A long lost Ditty from Judy

Well..Here it is months later and I am finally getting a chance to post a Ditty from Judy...so much has happened in the past several months I can't even go into it right now...but if your reading this you still haven't given up on me....so my friend here is my Ditty from my Friends Book "I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better then friendshiop. (Pietro Aretino) Words of wisdom for sure...I treasure all my friends..they are jewels to me...thanks for stopping by...maybe I will get around to posting some pictures of some of the many things I have been doing over the past few months...That might be on my list of things to do tomorrow...thanks for stopping by...drop me a comment so I know who is still with me...heheheh..Hugs

Here is my FRIENDS Swap I received from Joann. This year was a little tougher with me having sick parents and Joann being sick a couple days. I forgot to take a picture of the things that I sent to Joann but I embroidered her 2 tea towels with Roosters on them because she said her kitchen is roosters. The funny part was alot of the ladies at the quilt shop wanted to know if I would embroider some for them...my answet "NO"...heheheh..anyway here is what Joann came up with on the swap..as most of you know from my past years you have to spell the word FRIENDS with your gifts F - Fat Quarters R - Rotary Blade, Ribbon I - Inspirational book E - Emery boards (she didn't know I don't have any nails but I can use them on my daughter) heheheh N - Notebook D - She was unable to think of anything S - Sewing project which is the Scarecrow underneath the gifts Thank you Joann for being my partner this year. I hope you enjoyed all the wonderful gifts I sent you and that you will have hours of fun with all the handwork projects. I hope my Post today finds everyone well. I have been a very busy girl and will try to post more often although I keep saying that and always forget. Have a great day and may God bless all the you do today...Blessings

Fun and Family

Well again my apoligy for not keeping up with my blog. I have been very busy but no real excuses. I did manage to get all 3 granddaughters dresses done in time for Easter. Here is a picture of me with them at Taughannock Falls in Ithaca NY. It was a cool day but still beautiful and with a sweater on the dresses were still loved by them. I finished a wallhanging yesterday with Hey Cupcake fabric from Loralie Designs. I will post a picture when it is quilted. Today I am working on a kit I bought a couple years ago called Beach Babies. I hope to get the corners mitred tomorrow and maybe on the longarm this weekend. HOpe all is well with my friends and thanks for stopping by and checking up on me...Your the best. Blessing

Dittys from Judy

Hi My Friends...I am so very sorry that I have been MIA again...I just can't seem to get it together so this is my hope...My dear friend Khris sent me a wonderful little Book of Quotations called Friends...I thought I would post a Ditty everyday or at least try to so that I could keep my friends coming and checking me out ...who knows I may surprise you and show you what I have been up too.....I will try to take a picture of my wonderful Valentine pressies from my dh...he is too funny...
Ok here is my first Ditty I hope you enjoy it:
"There is nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of Friends." Hilaire Bellock

Keep checking up on me...I hope to hear from somoe of you and again I am sorry I was MIA....Blessings

Welcome to all my new followers

I would like to welcome all my new followers...I hope to take my friend Marilyn's advice and start blogging more as great therapy..heheh...I hope you find my blog friendly, inspirational and sometimes funny...There have been a few tears shed here and there but hey..its ok...we all need to let it go sometimes...anyway you will find the my dh and I travel alot and I get the joy of seeing new quilt shops along our travels. I am always happy to share what I have either in knowledge or fabric...your probably better off with the last one.
Yesterday I had the notion to make gift bags. I would share the picture with you now but I am in a swap and I may be using them as my wrap and I don't want to blow it. But I will post a picture soon. They are simply adorable. I hope you will come back often and enjoy life's journey with me. Blessings

Granddaughters skirts

Ok I have told you a dozen times..I don't make clothes anymore..but these skirts were just too cute not to make for each of the girls...aren't they just adorable all dressed alike...Golly I hated that when my mom dressed me and my sisters alike but...gosh this is too cute.
The girls loved their skirts. The pattern came from Quilts and More Magazine and was revamped by a good friend of mine to make it even easier.
Blessings

FRIENDS SWAP 2011

Look at all my pretty gifts!...Khris held the annual FRIENDS SWAP..where you spell the word FRIENDS with your gifts...I had ANOTHER wonderful and generous friend this year.. her name is Marilyn from California, she sent me ALL of these wonderful and creative gifts. Here is the way she did it..
The Daisy Red and Yellow fabric was her outer wrapping paper..isn't it adorable
F - Fat Quarters (which match the wrap)
R - Reversible Runner
I - Ironing Pad...OMG wait till the girls at the shop see this...what a wonderful idea
E - Easy Peasy Grommet Bag (designed by her friend Robin) and East Meets West Quilt Pattern...(first how cute is the name for her in CA and me in NY and designed by TWO WACKY WOMEN..which is her and her friends company!
N - Note Pad cover and pen...very cool..never seen one for the Steno Pads
D - DMC Thread...very cool.....love to try new threads
S - Selvage Bag...always wanted to make one but I cut through mine al the time before I think about it....
She did a wonderful job on coming up with creative ideas...Thank you again Marilyn so very much...I love everything and can't wait to make one of the new patterns!
I was blessed again this year with another wonderful partner...last year I had Peg ...I have to admit I am sad to say that I have not been keeping up with blogging this year because of so many family demands but I still feel as though I have blessed by meeting people through blogging that I would never have gotten to meet other wise...Marilyn and Peg I thank you both for your gifts that as I use them and look at them I will always know that I have met you and have become dear FRIENDS....blessings