I have been sewing.

I have been sewing. I have finished a few blocks for the Twittletails BOM, Geese in the Forest. These take about 20-25 minutes each. they are slow going but are worth it.

This one is block 6, the last one but I only have about half done. I was hoping to finish this one and get it into the local quilt show in September. We'll see.

I made Bonnie Hunter's Quiltmaker Mystery Blocks.

I had to join a different gym because my old one closed. It is a bit more expensive but I think it will be worth it. I am training for something special. I made a little purse to carry my Ipod.

4th of July

We celebrated at my Mom's house in Fresno where it is legal to shoot off fire works.

I think we are raising a bunch of pyro maniacs.
Fun was had by all. No injuries to report.
Just a bunch of explaining why I was not going back to the fireworks stand to waste more money.
Oh yea, I got a pedicure.

Give Away

Here is a wonderful Give Away from Quilt Qua. These fabrics will look great in Christmas Lights.

Quilt Raffle

My children are trying to raise money to go to Hume Lake Christian Camp this summer. I have told them they have to raise half of the money. My Darling Daughter came up with the idea last year and expects that each year there will be a quilt raffle for their half. Well we will try it again. She asked me to post it on my blog to reach more people so here goes.

Win this home made and crafted quilt. Made this year as a mystery quilt designed by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville.com. The quilt measures 76''X90''. It has large meander quilting with a flannel backing.

The donation price for tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. I know this is more than you normally spend for a raffle ticket but I only intend to sell 100 tickets so your chances of winning are good. If you would like tickets please email me and I will let you know what to do from there. Legally, no purchase is necessary to be entered.

Summer is a busy time.

The fair is here in Tuolumne County. Kevin is the cow.

Whirling fun Nicole.

Swing ready.

The oldest is here somewhere running around with his friends. I thought I would not embarrass him by chasing them around with a camera.

Happy Birthday Kevin

How many birthday cakes does one 9 year old need? The answer this year is 3. While on Vacation with the family he shared one with his 7yo cousin Lucas.

While visiting my Dad and Step mom he got another with a pizza party.

When we got home He got to choose his favorite dinner (spaghetti and meat balls) and Fun Fetti cake.

Oh wait! the answer is 4. He is having a birthday party with friends this weekend at the community pool. You all are invited.

On our vacation to Door County Wis. we visited family and here they are. We had a great time.



This is us.

Mystery.

O.K. I give. I can't resist a Bonnie Hunter Mystery. I have to throw my hat in and do it too. Christmas Lights in Quiltmaker Magazine. Here are my fabric selections inspired by these photos from Jacquie at TallGrass Prairie Studio.
The girls had a friend over and had a tea party. I was very impressed with my 11yo's initiative. She found an espresso set to have tea in. She set the table, set fruit out and had "tea" which was water and flavored stevia. I love having a friend over that includes the younger ones in the games.