Been a long time!

Hi Everyone!

Know it's been a long time but, lots happening. After hubby's heart attack in May there were numerous doctor appointments, stress tests, cardio rehab and a second heart cath, all of which I attended right along with Bill. He's doing very well, now and we have made a drastic lifestyle change to help him avoid any future events. We have gone VEGAN and not just plain ole vegan. We have added the taboo to all oils, good, bad or otherwise. No nuts, seeds and pretty much anything else we have enjoyed in the past. It's not all bad, Bill has lost down to 150lbs., seems to be enjoying the food I serve and as I said doing well. I on the other hand I have my issues with the changes; it no longer takes half an hour to prepare dinner (usually a piece of meat grilled, a salad and veggie.)Now, it takes any where from 1 - 2 hours to fix a meal and then clean up is a pain you know where. I wouldn't have it any other way (unless it could be faster). I think I'd like to keep him around for a while, after all I have more than 41 years invested in training him, right.

I have been doing some quilting. Not as much as I might have but, did manage to get one done for a customer who entered it into our quilt show. We got a blue ribbon (1st place) in category, Best Visible Hand Work, Best Machine Quilting and Viewer's Choice. We were not unhappy with our winnings at all. Pictures to follow... I got a 2nd and 3rd place on quilts I took off the walls to show. They were never meant to be shown in any quilt show and both have made it into quilts shows. My 'Tweet' won a ribbon for Best Longarm Quilting from the Carolina Longarm Association. That was really exciting!









Right after the quilt show and before Thanksgiving; I quilted a top done by Laura Falconer (spelling is probably wrong) anyways, she is from Apex, NC and she pieced a gorgeous quilt for the American Bouvier Rescue League, to auction off on e-bay as part of a benefit auction for the ABRL. That auction happened the week following Thanksgiving and I am so proud to say it brought in $5,000.00. I was so blessed to have been a part of the benefit and privileged to been able to quilt such a beautiful quilt. Our Miracle benefited in the past from ABRL's rescue work. They do an awesome job placing abused, abandoned and surrendered Bouvier's.








I managed to get thru the holidays and finished a quilt for our grandson! Yea! I guess he likes it. He's 15 and who knows what fifteen year olds think! He's a wonderful grandson and wouldn't trade him for the world! I did, in all the flurry, forget to take pictures of it so, I'll have to post those later.


Not a whole lot more to catch you up on. So, happy quilting and enjoy the eye candy!

Told you I'd be back

Below you will find a number of quilts I've finished the past couple months. Some I had even forgotten I'd done.

There was suppose to be a picture of Bill's flagpole but, missed that. He was determined to get it up for the fourth of July and with the help of our son and neighbor it got up that weekend.

A couple pictures of baby girl and a sneak peak of a quilt, I'm saving for desert. Can't wait to get a couple others finished so I can get to it.

Enjoy!

Bet you thought I got lost....

Lost in my work and doctor visits, maybe. Bill is doing so much better. He returned to work July first and I am frantically trying to catch up. I have three customer quilts left to do and four of my own that I really need to finish. So, enjoy the ones I have pictures of. Some I didn't get photos of because, I called the customer and they were johnny on the spot to pick them up. Thanks you gals!

This was the big one I mentioned before. King size custom. Very classic.











The above three are my great niece's graduation present. Made it for her to take to college. The little bag I made for the wrapping and for her to carry and store it in. She liked it!





Last photo is of Missy Mira. Such a sweet little girl.

I have more quilts to post but, haven't gotten them on my computer, yet. Sorry, something to look forward to. Blog site is giving me fits so sorry if things are a bit confusing.

Have a blessed day.

Hubby better...

Just a quick note to those who already know and those that don't. My dear hubby had a heart attack last week. He's doing well and came home a week ago today. Scary thing! But, thank God, He's in control. I am eternally grateful He is.
I'm finishing up a very large quilt and will be on to others in the morning. I'll post pictures as soon as they are finished.

Have a blessed week and may God bless you as He has me!

Sandi

Gray morning...

Boy, sure is gray this morning and misty rain. However, Sunday and Monday made up for it. Saturday was my birthday and it always gets celebrated with Mother's Day so, Saturday was a bust. Sunday was great! Travis had Bill and I over for dinner and he got me a set of colanders and not one, but two dozen long stemmed pink roses. Just gorgeous... Bill got me my sign for the front yard, logo with no wording can't wait to get it up. It'll help me direct new customers to my house. Roses and sign below:



I've been trying to balance work with trying to get projects for the guild done and a few small things for myself. Progress always seems slow but, I know it'll all come together eventually. Taught a workshop last Friday and below is the quilt I'm currently working on...



Spent Monday with my best friend Jerrie and we celebrated my birthday with a road trip to the Dragonfly Quilt shop in High Point and lunch at Skipper's also, in High Point. We had soooooo... much fun! We bought fabric of course, not that either of us needed any more. I've quilted probably 45 to 50 quilts for Jerrie in the past three and a half years. Needless to say she's my very best customer as well as friend.

Well, spending time on the computer isn't getting any sewing or quilting done so, have a wonderful day and I'll be in touch!

Sandi

Oh my goodness! Had no idea it has been so long since I posted. Must do better and I will try! Life just seems to be flying by, at sonic speed these days. Hope your life is on a little slower speed and you are enjoying it to the fullest...

I've been quilting as usual and will share just a glimpse of what I've been doing. This year is the Randolph Quilter's quilt show and next year is the Longarm Guild's show. So, busy, busy, busy!

Most of you like the 'Eye Candy' so here goes and I don't think I'll write much to go with them. So, enjoy!















Above quilt and the table runner below are mine and a workshop I'm teaching in May. It's the '10-minute Block' by Suzanne McNeill. Fun and easy to do!



Well, I need to get back to work! Hope you have a blessed week and happy quilting!
Sandi