THURSDAY, February 27, 2025

[purrfect-lady]

Good morning,

I slept well, but woke up early - 0330. But if you count the nap I took in my chair last night, I did get 7-1/2 hrs sleep so I guess that's enough. So here I am!

TINA - could you share a photo of the pattern you are looking for? I no longer have magazines that old, but I do remove the patterns that appeal and put them in a binder. I Googled the pattern you are looking for and found several different quilts called Garden Pathways.

CHRISS - hope you find the eggs you want at a price you like. I hope eggs aren't like fabric - raise the price because of temporary scarcity, but never drop the price again. I get your weed eating experiment. I would think it would be better to keep it all down while still green. Especially in your area where it gets so hot and dry and fires start if you merely whisper the word "fire". But then I don't do the weed eating so what do I know . . I have worn lined bifocals since I was 11. It would be weird now to not have them. My mom wore trifocals so she could play the piano.

MARY Q - Maybe I should stop into Tacoma's Joann's when I go pick up my machine next week. It has been understaffed for the past few years and has had dirty floors with lots of dust bunnies. Bathrooms had broken fixtures, etc. But I really could use some extra small rotary cutter blades for curved cutting. Otherwise, I think I'm pretty well stocked on everything. Did you find any treasures yesterday when you went out with Peg? I'm flying to AK with my sis in 3 weeks and I'm practice packing, taking as little as I can get by with so I will have room for treasures. Because my sis will probably want to hit the thrift shops in FBX even before we see our brother! lol! When in FBX last Aug, we had to mail home our 'treasures'!

JANA - sounds like everything is coming up roses at your house this week! Crossing fingers it stays that way! Two new computers to play with! Lots of fun (and maybe a little frustration?) at your house in the next few days learning all the new stuff.

JUDI - I was in a quilt shop some years ago (long before Covid) in Westport on the coast (2 hrs away). It was closing and the owners were very bitter about it, blaming customers for shopping on the internet instead. They made no effort to hide their anger and it permeated the store's atmosphere. They started griping at customers the minute they walked in the door. No wonder people didn't want to shop in there! The store was filled with bad energy. I'm glad you found a happier place to go!

LOIS - I hope Bill's neck improves. After my chiro appt I feel like I got a super massage packed into 15 minutes.

VAL - How are you doing on your FPP homework? Wish I was there! In the back of the APQ magazines they always have a Back to Basics section and most issues cover a very simple explanation of paper piecing. And that is where I finally "got it". Sometimes I still have to "think it out" so I keep that APQ lesson handy.

LORI - I'm glad your hubby is OK. My late DH#2, Roy, died of cardiomyopathy/heart failure just after his 45th birthday. We'd only been married 15 months. So I go on alert when someone mentions any kind of possible cardiac issues. And, yep - I guess I got distracted from my quilting! And yes, our little miss is growing rapidly. And she does miss us. Autumn says she points to where we always parked our truck, looks at Mama and asks, "Truck?". And she sleeps with our photo near her bed, kisses it every night. So we are keeping in touch with photos, videos, and face-times. We'll be going back in Nov. Back about 2005, I was quilting a queen on my Bernie. We rolled it up and Bill had to help push it over my shoulder and through the machine while I quilted. By the time we were done, I could barely move my neck and we decided it was time to get a LA. It has been SOOO worth it!

Yesterday I finished NYB block #16 and have #17 half done. "Only" 37 more to go. The weather was so nice that we both spent the afternoon outside working in the yard. Bill blew off the roof, cleaned the gutters, and then blew the cement parking pads. I cleaned out a 4x25 ft flower bed that is mostly a row of rhodies, gave them a severe pruning (which will limit the number of blossoms come May but they needed it), pruned one rose, and fertilized everything. Today will be even nicer - 60* and sunny - so I'll be outside again, in another part of the yard. And since it's going to be so nice, I'm thinking we will grill chicken out on the deck for supper with alfredo noodles and a big salad.

Hope everyone's day is a good one!

mary z
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[grammiequilts]

Good morning I erased by whole post on my phone and decided to come in and use my laptop. It is 70 and I am headed back out side with another cup od coffee,
Today we head to a Rum Distillary for a tour. I tasted the rum and it is so good and i think it would be a great spiced rum to add to a banana bread or a zuchini bread. My sister will stay home (Sh doesnt want to go) so we might stop and get a sea food lunch too ( She doesnt eat sea food either)
That is my plan...
Maryz... It is great tht you are able to "talk" to Amara she wont rememeber these conversations but they sure are fun, Im glad you are keeping in touch, I was at a quilt shop and saw a completed New york Beauty quilt hanging on the wall it is the same one that is in that book....it was all done in red white and blue and was stunning,,,Im sure yours will be as well.
Hope your all having a great morning,,,XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[auntjana]

Good morning!

Downright cold! But the sun is just finally peeking over the mountain tops and will warm us up a bit.

Not much here. Nothing is scheduled to be any certain place, at any certain time.. I'll get my uglies done quickly and then go find something to get in trouble with in the Batt Cave. Last night,, we had our monthly Relief Society meeting. We get together and learn something. For many years at this meeting, I would teach a craft or sewing. So last night, they asked me to share a few things about me, so they could get too know me better. I took a few quilts and shared a adventure or two of mine. Mr G made me take a couple of things I have tole painted too. One he and the kids all say is a self portrait of me. It's a cat with a silly smirky smile. Made them all smile! And the story of my near miss on being hijacked to Cuba in the old days.

Waiting on Mr G's morning routine, so I can get going,

Hugs,
Jana

[WeSignificant]

Good morning, one patient today, and a gazillion paper pieces to do. I think I will cut the fabric for the log cabins cuz I am thinking there may not be enough fabric here for all this. Thinking about skipping the walk today. The knee is sore still from yesterday. Haven't decided yet.

So, last night DH came home from work and asked if I would look over his friend who is having a knee replacement. He needs somebody for a week. Last time his sister did it but she has sinced moved away. He is willing to pay $1000 for the week. And course, work added a twice a week Vacaville patient to my schedule. Now only Jana will understand, Calistoga to Vacaville is about 60 miles, and if you go through the hills even more, in California traffic. Could be close to a 2 hour drive. This will definately depend on dates. Maybe after our April Trip when I am no longer working would be better. It will all depend on when Kaiser schedules him. I am thinking he should have a physical therapist coming out.

Maryz I have made a few mistakes. I get the gist of the process but yes, a thinking brain is a requirement! I am sure as Kumquat grows she will better understand why there is no truck. My GGs grandpa keeps me in pictures of at least Lina. This is my granddaughter in law, I sent them Valentines cards and candy. she sent a picture of them to my daughter, nothing to me. Oh well, I bought them St. Patrick's day shirts yesterday. Couldn't find any cards though, that surprised me.

Jana Relief Society reminds me of my sister, she was in charge of their's for a brief time before the cancer came. She tried during her treatment to keep it up but the effects of the radiation and treatment on her brain just wouldn't allow it. While I miss her, I am glad she isn't going through that anymore.

Weather report says 70* today, no rain but rain is in the near future. Or so the weathman says.

Well I should start gettingsome things done. Have a great day.

[maryq]

Good morning Girls

Just a brief hello this morning... gotta jump in the shower soon and get ready to go pick up Peg for a little road trip. I'm dropping off a couple boxes of ugly fabric-most of it is stuff KC left behind that I have no use for--at the Art & Textile center where they make things out of it. It's a place that employs folks with a variety of disabilities and helps keep them engaged in life and gives them purpose.

Maryz... If you get a chance, stop at the JoAnn just to kind of check it out. Yours in Tacoma sounds like the one I went to in Maple Grove--dirty, dusty, empty. But who knows what you might find. The discounts weren't that great, but there was one coupon on the app you can use. My goodness you got a lot done in your yard yesterday. I kind of miss having a flower garden, but I sure don't miss yard work!! I just get flowers in pots for my patio!

Judi....How fun to go to the distillery!! Can't remember the last I even had rum, but I bet a spiced rum would be good in banana bread! Just you and Ken going out for the day? Nice to have some "alone time"--almost like a date!

Jana... Hijacked to Cuba? yikes!!!

Valerie... Kevin is my youngest son. I have 3 kids Shawn (49) Jen (46) and Kevin(44) Kevin didn't have to go to work until 3pm yesterday (he's a golf pro) and didn't want to spend the day just sitting at home so he took me to lunch. It was so nice to just and chat, tho I was nervous that this was going to be "Mom, I have to tell you something..............." lunch. It wasn't. all is good!

would love to stay and chat and catch up with you all. .but I have to pick up Peg in about an hour and it takes me at least that long to shower and do hair and face! I need a hair cut so badly as it's getting long and takes twice as long to fix. I've been going to the same beautician for about 5 years, but she has a different full time job now and only does hair on weekends, so I'm trying to decide if I should find somebody new. I hate to leave her, I feel a sense of loyalty. Not that I can't make an appointment on a weekend.

I'll be back tomorrow with lots of time to catch up. In the meantime, hope you all have a great day.

[WeeOne]

Good foggy morning.

Beading group was yesterday morning and it was nice to visit and work on a bracelet.

My friend, Margaret, and I were in the JoAnn's, HL, and Singer stores in Corpus yesterday. The JoAnn's has always been clean, unlike some y'all mentioned. We didn't feel like there were any 'closing deals'. Fabric was 20% off. Margaret had been in last week and it was 40% off. Some things, like rotary cutters and blades, were not on sale at all. Yarn was 25% off, so I picked up 3 for making dishcloth. The clerk said they haven't been told anything about prices, just that the store will close the end of May or sooner if their sold out. She said the JoAnn's app and coupons won't work because some other company owns it all now. We talked to the gal cutting fabric at HL, asking if they were going to increase their fabric dept. She didn't know but was going to question the manager about it. Then we get to the Singer store, they carry some fabric, and find out the Heirloom Elegance quilt shop is closing in Corpus. The Mom, in her 90's, passed away a couple weeks ago. A couple daughters and grands have been running it. It sounds like she may have had a will and theirs other siblings who want any money now. We stopped at the store and a lady came out and said they plan to open Friday to start closing sale. So, another QS has bit the dust.

Tina, You need to get your foot x-rayed sooner than later. It's sounding very much like a lady friend in Canada, who has walked on hairline fracture for weeks before finding it. And it's happened to her twice in the last 4 years. She was wearing a boot last August when we left. Of course it doesn't help that she has to deal with Canada's medical system.

I probably have other comments but I need to get ready, another friend and I are going Antique and book shopping and lunch, too.

Have a great day.
Lyn

[zfatcat]

Lyn, Have a fun day with your friend. Sorry to hear the quilt shop is closing. We had a quilt shop that actually sold and stayed open. The new owner has changed the style of fabric a bit, but it's still open and I have a place to get what I need.

Judi, a rum distillery sounds interesting. Have a nice lunch out. I have some banana's that need to become bread before they get thrown out.

Maryq, ugly fabric to you might be someone else's treasure.

Valerie, that doesn't sound like a fun drive. You're getting closer to retirement. Yay!

Jana, wish I could share some warmth with your. It's supposed to be 85 today, and the wind is a bit gusty as well.

Tina, I looked to see if I had that magazine and I don't. Sometimes I'll keep a magazine if it has several patterns I like. I don't have too many anymore. Got rid of most of them years ago. I look though them and give them away.

Maryz, yes, quilting big quilts is a pain. I figure the price of sending them out vs the price of a longarm, and at this point it would be cheaper for me to send them out. Also, my friend in AZ has a longarm I can go use when I visit. So I might bring the big ones out there to do.

Chriss, are you spending the day with Mr. Elliott?

I worked in the planters a bit yesterday as well as going though the my mom closet. Yikes she had a lot of night gowns and jammies. She could wear something different for 2 months before having to do laundry. There is way more stuff in that room than I imagined. It's taking a bit longer to clear out. I have all the pieces cut out for the October OWL, so I might get that fused down today and start another one.

Dinner will be Chicken and fried rice I didn't make yet.

Have a lovely day.

[Marilynsgrammy]

Good evening. what a busy day.

First I went to Costco and picked up my eggs. They are still 17.99 for 5 dozen. Seems eggs are so in demand that there is a three package limit and a line to the room where they keep the eggs. And a man at the opening of the room making sure that there is order. I will be good for a while. I also did other grocery shopping. The thing I didn't get was a $14 can of Folgers. Coffee is the next thing going up in price and might be the next thing I give up.

When I got home Moose and I went outside to work in the garden. I worked at emptying the boxes and took the dirt and put it in squirrel holes. Moose made the squirrel holes bigger and we repeated this for a couple of hours. Now he is snoring and I am typing. Soil goes on sale on the first and I'd like to have those boxes emptied so I can fill them back up again.

Maryz, yay for only 37 blocks to go and for getting so much done in the yard. I am waiting to see if my weedeating experiment worked. It's supposed to rain next week and I'll have my answer. Maybe I'll get some trifocals so I can play the piano. Wehn my son was young he wanted me to show him where to put his hands on the keyboard so he could type. He realized you just needed to learn where the keys are too.

Judi, how was the rum distillary? and how was the seafood lunch. Sounds like you are having so much fun.

Jana, wow, a no obligation day. How did it go? what fun not to have to anything.

Valerie, Our weather got into the high 60's today. We are supposed to see rain next week. Curious to see if you become the caregiver for DH's friend. 1,000 would help pay for those cabins on your vacation, or buy a few quilt kits.

Maryq, nice of you to give to the textile center, they will likely make good use of the stuff you bring. I go to greatclips for my hair cuts. it's cheap and quick and I don't have a style. Did you find any treasures at the thrift stores.?

Lyn, how was the antiquing? and the books? We used to have a barnes and noble here but they closed. Not even sure where the nearest new book store is. I do know where some used book stores are.

Lori, funny about all the clothes and other things you are finding at your parents house. Amazing how many nooks and crannies are in a house. Hope you find lots of treasures. and also lots of things that make you laugh. And maybe a few things that make you roll your eyes.

Power was out here all day. They were installing poles or wires or something. Couldn't open the fridge while the power was off so diner was two spoonfulls of peanut butter.

Tomrrows plan is to work in the garden and boil a bunch of eggs. I want to make deviled eggs and some tuna salad.

Hope you all re haivng a good night
Chriss