Just got back from my day with Linda. We had so much fun!!! She was very patient as I looked thru the boxes and boxes of stuff. Debi, didn't call you cuz it was pretty well picked over...

What I DID get were lap quilts...quilted, bound, etc. I'll take pics next week, but these will be donated to Project Linus in memory of our quilting friend, Jan J. I also got one top that is basted, only needs quilting and binding, and 2 other lap top size quilt tops. Woo hoo!!! I know Jan was there, whispering in their ears, as they gave them to me at 1/2 of what they had them priced at!!!

I did get some fabric...I'll have to go thru it to see what I brought home! LOL!!! I found a small box of about 5-6 in squares, cut out of denim (along with the paper template...loved that!). I think they are stretchy denim...will look better when I unpack...it so, they'll make great totes or dog beds. And, I found a bunch of brocade like lightweight upholstery fabric...my little guild has some, and thought it would be more for some totes. Since so many places are going 'green', totes are good!!! I know I got some muslin, and odds and ends...but nothing really big (like for backings) that I can remember...most were fq size or smaller. So, good for my little guild scrap quilts that we'll be making soon...

I also got a bunch of thread...the kind that's on cones...I figure it'll work for piecing. If not, it's not a great loss. And, a thread holder that goes on the wall(June Tailor) for $2/and the price on the back was $10.99...not bad!!! Guess I'd best start working on organizing my sewing room, huh? GRIN!!!

And, last but not least...a Singer Touch n Sew, and a small sewing table for $10. I used to have a TnS, and I loved that machine...hoping this works as well. Needs a good service, and I'm sure it'll be fine.

Whew!!! I'm exhausted! Really, I had a wonderful, fun day with my DF, and even though she's not a quilter, she appreciates what we do!

Have a good night!

Sally in TX

Happy Friday, Y'all!

I'm off to see my DF, Linda, in Richland Hills. She called me yesterday afternoon, to let me know a quilt shop/sewing machine place was going out of business, and they had all kinds of quilting thread, fabric, etc etc. Well, since I had my guild meeting, couldn't go yesterday, so will leave in a bit to see what they might still have left. Not that I NEED anything, but I might be able to get some good deals for the guild...we have 2 raffle quilts to make in the next couple months.

It's muggy and overcast again today. Actually, I don't mind the clouds, keeps the temps down. We are supposed to have rain this afternoon, and then cooler weather for a few days. Ahhhh...spring in TX!!! I'm trying not to turn on the a/c...cuz once we do...it's all over for the summer! LOL!!!

Have a great day! Will update when I return.

Sally in TX

Happy Thursday!

Tonight is my local guild meeting. This month we celebrate our 2 year anniversary! Who woulda thunk it? GRIN!!! After the meeting, we are gonna work on our 'scrappy stack n slash' heart quilts. Just a little fun thing to do as a group. Some are just starting to trace their patterns this month, so it's an ongoing project. One of the members had carpal tunnel surgery a while ago...and now has less use of one of her hands/wrist than before...so I'm gonna cut her blocks for her.

I'm a winner!!! My closest LQS (local quilt shop) had a huge sale last week. 35-50% off, along with the 3/yard and 4/yard fabrics. Of course a few found their way home with me. That was winning for sure...love sales! Also...if you bring in your postcard, you get to enter the door prize drawing. I never win at those things, but always enter...until now!!! Woo Hoo!!! Linda called me on Tuesday morning (they are closed Sun-Mon), and told me I won!!! It's a pink tool type carrier...once I pick it up, I'll take a pic and post here. I admit, I didn't look at it too much when I was in the shop, cuz never thought I'd win! HA!!!

I got some great deals...here's some pics of a what jumped into my arms...

Can you see the piggies on motorcycles? Too cute!!! Thought the cows were cute too...and in the first picture, there are some bears on clouds.

And, then I got this purple to go with some fabric that Kimberly sent me from the Quilting Passion forum...these will become a quilt for Project Linus in Jan J's memory.

That really is purple!!! I'm thinking of doing a D9P, quick and easy. But, have a couple things that have to be done first...so on to those this week...

Last week, I cut a bunch of blocks out, and then on Friday, was able to sew, press, sew, press...etc! I got 14 blocks done. Some of these were for comfort quilts, some were just thank you blocks for all a couple of the QP gals have done for the forum.

These are for Val for all that she does for the forum and it's members. She has collected blocks, assembled them and quilted quite a few comfort quilts.


These were for Sheryl...she is an invaluable member of the forum also, and does alot of stuff behind the scenes...












And, then these blocks...for the family of a soldier that was KIA.





















So, I've been keeping busy...




More storms in TX last night...again, luckily, they went all around us. Whew!!! Of course, humidity this morning was 85%...YUCK!

I'm learning how to add pics to this blog thing. I'm sure I'll learn other things thru trial and error. And, my DF Debi, who is a great blogger, is gonna give me some pointers when we see each other next...May 10th, when the DFW Quilt Gang is having a 'sit n sew'.

Y'all have a wonderful day!

Sally in TX

April 15th...tax day!

Just posting something to keep my blog around. I promise to post more in the next day or two...too much going on around here lately.

Everyone stay well!!!

Sally in TX