March 18, 2023

My how times fly's-I have been so busy with the holidays, quilting a bunch of new quilts for people,  January was spent re-painting most of the interior of the home.

San Diego has had rain-heavy rain most every day for months. The weather has definitely changed, there are so many closed streets here due to flooding. When I want to go somewhere I have to check the roads to see what road is closed or flooded...

 

The wonder Gammill tech was at my house for 4 hours giving my statler a good tune up. He changed the belt, cleaned the machine very well, gave it a great oil job, adjusted the tension, and did a number of other things.  Now she is back to humming like a well fed cat......

Let me hear how things are going with you 

Nancy 

 

 November 2, 2022

Oh my gosh, what happened to this year. It has flown by...... I cannot believe it is November already.

Election day is coming up soon, please vote. If you dont vote then you cannot complain about anything. 

I just took in 4 more quilts to get quilted, and of course everyone wants them back tomorrow. 

I usually put the quit on the machine at night and then quilt them in the morning... hopefully get them done in one day, of course the bigger quilts take a bit longer.  Since I have a Gammill statler I really enjoy the job of quilting.

It is raining her today and so all the children are in the house, Pearl my large gray and white cat feels like she should sit on the keyboard while I am typing.  she likes to help.

Halloween was so much fun, I went over to my Nieces house and went out with her kids. It was most fun seeing all the customs... Even alot of the adults were dressed up. I think I walked about 1 1/2 miles with the children, They brought home so much candy.... what a load. 

Well I have to get back to the quilting machine. Sit and sew.... it is so relaxing for me and wonderful to see the results.

Farewell for now 

Nancy 

 

 

 Oct 29, 2022 Saturday.

Hello, yes its been a very long time. 

I have acquired a Gammill longarm statler computerized quilting machine. Actually I have been working on it for almost 2 years now, and have gotten quite good at it. 

I now have 4 dogs, they started out as foster, but I really am a failure at fostering. The dogs have been bonded to each other and at 2:00 this afternoon  are taking their afternoon naps and have decided this is their home. They live here on a large 1/2 acre lots and can run and chase each other all over the property. Yes they are happy.

I have put myself on a fabric buying diet. I think I have enough fabric to last for 6 more lifetimes if 8 quilters were sewing full time. So I only buy something as a last resort if i really need it. 

I have 2 cats Lilly ans pearl. They get along with the dogs and act like they  are the boss. 

I am trying to finish my UFO's that unfinished objects.... or unfinished quilt projects. The ones i finish that i don't keep to to different charity  groups...... there are so many that want quilts.  

Well I hear my sewing machine calling my name.. 

Iam feeling well and content with my place on earth. 

 

Nancy 

 

 

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• That old song Time goes bye.....

Well Time has gone by. On the first of the year I had a root canal. My tooth started to hurt on New Years eve, Thursday.  I was not until Monday afternoon I got to see a dentist.
     I have been working really hard on family rentals. Just when I was thinking I was done I received a call from our rental home, there was a roof leak, that is something that has to be fix now.  Got that fixed and noticed the house needs to be tented. The fence is falling down and the yard really needs some work.
All this work and no time for quilting. What a drag.
There are so many weeds in my yard, I need to rent one of those mowers the park service uses to mow large area of grass.
I almost hate to read my emails, as everyday I see pictures of really neat quilts I would love to sit and work on, but rentals keep getting in the way.





San Diego has been very rainy and the dogs and cats do not want to go outside, they think if their paws get wet, they may fall off..... or something.






  

Today I am going to try to go to the sewing room and sit and sew and organize, thats right just like your sewing room, or quilting room or what ever you call it, Mine is in a constant state of "I need to get this organized"....

Another idea came to me last night, I would love to hire a full time assistant who quilts to just get me caught up, well maybe five full time quilters.....  would not that be great.  YA right after I win the lottery.

Have a great day, go sew something.

Nancy






                          

Quilting has always been something I have done since I was very young, I started sewing in the 7th grade at Roosevelt Jr. high school in San Diego Ca. I made an apron. I have made a bunch of aprons since them and use them today when working around the house.

Like all sewing people and Quilting and hobbyist  I have too much fabric and stuff, The idea of getting rid of any of it is impossible to think of. I have been thinking of having a stash sell and invite friends over to help me sort out the stuff I do not need and will probably not use again.
There are lots of services that will come into your home and help you do that, and sell your stuff for you but them they want 40-50 percent of what you take in.
I know when my mother passed, she had a very large home and it took the family 2 years to clean out that home. I do not want to leave my family with that nightmare.

Last  night I through of advertising on Craigs list for some quilters who might want a part time job to come help, it could be like a party and I would pay them a small salary to help me do that.

Time does past fast and even faster as you get older.

I am going to try to write more on this blogg and keep in touch with the outside world.

Have a Merry Christmas and Better have a great New Year. so much has happened this year, I know more great things with come the next year.

Summer August 07, 2013

WOO,
 I have so busy working on everything, that I just do not have time or the thought to come back and blog.
I really admire the people who can blog everyday.
Yesterday I went out to lunch with some of my old work friends. We went to Fashion Valley in San Diego Cheese cake factory. I ordered off the low calorie menu, still it was $26.00  with the tip to eat there. Next time we go to lunch it will be my turn to find somewhere to eat, and it will not be that expensive.

My goal for today is to do some more straightening out of the sewing room. I went and bought 3 long large plastic boxes to organize some stuff into, so I'll see how that goes.

Last night it was cool enough in the house to vacuum  and clean up a bit, with the pets I have I am always on the clean up cat and dog hair routine. Today the DOGS (2) are going to visit the bath, They don't like it, but always feel better afterwards.

So there is my day, I'll try to write again soon.
Nancy

Hi,
I have been so busy, do not ask me how I every worked full time.  I guess that is what retirement is all about. Finding new things to keep you going. I stepped outside for 5 minutes to do a little watering, and then forgot and did some fertilizing, and then re-potted a few plants, trimmed up a bit, and 3 hours later... well you get the idea.

Now I need to get ready to go to another appointment. Life is hard when your trying to get something done and here comes Tux, Fat cat...as soon as I sit down here it comes.   Tux, the 30 pound tuxedo cat.

           

                                                                TUX- FAT CAT 



TUX was on the way to the humane society in San Diego, and they would not take him, so he came to stay here, ... "just for a few days until i could find him a home.." so now this is his home along with
1. taco cat
2. Cosmo
3. Snowball
4. Lucie

5. Freddie the Chihuahua
6. Ginger the Chihuahua

7. last but fattest:.... Fat cat TUX....

oh, and 2 outdoor cats, who come by every day for a lite or three.
However -- all the guys get along and no one fights.. so I guess that is  the way it is.

My carrots are growing, along with the lettuce, peppers, herbs, soon it will be time for tomatoes.

I have to run. I will try to check in sooner...

Nancy
sew a stitch everyday

The Garden Quilt

Hi,
Today is March 25th, 2013.  It always makes me happy when I have one minute to sit down and blog.

I have been working on the Spring Garden Quilt. It was a Disappearing 4 patch quilt. The instructions to make the Block can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA-10A_Uc6k 
I have been using mainly Kaffe Fassett fabrics.
And here is a great place to get his fabrics: http://www.fabric.com/quilting-fabric-shop-by-designer-kaffe-fassett-cotton-print-fabric.aspx
It is fun to find new places on the web to find great prices on nice fabric.
For me when I take a picture of my quilt I can see all the mistakes, that when it is on the wall I miss. The black and white dot square has to go. I need more blues. 
March has also brought me to a new sewing sit and sew at Cozy Quilt Shop in El Cajon Ca.
Some old friends and some new Friends are there and it is so nice to have a whole entire day to sit and sew.
The first time I went I got so much done it was amazing. I came home exhausted, I had to take a nap and rest up before I could make dinner.
It is amazing how when the winter months end, everything seems to come to life in the garden. All the bulbs are all blooming, the fruit trees have buds on them, The vegetables I plants months ago are ready to be harvested.
All is sweet on the Grden front.

The quilt room, well that is another story, It is now and will always be a mess.  I know right where everything is, atleast I did last week, ask me for something this week and I may have to look for awhile.
Well the lawm mower is calling my name, so I better get off the computer and hit the garden again.
Have a great day.
Nancy 

February 22, 2013 --- Where has the time gone

OM Gosh,
I have been so busy with the holidays and then things after that I have not been here since Nov 8, 2012

My friend Diane's mother was here from the eastern part of the United States over the holidays and that took a great deal of time visiting her while Diane was at work.  We had alot of fun together and went on some great trips.

I gave away 2 quilts for christmas, both ladies loved them.

December 5th I fell and broke my right leg. That has been fun. 
There is always stuff to do at the apartments and rentals.

I started my new Garden Quilt.
Well life is just so busy, I do not know how I ever found time to work full time.
Here are some Quilt Acronyms.

As you know, as quilters we're pretty good at coming up with short set of letters to explain quilting terms - I mean, we've all got UFO's, right?  And we happily use FQ's in our quilts or bags too.

Try googling quilt acronyms, and you'll find some like these:
(Not so familiar, but very clever)


HSY Haven't Started Yet

PHD Project Half Done (yes - we all have PHD's behind our names!!!)

WIM Work In Mind

WIVSP Work in Very Slow Progress

TOAD Trashed Object Abandoned in Disgust

PIG Project In Grocery bag

USO Unstarted Object

STASH Special Treasures All Secretly Hidden (!!!)

SABLE Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy


And my favourite..

FART Fabric Acquisition Road Trip ( so can we call previous trips Old farts???)

WOMBAT Waste Of Money Batting And Time

 

November 8, 2012

OH my, only 7 weeks until the New Year.  I just do not know what happened to 2012, time goes by fast and then. poof its over. 

I was at the San Marcos Quilt in a Day store yesterday... I went there to get one ruler, "the 9 1/2 inch triangle square up ruler".. But.........there was a ton of fabric on sale that I liked, and a ton of patterns on sale that are going into christmas stockings.... and two new books, which I did not get but have on my list to see about in the further.... 
I live 37 miles from the San Marcos store, so it is always a treat to get a chance to stop by and see what is new, I look on line all the time, but nothing like just being there and touching. 

While I was in north county it rained really hard in South San Diego, and by the time I returned home, I had some kitties who were very upset at being outside. 

It is raining again today, so I have to get cracking and clean up things so that i can spend the rest of the day sewing up a big storm and finishing UFO's..... 
I still have Christmas presents to finish up, and quilt bindings to put on. I guess that means a day in the Studio making a mess. 

Have a great day

Nancy