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It has been an interesting and difficult year. Last year at this time we were reeling from Bob's new status of "Post MI". I was trying to juggle my new job... which was also undergoing big changes in structure... with going to cardiac rehab three times a week.  We were both losing weight and getting more fit.  Nutritional information on every item for purchase was scrutinized.

Since then, Bob is doing great.  We both continue to work at the fitness part. We were walking 3 miles together each morning...Bob more by himself... but then... I was injured at work. We have readjusted our lifestyles once again. Now I am post spinal fusion at two levels, another big impact on our lives. I am healing... just slooooowwwly. It will come.

Today's guild meeting

Bonnie Browning of AQS was our speaker today... she is incredible and oh, I wish I had been able to take her classes this month!  She had lots of tips for us... which I wrote down. I did realize I already had all the books she brought with her to sell  but one... I DO have a great library!  We went to lunch and shared ideas!

Those wonderful Nebraskan Quilters

Last Tuesday my daytime guild, Cottonwood Quilters, chose a demonstration program "Round Robin" style. Members of the guild demonstrated techniques like mitered binding (with a neat little tool) (Lori Lang), large scale applique quilts(Dianne Thomas , Confetti Applique(Shelly Burge), utility quilting, thin line piecing (Pick up Sticks by Peg Pennel), making wonderful lables (Sally Schmidt) .  It was a fun, informative day...  I am lucky enough to belong to two quilt guilds, two machine quilting guild, and three small groups. I definately don't make every meeting, but sure enjoy my quilting sisters!

Haiti Heartbreak

Like most of you, I am awed by the horrible events that have taken place in Haiti, from the living conditions, earthquake and aftermath to the incredible rescue and assistance that is taking place there now.

I have added a feed from a young Dr. that my daughter grew up with. His family was well known for thier contiued international humanitarian efforts, as well as local support.  This blog is another glimpse into what the people of Haiti, and .... their rescuers... are experiencing.
http://powerdyme.com/dan-diamond-powerdyme-blog/

We must not only donate monetarily but continue to pray for them.

Snowflake Retreat!

What a fun time we had at Snowflake Retreat! There WAS a lot of snow, and also Hoar Frost that blanketed the trees. The Gone to Piece's found themselves going to pieces as we laughed our way through the weekend. I actually managed to get a quilt top finished... one that I, uh... had started last year thinking I would have it on my retreat bed this year. Oh well... next year!

Some of the GTP members were not able to attend the retreat, and they were missed!

Happy Clients, Happy Quilter!

It is so rewarding when clients come to pick up their quilts, and love them! These were fun to do, the bright flowers cheered me up on a gray day, the circles and dots were fun, and the embroidered plant quilt was right up my alley... green, purple and leafy! The two green quilts had allover leaf meandering, with custom fill in the blocks. The other quilt was an edge to edge swirly curly pattern... love this one!

Stashbusting and Conquering the UFO's!

Members of MQR are making a committment to work on our UFO's (Unfinished Objects) and Stashbusting... using up the fabric 'stash' accumulated and gathering dust on shelves. I am ready to make progress, and plan to make a committment to sew for myself.... not only to use up the fabric but because piecing quilts makes me happy! I have so many UFO's, some will be modified to get them done, and some will be donated as charity quilts. Others will be given to the intended recipient. But... some will adorn my home, which amazingly has very few quilts that I have made... they always seem to be for someone else! Wish me luck!