Marilyn picked up the Bear Paw quilt from the longarm quilter and sent me photos of the quilting. I personally like tighter quilting, but I think the pattern that she selected works for this block. 
Extra quilting showcases the borders.
This view of the back, gives you a clearer view of the quilting.
Over the years, I have done a lot of counted cross-stitch, and The Sleeping Baby is my favorite picture. I originally made it to be a birth announcement with name, weight, etc. in the bottom right corner for my niece, but sadly she did not have any children.
It hangs in my sewing room along with a picture made by my niece and a sign made by my mother. 
This Victorian House with the door sign hangs by my front door. The sign has Velcro on the back and is interchangeable to reflect the holidays or special occasions. The "Welcome Friends" sign is displayed between holidays. 
This piece with an Amish family at the clothesline is on display in my bedroom. I especially like the colors and the movement of the quilts. It reminds me of hanging clothes when I lived on the farm.
I don't know why this counted cross-stitch project was never finished. It was started in the early 1990s and was intended as a Christmas gift for my pastor and his wife. Intended is the key word, yet in reality, my intentions did not manifest into a framed picture.
This box contains napkins from my childhood. Yes, you read that correctly: I said napkins. 
The oldest napkin in the box is from my eldest brother's wedding shower (June 29, 1956) as chronicled by my mother's notation on the napkin. Life was different then: phone calls were expensive and it took forever to travel on two-lane highways. My mother saved items like this to send to family members who could not attend. She clipped articles from the newspaper and sent them as well.
I do not remember attending many birthday parties when I was a child, but this napkin shows that I attended at least one. Don's family lived on a neighboring farm. Today, he is active in my church. 
I don't know what was so memorable about Christmas 1957, but Mom did. 
Do you remember Bunny Bread? Possibly, it is still available in other areas of the country, but I haven't seen it in Wyoming for more than 30 years. 
My parents were active in the Farmer's Union and the Farmer's Union Co-op. I remember attending evening meetings with my parents and have vague memories of working on projects for this group and attending picnics. There were membership pins that had exchangeable plates, which I think indicated the number of years the person was involved in the group.
I have several linens my mother started and never finished. I suppose these two pieces are from the 1930's or 1940's. The one on the left is for a pillow and just needed to be seamed and stuffed. The piece on the right is for a child's bib, probably intended for one of my brothers. 
Only the birds and a few flowers have been embroidered on this dresser scarf. It is probably from the late 1950s or early 1960s My mother loved to embroider. I have numerous completed pillow cases and scarves that I still use. When I see them, I remember so many of the good times that we shared. 
This vanity set is nearly complete. The floss-color suggestions are printed right on the fabric. Mom did not crochet, yet many of her finished items have crocheted edging, probably done by a neighbor or friend.
It usually doesn't take me 23 years to finish projects; however, this cat is definitely the exception. The actual crewel embroidery was finished in 1986. The kit was for a form-shaped pillow, but I did not like it that much. So, the cat has been sleeping in my cedar chest all that time. 
Yesterday, I decided it was time to finish this project that is well aged and Old Enough to Vote.
Sometimes the Tuesday Night Knitters meet at a small yarn shop owned and operated by one of our members. Her shop has a tempting variety of wool, roving, and knitting accessories, and she is always willing to answer technical questions. 
The knitters' projects range from socks and hats, shawls and sweaters, and pom pons and blankets.
Julie and Nancy are participating in the Year of Lace program, and the green shawl was the first project. It featured cables resembling tree branches and trunks and knit out of a soft, fine yarn. The completed shawl will be light as a feather. Last year's projects are pictured here.
Hopefully, the specialist will use his skill to "knit" Sue's bones back together. I pray that she has a speedy and easy recovery.
Dreary weather motivated me to settle into my sewing room. I rummaged through the scrap bin and decided to make a few string blocks. A "few" blocks ended up being 30 blocks as it was hard to quit once I saw the string pile diminishing. I depleted my stash of 1.5, 2, and 2.5 inch squares and strips. 
I even used half square triangles left over from the Bear Paw Quilt. The sashing is also a remnant from the Bear Paw Quilt. 
Okay, I know that it is not July, but the patterns for July's blocks were posted early, and I was in the mood to sew.
After I finished the seed block preemie blanket, I cast on for another one. This time, I selected an old favorite - Feather & Fan for the pattern; however, the shawl pattern is called Shell & Wave.
Summertime television does not interest me. The "new" shows are either extremely silly or plain boring, so last night, I decided to work on the Ugly Sampler blocks instead. 
Colorado's Quilting Council is hosting the 20th Anniversary Capitol Quilt Show in the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver, CO from June 2 - August 19, 2009. The show is free and open Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM - 5 PM. On display are 250 quilts made by Colorado state residents. 
Many of the quilts are on display in the balcony area on both sides of the capitol building so they can be seen from three floors. 
Free programs are given to those who attend. Numbers on the quilts correspond to those in the program which provides a brief description and background of the quilt and/or quilter. 
Viewers are encouraged to vote on three favorite quilts. One of my favorites was Falling Leaves owned by Helen Klute, Estes Park, CO. She said, "This quilt was given to me and my husband to commemorate our 60th anniversary. What a wonderful gift! Quilt pieced by Marge Bowen and quilted by Tomorrow's Heirlooms." 
Another favorite of mine was Stace's Pine Shadow by Ann J. Sanders Shopbell from Grand Junction, CO. She said, "I made this quilt for my daughter's first home in 2007."
Look at the unique construction of the pine trees. It was a stunning quilt.
While in Colorado, I accompanied my sister to a wedding. I knew the bride and her mother, so I didn't feel too much like a wedding crasher. The ceremony was held in a church, and the reception was held at a local park where the wind was howling. Tablecloths snapped and whipped so hard that it was difficult to carry on a conversation, so the caterers removed them. It was a challenge to prevent cups from toppling and to keep food or plates from taking flight. 
Despite the weather, the wedding was beautiful and the reception memorable.
The energy that the new hires brought to the school was contagious, and we soon formed a group that we called Out to Lunch or OTL. 
Every one in the group had a cup with the group's logo on one side and their nickname on the other side.
While shopping at Hobby Lobby last week, I found a bag in the clearance aisle that contained three large (14 ounce) skeins of Sugar and Cream and a pattern booklet for $8.63. (It was originally priced $23.99) Quite a bargain, don't you think?
I will be able to make over 40 dishcloths from these three skeins.
I was thrilled to find this Longaberger basket (1998, Glad Tidings) complete with liner and protector at a Denver thrift shop for $9.99.
My niece, my sister, and I went to a matinee of the play, Girls Only. We had a great time laughing and celebrating being women. 
I had a great time with my sister, Marilyn and my niece, Brenda on our Girls Only outing.
which then became this. . .
My least favorite part of a trip is coming home and dealing with the laundry, the unpacking, and the mess. This is only a part of the items that I had stashed in my car.
