McCalls Quilting March April 2010

I found a quilt called, "Dolly Dress Up" that I would like to investigate the possibility of making for Tatum. However, I am unable to find the magazine. Does anyone have access to the March/April McCall's Quilting Magazine? I would be willing to purchase it or borrow it and return it if it is one that is part of your collection.

Any suggestions??? I checked the McCall's website but there was no way to purchase it. Not available on Amazon or ebay either! This is one of the finished pictures I found when searching--however, this is just the panel--not the entire quilt.

Thank you!!!
Linda

P.S. 19 1/2 days until school's out! The students think they are the only ones counting the days!!!

My Own Friday Night Sew-In!

I was determined to finish my Amy's BOM squares in April. I made a quick trip after school to the closest Quilt Shop to purchase the Tri- Recs and Companion rulers. Amy had offered to let me borrow her's. But, when I saw the May squares I decided I wanted to add them to my ruler collection. I cut out the fabric-- and was on a roll . Finished these two with no problem. I must have been feeling to sure of myself--I did something WRONG with the Pennsylvania Parade. I have ripped--and I think it will be better to recut a few pieces and start over.
After a couple of weeks away from quilting--It was great to be back. I don't begin to accomplish what other quilters do--But I feel good about what I do!

Introducing the newest grandson!

Introducing my youngest grandson. Thank you for all the wishes sent by my blogging friends! Here is Cole with his John Deere quilt! He and DIL came home on Saturday. They are both doing well. I received the greatest compliment when DIL asked if I would be able to spend Monday and Tuesday helping her with Kasey and general things in their home. She had a difficult delivery and needed the help for a few days. Her mother is coming on Wednesday--so I was blessed to spend time with DIL-1, Princess Kasey and Cole.


Of course, to this grandma, he is one of the four most adorable grandbabies ever born! Isn't God great that he gives us love immediately when we cast our first look at these precious bundles!

Princess Kasey is doing quite well with being a big sister. Last night when she was wanting a DVD in the player Cole was crying and DIL was trying to nurse him. Kasey looked at the baby and said, "Mommy, take him back to the doctor!"

When she first met him at the hospital she wasn't too sure of this baby business!

Now that we are finished with having new grandbabies, I will focus on the last 5 weeks of school, setting up my sewing room, and working on wedding and baby gifts for this summer and fall!

Linda

He Has Arrived !

The newest grandbaby is here! It is a Boy! He arrived at 8:30 . He weighed 9 lbs 6 oz and 20 1/2 inches. DIL's contractions started at 3:30 a.m. She called me at 7:00 to let me know we would be having a baby today. The Princess, our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter had the flu yesterday and was running a temp yet today. I went into school to call a sub and to write plans. Princess came to my house so DIL and Son could head to the hospital. As much as I would have loved being at the hospital--Princess needed me to be with her when she isn't feeling well. We will go in the morning for our first look at him.

Latest View From My Kitchen Window

Tonight when I looked out towards the pond, I watched as a coyote came down the hill to the pond. He walked around for a while--watched the geese flying over him. Then turn to go back up to the woods through the corn field.

I have finished the binding on the baby quilt. So when the baby arrives--if it is a girl she has two blankets ready for her. If it is a boy--the John Deere quilt is waiting. I'm still praying for the size of the baby. DIL is sooo big. She is still going to work. She said where the computer sits on her desk is almost further than she can reach.

Two more weddings are in the planning for friends in 2010--so 2 more Christmas Tree skirts to make in addition to the 3 already in the making.

Take Care--God Bless,
Linda

Friday Night Sew-In results

My "Friday Night Sew-In" resulted in almost finishing another quilt for my "if the new grandbaby is a girl" . The first one I made is larger and is made of flannel. I thought--this baby needs a cotton quilt. I started it one night this week when I needed a mental break from thinking about school. Last night I pin basted it, did crosshatch across the middle section and loopy free motion stitching on the two borders. (Thank you Amy and Candace for the advice!) All that is left is the binding which I plan to finish tonight.

After school I made a quick trip to my nearest quilt shop (25 minutes away-along with a needed trip to Walmart, Menards, and Farm & Fleet) to purchase my first quilt stencil and some basting spray. I have never tried either yet. I used the pins last night because I knew that would work for me. One reason for the quick trip was to purchase the Tri-Rec ruler set, which I forgot when I hurried in and out of the shop! I guess Amy's BOM will have to wait a few more days!

No baby yet, DIL-1's doctor still said she could deliver at any time! Maybe it is a girl--waiting for me to finish this quilt for her! I just spoke with DIL-1--a few twinges, she is going for a walk with Kasey-hoping to move things along!

Enjoy your day!

HELP! "Crosshatch Quilting"

I am working on a quilt top--I would like to start machine quilting it--The pattern states " The featured quilt was quilted with a crosshatch design.....". I did a google search--however, no suggestions on the distance apart for the stitching--or other experience based suggestions. All help will be appreciated!
Linda

Still Waiting..

We are still waiting. No baby yet! Daughter In Law -1 was at the doctor on Friday. He told her she is 75% effaced and dilated to "4". She left Kasey here with me this morning so she could go into work to work on paperwork and reports. She thought without the telephone or others there she would be able to accomplish a great deal. Her office is 45 minutes northwest of home and her doctor/ hospital is 25 minutes south of here.

We are all hoping and praying for the baby to be smaller than Kasey. She arrived two weeks early weighing 10 lbs 3 oz. and 21 inches long. I will keep you posted.

I am trying to do some cleaning upstairs to make a sewing room. I have used the dining room table all the time and become frustrated when I would like to be sewing but need to set up machine, etc.

Have a great weekend.

Family Easter Gathering

After an awesome Celebration Service at church this morning, DS-1, DIL-1, and Kasey, DH and I went to my mother's for brunch. DS-2, DIL-2, Conner and Tatum went to church where her father is the pastor. Later this afternoon they all come to our house for an Easter Egg hunt and late dinner.

Kasey and Conner went with DS-2 to fly a kite in the field by the house.


Kasey running to find more of the 86 eggs that DIL-1 "hid" around the yard. Conner was excited with each egg he found.



DS-1, DIL-1 and Kasey--a family picture of the three of them. The new baby is due any time! I even manage to snap a picture of Conner and Tatum before we headed out to look for the eggs.










I think I will finish out the day with getting
out my sewing machine to work on an UFO.

Easter Greeting!

Michael W. Smith-Above All Things

View from my Kitchen Window

This is the panoramic view from my kitchen window as I was washing dishes tonight. The pictures would go from left to right. There are Canadian geese swimming on the pond and eating in the corn stubble. In the back field there are deer eating. On Sunday morning I watched as a Trumpeter Swan worked to break the thin layer of ice that had covered the pond during the night.

(In the foreground is the road construction that wasn't finished last fall!)