Good Evening Mama's!

Isn't this weather PERFECT?!?!?! I am so & SEW LOVING it!!! : )

I got the vegetable garden weeded yesterday! The weeds weren't TOO bad, but the plants were overgrown! It was like Jumanji in there!!! I was brutal with my Felco clippers. I was afraid that plants would be wizened today from yesterday's pruning, but everything seems healthy & prolific! I picked 15 cucumbers!!!

The grass plugs are turning green. Which is surprising considering this week's heat! We're pleased!

Scott is working on our bedroom windows. He has 12 panes out. Just a few windows left to go. What a project this has been for him. He DOES love me!!! Meanwhile, I have begun working on the front studio windows. I scraped & sanded them today. Then I washed them & left them to dry thoroughly. This evening Scott & I taped them. They're all ready to be primed & painted tomorrow!!! Hooray!!!

I did get time to sew yesterday & today! I finished my Challenge block for the Cruise!!! : ) I have begun cutting my fabrics for the Cruise too. The materials I'm prepping will be for a class on Sashiko. Next, I need to prep things for my Hoochie Mama class...?! I need to buy a protractor & compass for a Karen design class I'll be taking - sounds like MATH...

Lois - glad you got some thread from Ikea. I think they're something like 328 yards. What a bargain & good value!?!?!?

Cathy - glad to hear you're hanging in there & things are going along. I do HOPE you get a few minutes to sew this weekend!!!

Take care, ladies. It's to be another NICE day tomorrow! Enjoy it!!!
Piecefully, Pam

P.S. How are those Burkie's doing...?! ; )

Hiya Girls,

TGIF!!! And, it looks as though the weather is going to be NICE! : ) I need to work in the garden & maybe do some painting too.

My Challenge block is nearing completion!!! Yippee!!! : ) I have to prep the supplies & materials I will need for the cruise.

Are we having a Bee this week? I know Jean will be away. What do you think? Does the Holiday get in the way? I could host. Let me know...

Anyone interested in going to Winterthur to see their quilt exhibit? I've read about it in several magazines (not just quilting ones either!) & have heard good things about the exhibit. I understand some of these quilts have never been on public display. Here is the link, check it out & let me know. I'm thinking sometime next week, possibly Monday... Winterthur Quilt Exhibit

Jean - Have a TERRIFIC week @ the Beach!!!

Lois - CONGRATS on a grand DAUGHTER due in November!!! I'm thinking PINK!!! : )

Dolores - How's the machine quilting coming along? Have you been able to resolve the problem?

LA - Are you working on the Take Five quilt?! How are YOUR Chez Moi fabrics?!?!?!

Cath - How was Jimmy Buffet? Has the State left BMH?! How is your Dad? What about your FIL? Are you getting to sew @ all?! What about those BOM's?! Have a nice weekend. ; )

Mare - How is that sewing machine?! Straight stitching still? How is the quilt project coming along? Have you done any pillow cases yet?

Mo/Consuelo - I can't come on the 11th. I have to do Freshman charts @ the college the 11th & 12th. The August sewing dates - Not unlike Jean, I'm back to work. 8/22 I'll be working days & the 29th I'll be back to my night shift gig : / The 25 for the bbq should work for us though!!! Thanks for ALL your planning & organization!!! Herding cats...

Peggy - What are you doing? Where are you?! Does Megan have $$$ & underwear by now?!

Lori - How is your household?! I'm holding my breath... Sew for some peace & relaxation!!! How is your Santa project & what about the Civil War quilt?!

My Hancock's delivery arrived yesterday!!! I have to go launder some fabric...

Enjoy your weekend!
Piecefully, Pam

Okay, just a quick note...

Ikea Conshocken has black, navy & beige thread, 100% cotton, for nineteen cents a spool!!! I'm NOT kidding. I bought 30 spools TODAY, & they have bins FULL! I use this thread for making pillows, pillow cases, home dec items, + it's GREAT to use when practicing free motion quilting. The thread is downstairs in their fabric department, which is near area rugs & carpet pads. Just ask!

Also, Jean - did you get the tail & check? Dolores - did you get my email about your thread breakage during fmq (free motion quilting)?

Piecefully, Pam

Morning Girls,

Is everyone holding up in the heat? I hoped the storms would have cooled things off a bit today. The tomatoes & weeds are flourishing!!! Jingle doesn't like wearing a black, fur coat. He does, however, kind of like the hose... ; )

Yesterday I made 2 decorative pillows for in the studio! I used the chopped up Ikea slip covers & a curtain. I used the black & ivory stripe for the pillows & made red piping. I like them! Earlier in the week I made seat protectors for the rockers using the stripe on one side & the toile on the other. I am also working on the valances in the living room. I am having FUN!!!

Next, I have clothing repairs & alterations to make. Some of the items we'll need for the cruise. I better get my butt in gear! I still am planning on working on the Kaffe Fassett Pastel Bubbles project & the Scott Halloween quilt too! And, there's garment construction I want to do too. SO/SEW many projects & not enough time...?!

Jean - thanks for coordinating the Mystery Quilt Weekend event. It should be LOTS of fun!!! I will stop over a check & a kite tail for you sometime today. Are you ready for the Beach?!

Mo - I read, but will need to re-read your emails. Thanks for ALL of your organization & planning efforts! We're a little bit like herding cats... I'll send you an email later about which dates & things I/we can do!

Hope everyone has a terrific day!!!
Piece, Pam

Good Morning,

Are you staying cool?! We sure have been having a B-L-A-S-T of HOT weather!!! The tomatoes are loving it. : ) This is good weather to stay indoors & SEW!!!

Last evening's Bee was good. Thanks for hosting Jean. We talked about upcoming events...the Hershey Show, Brigantine, the change of dates for the '08 Lancaster Show, etc. The November dates for Brigantine seem like a GO & I think Mare is going to add us to her Mom's calendar. If it doesn't work for you, please tell Marianne - soon!

Jean - I LOVE the table runner you made to go with the placemats! Good use of "incorrect" cutting. ; ) No one needs to know! Hey, the upcoming class project & kit is neat-o!!! I really like the BRIGHTS!!!

Erin & Kelly - I LOVE your Pastel Quilt Kits from Down the Shore!!! : ) Kelly, YOU are MY kind of color girl!!! I'm anxious for you guys to make them!!!

Mare - I like your REDS! Just clip the corners & throw stuff in with your regular laundry. Check your washer for the "hang dry" setting. Thanks for bringing Genie & the wine glass too. ; )

Lois - I LOVE your Batik's & marbles!!! They were from your daughter? Currently, Moda has been marketing "jelly rolls" & projects to use them. The jelly rolls are fabric strips cut from salvege to salvege @ 2 1/2" wide. I also like the fabrics you bought during our trip! ; ) The Duck panel project is CUTE!

Lor - it was good to SEE you!!! Life has been chaotic, no...?! Try to eek out a little sewing time whenever you can. ; )

Cathy & Consuelo - besides HOT?!?!?!...how was the concert?! : )

Peggy, LA, Dolores - we missed you guys!

Enjoy the day & think "cool" thoughts!
Piecefully, Pam

Good Morning Girls,

It's another warm day. It was really foggy when I got up! I'm kind of slow this morning, & just puttering around. How is everyone else?

Mare is thinking about a Brigantine Sewing Weekend in November (hooray!!!)...she's looking @ 9, 10, 11. The dates need to be reserved on her Mom's calendar. So...sew can everyone look @ their own calendars & give her feedback, please?! You can get a jump on making Christmas gifts...!?

Enjoy your day, & remember Jean is hosting Bee this evening. : ) See you there!!!

Hey, before I go. Here are the dates for the Quilt Odyssey aka Hershey Quilt Show
July 26 - 29. I inserted a link to the Show too. See if it works...?! ; )
Hershey Quilt Show

Piecefully, Pam

Good Evening Girls,

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate them!!! Has anyone clicked on the calendar? Can you give me an opinion, please? Using the arrows, next to the month, you can go through the months/year. Is it truly accessible? Is it viewer friendly? Jean, you & I are able to make changes to the calendar, the other Bee girls can only see it. Opinions..?! Thoughts...?! Suggestions...?! Hey, I believe the Lancaster '08 dates have been changed...due to Chicago competition...

Wasn't today another gorgeous day?! I am hoping those who went to the concert enjoyed it!!!

Scott & I planted grass plugs today. Yeh, as interesting as it sounds. Tedious & back aching too. I'm glad it's done.

Almost ALL of my (new) fabrics have been laundered. Hooray!!! They are even folded & put away. They ALL fit!!! ; )

Enjoy this weekend!!! : ) Check out the previous posts & blog changes...
Piecefully, Pam