Boom 28 Holly
09-14-2022, 12:33 PM
#63
Power Poster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 26,046
Fabric arrival:
(Bold means "received")
Holly (3 months) 17
JaniceMcC
Terriamn
Sewbizgirl
Bibliostone
Hav4boys
MJPEncinitas
RebaQuilts
Ibex94
Travelinggramma
Petthefabric
Lstew2212
Cheesehead
Marcialee
Klaws
Mosher92
JayneW
LogCabin82
Keep 'em coming!
(Bold means "received")
Holly (3 months) 17
JaniceMcC
Terriamn
Sewbizgirl
Bibliostone
Hav4boys
MJPEncinitas
RebaQuilts
Ibex94
Travelinggramma
Petthefabric
Lstew2212
Cheesehead
Marcialee
Klaws
Mosher92
JayneW
LogCabin82
Keep 'em coming!
09-14-2022, 01:12 PM
#64
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Traveling the USA
Posts: 2,312
Reba - modern - looks like it may have some circles and ovals in its future!
So let me tell you about the town I am in. Monroe NH has less than 800 residents! And when I went to the post office to mail the package - well the hours were a bit strange. 8am-930am and 330 to 5pm. So of course it was around noon. So I cross the river to VT and the first PO is also closed and went to next town and Yahoo - found a human being!!
Now the Library is cute. It does have one book with quilt patterns - the Dear Jane Book! They are not computerized and have only a paper trail and system. Thus my written library "card" has my number of 527. So I am the 527th person to have a Monroe library card. If you want a book from the NH system, you need to call and request one from the library who will find out if they have one, and where it is, and then she calls and requests it. (or email!!)
And then you wait! I did request three books of paper piecing blocks - so I will see what comes in.
The life of small town America. Everyone is super friendly and helpful - but I haven't found a quilter yet.
So let me tell you about the town I am in. Monroe NH has less than 800 residents! And when I went to the post office to mail the package - well the hours were a bit strange. 8am-930am and 330 to 5pm. So of course it was around noon. So I cross the river to VT and the first PO is also closed and went to next town and Yahoo - found a human being!!
Now the Library is cute. It does have one book with quilt patterns - the Dear Jane Book! They are not computerized and have only a paper trail and system. Thus my written library "card" has my number of 527. So I am the 527th person to have a Monroe library card. If you want a book from the NH system, you need to call and request one from the library who will find out if they have one, and where it is, and then she calls and requests it. (or email!!)
And then you wait! I did request three books of paper piecing blocks - so I will see what comes in.
The life of small town America. Everyone is super friendly and helpful - but I haven't found a quilter yet.
09-14-2022, 02:34 PM
#65
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Connellsville Pa
Posts: 1,701
Originally Posted by Rebaquilts
Hi here is my first block with my own fabric. Im asking for you to use the white as background and the focus fabric if you would like. Make a modern block, whatever that means to you, and if you want to add a folk motif, that would be even better to show off the folk motif in the fabric. The name of the fabric is Far Away Folk. I mailed yesterday and am so excited to get started! Hugs!
Originally Posted by Cheesehead
This morning Microsoft downloaded an unwanted upgrade and now my computer is running slower than it used to grrr!
Worked on two blocks and have determined that the yellow I chose for a background color does not work with my focus fabric. The darker background seems to make the fabric pop a bit more. I have slightly enlarged the blocks in the hopes that they will not appear blurry. Will resize again if needed.
Cheese
Worked on two blocks and have determined that the yellow I chose for a background color does not work with my focus fabric. The darker background seems to make the fabric pop a bit more. I have slightly enlarged the blocks in the hopes that they will not appear blurry. Will resize again if needed.
Cheese
09-14-2022, 03:25 PM
#66
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Mn
Posts: 6,501
Wow TG I thought our little post office had weird hours but Monroe NH bears ours hands down
Several years ago my sister bought a camping van and we joined several Facebook groups for women's solo camping. She sold her van but I have enjoyed reading the camping posts and have become very interested in solo camping. But I am a big chicken and would never sleep in a tent myself. Now and then I crave peace and quiet, eating when I want and just enjoying the quiet of nature. Yesterday we went to our camper and we had already discussed it would be quiet time. When we arrived 4 couples that we are close to were all there. Had a great time but so much for peace and quiet. Arrived home today and ordered some real camping supplies. Hubby is not happy with me because he is worried about my safety. Going to give it a try. Just a day or two, I will be car camping and taking a instant set up 2 person screen tent
Several years ago my sister bought a camping van and we joined several Facebook groups for women's solo camping. She sold her van but I have enjoyed reading the camping posts and have become very interested in solo camping. But I am a big chicken and would never sleep in a tent myself. Now and then I crave peace and quiet, eating when I want and just enjoying the quiet of nature. Yesterday we went to our camper and we had already discussed it would be quiet time. When we arrived 4 couples that we are close to were all there. Had a great time but so much for peace and quiet. Arrived home today and ordered some real camping supplies. Hubby is not happy with me because he is worried about my safety. Going to give it a try. Just a day or two, I will be car camping and taking a instant set up 2 person screen tent
09-14-2022, 04:00 PM
#67
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Wisconsin-Alabama Gulf Coast Snow Bird
Posts: 2,145
Wow Terri, you are one brave soul! I too would be worried about tent camping alone but would consider doing it in our back yard.
Travelingramma, the library we have in our little community also uses cards with numbers on them and they are only open an occasional morning or afternoon. Maybe a total of 20 hours a week at best.
Still having computer issues since the Microsoft update this morning, ugh! My 6 month old computer runs slower than an XP from 20 years ago, I am sooo bummed.
Travelingramma, the library we have in our little community also uses cards with numbers on them and they are only open an occasional morning or afternoon. Maybe a total of 20 hours a week at best.
Still having computer issues since the Microsoft update this morning, ugh! My 6 month old computer runs slower than an XP from 20 years ago, I am sooo bummed.
09-14-2022, 04:43 PM
#68
Power Poster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 26,046
Terri, never knew you were such a pistol! With sickos strangling women these days, I decided that while in Memphis I will not even walk my neighborhood circle alone anymore. I have a big dog, but he is so distracted by every smell and bush I spend most of the walk yanking him along. So it's not much of a walk with him. Maybe my son will go with me.
Speaking of Memphis, I'm going there tomorrow, through the weekend. My daughter and I are embarking on a little business venture together. She has a couple of "venues" now in an upscale antique store. One is for babies and young children. I am making stroller and crib quilts to sell in the baby venue. I've been busy for weeks stippling my fingers to the bone, and tonight I'm washing all of them. They should crinkle well with their 80/20 batting. Eventually I will add pillows and probably bags and some outfits. My daughter would like to have some of my crocheted animal dolls too, but they take so long to make it really isn't worth it. I just make them for the grandkids' gifts.
Waiting, waiting for this boom to start. Maybe I'll make my own blocks while I wait.
Speaking of Memphis, I'm going there tomorrow, through the weekend. My daughter and I are embarking on a little business venture together. She has a couple of "venues" now in an upscale antique store. One is for babies and young children. I am making stroller and crib quilts to sell in the baby venue. I've been busy for weeks stippling my fingers to the bone, and tonight I'm washing all of them. They should crinkle well with their 80/20 batting. Eventually I will add pillows and probably bags and some outfits. My daughter would like to have some of my crocheted animal dolls too, but they take so long to make it really isn't worth it. I just make them for the grandkids' gifts.
Waiting, waiting for this boom to start. Maybe I'll make my own blocks while I wait.
