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Wild Hare Fiber at Stitches in Bloom

2012-01-29T16:16:00.000-08:00

Spent Saturday in Silverton Oregon at the quilt show helping my friend with her booth. She had a lecture at 11:30 and I finally got there at 11:10! Oy...Her booth was very busy ALL DAY LONG...I was so impressed...she was there on Friday with her husband and she said they had a steady pace...but nothing like yesterday. Love all of her hand dyed wool and I enjoyed talking to ladies who either have worked with wool in the past or those that have wanted to...what a great day.

Looking forward to helping her at other shows this year!

It is raining here today so I have been pretty quiet. I am trying to finish WIP's..I have four going that I know of...and know where everything is...going to get them done before I start on another project...lol...well...that is my hope..but I got a pattern yesterday from Cathy and may need to cut and prep all the pieces...she showed me the pattern last month and I was not impressed..until I saw the sample at the show...but didn't take a picture of it.

My husband has made some chicken tortilla soup today. He got the recipe from a friend..it looks good, so cross our fingers that it will be. I am a fan of Red Robins Tortilla soup and have not found anything similar.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Michelle

Pink Lemonade

2012-01-15T20:50:00.000-08:00

Last week I had to go to Fabric Depot to purchase some pink fabric to make "Pink Lemonade" as I don't have any pink in my stash...s9 today, after one football game, I went to it..it took be about 5 hours to complete six blocks...The blue ones don't all meet on point, but I don't care..I am not ripping them apart and trying again....did that too many times today already...I like the color choices and maybe tomorrow I will work on step 2 that Lori from Humble quilts has provided.

Hand Dyed Wool

2012-01-15T15:27:00.001-08:00

Spent the day with my friend, Cathy, yesterday preparing wool for her next quilt show. Was a great afternoon visiting with her and DROOLING OVER ALL THE WOOL....She gave me a goodie basket with some patterns and wool! Look at the wool.

If you are in Oregon, she will be at the Stitches in Bloom Quilt show on January 27 and 28th. I will be helping her on the 28th. Come help support her! She will have a website up soon that is: http://www.wildharefiberonline.com/. Cannot wait til its up.

Michelle

Porltand's 2nd Annual Holiday Half & 5K

2011-12-11T11:16:00.001-08:00

Did a 5K in August - walked it with a friend and came home and decided to do another. My goal was to run in entirely, but I never trained for it...so today's came around and it was COLD OUTSIDE...but 4 degrees warmer than yesterday...THANK THE LORD for that...but Janice and I did it. I walked and ran it, but walked more to stay with Janice...plus I think if I had tried to run any more than I did, they' d be taking me out on a stretcher...BUT...I improved my time by 10 minutes from August so I was happy....a bit numb...and still numb but very happy...I do know that I need to buy some winterized running pants and some wool sox and did I mention that I am still numb...I got done two hours ago...was a lot of fun and am looking forward to a training club that I will start in January and my goal is to run the 5K Girl Friends run in Bend Oregon On May 27th!

Sisters Oregon

2011-11-13T18:19:00.000-08:00

For several years I have organized a girls weekend...for two years we went to the Oregon Coast but last year we went to Bend Oregon. This year we went to Sisters...and no---did not bring out the camera!

I joined Carrie from Cricketwood Prims (she picked me up) and we went to the Stitchin Post for their annual PJ sale. I went last year with Carrie as well. As we were walking up to the store, I noticed a gal whose blog I follow..Lori from Humble Quilts. It was nice to meet someone that I have chatted with for about a year.

Carrie and I did some damage and then went to breakfast at the Gallery. I love the Gallery and had forgotten all about it. Had a great visit with her over breakfast.

Went back to my group of girls and we enjoyed a wonderful, fun filled and much laughter weekend. Am looking forward to next year.

Here is the one photo I took with my cell phone...it does not due the view justice.

Run Girl Run 5k & 1/2 Marathon

2011-08-21T14:52:00.000-07:00

I had a goal to train to run a 5K this year. I started out well but did not make the running goal, however I did walk the 5 K with two of my friends. Both friends have endeared health issues this past year so seeing them walk this and finish was absolutely amazing. Janice ended up jogging a bit and finished in just under an hour and Dawn and I finished in just over 1 hour, thirty minutes better than I had hoped.

Lastly, I got to see a friend that I had not seen in about 6 years, Donna. Such a great friend.

A great day was had by all and I am amazed at all the women who can run a 1/2 marathon...my feet are killing me from just walking a 5K!~

Michelle

Janice has endeared surgery in March to remove a brain tumor and has dealt with balance issues, so being able to walk this and run some of it was amazing!

Watching Dawn finish brought tears to not only her eyes but mine as well. Last year she almost passed away from a serious illness and has been walking for the past 8 or so months to get her strength back. Knowing that she finished, with her family there to cheer her on just makes me so very happy even though we were the last walkers in the 5K.

I will post some pictures as soon as people post them, but it was a great way to start a beautiful sunny Sunday morning in the Pacific NW!

Sunriver, Vacation, blog friends and a quilt show

2011-08-07T09:58:00.000-07:00

Will have to first state that my camera battery died and I did not venture to a store to buy a new one. Had a great time in Sunriver for the week. Got there on Monday, rode my bike (got lost) and finally made it to see my friends that were leaving that day. Tuesday brought the pool and dinner with my cousin and her boyfriend. Wednesday was more pool time, Thursday was A VERY LONG DAY ON THE RIVER...the wind was against us and what should have taken no more than 4 hours TOPS, took almost 6 hours...so the day was all river. Friday was a very relaxing day as my mom drove home. My friend Cathy came over as she was a vendor in the Sunriver quilt show on Saturday. She and her daughter and I drove into Bend to attend Quiltworks First Friday Art Walk. What a great turn out...I do not have any pics, but Anna from Woolie Mammoth did it justice with all of her pictures. I was thrilled to meet Anne from Cottens-n-wool. I was surprised as she indicated she would be out of town, but she was there...such a nice lady. Then we went off to downtown Bend...what a busy place. We ended the week doing a vendor booth for my friend, Cathy's hand dyed wool at the Sunriver Quilt show. She makes some beautiful colors.

Today is a day to clean out the car, a fast trip to OMSI as it is adult $2.00 day - the first Sunday of every month is for adults only and is only $2.00 to get in...then its back to work tomorrow.

I bought some fabric and the WONDERFUL Primative Quilt magazine...I will be working on projects this week during my breaks and lunch and then hope to start on the halloween wall hanging on page 58 of that book!

My goal is to blog more! I sure hope I can.

Michelle

Sunriver and a vacation

2011-08-01T06:17:00.001-07:00

2011-02-19T09:19:00.000-08:00

It is sunny here in Portland (for now) and I am off to my Girl Gang Block of the Month at Holly Hill Quilt shop in West Linn. Cannot wait!

Fabric Depot

2011-02-12T14:14:00.000-08:00

So Fabric Depot is having 35% off of all fabric yesterday and today. I went there today and walked in, walked down one isle and walked right back out. Ever have one of those days where everything seems like too much? That is how I felt when I was in there today. Not sure if it was because there were, oh I don't know..maybe 150 cars outside and the place was packed? Or that I woke up still not feeling good and my body aching....The good thing is they are open until 9pm so I will go back at about 6pm when it has cleared out some....

Wool give away

2010-05-16T22:31:00.000-07:00

http://sweetp-paulette.blogspot.com/

Is doing a give away of some wonderful wool and pattern by Wooden Spool Designs. Please visit her to see.

Michelle

Graduation is complete

2010-05-11T09:26:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday was my graduation from college. There were so many people and it was so hot in there that we didn't get many pictures..the ones my mom did take are attached...I was pretty hot, so I had was ready to take that polyester gown off..it was already unzipped, so sorry about that. As a graduate with a M.A.T degree, our "hood" was light blue..very pretty actually and I am not a blue fan. It is a great relief to have that diploma in hand and know that I am done..now to the hard part..finding a job!

On the good side, I have finished a small sewing project for a friend of my moms that is coming to the states today from Denmark. I did not take a pic before wrapping it, but it is a simple wool pin cushion from Primative Gatherings design. It has a sheep on the front. I loved doing it and learned things as I did it last night...

Off to enjoy the day..the week promises high temps in the 70's! Wahoooo

Lunch tomorrow with a dear friend to celebrate my birthday as well.

M

Finally finished

2010-04-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

So, either ten or eleven years ago (cannot remember) I started my college career in hopes that I could finish my bachelors program in roughly five - six years. Well...I did finish, in eight or nine and then today I finished all of my requirements to obtain my M.A.T (Masters in Art and Teaching) I am thrilled to be finished and will walk across the stage in a week to graciously accept my dipolma.

I am thrilled to be done, yet a bit anxious, however, I do know that I am going to start some quilt projects. Found a new wool pattern by Deborah Busby of Wooden Spool Designs and then I also found a wall hanging that is part embroidery and part quilting. My husband and I will be taking a few days of vacation next month, so I hope to have some "hand" work to keep me busy. I will definitely post when I am done.

I will really feel that I am done with school once Sunday afternoon rolls around as for the past seven years, I always did my homework on Sundays. Whew.

Here is to a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

Michelle

Wool designer!

2010-02-08T19:16:00.000-08:00

I was at my local quilt store yesterday for their sale and I was mulling around the wool display and looked over to my left and saw a lady that I recognized from her blog. Deborah Busby from Wooden Spools Designs at www.woodenspooldesigns.com. She is the creator of many of the wonderful wool designs that I absolutely love. I introduced myself and stated how I love, love, love her patterns.

My girlfriend was in the shop just about an hour prior to me...so I had a fun time texting her telling her that I met Deborah! What a great thing!

Michelle

Sewing Machine Case

2010-01-31T20:07:00.000-08:00

I recently purchased a sewing maching and a case with it. Once I opened the case, I did not like it as it did not have a "well" in the bottom where you put the machine...and I, other small items..so back it went. I looked at JoAnn's for one with no luck and did a little bit of online search. Well, I had some extra time today so I went to Goodwill. It is one of the largest in the Portland area so I knew it may take me some time to get through it. First place I always head is to the furniture section and low and behold, what did I see...an almost brand new sewing maching case....DING DING DING...$4.99. yeah! Perfect..exactly what I wanted. I love Goodwill! And it seems that most everyone else does too. I have never seen so many people in a Goodwill before. Too many for me to brouse the "wooden - primatives want a be aisle!"

First finished quilt top - wall hanging

2010-01-24T22:08:00.000-08:00

I finally finished my first quilt top. It is for a wall hanging and I have it done! Not the best, but its a start. Hope to get it finished in the next few weeks. Busy with school and should have been working on writing lesson plans today rather than sewing, but it was relaxing.

Here is a photo. When I am completely finished, I will post a final photo.

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T16:24:00.000-08:00

I have only done one posting and one of my simple goals to to try to post a few times per month. I am still trying to figure this thing out. I do not know how to change my template or to get the cute templates, so need to figure that out.

Christmas was came and went. I have yet to upload photos of my tree. Didnt get all of my projects done, but the ones I did, the people enjoyed them.

One more week off until I start my 15 weeks of student teaching. This is what I have dreamed of since I was 8 years old. I have been volunteering in the 5/6 classroom that I will be placed in for five weeks, one day per week and have enjoyed it. The days seem to fly by! So much to do and so little time.

I just purchased my first "basic" sewing machine. Its nothing fancy, but it will do. Its a Kenmore. My mom has had one for approximately 42+ years and it works great. The one that I have used for almost 30 years was my grandmother old Montgomery Wards machine. It is a horse, but not portable. I will attempt to post pictures this week. Right now, I am working on finishing one of my last class presentations and lesson plans for my last class which I Monday. I have most of the power point done and have the lessons plans outlined in my notebook, just need to type them up......will get that done this weekend between four basketball games that my son is playing in and my trip to my favorite local quilt shop...http://www.hollyhillquiltshoppe.com/
Love them!

I hope that all of you have a great New Years day. I am currently listening to my husband and son watch the Rose Bowl. They are rooting for the Oregon Ducks and since I do not like that team, I am rooting for Ohio State...LOL..

Oh well.

Happy New Year

Another give away

2009-10-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

Come take a look at this free give away. So adorable and very prim!

http://rustythimblesalesblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/great-giveaway.html?showComment=1255045391545#c2399517935901973224

Fall Fabric and first quilt squares

2009-10-18T10:41:00.000-07:00

I have loved fabric for a very long time and have been collecting quilt patterns for many years. Yesterday I picked out a pattern that I liked and headed to the quilt store for some fabrics. My original color selection soon vanished once I found these wonderful combinations in red, brown and gold tones. LOVE THEM. Now, once I finish my first ever quilt, then I will start on this one. Here are some pictures of the new fabric and some of the 9 block quilt squares in various shades of yellow and green. Let me tell you that these are not my first choice of colors because they are the colors of the Oregon Ducks, however, as a mother, one must make sacrafices for their one and only child. Since he is a fan of them aweful ducks, thought I would make him a quilt in their color! Once I am done, I will post the final product.