It is so hot here in Oklahoma that our plants are dying even tho we are watering. Okla got rain yesterday - it split and went around us. We were supposed to get rain tonight - it went right beside us. So tired of watering! But it is cooler.

Bit warm here today, 93. Now may get some rain. We need it.

Hi from Michigan...we are getting some thunder but no rain at this time... But, I was working on a quilt called Razzle Dazzle... it sure is very colorful... it has 24 different fabrics in it... everyone have a great night.

Hello CraftyCritter! (I will always call you a critter because you got me addicted to that word game)

I am working on a BOM from Connecting Threads (i think) called Moolight Dancing. It has 12 blocks (sampler style). I have made 11 and now I don't like it anymore. And I have a new thread you can get started, "what is one of your favorite quilting gadgets/notions" Since you are so good at getting things started (word game) this would be a good one.
Elizabeth

How can you type and be on a stationary bike at the same time without falling off?
Elizabeth

My DGS was here again today and I felt so lousy I didn't do much beyond taking care of him. My DH watched him this am so I could sleep in.
This evening I made a stack of copies for a paper pieced block called "Origami stars." It is a fairly simple pattern, the hardest part is keeping the colors straight in each block. It takes four blocks to make one pattern block and each one is done a little differently. I figured I would just work on one block of the pattern at a time; I will be less likely to mess it up that way. I think I am going to do it in batiks.....not sure yet. I really need to do a few Christmas projects too.
I am hoping the grand son will be able to go to day care tomorrow so I can do a little sewing. I don't feel well enough to do too much of anything. :|

It amazes me that you ladies are on so late into the evening (night). This morning I went to JoAnn's to buy backing for two tops. I was able to layer one quilt, but the other had a ruffled border. Oooops! My fault, as I never measure. Removed the four borders and sewed them back on. Should get it layered tomorrow.

Hubby and I went to our favorite French bakery and had a coffee and cookie. It's nice to sit out under the umbrellas in the warm sunshine and just visit with each other. We also like to people-watch. When we do something that doesn't include the other (like going to JoAnn's) or he visits friends, it gives us something to talk about. You learn after you've been married a while and are retired that you have to make life interesting. It gets your creative juices flow - like quilting. Thanks.

Earl has come and gone. Just a little rain that was desperatly needed. Yesterday I cleaned up my fall garden and planted fall vegetables. Today (after I work 4 hours, yahoo) I'm going to work on quilting a beautiful quilt for a good friend of mine who is getting married on Septmeber 18. Hope I finish it in time. It's called "Romancing in NC" from a shop hop pattern I got at a LQS in Morehead City, NC. This is my first real attempt at machine quilting, so wish me luck. She'll love it no matter what.

Well here in the desert southwest - we are at above normal for this time of year - predicted 110 for today (friday)and above normal for the week-end. I went this week and purchased (yeah I know, should stay away from the fabric store) fabric for a Halloween quilt. Can't wait to start on that.

Not sure when this link got started but I am sitting here in ND COLD and wishing it was warm, but I guess it's about time to change the season!! I am working on a Michelle's Design collection. It uses different stitches and feet so I am learning a lot about my 4 year old machine.