Deli Bags..Oh My!

Just checking in, between pillowcases and these Deli Bags I am on a roll for getting teacher's gift's done on time. It's offical 4 1/2 days left of school. Then we are off on summer break. Will update with photos soon of the goodies.

About Gabriella's Good Deed

Well this past Saturday Gabriella decided it was the day to make a difference in someone's life. She had been taking about it since her sister did this good deed.

With tears in my eyes my little one donated nearly 14 inches of her hair to Lock of Love.

I was so proud of her, and doesn't she look smart?

Well....

My goodness what a busy couple days. As many of you, finishing up with school and getting summer events managed. One of those events that I am planning for myself is a pincushion swap that Linda is generously hosting for 50 international blogger. Total fun! I have been looking at different patterns and coming up with ideas from some great books. And the gal whom I have been partnered is going to be great. I have never had an international swap, so something to look forward to.

Busy making teacher gift's. Many pillowcases and a few deli bags. These are alot of fun. Next is packaging and tagging the gifts for delivery on June 3rd. June 4th will be the last day of school and a bit hectic with other children passing out goodies.

I have been also working on a magic title quilt. (hope to get link here later) These are great from fat quarter fabrics or to make larger the 1/2 yard cuts. They go quick once you get the method. I just started my 4th one last evening. Then once I finish that one and have my 4 piles of squared up 15 inch blocks I will finish piecing and bordering them. This working for me, not sure why.

Are thing busy enough for you yet? Well my sweet hubby found a mama kitty and 4 of her babies. Bet you can't guess who's keeping two of them? My two girl's picked out each their own and it turned out that they were the girl kittens. The mama is going to my mom's to be a mouser and the boy's are going to home we found for them next week.
Here is Gabriella kitty-Sadie-Baby

Then we have Victoria's kitty-Tigria

So over at Sockpixie, she has a great pattern for a cat bowl that I am also in the process of knitting then will have to felt. So be on the lookout for this.

I have news to tell you what my Gabriella did Saturday, I am so proud of her. So come back tomorrow for details and pictures.

So much to tell you...

Just stopping by to let you know I have photos, updates and tid bits to tell you about. I am going to gather all the information in my mind and sort it out a bit before I get back to you. So tomorrow. I also joined a swap. Picked up some goodies this eveing to get started on that. Okay, I got to go to the school event-Open House.
'til later.

A HAPPY ......... DAY

I sure hope all the mom out there in the world had a beautiful day of reflection of their lives as a mom or/and as a child.

Last night after the BBQ for Mrs. Lefor we went to dinner for my oldest pre-birthday and Mother's day celebration. My Dad treated my in laws, brother and my immidiate family. Yum..we ate at Red Lobster.

Then this morning some how both of my girls migrated to our bed. It was quite crammed but I loved it. We chatted mostly about how Victoria started my motherhood aventures 13 years ago today. Here is my birthday girl Victoria.



This mornings breakfast (Marie Callendars)was generalously treated to three daughter in laws and their families by my father in law. So we had a total of 14 of us there. My one sister in law and here family of four could not make it, they live in Grass Valley.

Once we had our fill of buffet hubby and I took the girls and the two cousin that wanted to go bowling. That was a riot, we played two games had pizza and just had a wonderful afternoon together. Here is a picture of Victoria with her bowling pin she had signed by family members in black tomorrow her friends at school will sign in color. Her cousin Rebecca, cousin Adam and sister Gabriella.

A whirlwind of activity...

Well this past Thursday hubby and I left our children and dog in the charge of Grandpa and Grandma's until Saturday. Then off we went to Folsom, CA to see Hal Ketchum. He is a singer (county) that we both enjoy. Then on Friday morning we drove to Sonora to see him again. We have gotten to know him, his band mates and his right hand man Matthew over the past couple years. So it was nice to catch up with them after the shows. On the Friday our friends Tracy and Vern meet us in Sonora from Alameda. It was wonderful to catch up with them as well. Here is picture of Ken and Hal.

Then as we drove home on Saturday we went to different quilt shops and yarn stores. Thank goodness next door or around the area was a shop or two for hubby to enjoy so that I did not feel rushed.
Once we got into town the dogs had been dropped off at home and we were invited to an 80th birthday party. Mrs. Pat Lefor is a lovely lady and the great aunt of my childhood friend Merilee. Ironically my MIL cuts her hair. It wasn't until about 8 years ago we put two and two together. SMALL world. whew!

Be Back on Saturday

Going on an outing with hubby. Tell you more about it soon....Hope there is shopping on the way there, back or both. Hehehe

Surgery is never fun...

Well I had mentioned that Gabriella is going to be having surgery this next month. Having a child with a hearing loss is a challenge. Especially when mom (myself) am hearing impaired. She has a bi-laterial mild to sever loss. On her left side she has continued to lose middle ear function; so she became a canidate for a BAHA implant. The healing time for this is a total of three months. Due to the metal plate that they are placing in her skull. The skull will take that time to regrow over the plate. Then the exposed metal snap eventually have a processer placed. This is the functing device to enable her to hear. Unlike the hearing aid that uses an ear piece to help amplifiy sound through the middle ear, the BAHA will use the processor to send vibration signals through her skull to her coclea to hear better. So we are excited!! Her more than her dad and I.



Before surgery she is planning on cutting this beautiful hair and donating to "locks of Love" Since her left side of her head will have to shaved off she will be sporting a funky hairstyle.

hi...it's me...

Since my last post so long ago I have done quite a bit of quilting and not so much knitting. Some picturesof these very soon.

We also got a new King Charles Caviler. Just like Stahie out 3 1/2 year old dog. Our newest is currently 5 1/2 month old little girl. She has been a wonderful addition to the family.



School is getting ready to finish up and then the adventures of summer will begin. We are starting Summer Vacation going to Tennessee for seven days to look at maybe relocating. There is a school weare looking into for our youngest. Located in Knoxville. Then after that our oldest is doing camps and horse riding. We are keeping her busy because Gabrilla is having surgery on June 19th.

So I am looking forward to being a better blogger as I have my own laptop, and learning how to upload pictures better now.

Latest Shopping Finds

I found a patchwork pincushion pattern from Hello my name is Heather site. and I am going to work with this cherry fabric and give it a go. Nice to have some simple gifts ready to go for the upcoming birthday's, don't you agree?



I now own a Jelly Roll made by my LQS to make a Boxed Square quilt from Mary Johnson. This will be simple but a new technique for me.

Some sale fabric to make napkins. I found this great tutorial at Sisterchoice blog site. If you go to the Dec. 2007 archive and scroll down you will see it. Fantastic!

Then there are a couple pillowcases in the works for dad, brother, and nephew. These fabrics are based on interest and locations for them.


For my niece I have already cut out a twisted sister pattern using some fun Princess and knight fabric.

Finally some great yarn from my friend Caroline. Her on-line shop is fun filled with new yarn every week with new inspirations creeping upon her daily.So I ordered two great color and then she threw in a Christmas surprise of the Lolita colorway which is the pinker of the three. The red one is called tanager and then the painted bunting.

Lookin' to see some action.

I have taken some pictures of fabric and merino yarn to show you today. Do you think I can produce this photos? Well my computer crashed once again!!! So the answer to the question is a obvious NO. My dear hubby got the basics up and then with any luck I can have my photos updates done by tomorrow (Thursday).

More to chat about later when I am calm about this matter. Need to go and breathe, have a cup of hot chocolate before I jet off and pick up the girls from school. No after school activities today, which will be nice as we brace for another mini storm tonight/tomorrow.

Ringing in 2008 was Great

The three boys on the top are the ones I drove around to sing, drink, gamble and eat during the New Year eve/morning festivies. All home safe by 6:30am. Then myself up at the shop getting food. Going to get the girls in a little bit, and maybe go for a walk. The weather is so nice,cool but clear. The rain is coming soon.

I am so looking forward to my friend Nicole's shop sale. It does not start until tomorrow and I am busting! Fabric yea! And then Caroline sent my sock yarn order. So with any luck maybe I will have new fabric and sock yarn all in the same day. Yippee for me!!!!

Make 2008 GREAT!

Hello my fellow friends. I just wanted to send wishes out before hubby and I go to a Karaoke bar. My dear daughters went to grandma and pa's. Two of the cousins are in town for a few days. So yea for Kenny and I.

MAKE 2008 GREAT for youself! Cheers!!

Here is my Ella-bee

Going through my Christmas pictures this evening I found a great picture of Gabriella my sweet 8 year old by the Christmas tree.

Growing up

Wow my oldest daughter who is 12 was having fun with the photo booth on the laptop and sent me this beautiful picture of herself. I really enjoy the softer side of her, and this photo shows that so nicely.



Maybe I can get the 8 year old to photo for me later? No promises.

Speaking of photos I need to get some done of the quilts that I made for Christmas presents. Three have not been given yet because the recipents, being my parents and brother are out of town. Then I have my daughters, in-law, hubby. These just need the binding handstiched on. So, I guess the quilts and I will be having a photo shoot soon. I also have some pillowcaes that have been made.

I am planning on getting some yarn from my friend at www.Sockpixie.com and get knitting on some socks again. I am out of practice. Yikes!

Hello?

Wow it has been quite a while since I have posted. I had become overwhelmed with life and all the happening that I had shut down on somethings in my life. I was having a look at some of the posting and missing my on-line friends. So I hope to slowly get back into my knitting and blogging. Hope all has been well for you this holiday season. We are currently moving again and having a great break from school.

About CM trip.

There will be a photo of knitting, but the rest is about my Creative Memories Business.

I know I was going to let you know about some of the new Creative Memory stuff on Monday. Well I was busy with my business letting my customer in on it first. We have the traditional scrap booking; we have digital and finally framing.


The digital change is just amazing. With the new Stroybook Creator Plus there are more options to redesign, use the customized templates or make your own pages. You could send these pages to our photo center for printing. In fact if you sign up at the print center using this 89755147 number you are entitled to 20 FREE prints. Then as they roll out new designs they could be bought. That means the favorite paper you like will never be discontinued. Because you have it digitally. The 12x12 pages you want printed could be slid into the picfolio MAX. OR you could create three different size Storybooks. The 8x8, 8.5x11 and 12x12. The great thing about these books is that you design once. When a family member see the book and has all the childhood memories of mom and dad, they may want a copy. No problem goes and has another reprinted. It will be saved up to a year.

We have some new 12x12 and 8x8 quick kits. I assembled my 8x8 family quick kit on the plane home with no cutter or tape runner. The paper is pre deigned, I just added the stickers and the die-cuts that had foam dots onto to adhere.

Some sweet paper albums in four design, great for a personal gift.

If any of you have the cutting system the new blades that rotate. No pausing and missing points. Just set in track and zip around in one go.

The framing is also beautiful. I am looking for a framing consultant to join my team. That way the three avenues of this business will be knowledgeable in the field of choice.

Joining the team is easy and fun, you pick your kit of choice. Interested let me know, there is a great added incentive.

Micheal Isreal was one of the entertainment artists.

Please feel free to have a look at my website. www.mycmsite.com/kwc Placing an order online means that it will be direct ship to your home.

I had a great time and was busy that knitting was hard to squeeze in, so upon coming back one of the evening I had my room-mate take a photo of me. Then I knitted for about 5 minutes, not enough but better than nothing

Troubles?

Problems adding links to my letter, will try tomorrow

TRIP-WOW!

Hello one and all. I will be posting details about my trip sometime on Monday. I will tell you if you have a Creative Memories consultant contact her/he. If you need one, find one. If looking in Sonoma County contact me. If you want to earn the trip (FREE) be one (contact me)

Amazing simple and rewarding scrap books soon!

I even have a pictures to share.

A Summer Day

A beautiful day in Sonoma County...the geese were living the life.
Going to my mom's to pick some yum-o fresh corn
and an evening before I leave to Minneapolis for the Creative Memories showcase. I have some knitting, reading(Nashville, Tn-next weeks trip, coffee and thoughts.
If I get a moment during the next few days to post I will otherwise I am off with yarn and needles for the flight plus "the book", that I am half way through.
I will be missing these girls.Also hubby and Stashman. The girls off to Grandparents and Hubby has to work so he and Stashman will keep each other company. Take care.