Journey in life: spreading the love of adventure and sewing

While recovering from foot surgery, Suzanne came to "mother" me. Yes, she got to see me on drugs also. I don't think I did anything outlandish, at least not that I remember. She fixed great food and watched TV with me. Plus, we got to do some sewing! That was the best part. She brought some fabric to sew blouses for Ellen. Ellen is going on a church sponsored pioneer trek. She will be part of a family. This family will be traveling by handcart. The handcart only holds supplies, not people. That means there is a lot of walking plus pushing and pulling the cart. It sounds like a lot of work. We will have to have Ellen tell us how her journey of adventure proceeds.

Getting back to the sewing. Ellen needs two cotton, long sleeve blouses. Not being able to find them in stores, Suzanne decided to make them. Good for her. It was time to share a talent. With a pattern and fabric, we began our own journey, but it was sewing. Our journey was fun and air conditioned. It was fun teaching Suzanne the ins and outs of the process. First Suzanne cut the fabric according to the pattern. Then, she began sewing. She had no problems. I explained each step and she could do it. She learned how to put a collar on the blouse and how to set in sleeves. Reading the pattern itself was a little challenging, but with help and the pattern pictures it was a snap. I'm so glad I got to share this with Suzanne. She has been sewing quilts and skirts, but now a blouse is in her skill set also. I think sewing is so much fun. It gives me a sense of accomplishment. The best part is sewing for little and pre-teen girls. They love what you make, because it is just for them. I have enjoyed sewing for my daughters and now another daughter is passing it to her daughters. This is an adventure that can be repeated over and over. HAPPY SEWING everyone.

Sister's Weekend-2010

It has been awhile, but I wanted to share our sister's weekend quilt blocks and some pictures of the event.

I think we all had fun just relaxing, eating, visiting, and being silly. We missed Lonita this year and welcomed the newest member Allison, Michael's wife. I hope she wasn't too overwhelmed by the girls.

I was so proud, each sister brought eight 12x12 inch quilt squares. That is a lot of squares. Lonita had hers made by Donna. Her blocks have cows in her design, which is so appropriate for Iowa. Krissie made hers after arriving. I was jealous hers were made so fast. I can't tell you how much I love all the squares.

Donna has homes and a heart on her block. Jeni has triangles with hedgehogs, flowers, and mushrooms. Suzanne has a sunbonnet girl in a flower dress on a hot pink background. Lonita has cows with brown triangles. Her dad has a farm in Iowa with cows and corn. Her block was so "on spot" for Iowa. Sally has orange flowers with a chicken in the middle. Allison has green triangles with blue flowers on a tan background. Krissie, our non-sewer, has 3 large circles of orange, brown and teal on a background of dark brown. I was blown away how chic it looks. I love roosters, so I put a rooster in the middle of the square with red, blue, yellow and green around him. I had a different rooster for each square.

Jeni had her quilt done before she left for home. I'm sewing Lonita's and Krissie's quilt together, I just have the top done so far. Life seemed to get in the way of finishing it, but that will happen this summer. Summer starts this week. I can hardly wait to see the finished product.

Lonita's Quilt Top - It may all get done someday!

Krissie's Quilt Top - Just be patient!