Good Morning Girls,

Wow! How 'bout that storm last night?! Did everyone survive? Jingle & I literally ran between the raindrops during his last walk of the day!!! Let's enjoy the improved weather today!!! ; )

Cathy - thanks for stopping over last evening. I was looking through the Mark Lipinski magazine & liking it. Thanks for sharing! : ) The quilt for your Mom is BEAUTIFUL!!! Great job!

Jean - work is winding down for you, no?! How GREAT is that?!?!?! Get READY for Summer!!!

Lor - did you get the Sea Gull pattern?

Is everyone READY for our Friday trip?! The weather looks like it's going to be LOVELY!!! Hey, the Sauder's Sale doesn't start 'til the 19th, but we can still go there, right? (Mare - do you need raisins?!) Who all is going? Where are we to meet? Who is driving? More importantly, what are you looking to buy?! Backing, thread, fabrics for a certain project, what...?! LA - can you taste the WindMill Chicken...?! ; ) See you soon!

Piecefully, Pam

P.S. This is the hand applique project I am currently working on...when I NEED an "easy" break from the !#%* Pennsylvania Pickle Dish!!!

Girls,

Hey there. Is everyone keeping cool?! It's a real scorcher!!! Stay in the shade, or better yet, stay in the air conditioning & drink LOTS of fluids!!!

Mare - thanks for the Peggy update. We're ALL sending prayers, good thoughts & + juju, Peggy!

Today has been an exercise in sanity. I SEW need to be slapped!!! What was I thinking...?! This Pickle Dish design is the MOST DIFFICULT thing I've EVER, EVER sewed - in my whole life!!! John Flynn is NOT a favorite of mine today! His directions leave A LOT to be desired. I am determined though! Here are some photos from my sewing table to you...


Voila! ONE block done!!! It's taken extraordinary patience & MILES of thread. My seam ripper is my FRIEND... : /
Piecefully, Pam

Girls,

We came, we sewed. Cathy - thanks for having us over this morning. The quilt you're working on for your Mom is terrific! Nice job, & the RED thread REALLY works!!!

Mare - I just don't know what you're going to do with all those little squares & 1/2 square triangles, but I know I will be SEW jealous when you sew them up into a neat-o project!

Jean - I can't think of what to quilt in the "coin" area of your Chinese Coins quilt. It's AWESOME though! And, the bags are cute too!

Lois - thanks for showing & sharing your photos & mail. CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!! : ) The pillowcases you're making will be LOVED by those grand children!

Dolores - you ARE a sewing machine!!! The jelly roll quilt you brought is REALLY two quilts in one! It's just beautiful! And, about your flannel & hexagon addiction...I just don't know... ; ) Have FUN!!!

Lor - thanks for stopping by. Your house sounds fun...?! Hope you can get a little time to sew something!

Peggy - it was GOOD to see you. Sorry you had to leave for an emergency. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your Dad & your family. Mare said she'd blog later to keep us informed. If there's anything you need, just say the word!

Mo & LA - you were both missed. Hope you are well. Will we see both of you on Friday for our Windmill/Hayloft trip?

Stay COOL everyone!
Piecefully, Pam

P.S. Before leaving this afternoon, I mentioned to Cathy & Marianne that even though next week's Bee will be our Windmill/Hayloft trip any 'Mama is welcome to stop by Mt. Pleasant Tuesday evening to stitch a bit.

Hello Girls,

The weather is a bit dreary. The rain has made my weeds grow! : / I had to put laundry in the dryer today. I hate doing that! Momma Barb always says this is good sewing weather though!!!

Here is a photo of my completed TATW class sample! : ) I gave it to Johanna this morning @ Cloth & Bobbin.

I decided to "roll" my pinned rows rather than hold them on my lap or leave them drape across my work surface. This seemed to work really well for me. I didn't get stuck by any pins! I rolled it behind the sewing machine as it was being stitched too. Then, I had this neat rolled row & plucked my pins out of the roll instead of splaying the row across my sewing table to de-pin.

To manage ALL those strips of fabrics (think jelly rolls, Dolores...) I hung them on my old clothes drying rack & positioned it next to my sewing machine. Magic! ; )

Enjoy your day!
Piecefully, Pam

Ladies,

Hooray!!! I FINISHED the class sample of the TATW quilt. That's "power sewing" for ya! ; ) It only took three days...& a "power lunch" of 2 peanut butter cookies & a (big) fistful of hot tamales!?

What have you guys been working on?!

Looking forward to Saturday morning Sewing Bee @ Cathy's. : ) What is everyone bringing to stitch? Any quilts to baste...nudge, nudge Mare...?!

Jean - thanks for stopping by on Tuesday evening for "Bee." It was pleasant having you join us in the studio for some quality sewing time. Did you get the binding done?

Lori - did you hear me say, "APPLIQUE!!!"?! It's a TERRIFIC take-a-long.

Cath - how's work going? I've been thinking of you! Getting to do any sewing?! How's that new machine?!

Alright girls, I'm pooped! Time for bed. Have sweet dreams & enjoy your tomorrow!
Piecefully, Pam

Good Morning Friends,

I'm just going to put it out there...we will be home this evening, if anyone would like to come over & stitch, you're more than welcome! It's a lovely day & if the evening is nice, we can sit on the back patio & sew. Enjoy today's weather 'cause it looks like we're not going to have this too much longer.

Piecefully, Pam

Hi Girls,

Here, here!!! Peggy - SEW good to hear from you!!! : ) You will continue to be in our thoughts & prayers. Our group gives WAY more than just sewing support. Thanks, girls...for EVERYTHING!!!

I am glad to report that my Mom seems to be doing a little bit better than I had hoped or expected. She drove pretty well. She lost 12 pounds, but her appetite is picking up a bit, & she's able to sleep some better too. Thanks for your prayers, girls.

I am BUSY working on a TATW sample. I'd like to have it to Johanna by Friday for the Narberth shops "First Friday" evening shopping hours. We'll see...

Take care & enjoy the nice weather!
Piecefully, Pam

P.S. Boonie Barb is SERIOUSLY considering joining us in Houston...?!