Quilter's New Pattern

Next addition:

Bottom Ruffle:  2 pieces  cut  8  " x WOF  (1/2 yard)  (or one piece 8" x 80")

Cudos

I would like to say something positive about the ordeal that our family is going through.  We have been contacted by several representatives from Carnival Cruise Line, a Mexican funeral home, an American Funeral home, as well as members of the American Consulate in Cozumel.  Everyone has been beyond kind, beyond thoughtful, beyond helpful. Their compassion has been amazing.  A person from Carnival was left in Cozumel just to wait for us to get there so we would have a liason to help with getting our sister back to America.  They have made a potentially complicated, stressful process, much less so by their assistance.  While I realize they will never read this, it makes me feel better to have something good to say. Again, to all of you who are thinking of us, praying for us, supporting us in any way, Thank you from me and my family. 

To LIghten the Mood...

Part III -- What could this bee?

Middle Ruffle:  2 pieces cut 9" x WOF  ( 1/2 yard or one piece 9" x 80" )

Thank You, My Friends

Thank you to each and every one of you who have me in your thoughts at this time in my life.  None of this seems real.  My sister was on a dancing cruise that traveled to ports in Mexico.  At Cozumel, she went on shore and rented a motorcycle.  Apparently she lost control of the vehicle and was killed, never making it to a hospital.  I am glad to say she died doing what she loved.  I am angry that I cannot tell her, yet again, how dangerous motorcycles are and why would she get on one????   I know this happens to families every day.  What I don't know is how they get through it.

Again, I thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers.

What Dinner? part II

Top Ruffle:  1 piece cut 9" x WOF    ( 1/4 yard or one piece 9" x 40")

Hmmm. what  could we be cooking up?

My Heart Breaks

In memory of my wonderful sister, and best friend, Debbie, who loved life and lived it to the fullest, all the while supporting every crazy idea I have ever had.  My memories of our trip to Rome makes me laugh to this day.  I will miss you every day for the rest of my life.

Deborah Lee Emery

January 24, 1951-November 17, 2011

One Quilter's Gift

Here's a taste of my newest pattern, a.k.a.,  What Dinner?

Body:  Muslin 13" X WOF

More to come......

Come On Quilters

Check out this terrific photo of our booth in Houston.  (I finally found the cord for downloading the images, heh heh)  Makes ya wanna hop in the car and drive straight down to Houston and run, not walk, right up to our booth, doesn't it?   Oops, too late.  However, we were delighted with the response to my newest rug design.  We have started giving away free patterns all the time if folks buy at least three yards of fabric.  Seems like most people are affected, as am I, by the magic of "FREE."  Fabric jumped off the shelves and into folks bags.  The most popular pattern? You guessed it -- the Rug Pattern.  In fact, many of the other vendors have been purchasing the pattern. Looks like we might just see a plethora of these guys on floors, everywhere !  Waaaay fun.

Every bit as fun is the next item--a pair of jumpers made with our fabrics.  Lois Hoger of Iowa made these sweet babies for her sweet grandchildren.  How proud am I to be part of that ?  HUGELY,  thanks so much Lois, for choosing our fabrics.

This Quilter is HOME

I do not think that I even moved last night.  Someone could have been standing in the doorway of my house, charging for entry, and I would have paid the fee, no questions asked.  Lordy, what is it about one's own bed???? 

We had a great time in Houston.  It did not hurt that we were staying at our son, Chris's, and daughter-in-law, Kat's, house and that it was one of our best shows, ever.  It also did not hurt that we spent most of the time talking about "the" book and getting such great feedback.  Did I mention that I am now doing the final editing?  Wow, it does not seem real.  At least it does not seem like it is "all about Me."  Of course, it is not.  This truly is taking a Village. 

We took pictures, too.  I just have to find the camera in the item we call a car.  It looks more like a homeless person's grocery cart with everything they own in a large messy pile.  Luckily we drive it as opposed to pushing it.  Jeez.  I just remembered.  We have to empty it, today, so I can drive to Monticello.  Sigh.  No rest for this very very weary quilter--the good news, there is definitely some s..., um, fun, in my future...my husband lives in Monticello. heh heh.

Quilter Heaven

Well, I am not realllly in Heaven, it just seems like it.  I mean, here I am in Houston, at Market, no booth to set up, and my only job?  Walking up and down the isles meeting and greeting all the terrific folks.  I just love Bernie, Gloria, Aaron and Debbie, Barbara and Michael, Kathy Alice, Barbara (another one -- there are a lot of Barbara's), Caryl Fallert, Darlene, Mary, ...well you get the gist.  It feels like my very own party.  The best part?  I did not have to clean my house or cook the food, heh heh. 

My hair definitely got reactions.  Some great, some not so great.  The scariest part?  I am not only starting to get used to that reflection, I am starting to like it.  Gulp. 

One of the most interesting serendipitous meetings was when I noticed a large line of women at one booth.  I stopped to talk to one of the ladies to find out what the attraction was that was causing the line.  It was a book signing and she just happened to be a book critique and was very interested when she found out about my book (hey, I have very little control over my mouth...sometimes words fall out that I have no control over.  This time it just had something to do with my book, and, well, I just might have mentioned my desire to be a "Hooker.") 

By the way, I need some action on the comment section, guys.  I miss it when you do not bolster my ego.  I am not too proud to beg......thanks, again, for being there, for the great support.