At Last

This is Kora Rose. She is checking out her new surroundings. She and her Mom will be going home on Tuesday. Don't know when we will get to go visit, but I'm hoping sometime this year.

Quilts Stolen

Quilts Stolen on March 16 Can we interrupt your weekend for a minute? Internationally known quilt teacher, author and fabric designer, Karen Combs, has suffered a loss, her rental car was broken into and her teaching suitcase stolen.Be on the lookout for these pieces, especially if you are in the New Braunfels, Texas area. You can see the images and read what happened on Karen's blog at http://karencombs.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/quilts-stolen/Pass on the word. We quilters need to stick together. Thanks for listening.

It's Official

As of 4:05 am EDT I became a great grandmother for the first time. Kora Rose made her appearance weighing 8 lb 3 oz and according to her grandmother beautiful. As soon as Mom is feeling better I will probably be getting some pictures. The baby had turned out of position and wouldn't go back in so they had to do a C-section. Mom and baby are doing fine. Grandma and Grandpa however are worn out from being up all night. Greatgrandma is fine she slept all night because there was no phone call just an email to greet her this morning. I'll post pictures as soon as I have some. Off to celebrate by going to see the Lorax.

UFO for February

Well, I didn't quite get my February UFO done by the end of the month, but it will be done by tomorrow. It is in the machine partially quilted. I will finish the quilting in the morning and put the binding on during my knitting group tomorrow evening. I must admit that when my Accuquilt order arrived I was side tracked somewhat so next month I should be able to get done on time. I have to admit that I really like my GO it is quite addicting.

Knitting

I have been knitting a sweater for myself using the new Lion Brand Amazing yarn. I can tell you that it is amazing, soft, self-striping and a joy to knit with. I'm using the Glacier Bay colorway. My husband even likes it. The colors are soft and muted and I find myself wanting to keep knitting to see what comes next even when I have trouble keeping my eyes open. The picture is what I have done so far. The yarn is 53% wool, 47% acrylic with a 147 yds per skein. They suggest using a size 9 knitting needle, but I like how it felt with a size 8 which is what I'm using for the sweater. I've ordered 3 other colorways to make some shawls with and I may use the size 9 with them. Has anyone else used this yarn and how did you like it?

Spring Home & Garden Show

This weekend is the Home & Garden Show in Twin Falls. This planter was in a nice booth. Everything was made with cedar and very nicely done. We bought a planter box that I am planning on using for strawberries this year. This was a nice idea to be able to plant things without getting down on the ground. Dh says he can probably build me something that will work. I don't do well getting down on the ground anymore.
It was a cold and windy day here in Southern Idaho with touches of snow. Hopefully it will be gone by tomorrow and alittle warmer. I am ready for spring anytime. Well, guess I'll go knit for awhile and see how much I can get done.

Another Stolen Quilt

I just heard there has been another quilt go missing. Read all about it here http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2012/02/help-get-word-outanother-stolen-quilt.html. Pass this message on to your friends and quilt groups maybe this one will be found.

On a more cheerful note. Miss Emma is back home and acting much better. I think she is happy to be home, but not to sure how she feels about Squeak.

Well, the big news around here is that I am now an Authorized Accuquilt Dealer and my first order arrived this morning. I am doing a demo for two quilt groups with in the next month. So keeping fingers crossed someone likes the Go as much as I do. It would be a shame if the UPS guy got a hernia for no good reason. lol.