so […]

Birthdays, Ms. TOODLES, Graduation, Pedicures, Quilting and JAMES PATTERSON – TOO MUCH FUN

| May 20, 2008

Monday, May 19, my grandangel in California, CHASE,  turned 17 and he did a great job on his S.A.T.s  He is still a bit young to vote, but he has made his political choice with gusto. Monday was a big day of celebration! Also on Monday, I was  the substitute teacher for grandangel, Sarah’s second […]

Hawaiian OHANA Log Cabin Quilt

| May 18, 2008

Hawaiian OHANA Log Cabin Quilt Made by sao for brother, Dan, and sister-in-law, Glenda May, 2008   OHANA means family and the pattern for the quilt is LOG CABIN  in the BARN RAISING configuration.   I named it the  Hawaiian OHANA Log Cabin   I will deliver it to Kansas City, Missouri in July!  J   […]