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Friday, July 13, 2012

A Quilter's Word for Today....

my lesson learned.......


"As a stone can't be recovered once it's thrown, neither can the words we speak. Handle your words with care as they have more power than anything else."




Thursday, July 12, 2012

I am only ashamed.....

of the times I do something that is dishonest.  I have only two - three instances in my life in which I'm deeply sorry for something I said.   WHY.... because even though I felt it to be a truth or true feeling at that time in my life....it hurt the soul of a friend and I am forever sorry for saying it.  TODAY -- As I strive for maturity.... I certainly watch my mouth and weigh my words... and would a thousand-times rather be silent than to cause a hurt with my words....  

Recently, there is one trouble-some instance whereas a precious-weekly-meeting of hearts/friendship has become silent....  I wonder if I said something or acted offensively.   I've not asked my friend why.  There is only silence.... a facebook friend hi... and then blank silence.   And no, I'm not a peace.   There was not enough depth for either of us to trust each other to talk.   My suspicions is that my lady-friend avoids me due to political statements and beliefs that I express too freely (and hopefully at the appropriate times)

Regarding my blog today.... a quilter girlfriend told me that someone looked at statements in this 2009-2012 BQUILTIN BLOG......   and I made a statement about his/her relative.  The person was indignant -- disagreeing with me.   My daughter is much more of a private individual, and reminds me that since GOOGLE and Facebook are such open, public-print venues -- that I should be careful!

My underlying thoughts and principles, motives and outlook on life are reflected as I write.   I have no malice directed at anyone.  


Monday, July 9, 2012

I -- b -- a'quiltin..... as such!!!

Just Takes-2...      




 Paper piecing ...   

 Would u believe pickling a few peppers!! yippee
Then would u believe... I WON A PRIZE....   Police Piggy Bank full of pennies   (abt $4.22)  

A happy chat with a fellow quilter..

What a great way to start the day!!!    On my coffee am stop, a cute-short lady identified me as b-quiltin studio.... a quilter!   It was so nice to meet Mary from Enid .. we've been to other quilt events!


Down side.. is that this job is asking me to be on time 8am....  oh well, whatever is progressive severe discipline!     Lord, just let me retire happily within the next 3-4 years!    


BTW, the Lord happily called me back to Scripture Memory last night via Psalm 141!!!  PTL!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

It's a Plane.... It's a Bear's Paw....

Yes.... quilt block # 40-something for Takes-2

And a long-wanted-to-do.... paper pieced flying geese pattern....

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Sew Inspired....

ps... I told Chris Wheeler,,, FB friend/quilter.... that this really makes me wanna turn in a time slip, take off work ... and go home and sew!!!

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Flowers... and Quilts... Giving Thanks!

 randomly.... my love to go to garage sales.... includes the chance to see beautiful yard-scapes!!
 This was the botanical gardens... downtown OKC a few weekends ago June 2012
 Eating out.. Sunday Dinner with my twin... meemaw's baby girl!
 For my annual mammogram... I look forward to Tenth Street (OKC) St Anthony facility with its summer flowers...... my inspiration for my own yard!!
 Life is always' a-quiltin....Bquiltin that is....   take two mystery quilt.... 40++ some blocks... I just struggle at doing the applique blocks...
 Thankful for Papa Kirk at 81 years old... cancer survivor!!!
 JUST Takes - 2
Mother Nature and Quilting......Summer Time.. Woodridge front yard .....2012   

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Just Takes-2 Blocks 33-24-42- - - and so on


After a late NBA Tuesday Thunder Finals game.... hubby goes... "how long r u gonna be working on those little squares...???
 Just Takes-2   Red & White Quilt



The thought tickles me... just how he see's me sewing on a long-term task....

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Celebrate..... 15 Years of Quilting

Does 15 years make me an oldie / seasoned / pro-like quilter ???   Or am I still a newbie... Yes still a learner!   The reason dawned on me as I posted on my genealogy blog... that my daddy passed away 15 years ago in June 1997.... and that is the time period when my heavy heart was lifted by the gathering of his endearing neck-ties.   I set out to make a quilt with just a pretty picture on a pattern .. not knowing it was a terribly challenging pieced item for silk-like small fabric cuts.  I was a sew-ist since childhood and highschool vocational educ classes!  So after the second 14-16 inch square....My mother, also an avid sewer, said she could made the backing and stuffing for PILLOWS!!!!

I noticed last year... my daughter reached into the corner and picked up one of the pillows to SHOW n TELL... her friend how I started quilting!

Friday, June 15, 2012

Sew.... and Smell the Roses !!!


Post Game Sewing.... for Beverly !!!

Yep... OKC has a basketball team... that is kickin' It!!!

But after all the family hoopla.... I sat about an hour in my sewing room.....   giving thanks for my PFAFF

 Hand sewing my Cathedral Quilt......  and below......... is just an ongoing Paperpieced... about 7-inch Pineapple blocks....  I've never seen a completed quilt... where they are simply lined up... the white arrows will create an pattern within itself....

Both long-term....--- 3-yrs ---  PRE-RETIREMENT PROJECTS  >>>>>  luv It!!

What's Up Doc !!! ???

 Thunder Up --- OKC vs Miami Heat!

J-Anthony Kirk turns 7 yrs old on 6-16-2012



Jr. Walker and the All-stars....

What does it take.... to win your love for me..........



How about   Just-Takes-2....  quilt blocks.....zipping along... and today is a new batch...Check my side bar link!!

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