Yes, I'm still alive and kicking. Thanks for wondering. Returned home from CO (where my iPad wouldn't let me blog easily except at McDonald's) on Sunday evening to take a breath and was greeted at the door a day early by my two grandsons, Cooper (11) and Rowan (9). So, we hit the ground running Monday morning trying to pack a whole summer's worth of fun in a week. Swimming, fishing, exploring, painting, shopping, eating, landscaping, rearranging furniture - they've been really good help to have around. I can vacuum or plant twice as fast when they're moving furniture and hauling dirt/digging holes for me. And they think it's great fun! Of course, the reward is going to the pool or a trip to DQ for ice cream. Totally worth it to me. However, their pullout bed is in my sewing room so it's hard to get to my computer thru all the water guns, shoes, clothes and wet towels. I love having them here, but glad I'm a Gramma and not a full time Mom anymore. Whew!
The ladies in Grand Junction, CO at the guild and at Quilters' Corner Quilt Shop were a blast to hang out with last week. Here are a few pictures of the variations on my Square Pegs quilt...
It's an hour later and I realized I shot video instead of still camera shots. So sorry ladies. We had such a great variety of fabrics - bright kid prints to plaids, KT to batiks. All very cool. I downloaded a program to convert a still photo from a video but it will take a while to master it. Geez, technology makes me feel dumb.
The second workshop was Just a Little Loopy using a charm pack and a Honey Bun. By simply centering a HB strip across the center of a 5" charm square and stitching close to the pinked edges, you create a rail fence block. How easy is that? We used the extra HB strips to make a loopy border, pillow and decorate the top of a quilted bag. Three projects from 1 Honey Bun! The ladies were delighted and did a great job. I always enjoy my trips to Grand Junction. Thanks again for inviting me!
I'm announcing the giveaway for this week a little late so be sure to comment soon. A Harvest Moon scrap bundle will be yours if you comment by Monday night. I'll announce the winner on Tuesday - promise.
The ladies in Grand Junction, CO at the guild and at Quilters' Corner Quilt Shop were a blast to hang out with last week. Here are a few pictures of the variations on my Square Pegs quilt...
The second workshop was Just a Little Loopy using a charm pack and a Honey Bun. By simply centering a HB strip across the center of a 5" charm square and stitching close to the pinked edges, you create a rail fence block. How easy is that? We used the extra HB strips to make a loopy border, pillow and decorate the top of a quilted bag. Three projects from 1 Honey Bun! The ladies were delighted and did a great job. I always enjoy my trips to Grand Junction. Thanks again for inviting me!
I'm announcing the giveaway for this week a little late so be sure to comment soon. A Harvest Moon scrap bundle will be yours if you comment by Monday night. I'll announce the winner on Tuesday - promise.
Oh I loved those lazy summer days when we could spend a week with our Grandma! I'm sure we planted and moved furniture too, but it was always lots of fun~ I'm sure your DGS's would agree. :-) Have a fun day!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than having the grandkids around.I love it
ReplyDeleteStill waiting for grandkids (taps foot impatiently). How lucky you are to be able to share time with those two boys. Exhausting, but fun, right? Actually they are the lucky ones. What great memories they will have! Thanks for the chance to win the Harvest Moon scrap bundle (crossing my fingers).
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i had "Camp Oma" - Camp Grandma this week, I have aches,sunburnt but I wouldn't miss it for the world.
ReplyDeleteI love the giveaway, my kind of quilt.
I think it's SO great that you're getting to spend some FUN times with your grandkids! Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the times my sisters and I spent with my grandparents-- nothing can compare to that special bond!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win the Harvest Moon scrap bundle!! LOVE those pretty colors! :-)
There's nothing like being around kids to bring back that good old summertime feeling we had in our youth. Can summer ever be as good as it was then? I think not, but it would sure help a bit to win some Harvest Moon scraps!
ReplyDeleteGrand kids keep you young, even though it's tiring at times.
ReplyDeleteNo grandchildren yet!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear I'm not the only one who accidentally uses video mode instead of stills!
What a busy lady! How nice for your grandsons to have such a fun grandmother! thanks for the giveaway - love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteI'm not lucky enough to have grandkids yet! But, I am lucky to have two great kids that I babysit. And one grand puppy.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you and your grandsons had a wonderful time together!!
ReplyDeleteBeen to Quilters' Corner Quilt Shop on one of our trips...friendly ladies and great selection of goodies!
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR FUN-TIMES!
ReplyDeleteGRANDKIDS ARE THE BEST!
ENJOY SUMMER!
msstitcher1214@yahaoo.com
No kiddos here. But it sounds like a fun time for all.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had fun. Love the just loopy pattern.
ReplyDeleteLoved your trunk show in Grand Junction.
ReplyDeleteI never spent Summers with my grandparents because they lived in the same town, but it sounds like a lot of fun. My three boys would spend a week or two at my parents' house every Summer when they were young. They loved it, but I missed them terribly.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great time! I love the colors in the quilts! Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway, that would make my day.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great trip and what fun with the grandkids! I love the rail fence idea!! I might have to order some of that fabric!! Thanks again for your generosity!! Patty D from Crystal City, MO.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are able to have your grandkids come and visit. I get to go the hay field with one of mine. He is good help.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give away.
Carol L
Great easy idea to use a strip over a charm square for a rail fence block. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad you home and having a good time with the boys. Just a Little Loopy-----that sounds like me.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of using a strip over a charm sq for the rail fence block...
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing more precious than grand children...no matter how big thy get!
Julia
Grandma camp begins July 9th at my house. It's a first for me....so I'm in the planning stages. Whooo it's going to be so much fun. But you know that!!!!! Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful week with the kids, nice to enjoy them and send them home;) We have had a mini vacation at home, lots of kayaking on the ocean to keep cool from these high temps, so not a lot of sewing this week.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
How lucky for your grandsons! I loved hearing about all the activities. Take care!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm a Grandma and not a Mom again too! I love for my granddaughters (all under the age of 3) to visit, but I'm tired when they go home. Thanks for t he chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a very fun and busy time.
ReplyDeleteBusy times!
ReplyDeleteI have recently had a birthday & I was very lucky to receive two hand made cushions from friends, but one of the great things is they are made with my fav fabric......KANSAS TROUBLES!!They sit on my bed on top of my quilt made from KANSAS TROUBLES fabric!
Lovely quilts, I like the cute suitcases too.
Glad to read you had fun with the boys. AND in Grand Junction! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the scrap bundle. Groove on....
I remember my grandmother taking us kids for weeklong swimming lessons in the summer and then staying with my grandparents and other family at the family cabin in Gulf Shores. My grands are too young for most of the fun you describe, but I look forward to any time I get to spend with them. Thanks for posts about your family and fun.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I luv to have the sleepovers and luv for the grandpeeps to visit but I'm glad I'm a Nana in the drive way waving goodbye and blowing them kisses...by that time I'm exhausted and welcome the quiet. Thanks for the chance to win a Harvest Moon scrap bundle...(o:
ReplyDeleteIsn't life grand?! Its a crazy busy life, but its our life to savor every moment! I look forward to reading your posts, and I know you enjoyed spending time with the grandkids. That ice cream sounds yummy too!
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you back! I received my Twinkly Stars pattern while you were away - thank you so much for sending it to Canada for me, I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you got to spend some special time with your grandchildren. Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteI heard a great quotation today: the difference between being a grandmother and a mother is the same as between a marriage and a love affair! Thank you for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGood to have you back but I'm glad you could spend some time with your grandsons. Enjoy every minute with them. Thanks for the chance to win a Harvest Moon scrap bundle.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are busy -- and having fun! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI think being a Gramma is the best thing in the world. I am blessed to have five wonderful grandchildren that are the joy of my life! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteGrandchildren are such precious visitors to have , so glad you enjoyed your time with them. I love the colors and pattern in the Square Peg quilt , just beautiful !Thanks for the chance to win .
ReplyDeleteLooks like great fun and another great pattern. My Rep came by with the fabrics from Market yesterday. I LOVE the deep colors- burgundy/red, brown. Another line that's a hit!
ReplyDeleteKids seem to like everything about summer, even the work. Sounds like a great time.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time with the grandkids. They are wonderful to have around...and then send home!
ReplyDeleteThe projects from the "...Loopy" pattern look great.
Looking forward to grandkids in the future. There is a wedding in the near future so hopefully grandkids won't be far behind! Would love to win the Harvest Moon scraps. I love fall fabrics.
ReplyDeleteGrandchildren are the most wonderful gift ever!! Glad you got time to have some great sharing time. I love the "loopy" pattern and would love to win the Harvest Moon. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteYou've nearly described my summer so far. Spent a week at a fishing resort with my three sons and two grandkids. Then two weeks with the grands at my house (their sleeping quarters in my sewing room). And getting a lot of help with gardening! I've never seen so much ice cream and freeze pops disappear so fast. Finishing a resort themed quilt in the next few days, then I'll be ready for a new project.....
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great week for you and your grandsons. What wonderful memories for all of you. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like the joy of being a grandma and making great memories. Can't wait to see the new Harvest Moon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun week! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteLynne, love the Loopy project!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back
Leslie
I've been patiently waiting to hear from you and it sounds like you were in the best of company. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteMary
Sounds like you had a wonderful time with your grandsons. What a gift! Love the loopy quilt.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear what's going on with you again!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful week with the children, with all of the fun activities you planned. I'd enjoy winning the Harvest Moon scrap bundle. Really like all of your fabrics. Thanks! Lana D.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun week you had being Grandma! And thanks for the look into being loopy (aren't we all a bit now and then?) - great use of one of my honey buns! thanks for the chance to win a scrap bundle. Kathy O in GA
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time! Thanks for sharing. Cute pattern.
ReplyDeleteDee in Homer Glen
Sounds like you had a great week with your grandchildren. Fall fabrics are my favorite, thanks for the chance. Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteI have fond memories of summer weeks spent with my grandma in Missouri, and at my aunt's farm in Kansas. I learned so much from both of them - how to sew, embroider, crochet, how to make jelly and jams. Fishing for sunperch and catfish with my grandpa. Fish fries and homemade ice cream with all the cousins. Glad you enjoyed your Grandma time! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteTruly enjoyed reading this blog :) Your relationship with your g/sons reads super; plus I love your Honey Bun story with the Grand Junction ladies!
ReplyDeleteAnd I would enjoy winning this weeks scrap fabrics :D
Enjoy the grands--what a pleasant surprise to arrive home to. My foot too, is tapping impatiently for grandchildren to enter my world--in the meantime I am making quilts :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! :)
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your trip!
I keep hoping you will be teaching somewhere near me, but so far... No luck! I was thrilled to finally find charm packs of Cat Tails and Clover at the NQA show last week! Thought my collection was going to be incomplete. I have at least one of every line since they have been available... (can you tell I'm a fan?!)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back!! I loved your booth at Market!! Thanks for the chance to win your scraps!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
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Glad you're back. I'd love to win your scraps!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the HB idea and for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy all the time you can with those grandkids!! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOur 11 yo grandson Connor will be here next Tuesday and will stay until Thursday, he has to get ready to go to his Christian camp the next week. We so love to have him, always have, and especially now since he is getting older, I know our time of summer fun is running out. That fact makes me very sad. But I will lap up all I can get while I can and have wonderful memories to get me through. I too love Grand Junction CO Lyn. There is an area, way way up the mountains, what the locals call the land of 1000 lost lakes. It is breath taking beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely have to take the time to check that out the next time I'm there. Thanks. LMH
DeleteWaiting to pick up my husband when his 25th High School reunion stag night is over. What better way to pass the time than to browse the blog.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Sounds like you had a wonderful time on your trip and with the grandsons!
ReplyDeleteThat little loopy pattern looks like a lot of fun, too!
Sandy A
Love to hear of your adventures, time with grandchildren are the absolute best. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've had a great time with your Grandsons. We're enjoying ours who is here for part of the summer.
ReplyDeleteJust a Little Loopy sounds like fun. Just what I like . . . quick and easy projects! :o)
Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had lots of fun with the grands, doesn't get much better than that!!!!!!
I really like the Square Pegs design and would have enjoyed seeing all the variations. Maybe a youtube video? Anyway it sounds like everyone had lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteLove being a grandma but also like the quiet after everyone goes home and I have my house back. Thanks for the giveaway, glad you enjoyed Grand Junction. My daughter moved from there in January and I'm missing my visits all ready.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance. Bet your a really fun grandmother that the kids love spending time with. I miss my gran
ReplyDeleteI like your Square Pegs and what a great quilt to utilize a wide variety of the beautiful KT fabrics.
ReplyDeleteBeing a gram is just the best!!! Our youngest granddaughter who is 9 mos. brings so much joy into my life; and what a treat since the other three are 17, 15, and 12. Thanks for the giveaway, and I would be happy to win anything Kansas Troubles.
The only thing I like better than fabric is my grandkids:-) Glad you had so much fun with yours!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity to win some of your fabric. I am addicted to Cattails and Clover as I make 3 quilts, a jacket and table runners. Hope to be able to show you the jacket when you are in Danville, Il in August!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win. It certainly is better to be the Grandma rather than the parent. I had my little grand daughter here today as she was sick and couldn't go to daycare.
ReplyDeletebummer! EWveryone loves my blue version of your square pegs!
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