Waiting in the Wings

It has been one of the most "quilting" winters that I can remember in Iowa. It just keeps going on and on.......snow, ice, COLD! I have kept very busy with my little projects and just finished these two quilts. Couldn't wait to post them until they are completed as who knows how long it will take me to finish stitching. The red one is called Raggedy Ann and the other is my Scrappy Squares. I know we all have tons of scraps and this is one of my favorite patterns to use a few of those.

Ruth Ann

My Sassy Sixteen

I just finished my Sassy Sixteen and am delighted with the outcome. Kimberly does such an excellent job of creating easy patterns. I just love her comments on the patterns and creating her quilts is just like putting together a large fabric puzzle. Thanks again for a super job and I can't wait until your next pattern is available!

Ruth Ann

My First Attempt at Machine Quilting

Over the past 20 years, I have stitched so many quilts for myself and family members that I have long ago lost track. However, this is my first time at machine quilting. After some very kind words of encouragement from Kimberly, I finally got brave enough to do a very simple straight line stitch. I would love to learn some more challenging patterns if anyone cares to share. All I could think about was ruining my patchwork, but after a couple lines, I was a little more at ease. My next project will be to hand stitch one that I have already pieced together, and I will really need words of encouragement for this!

Tag, you're It.........

I' ve been Tagged by Kimberly

THE RULES:
1. Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post THE RULES on your blog.
3. Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 people and link to them.
5. Comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged

Random Facts About Me:
1. I am extremely new to blogging but having a great time.
2. I have 4 grown children and 7 grandchildren
3. I have been married almost 48 years and still live in the same house that we built ourselves in 1961.
4. I enjoy traveling around the country to watch my oldest son compete in Championship BBQ.
5. I very seldom watch TV, much rather read or sew
6. I love to cook and collect cookbooks, having over 500
7. I love to go camping and always take along my quilt bag just in case it rains!

7 People I'm Tagging:

1. Barb
2. Kim
3. Cie
4. Jane
5. Linda
6. Jan
7. Laurdee

This is a first time I have been tagged so sure hope I am following all the rules. Hope everyone is having a terrific day!