Leigh Anne, Gerry, Maria, Jules, Sean & new baby...we are thinking of each of you, sending + juju & prayers too. Such an exciting day for your family & extended family too!!! : ) Best wishes, & P-U-S-H!!!

Love, Pam

Good Morning Girls,

Geez, there's SO much going on...a baby, the Beach, & perhaps some sewing, oh my!!! : ) It's hard to keep track of it all. I'll keep it simple & simply hope ALL are well & enjoying Summer!

While I missed bee-ing with you girls last evening, I was busy in our studio. It FELT sew good!!! I have a renewed, replenished & rejuvenated sewing perspective.

My Hershey classes were good learning experiences. I took Jo Morton & her Emma's Quilt on Friday. Saturday, it was Elsie Campbell & her Wall Flower quilt

The Quilt Odyssey Show was quite good. There was a broad spectrum of quilts in the Show, & that caused you to REALLY look! I'm glad you've enjoyed the pictures I've posted. Karen had a Retrospective of her work as a Special Exhibit within the Show. She had 13 (of the 280 she's made!!!) quilts hung. I didn't take a picture of each one. I'll try to make a slide show of the pictures I did get of her works. Just amazing!!!

These are my two class projects!

Stay cool! Enjoy your day. : ) And, take a few stitches when you get the chance!
Piecefully, Pam

Good Evening Girls,

It's been ages... Here are a few pix I snapped @ the LA Sprinkle!!! ; )



Is there Bee tomorrow...?!

Check out the link to photos from Hershey.
Piecefully, Pam

Good morning, girls. It's been raining all night - some amazing lightening and thunder last night. Our lawn sure needed it. How is everyone? Tuesday's night's sprinkle was great! Thanks to Cathy for hosting us. Leigh Anne - hope you had fun! I'm just glad the secret is over - whew! I almost blogged a couple of times about the quilt. Dolores - we missed you. The little outfits you bought were adorable. Hope you're having a wonderful week at the shore. Peggy - how about our little Meghan Mary Carney turning 21? I'm sorry you couldn't come but a very momentous day for you. Seems like just yesterday you were making her a t-shirt quilt for high school graduation. Pam headed off to Barb's and the Hershey quilt show yesterday. Can't wait to see show & tell from the classes. Have a great time. Cath - the food was wonderful....mmmmm. You did a great job on LA's quilt. Thanks again. Mare - our return airline tickets - thanks. I guess it's official that we ARE coming back. Thanks for sharing stories about Joanna's dress shopping. Have you started looking for one for yourself yet? Lois - love the new 'do! It's just adorable. Why is it that you keep getting younger looking? Hope you're enjoying the pool - can't wait to see your TATW quilt! Consuelo....have a fabulous two weeks at the shore...hope that you get a break from your 'Consuelo' duties and get a chance to relax. Lori - the binding on the quilt is great - nice job! Hope that John is feeling better and you can get down the shore soon. LA - our thoughts are going to be with you - I know you're looking forward to actually having a lap again. I can't wait to see the newest addition to the extended Quiltmama family. This is one lucky baby to have you and Gerry for parents. Looking forward to Ger's call. Good luck - and you have lots of positive juju coming your way. Speaking of which....I got a call right before I came on Tuesday that a very special person in my life had passed away. I almost didn't come but sitting with all of you, laughing and celebrating motherhood, womanhood, quilting and friendship......it made me so appreciative of all of you. Thanks for that. Hope everyone has a nice day........piece.

Good morning, girls! Hope everyone is keeping cool. I booked the Evergreen Amish house for next year's quilt show - Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th, 2009. Thanks to Lori for finding it - it looks beautiful - and is within walking distance of the Country Quilt store and Zook's - look out! Not sure how much it's going to be per person yet - depends on how many folks go. I'll let you know - it'll be in the neighborhood of $55 - $60. Looking forward to tonight's bee. Thanks for hosting, Cath. I'm painting the living room today - so, naturally, my kitchen is packed with living room stuff. Wish me luck. I'm having trouble deciding on a shade - I just like too many of them! Enjoy your day.....drink plenty of water.......piece.

Girls,

Hello there!

Mare - thanks for hosting us last evening. : ) Your sewing space is CUTE! And, I LOVE it!!! Thanks for showing it to me. The baby quilt you're making is a successful challenge! Good job, girl friend! Thanks for letting me borrow your magazine.

Mo - You are FULL of surprises - see below!!! My IQA "Quilts" magazine arrived today. Anyone else? ; )

Jean - the Beach blanket you made is pretty. I REALLY like the colors & the fabrics! Nice. : ) Also, your new bathroom curtains sound just right!


Cath - thanks for the "Jingle bags." How's that new machine doing? What's next on your project list? Have you done any more with your Civil War block of the month?

Dolores - good to see you, & I SEE just what you mean about the sofa after work... Have a BLAST next week down @ the Shore!!! ; )

Lor, Lois, Peggy, Leigh Anne - you ALL were missed! Hope you're enjoying Summer & stitching when you get the chance!

I added a few new links to the blog. Check them out, & look @ upcoming dates too. Are there links you guys don't like or don't use? Two were "broken" & I either fixed them, as best I could, or deleted them. Are there things you'd like to see added?

Piecefully, Pam

Good Evening Girls,

OK, so...sew which will it Be-e?! Marianne's house, with the potential for a siting of a "no clothed Joe," OR or Mrs. D's...?! Hmmm...?! Someone decide!

Glad to hear the kids got off without any trouble. Any news from them since they're Down Under?!

Cath - you had nice weather @ the Beach, no?! And, did you pop into Calico 'n Cotton? Any good kits?! How's Ike's?! ; )

Did anyone else get their Houston stuff in the mail?!?!?! Class confirmation, name tag, etc?! Mine arrived on Saturday. : ) It's pretty gosh darn exciting!!!

Looking forward to be-eing with you guys for a bit tomorrow evening!
Piecefully, Pam

Good Morning Girls!,
Here's a "peek" @ last night's Bee... THANKS for hosting us, Jean! We are a raucous bunch...

LA made 2 bags, plus a stack of "burp cloths" too! I don't know how she does it?! GOOD job!!!

Cathy made a REALLY cute t-shirt quilt. The border/sashing fabric is pink with little green flip flops. ; ) LOVE it!
Dolores...
Dolores...
Dolores...AND, she had MORE, but didn't bring them along!?!?!? She LOVES Moda, jelly rolls, charm packs & Gracie!!! EXCELLENT work, girl friend!!! : )
Lois - just BEAUTIFUL! And, she's working on a sequined Christmas stocking too. Hope George continues to feel better. At least if you're not outside in the garden, you can SEW! ; )
I missed some other photo opportunities because I didn't remember I brought along my camera! But, Marianne finished the Tie Top. It looks GREAT, Mare! I REALLY like the gold, & I agree with you that a red binding would look best. Bee is @ Mare's house next week... ; )

Jean - I'm sorry I didn't get a picture of your neat-o Lighthouse wall hanging. : / It's VERY nice! And, your hand appliqued Summer postcard blocks ROCK!!! What a SUPER job!!! : )

Peggy - we are SO glad to hear your Dad is improving. Bryn Mawr Rehab is a miraculous & progressive place! We are continuing to pray for you & yours! It was REALLY good to SEE you! Thanks for coming. : )

Lor - your kits from the Beach are nice. Are you working on anything currently? How's everyone doing in your household? Good to see you too.

Mo - you were missed. I left a few things @ Jean's for you. Enjoy the pics since you couldn't be @ Bee last evening. You missed a LOT of funnies though... ; )

Stay cool girls & take a few stitches when you can.
Piecefully, Pam

Hiya 'Mama's!!!

How is everyone today?! I am ENJOYING the sunshine!!! : ) Hooray!

I'm looking forward to Bee tonight!!! : ) Will everyone be-e there?! Who won't?! Is Mare back from the trip with her kids?! Dolores - DON'T be on the sofa!!! ; ) You either, Leigh Anne!!! Say, how are you feeling?! How's that baby doing?! Cath - good for Kerry, bad for us. Will you be able to fly through? Lor - how 'bout you? Or, are you @ the Beach...? Peggy...?! Will someone @ least have information to share if Peggy isn't @ Bee, please? Lois - can you take a break from your garden...?! ; ) Mo - get out of the pool & come to Bee! We won't even care if you're dripping or wearing a bathing suit! ; )

See you soon! Meanwhile, a few pix to check out...the first is Fresh Picked & the second is Pool Puppy...

Piecefully, Pam

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!


Here's hoping it doesn't rain on your Parade, or picnic, or fireworks...?! ; ) Enjoy the 4th!
Piecefully, Pam