What's new in the land of the Crazzies???

Lou trying to decide if she really wants to finish that applique project!

I seem to be always too busy, but things shouldoject!!! slow down soon!!! Seems like I say that a lot lately, but this is the year I really learn how to take the time to slow down the mean time, I have lovely friends that make life seem more that there will come a time and when life is slow and easy. One of them is a very special friend indeed. When our annual retreat was cancelled due to an unforeseen problem with the building, Barbara stepped up and invited us all to a mini all day retreat at her beautiful home. It was simply amazing, lots of laughs and fun, fun, fun!!!!

This is what it was like outside!

 

Pat and Carole enjoying my Fat quarter collection of Moda Springtemps, a little too much I think!

The Hostess with the mostest!

Carole and Vikki, planning out a new quilt

Stephanie and Marilyn Keeping nice and warm while quilting

a beautiful table set for breakfast

Mrs Tempermann's Chicken

Stephanie knitting.

Me , Barbara and her wonderful husband getting ready for dinner.

A great time was had by all, what a wonderful friend and hostess Barbara is!!!

Now here's a great article for Quilt Lovers!!

Quilt Lovers and Decorators Come Together
Check out  this amazing article from Houzz.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

A Victorian Christmas Potluck Lunch

 Margaret, Patricia and Carole, I think they are all looking at me. 
We had a wonderful Christmas Celebration, with our little group.

I wonder what Dawn is explaining to Lou?

Sharon handing out little gifts and Babs doing some applique prep.

Anna and Madeline intent on their projects.

That's me in the corner, holding court! Hee Hee

Patricia's beautiful Victorian Home was decorated to the nines.
This is a beautiful silver train in silver with blue lights.

Dawn made everyone these little candy sleds. Aren't they just the cutest???

It was a potluck with lots of little gifties in a beautifully
decorated home!

Look at this amazing antique fireplace

A Great Modern Block of the Month, and it's free

I don't get too much time top blog anymore but I wanted to tell you about an amazing Free Modern Block of the Month!!!
you can find it on Pam's Blog. Mad About Patchwork .It was designed by my friend Cathy Price and is also the B O M that we are doing at our guild this year!!! Here's a picture of the Quilt..

While you're over there, check out Pam's website too, she has a great Canadian on-line Quilt Shop. She carries the most amazing modern fabrics. Enjoy
Ruth

Some Playtime and a New Project

                     WE had a lovely Play day this week, lots of        fun talking and laughing, boy did I need that!!!!!

                         Here's Vicki working on her wedding quilt!

And Barbara working on her baby quilt.

Lynn worked on her Vintage Tin!

                                   

Monday we went to the last cruise of the year, look at the trees changing colours so quickly!

I had to put my Patchwork of the Crosses away for a while to start this baby quilt for a new family member. Don't you just love that Vintage Modern Fabric!

Finally Some Quilt Pictures from the Show

All the pictures below are from Our Boutique. We do have great items in our boutique!!!!!

Dead Poets Society

That's what I feel this blog has become, but i don't sweat the small stuff! LOL
Oh well, I'll just post when I have time and when, I have something to say!!!
I havn't even posted pictures from the quilt show yet but anyway, you know I have to keep track of my quilts so.....I just found out my nephews new Baby is a girl!!!!!So, look at what I just printed and cut out!!!

I'm going to make a baby quilt for our little Henley with some wonderful Moda Vintage Modern that I've had waiting around for just the right project! Of course I'm making it using Inklingo, and took my inspiration from a free design on the Inklingo site, Cathi's 

......Emma's Butterfly Stars! Don't you just love the fabric I'm using???
I'll have to do this one, at the same time I'm working on my 1.5 inch Patchwork of the Crosses! Of course you know both of the quilts will be hand pieced using Inklingo !!!

Here's a picture of 5 of my blocks, the others have to have the white added! My question here, if you can see, I've put in 5 different colours for backgrounds. Any idea which one or what other colour I should use. I'd love your feedback!!!!
So if you want to make a great quilt the easy way, check out 
Inklingo .