New Movie... New Moon

I went today to see IT! What was it, you ask? Why, New Moon, of course! I love all of the Twilight books, and was not disappointed today, the movie was great! Even better than the first, I might say, and I also found out that the author of the books, Stephanie Meyer, has posted another version of Twilight on her website called Midnight Sun. Look under the Twilight Series tab. It is written from Edward's perspective, instead of Bella's. The unfortunate part about the whole thing, is that someone actually leaked an unedited version of the story, so that is how it came to be posted. It really saddens me that there are people who will try to profit or benefit from stealing someone's work. I just hope she keeps writing the story, because it is sooooo good. Go check it out. Really. It's good....and worth it. ( I guess I already mentioned that.) hehehe

Knitting along...

Still no quilts to show, since I can honestly say I haven't sewn a thing! My family priorities have certainly taken the forefront of all of my time and energy. For a while, I didn't even have a second to miss it, but I'm really feeling it now. Got to get that baby cranking!

I have been knitting a bit, and I always seem to gravitate to wools and needles this time of year....my scarf is halfway done. I started it to wear to the kids games- it's their team colors. Since the season is now over, I am not as motivated to finish it. I figured I'd start something else... so I started a purple sweater, and ripped it out, and restarted it. Currently working on the the third version, and I'm hoping the saying is true, because I'm getting really tired of starting over!

Happy Veteran's Day

Thank you to all of the men and women who serve our country, God Bless America!

Where does the time go?

Happy to be Home!

We're back, and happy to be home again. Atlantis was beautiful, and very relaxing. The Bahamians were so friendly, not to mention, they always seemed so happy! The weather might have something to do with it, 90 degrees and sunny every day while we were there. I hope to bring the kids with us next time, I know they would have a blast, too. The water park is great for kids of any age... including me. We also went to the dolphin encounter, and I kissed our dolphin "Jill", she was an amazing animal.

Now, it's back to reality. I guess while I was away Fall made it's arrival in a big way. The leaves are changing, and there is a definite chill in the air. As I catch up with everyone's blog, I am missing my sewing machine and my stash. I did a little cleaning and organizing before we went away, and you never know, there might actually be a post about a quilt in the near future... This is supposed to be a quilting blog after all! :-)

Vacation... All I Ever Wanted.

This is where you'll find me, with a drink that has a little umbrella.... Hubby and I are traveling to the Bahamas for 6 days to celebrate our anniversary!!!! There won't be any quilting, or internet... I'll catch up with you all when I get back.

Mini Summer Quilt.

I forgot to take a picture of my mini summer quilt before I hand sewed the binding down. (Forgive the pins please) I decided to use the fabric I purchased for the snippets, but I only used a few at the water's edge. I also changed the sand fabric to the lighter color batik. I layered it with angellina fibers, and a few tiny shells from a trip to Florida we took a few years ago. Then I layers the entire piece with tule, and quilted the waves, sand and sun rays. You should be able to enlarge the pictures if you click on them. I think the light color made it a little difficult to see. I had a lot of fun making it, so much that I might make another one to keep! :-) The quilt is off to its new home, where I hope it will be loved...

Off to see U2... WOW!

Heading out to the U2 concert! So, so excited.... I've never seen them before. Thanks to my friend who thought of me when another person backed out! What were they thinking...

I'll be back tomorrow with some pictures of my summer mini quilt, I worked it out the kinks, and I'm pretty happy with the end result. Also, I've been dealing with a BAD case of poison ivy. ***trying not to scratch as I type*** I'm on antibiotics, and started steroids today, yuck! All this mixed in with the start of school, pop warner football and cheerleading... which my husband and I both coach... yes, we are crazy! I'm hoping soon to get back to my routine, and devoting some time to my severely neglected blog. Not to mention, I owe myself some serious sewing time.

Introducing.... Quilt Expression 4.0

Here it is.... and it is so awesome!

Well, I've only sewed a few stitches, but it's love at first sight! There are most of the same features of my 2056, and then some!

The throat space is bigger by 2 inches... the bobbin drops in... there is a automatic thread cutter!!!!! I'm sure I could go on and on, but I need to get back to sewing something. ****happy dance inserted here*****

I really need to work on my mini summer quilt. I have a new plan, and it doesn't involve using the little snippets of fabric. Cute idea, and the sample I saw in person at the LQS was very nice, but it's just not coming together well. I do get a little nervous about online swaps sometimes, I want to make something that I think the recipient will really enjoy. (And something that I am proud of too.) Are you ever worried about something you are sending for an online swap?

Mini Quilt Summer Swap....Hmmmm

I've never posted a picture of something so disappointing. Actually I don't think I've ever made something SO not how I imagined it would be. Oh well, you can't hit a home run everytime, I guess.

I spent last weekend trying to put the mini quilt together for the summer quilt swap I joined. I must say, it it not looking like the picture, or how I imagined it would. I think I have some fixin' to do today. Has anyone ever worked with this?



I think I'm doing something very wrong. It is supposed to be an iron on adhesive powder... not working out so well...might be time to switch to a spray adhesive. I am also contemplating loosing the snippets and using batiks cut to look like the water. I better get to work. It's got to be mailed by next week. I'll hopefully post the new and improved version, once I figure it out! LOL

In other big news, I have decided to trade in my machine. The part was STILL (can you believe it's been 3 months) backordered last week, and my warranty runs out at the end of the year. I'm just worried that since the 2056 (my model) is no longer being made by Pfaff, every time I need something repaired that it will take forever. The new machine has more throat space too, and that I definitely something I've been wanting/needing.... I decided to go with the Quilt Expression 4.0. If you have a second, go check it out here.