Boom 23, Night Owls 3 month group
07-28-2019, 07:15 PM
#101
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 26,044
Originally Posted by terriamn
Yesterday was a beautiful day but today it has been raining all day. Earlier lots of thunder and lightening, my poor ole dog was panting and shaking like a leaf for a couple of hours. Nothing I tried calmed her down. Was glad when that part of storm finally blew over and she settled back down.
Originally Posted by GramE
...But a day and a half straightening and sorting and I still haven’t found my quilting foot. I think maybe the last practice run I made I might have decided i’m Not a quilter and tossed it somewhere.
07-28-2019, 07:56 PM
#102
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bunker Hill, In
Posts: 1,912
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I hope not, GramE! The quilting feet for my machine are $50 each (even the plastic one!) and I'd hate to have to replace them. Hope your foot turns up.
07-29-2019, 01:37 AM
#103
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Philomath, Oregon
Posts: 2,076
Originally Posted by klaws
.... I made soft sculptured cloth dolls for many years until I started quilting about 7 years ago. My first boom was #19. I missed #20 due to moving but caught back up after that. I've been active in the QB since 2013 and hosted the pincushion swap for about 2 years. I volunteer at the local Hospice thrift store on Tuesday afternoons and active in my church. I'm making a lap quilt for an auction at the church in October. I enjoy reading and usually quilt during the day and read in the evening. I also love doing other crafts. I got the crafting bug from my mom although she was not a sewer. I really love the boom swaps and all the boom sisters. Everyone is like family. I especially want to thank our fearless leader who puts up with all of our different personalities and does an excellent job hosting this swap! <3
Originally Posted by terriamn
Fabric washed and ready for future booms
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Originally Posted by juliasb
My whole professional career was dedicated to Older Adults. At 16 I began working as a NA in a nursing home. I did that thru my early collage years. I stopped working to raise a family. I went back to school to complete a bachelors in Mental Health in Aging and as a Activity Therapist. I completed a bachelors not only in these two fields but as a social worker and Gerontologist. I had collected enough credit hours in all these fields over a lifetime and working in various nursing home for the majority of the time. I ventured out a few times from the nursing homes and loved doing so many thing with Senior Center and in Community development groups. I also did grant writing for both nursing homes and Community centers. My career was cut short in my late 30's because of severe asthma and a hereditary illness. I continue to help where ever I can as a volunteer for senior issues. I am a lot slower than I use to be and rarely mention my credentials anymore or my educational background. I do not want to be taken advantage of where I get stressed out. Even in my quilt guild I have not mentioned my background (especially in activities). I have taken on with another woman our educational programing and will lay low while accomplishing our goals.
Your work with older adult is greatly appreciated even when now we may be considered older adults. Thank you.
I am still sought out for advice on many topics and have been asked to come back even part time to help in many areas. At first, and for many years, I thought I would someday be able to return to work. As the years went forward I realized I could not return to work if for no other reason that I was a fall risk. I love it though when someone I knew years ago still calls and ask how to help another senior to get a particular service that person may need. Thank you again.\
Your work with older adult is greatly appreciated even when now we may be considered older adults. Thank you.
I am still sought out for advice on many topics and have been asked to come back even part time to help in many areas. At first, and for many years, I thought I would someday be able to return to work. As the years went forward I realized I could not return to work if for no other reason that I was a fall risk. I love it though when someone I knew years ago still calls and ask how to help another senior to get a particular service that person may need. Thank you again.\
07-29-2019, 03:06 AM
#104
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Connellsville Pa
Posts: 1,697
Hi ladies, sorry I have been MIA. Family issues that needed taken care of. I had to go out of town and did not have time to take my computer. Let me just say Mental Illness is nothing to mess with.
Now on to Boom Business: Janice I just responded to your email. Sorry, I got it and read it at that time, not sure why I did not respond at that time,
Now on to Boom Business: Janice I just responded to your email. Sorry, I got it and read it at that time, not sure why I did not respond at that time,
07-29-2019, 03:29 AM
#105
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mn
Posts: 6,499
GramE you would love it here today. Yesterday we had bad storms, several tornadoes touched down way to close to for comfort but they brought a cold wave. Sitting here drinking my coffee with windows wide open in fleece sweater and fleece blankets on my legs. Hoping the wind dries out our deck, hoping to stain it today.
07-29-2019, 05:05 AM
#106
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Medina, Ohio
Posts: 3,752
[QUOTE=PamelaOry;8282395]what kind of soft sculpture dolls Karen? I just tried my hand at a Waldorf inspired doll. Unfortunately the pattern I used is a little whacked , so now her arms and legs look unusually long.
PamelaOry, this is just one of the many dolls I made. I entered a contest and she was "Miss April" on a calendar that was printed by a company who sold doll supplies.
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PamelaOry, this is just one of the many dolls I made. I entered a contest and she was "Miss April" on a calendar that was printed by a company who sold doll supplies.
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07-29-2019, 05:27 AM
#107
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: WNC
Posts: 9,047
Good morning, Night Owls! I spent a good portion of my weekend actually quilting a piece. I've got another 8 hours at least...I'm pretty slow, even in QAYG.
I'm expecting 6 more packages in today so tomorrow I'll post updates of who's sent what. Please keep in mind that all F8s are due in my hands on August 8 so please ship at least 3 days before that in order to give them the chance to arrive on time. Thanks!
Terriamn, this pattern is perfect for the annual 2 1/2 birthday candy swap I'm in. I've got thousands of candy squares waiting in the wings to be made into a real quilt. This is another good idea for me and it would work up to be a 10 inch square using what I have. Thanks for sharing.
IrishMom, love your Christmas fabric choices. And I'm certain you aren't the only one who has chosen one set of fabrics only to change their mind. And change it again. It happens!
Yes. Yes, I did. 
Juliasb, many of us post our requests here but they will be with each packet as well. Whatever you do, don't open too many packages at once! Everyone should have their name on their request and you can always refer to the gallery, the fabrics page, which shows the f8s and who it belongs to. If you think you've mixed something up, just pm the owner and ask. If you don't understand a request, ask the owner. I do ask that everyone follow requests as often as possible so when in doubt, please reach out to the owner, or you can email me or post here. Much better than just guessing. As for remaking a block, you can take it apart carefully and remake it with different colors. We've probably all had to to it, at least partially at one time or another. I know I have a number of times.
Exactly as SBG says... I'd also add to be careful about cutting. You may have enough fabric in an F8 for the block you chose to make if you cut the pieces out one way, but not enough if you cut them out another. Plan your cutting if you aren't familiar with working with small pieces. An f8 isn't that large.
Lstew2212, just glad to hear from you. I hope the family issues can be resolved. [QUOTE=Lstew2212;8282408]Hi ladies, sorry I have been MIA. Family issues that needed taken care of. I had to go out of town and did not have time to take my computer. Let me just say Mental Illness is nothing to mess with.
Now on to Boom Business: Janice I just responded to your email. Sorry, I got it and read it at that time, not sure why I did not respond at that time,
I'm expecting 6 more packages in today so tomorrow I'll post updates of who's sent what. Please keep in mind that all F8s are due in my hands on August 8 so please ship at least 3 days before that in order to give them the chance to arrive on time. Thanks!
Terriamn, this pattern is perfect for the annual 2 1/2 birthday candy swap I'm in. I've got thousands of candy squares waiting in the wings to be made into a real quilt. This is another good idea for me and it would work up to be a 10 inch square using what I have. Thanks for sharing.
Originally Posted by terriamn
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This is the scrap block, it finishes 7.5”
This is the scrap block, it finishes 7.5”
Originally Posted by IrishMom
So....is it normal to be washing another load of fabric for this swap? I'm on my third choice now....but I think I'm going to stick with this one!
Yes. Yes, I did.
Originally Posted by Kassaundra
When you looked at Terri's fabric pics did you count how many Booms that means???? lol lol lol lol
Originally Posted by juliasb
I am watching with wonder as everyone is posting pics of their fabrics and what the hope can be accomplished with the F8's. I know I will be ok making different blocks I just hope I can keep straight what everyone is hoping to see in the blocks I will be making. When I sent out my fabrics I only wrote 2 words on each one. I hope people can read my writing and read my mind -
. What is I get something mixed up can I remake a block?
. What is I get something mixed up can I remake a block?
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Just work on one block at a time... and read plus re-read the notes they include. Some are very specific and others just say, “have fun!” If you aren’t sure, ask the fabric owner. If you aren’t sure about the block, do a ‘trial run’ with your own fabrics first. After all that, you shouldn’t need to remake a block.
Now on to Boom Business: Janice I just responded to your email. Sorry, I got it and read it at that time, not sure why I did not respond at that time,
07-29-2019, 10:18 AM
#109
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: West Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,971
I am Kathy and I think this is my 6th or 7th BOOM Swap. I am married and between us we have 5 kids. I have 4 sons and have a daughter-by-choice. My eldest has two sons, Hyde and Hendrix. I work full time as a financial analyst on transportation policy for the state of California. I love to paper craft, sew, and quilt. I sew every morning for 1.5 hours before work.
I picked this vintage White Dressmaster last week and did some magic on the case this weekend. After I was done, I whipped up my grandson's these cars outfits.
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I picked this vintage White Dressmaster last week and did some magic on the case this weekend. After I was done, I whipped up my grandson's these cars outfits.
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