oksewglad

I hadn't heard about the Texas shootings...heart goes out to our dear friend in Texas and pray all is well with you dublb.

Jeanie...great to hear from you...UFO's are all over the place. I just finished one for my FarmerSon...it was supposed to go to college with him...um that was 1992...a little bit older than yours Jeanie, so don't feel bad! But it's fun and done and ready for him to take home after chores tonight. It's 12 Hole in the Barn Door 16" blocks with sashings (4") and a wide outer border of new denim. Blocks are made of bright twill fabrics...red/blue/gray/tan etc. Will try to get a picture tomorrow. Now back to the big quilt piecing.

SBG, love the Bricks and Stones. The red and cream stones are very striking! I am relieved to know that I'm not the only one who miscounts, but mine is usually less than, rather than more than!

dublb

First we are in Midland for our annual dove hunt. We all are safe. Actually the shooter was in Odessa which is 20 miles away. The shooter never left Odessa. He was shot & killed. There are 21 people that are injured & 5 of those are dead.

sewbizgirl

So glad to hear you are ok, Bev. That was really a shock. I think the more publicity these shootings get, the more mentally unstable people try them.

Jeanie, as you get those UFOs done, you should post them in the UFO thread. I think yours would be among the oldest! I have a few I need to get quilted and post there, too.

JeanieG

I have been much better about totally finishing my quilts recently (last few years). I think I was in such a hurry to do all the piecing, that I just stashed them when at the flimsy stage. I also did not have my Brother PQ1500 then also. I bought it to quilt with, and I sure do love that single stitch machine.

Bev sure glad to find you and yours all okay. The news reports listed Midland also??? Maybe they meant that patients were sent to Midland Hospital??

QuiltingNinaSue

Sew much news here; I have not been sewing but I need to be doing some sewing. I pet the fabric and stop doing anything else, its sitting on my work table.I did not know about the shootings and the unstable mind behind it until I looked at face book, then here. Sad. Prayers for all the family members grieving for their loved ones.

Rosie, who quilted with us for a while lives in Florida and is busy baking up food to use when the power goes out. If I were there, if they said it was approaching at 170 miles an hour winds, I'd be gone inland away from the storm. Yesterday. Maybe I will get back into motion sewing this week. What ever will be, will be.

dublb

SBG - I agree. I guess the police chief of Odessa refused to release the name of the shooter for a very long time. He didn't want to make his name big.
Jeanie - Midland was mentioned for 3 reasons.
First, the guy was headed toward Midland when he was finally taken out. Midland & Odessa are twin cities that are growing closer together. For a while the reports lead everyone think he had made it to Midland.
Second, Yes several of the victims were sent to Midland Memorial Hospital.
Third, the Mayor of Midland went on national news networks to talk about it. He didn't give out accurate info when he did. Just the rumors that were going through both towns.

I am so glad that he didn't hurt any more people than he did. We do know that the 17 mo old li'le girl was shot in the mouth & shoulder. She is doing great. She is gonna gonna have surgery in the next couple of days on her mouth.
I have heard that 7 have actually died. One of that number is the shooter.

JeanieG

Oh my gosh, Bev - that breaks my heart, about that baby! My prayers go out to all of the people involved.

carriem

Hi...just checking in again.

SBQ--Love the CW quilt! That pattern looks like a great way to use up some scraps. What size are the rectangles and squares?

OK--you always amaze me with all you do!!

My son's trip to Spain was a good experience. He didn't shoot as well as he would have liked (was having some issues with is form). Unfortunately he came home and has been sick all this past week with a bad cold.

I finally finished up the 3 bindings I've had sitting here to do for weeks. I'll get those quilts shipped off on Wednesday when I go to town. I got some mending done. Next, working to get things sitting around out of my room...so tired of the piles!!! I will be picking up fabric to make a baby quilt and a panel someone wants me to make into a wallhanging on Wednesday too. It is nice to have these little jobs for some extra income...just two more archery tournaments then money can go into savings again for next year.

sewbizgirl

Yes, that baby being shot in the face is heartbreaking! Pray she recovers fully.

Hi Carrie, the “bricks” in my top were cut 3.5”x 6.5”. The little 4patch “stones” were made with 2” strips and finish at 3.5” square. There is a pattern for Bricks and Stones at Quiltville.com, if you need one to follow.

dublb

I am back in Brady. It is good to be home. I am gonna be so glad to sleep in my own bed. I am getting tired of hotel room beds.
I love coming here & talking to ya'll. It's so good to hear how ya'll are doing. I'm gonna go to bed early tonight. I'll catch ya'll tomarrow.