Delia's Comfort Quilt

This quilt was made for a special lady, D., in a quilting group that I belong to. I think my block is the two ladies , middle block, second row. I am very proud of my group for doing something like this.

Home From A Retreat

Got home Sunday tired but happy from a retreat at Morden, Manitoba. J. and I started out Friday with breakfast at the Pancake House and arrived at the Quilter's Jewel in Morden at about 11:00. After doing some damage there, we went and checked in at the Super 8. Then, off to admire the quilts and vendors at the Quilt Show. Unfortunately, I admired the vendors too well and again on Saturday. There were some beautiful quilts at the show. I was able to get a good start on my minchkin's quilt. (baby quilt). We had the sewing room until Saturday midnight so that was great. Lots of laughter, tears resulting from that laughter and joking around plus quilting resulted in happy ladies. Oh, we also did nibble on some munchkies also and enjoyed the pool. Friday night, we had the pool to ourselves. Saturday, we had to share it with some rowdy young men playing volleyball. Of course, we were rowdy quilters but we ended up leaving the pool to them because we figured that we didn't bounce well if they fell on us, especially me. M., didn't have my camera with me.

Dragon

This dragon became a pillow that I made for a friend. She loves dragons but is really a very nice person. Now, I'm going to be starting a baby quilt for a premature great-niece.

hand-quilting piece

This is one of my quilting projects that I am proud to show people. It's hard to see in the picture but the stitches are small and even.

Greetings

I can't believe how long it is since I've posted. The weather is quite beautiful in Manitoba. We've had a nicer March than for many years. I was co-convenor for a Rebekka anniversary dinner and a rep. at their assembly. I've a report to write up before I can do major quilting, unfortunately. After that, look out. I'm going to put my new Janome 6500 to work. My niece's tiny new baby needs a quilt to keep her warm when she comes home. I've got the fabric, pattern etc. which keeps calling to me. It's an incentive to get my report done.

Thanks M.

Thanks M for the newly decorated blog. It's always so nice to get a surprise from my talented friends.

Today was special. I had lunch with my daughter, Alanna. We sat and talked for an hour and a half. She's the boss and usually doesn't have any lunch hour so she enjoyed having time today and I enjoyed it right along with her. We didn't solve the problems of the world but we sure gave it a good try.

March Goals

Well, I'm hopeful that I will finish my third PHD in the next couple of days. Then, I'll be working on my fourth one, a lap quilt. I'll probably alternate between it and my fifth, a twin-sized made in batiks, in order not to get too bored.

I've decided that I will find ways around my rheumatoid arthritis and continue to have fun quilting. I will just be creative in the ways that I do it.