Happy Mothers Day to all!!!

Sally in TX

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

It's February already! Where did the time go? GEEZ!!!

I'll do some updates later...just making sure I could still get in! LOL

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Okay, so it's Christmas eve day, but I won't be back here for a few days, so thought I'd post my greetings!

I'm in So Calif with my folks. Flew into Orange County/John Wayne airport on Saturday. My mom picked me up, and we went to my cousin Bev and her dh Duncan's for their annual holiday get together. Usually they have it on their boat, but since the marina is doing construction and parking is a nightmare, they decided to have a gathering at their home. It was great to see that side of our family!!!

Tomorrow we go to Jenna and Mark's for our family party. Should be a great day, and since I hadn't been able to travel last year, it's even a better day!

I fly home to TX on Wednesday, so I can celebrate with my roomy for her birthday when she gets off work that night. Haven't decided what yet, and are getting together with other friends on Sunday...just to drag out her day a bit...LOL!!!

Anyway...hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!!!

Ah, Saturday! Well, since I've retired, it's just another day (you don't really believe that, do you? GRIN).

I just put out some clear mini-lights around the top railing of the deck. We actually keep these up year round, but now have some little guides attached to the deck rail to make it easier. I may add some colored icicle lights later...if I can find where I put them! I'm hoping not in one of my sewing rooms...things tend to disappear in there. I swear, there must be little gremlins that like to hide things as soon as I shut the door!!!

While I was out doing the light thing, I had Dirk out with the bigger dogs. He is getting pretty brave now that he is older, and was up the drive near the lane...amazing what a shake of that 'cookie' jar will do. He ignores my calls to come back, but for a treat...he's like the wind! Darn dog...he's just stubborn and strong willed...a poodle!!! But, I've got the way to bribe him...ha ha!!!

Yesterday, I ran errands...that's the stuff retired people do to help fill their time. LOL!!! Actually, lets me do things so my roomy doesn't have to bother, and it works out well. Don't know who will do it when I go back to work...someday. :>)

Joann's fabrics is having a big sale this weekend, so armed with my 50% off coupon, I stopped by my local store. I wanted to get one of the new 'Sidewinder' bobbin winders (Merry Christmas to me). Well, went to the counter, and they were already 50% off! Woo hoo!!! So, still have my coupon, but probably won't use it...I don't need any fabric! However...
Then...went to Linda's Quilt Shop...my closest LQS. They were also having a sale (35% off all fabrics, more off tagged ones), and I needed to pick up my BOM. What I need for an upcoming project is some COC or WOC (cream on cream, or white on cream fabric)...so picked up a couple yards (1 yard cuts).
Then...off to Wally World (Walmart) to pick up some canned soup and rice for a food drive that another shop is holding this weekend. Drove to that shop (about 25 miles...but it's a GREAT shop)...gave them my offering, and used the subsequent 25% off coupon to get a block of the day perpetual calendar for me, and a flamingo applique (yes...I'm gonna try again!!!) to make for a DF that is moving to south TX. Oh, it won't be done before she leaves, but it'll be a nice surprize. It makes a cute wall hanging. I swear, now that Debi made me do it (love ya Debi! grin), I do want to try again...learning new stuff all the time...

Well...guess I'll go find those 'damned baby quilt' squares, and start to square them up and get them into a top, so my friend Isla can quilt it for me. As I said to Debi, I need to think of another name for the quilt than the 'damned baby quilt'...that wouldn't look so good on the label! LOL!!! Long story behind this one...will just be super glad when it is done and gone!

Happy weekend to all!

I'm gonna haveta read up on this blogging thing. I can post, but need to figure out how to get my 'front' page all set, etc. Since I'm doing this in the early morning hours, maybe that's my problem...half asleep! GRIN!!!

Let's see if I can post a picture of Dirk Johnson, the poodle, with his 'collar' on...

Yippee!!! It worked!!!

The collar is off now, and he is back to his normal, pita self. I keep telling him...good thing you're cute! LOL

Maybe I'll get this down...one step at a time!!!

Hi All!
Like so many others, looks like I've got a blog! Oh my! Guess this means I need to post here once in awhile...
I'll let y'all know what's happening here at Rascal Ranch...that's the 5 acres where the dogs and cats (well...they are indoor only...coyotes ya know!) roam. Oh, humans live here too...
And, I'll talk about my family, friends, and my hobbies...quilting mostly. I also crochet, tole paint, read, cook...all those homey things!
Y'all have a great day!!!