3 more pictures of quilts from the Lancaster Show. I'm sticking with a "nature theme" today. Enjoy. : )

Outdoors, my pea seeds are coming up!!! So is my lettuce! Friday & today I planted indoor mini "green houses" Anything from red 4:0'clocks, to zinnias, to pink holly hocks, to heirloom paste tomatoes, to sweet basil, to flat leaf parsley. Some of the seeds are old...it's been maybe 2 years since I've started seeds indoors. We'll see how it goes & how they grow...?! I'll keep you posted. ; )

The phone is ringing, I must run! I hope you're enjoying your weekend!
Piecefully, Pam

Girls,

It was certainly a lot of FUN to see everyone last evening, to see Show 'n Tell, AND to see what projects everyone is working on! : ) Jean - thanks SEW much for hosting!!! I LOVE the variety of stitching we are doing! For me, SHARING is the BEST part though...sharing books, tips, techniques, websites, ideas, thoughts, recipes, funny stories...you get the idea! Thanks girls!!!

Today Scott & I went to The Environmental HomeStore a "green store" for the home. WOWSER!!! They had a LOT to think about!!! Some of the products we're interested in are: Blazestone Tiles , pronounced KeyRay wood products AND Icestone Any opinions are welcome...?!

I am glad to hear that you guys read & find the blog helpful...like the Disappearing 9 Patch link, the link to The Christmas Shoppe, viewing pics from the Lancaster Quilt Show, etc. Sometimes I think to myself, "I wonder if anyone is even reading this stuff...?!" I may try & post some more Lancaster pictures tomorrow...stay tuned...

Meanwhile, enjoy this BEAUTIFUL evening!!!
Piecefully, Pam

Good Evening Girls,

Wasn't today's weather just gorgeous?! My wash dried, & it SMELLS so good!!! How does that happen...?!

We heard from Momma Barb & Karen this evening. : ) They are in Chicago for the Quilt Show! Barb says the Best of Show winner is a Rooster, & it was done by a man (not Phil Beaver).

Speaking of Quilt Shows. This morning I told my boss that I will need off for the Houston Quilt Show. She said, "O.K. We'll have to talk to Kay about it, but you've paid your dues & sometimes your personal life takes priority." Does that mean I'll have off...?!?!?! I feel better having finally said something!

Jean - I'll be there tomorrow evening. I may be a little bit late, it depends on my Jingle walk, & dinner. Who else will be there?! Looking forward to seeing you gals!

Piecefully, Pam

This one was AMAZING too!!! Enjoy. : )

Can anyone recommend a good architect? We've been reading, planning & contacting contractors. Oh my!?!?!?

Have a pleasant evening. Tomorrow is to be GORGEOUS!!! I'm planning to hang out laundry. Hope you enjoy some sunshine & Spring too.
Piecefully, Pam

A couple more Lancaster photos for your enjoyment.
Piecefully, Pam

Good Evening Girls,

How's your weekend going? Mine has been good. : )

Yesterday evening we took Jingle & Jake down to the school fields. That was a first. Usually they just play in Jake's front yard or occasionally in our backyard. At the park they could REALLY RUN & play together!!! It was FUN to watch them! ; )

Today I hung wash out on the line - it dried! I pin basted my Alaska quilt project - hooray! Now, to quilt it... I also worked out in the yard a bit this afternoon...pulling weeds, raking leaves, turning over garden beds & being pleased with earth worms.

Jean - how is your powder room coming along? Did you check out The Christmas Shoppe website? I bought a few things from their booth too. I really liked their patterns & had a difficult time choosing. According to our Quilt Show booklet, next year's Lancaster Quilt Show is scheduled for April 2 - 5. About Houston airfare/tickets. Scott & I had to wait until we were 6 weeks out from Disney before airline tickets were available, but I think you CAN purchase tickets up to 90 days in advance...hmmm, I don't know the answer to your question.

Cath - glad you got your Gumdrops pattern! : ) What will you be working on next?

Lori - hey, GLAD to hear the clear & smoke threads worked!!! WOW, I bet it feels GOOD to have that BIG project finished!!! Wahoo!!!

Dolores - what sewing did you get done while Joe Byrnes was in Disney?!

I did a little sewing on my Pickle Dish project this week. I didn't have to rip out EVERY seam...! I wanted to count & see how many arcs I'd completed. Yeh, 13. I need to make something ridiculous, like 246!!! What, only 233 more to go... I MUST be out of my mind!?!?!? I am also beginning to work on a new hand applique project. It's using a pattern from The Christmas Shoppe booth.

Looking forward to next Friday evening, but feel like I will miss everyone on Tuesday. Enjoy your evening & have a FUN tomorrow!
Piecefully, Pam

I thought this was an interesting twist on a White-on-White quilt. And, I thought the quilting was just gorgeous!

Hi Girls,

How's everyone doing? We had a nice breath of Spring this week, didn't we? It felt good. : )

Has everyone unpacked your Lancaster treasures? Lor - it is difficult to not be in a bit of a fog & overwhelmed by everything during Show time. Dolores - are you still fondling your flannel...? Cath - did your Gumdrop fabric arrive from The Quilter's Alley? My Kaffe Fassett oop fab came in today's mail - yippee!!!

Here are a few pics from the Show. Quilts I admired. I'll try to add a couple photos every now & then. Stay tuned...



Piecefully, Pam