Jordan's raffle item

Jordan is going to camp this year, with cousins who live in Alaska. They are having a silent auction, so I volunteered to make something. Here it is, A Spring tablerunner and/or a wall hanging. Let's hope it brings a bit of money to the camp fund for her.

Summer Jacket

This is a pattern I found at Hearts and Hands quilt shop --- where I work--- Is a very simple and smart pattern. Since I don't claim to be a garment maker anylonger, I still do enjoy doing a few small things. I really like Batik fabrics and pastel colors.

Caribbean Sandals

Here are some of the sandals submitted by the Quilters who will be joining me on our inagural quilt retreat at sea 2010-Caribbean. Michelle and I have worked hard to have a successful and fun trip for the quilters and the instructors, as well as the spouses and friends that will be coming along as well.
I will post the quilt when it is completely finished.

Monkey See...Monkey Do

This Sock Monkey quilt was completed -FINALLY- and will soon be mailed to my granddaughter- Morgan Amber Burt. She has been a patient little girl this year, waiting for her quilt. Morgan, besure to let me know if you like it.

I saw a the 'sock monkey' done in a quilt pattern by Moda Fabrics- and then enlarged the monkey pattern to fit in the center of this quilt. All fabrics are 100% domestic cottons, with cotton batting. Machine pieced, appliqued and quilting done by myself. Measures 60"x68".

Starting the year off right

Please support the Autism Society of America. website is http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer
Autism has touched my life.

Thefollowing paragraph is from the Autism Society home page.
"Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a "spectrum disorder" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause for autism, but increased awareness and funding can help families today.
Autism is treatable. Children do not "outgrow" autism, but studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes.
Here are some signs to look for in the children in your life:
Lack of or delay in spoken language
Repetitive use of language and/or motor mannerisms (e.g., hand-flapping, twirling objects)
Little or no eye contact
Lack of interest in peer relationships
Lack of spontaneous or make-believe play
Persistent fixation on parts of objects "

Last entry for 2009

Good morning, it is early in the morning 6:10am on Dec. 18th. I am at the computer and I turned on the christmas tree lights. Gigi is at my feet (with her toy) and it is still very dark outside. Our sunrises have been around 7am lately. Tonight Adam and Marisa will be coming over to share our christmas together. Marisa leaves for her home in WA Sunday and won't be back until mid January. Adam is working hard and seems to be enjoying his new job. Bill and I will go for a golf game today at Canoa Ranch Golf Club, then there is a dinner following. Bill will stay for the cocktail hour and dinner, but I will go home and prepare for Adam and Marisa's arrival.
So another year has come and almost gone- I have had a busy and fruitful year- I have enjoyed every minute of my sewing experiences and have learned a great deal more towards perfecting the craft.
The last photo of this year is a Gingerbread themed tree skirt.
All of my children should remember the Gingerbread houses we made when you were younger. What fun we had, and what a mess we made.

Holiday sewing

Happy Holidays to all. It seems this year has flown by, and I still have projects up the ying yang. Whew... well if I get it all done it will be a happy day.
OK, so here is the thing- I prepped for a small craft sale here in Southern AZ (Nina at Hearts and Hands Quilts-where I work) offered us the opportunity to make items for the craft/art sale. Some items sold some didn't- so I decided to give them as gifts this year and cut back on my stress of creating new things for those I want to gift. Well hopefully those of you who receive items from me, handmade, will appreciate them and like them- if not just regift them to someone else- but please give it/the gift a nice home.
I tried to take a photo of our christmas tree, but the darn thing was blurry each time, any ideas from you camera buffs?
I would like it if you checked out my whole site one day to review the year of sewing, and please pass it on to your friends/family. Apparently I can only have 10 folks listed on my email out list from this site, so it would be helpful if you sent this page on too.
Thanks, Mom (Jacquelyn to some)