"Oh Kris...you fixed it! Yea! I’m so glad it turned out ok- it sure had me frustrated for awhile. I almost threw it in the trash. So glad I didn’t. "
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A big thank you
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wilma Schirra-Kays Feb 3, 2020. 1 Reply 2 Likes
I want to thank all of you who have been sending me cards. They have been so timely. Seems like when I’ve been having a particularly blue day another one shows up. Linda, the one from you has a front…Continue
just joined- happy to be here
Started this discussion. Last reply by Evelyn Boundy May 13, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
i don't know what took me so long to find & join My Quilt Place---but i am so glad i did! i've posted a couple pictures - i tend to do alot of applique, paper piecing and love working with…Continue
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"All 10 of my blocks are in the mail and heading for all of you! Thank you for your patience. I hope they are well received. They are not perfect- one in particular proved to me that my TBI is still with me-
I took it apart and put it back…"
"Thank you Kris, I thought I had everyone friended- sorry I missed you. "
"Ok, I went back through the lists and found the person I was missing- so, I have all 10 now— now I just need those addresses. ;)"
"I actually have 3 days in a row off starting tomorrow! I want to finish up the blocks and finally get them mailed out- sorry for being so tardy.
I have a question though— I only have the info ( colors/ theme) for 9 people (10with me) is that…"
"I know I have at least 4 done, maybe 6- but I have to figure out where I put them ( for safe keeping) "
"These are the blocks I’ve received so far. My work schedule is getting much more ( organized ) so I’m hoping to get a few of mine out this week. I’m actually going to have at least 1 whole day off during the week- every week. Yea!…"
"Thank you Kris, it’s definitely different, normally we visit, deliver gifts to family members then have a buffet family dinner with Jeff’s family on Christmas Eve- this year that’s canceled, gifts were mailed, then the big family…"
"Everything was so fun! I’m going to wear that apron to work Saturday! The Gnome pillow cover is already ( filled) and on the sofa- so cute. Christmas morning coffee is going to be a sweet treat.
I will post pictures of the blocks…"
"Gift pictures- let’s see if I can do these tonight...."
"Kris, I work at an assisted living place, I’ve been taking care of dementia patients for years ( other than my 9 months off from my Brain injury last year. I just got back to work in June and have been gradually working up to more & more…"
"I managed to get out early today and spent an hour ( much needed) in my disaster sewing room. I took pictures of the blocks I’ve received- I have(7) but only found 6 names . don’t know how I mess up so many things- anyway- they are…"
"I received my secret Santa package. I haven’t had a chance to open it yet- work has been crazy - kicking my butt! I only have to work 8 hours tomorrow so will be home about 3 hours earlier than normal so ( Might) be able to open it tomorrow.…"
"The first Jacobs ladder block I received was from Ginny, I received the block from Linda today. I will take pictures tomorrow- they are both beautiful! Thank you. "
"Ginny, I will check( Saturday, ) things are crazy right now and I won’t see my sewing room until Saturday. I opened the envelope- ooohd over the block, refold Ed it, put it back in its envelope and put it on my ironing board as I headed out…"
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- Tell us about yourself—as much or as little as you like.
- I've been sewing for about 45 years (started in 4-H when i was 8) made my first quilt in 1976, made small quilts off & on over the years- became avid about 12 years ago- started quilting for others 10 years ago. I live in Northern Michigan with my husband & a large white cat. I have 3 children & 2 beautiful granddaughters.
- How many quilts have you made?
- over 100
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- I even quilt in my sleep i am so fond of creating quilts!
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 36 years
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- applique/paper piecing
- Why do you quilt?
- it is a creative outlet that consumes me
- Do you have a website?
- http://www.colleenscustomquilts.com
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- At 7:28am on November 28, 2017,
Riana Noyes said…
Love the dramatic contrast ; black makes the colours so rich. Nice work!
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