Sadly.....

Good Monday Morning.
I sent out the wallhanging/table runner to Alaska for the silent auction, but sadly it never arrived. I can't imagine where it went. I am sad because it was a contribution for a money raising event that my Granddaughter was going to benefit from. Summer camp in Alaska, doesn't that sound great? I can only hope that whomever ended up with the Tulips of Spring, will enjoy their prize.

This one is for Kellee

Well, In February this year, Kellee Rhian Jackson-my granddaughter, became ill with RSV. She was rushed to the emergency room and treated with IV fluids, antibiotics and steroids before she was released and sent home with her family. Scary moment for all parents (and gramma's). The next day she was feeling much better, due to the steroid treatments she was getting and wanted to get outdoors and do what all little kids do...PLAY.
So I told her I was going to make a 'Love Blankie' that she could curl up with when she didn't feel good... her reply was classic...
"I don't want a blankie, I want to play"
So here's to Kellee...

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 "