A Quilty Kind of Post

My quilting buddy, Laureen and I attended the Quilts in the Barn show that is just down Walker Lane.  The corral that houses darling Shetland ponies--taken from the window inside of the barn.  

 THE 'barn'--a bit different that you expect a barn to look like. 

Loved this old car with an Underground Railroad Quilt draped over it!

The next few pictures are inside of the barn and all of the stunning creations.  The "Gone to Pieces Quilters" do this show in the Cottonwood Heights area every two years.  They charge a small admission fee and donate all proceeds to a charity.

From the THIRD floor of the barn

A beautiful peacock not in the mood to strut. . .

The house that is on the estate. . .so charming!

Laureen, my quilty type of friend. . .so nice to have someone who is up for anything when it comes to quilting!

I am working on a few things. . .this is from Lori Holt's blog called 'Bee in My Bonnet' and is a row quilt that she is offering anyone who wants to to join!  Looked like fun!  Here are my five rows thus far.

The ongoing, NEVER-ENDING stitchery quilt. . .stitching the red flowers. . .

Part of what it will become. . .

Happy Day!

Family Randomness. . .

As this post is entitled. . .randomness!

  

This picture of my piano looks tragic, but really is magic.  My piano tuner took all the innards out to voice and regulate this baby. (The keys, hammers, etc. . .just slid right out in one piece, who knew?) He took it to his shop and worked on it for a couple of days, then brought it back and put it together.  I fell in love with my piano again!  The sound and the touch are just like they were when I bought it. . .almost like it was resurrected to it's perfect state!   (Looking forward to getting my eyesight back someday) 

Now this next couple of pictures are tragic!!  At least for me!  Show this to any of your children who complain about wearing their helmets while riding their bikes.  Yes, this is Dan the Man's helmet after his latest bike 'incident'.   That crack would have been his head!

Look quickly, because it is not a pretty sight.  There were many more on his lower legs, upper legs and arms that I did not post.  Thank goodness he had no breaks and no stitches needed.  (The fence and the tree he took out can't say the same)

Look at that face. . .just like a kid coming in from a bike crash.  Too bad I was the one crying, not him!   Grateful we had prayer just before he left and that he is OK.  Guardian angels working overtime!

Now to the happiest pictures ever!  I got to spend 4 days with my grand daughter Brooklyn while Mark and Kim were in Disneyworld with Wyatt and Jaxson.  What a happy, content child she is.  She will be a year old in November, she likes to play with toys and entertains herself very well.  She loves Elmo and she loves food.  She will eat ANYTHING!  And she sleeps all night long, sometimes 12 hours or more.  Here is the face I saw most of the time.  Lucky me!

TJ in his PJs!  We love it when he visits.  Such a happy little guy!

Rob and Schaefer came to visit on their move to Olympia, Washington!  

Ashley, Tyler, Rob holding TJ,  and Schaefer--a nice reunion.

 

The above picture I borrowed from Raquels' blog. . . Miss Caroline and Mr. Harmon!  Can't wait to see them in a few months.

Here are some great pictures from Rob and Schaefers' wedding that I didn't have when I did their wedding post.  I am compelled to share!

Harmon's blessing and The Annual Quilting retreat

Harmon Mark Bell was given a name and a blessing on August 26, 2012.  Doesn't he look handsome?

Raquel, Matt, Caroline and Harmon

Raquel and Caroline. . .loved this picture!

This is one of my favorites, too!   Grammy Kremin and Caroline having fun together.  I think this picture captures the love between a Grandma and her grandchild--pure JOY!  Thanks, Mark and Colette for helping the Bells move from DC to Michigan!  (Dig the red boots, Auntie Cami sent them from Texas)

From Michigan to the mountains of Utah. . .

Renee invites Laureen and I to her cabin once in a while to sew, talk and eat!  Here is what we saw on the way up the road to the cabin. . .

 Yes, a bull moose walked right across the road in front of us.  The picture is a little blurry because I was taking it from inside the car.  I was actually glad I was IN my car, and not just walking along outside!  My dad tells a story of how he met up with a mama moose on a hunting trip in Wyoming.  Glad he is still alive to tell the tale!

 Guess he was just thirsty!

Three machines set up and ready to rumble!

This is Renee who so generously invited us to her cabin.  She made this darling fall quilt.  All she needs to do to finish is applique the stems on the pumpkins!

 Laureen started her king-size bed quilt and had to make blocks with the dreaded  "Y" seams.  She started with the hard part first, for sure!  

 I worked on a pattern called "Swoon".  These blocks are 24" square!  HUGE!

 Here are Laureen's "Y" seam blocks completed.

 Renee had done a block of the month quilt all year long.  She decided to put it together while we were there.  The theme was Japanese blocks and fabrics.  A perfect gift for her sister who went on a mission to Japan.  Very different but cool looking blocks!

 Here is my swoon quilt all finished. . .I decided it was big enough for a wall hanging to do 4 blocks instead of the 9 the pattern suggested!  Whew!

 The other 6 blocks for Laureens' quilt.  When she puts them together, she will use an Irish Chain setting.  It will be stunning!

I also made two pillows for the couch in the TV room, 3 outdoor pillows for next summer and the borders and back for a Valentine wall hanging!  I was sad when I realized I didn't get any pictures of me or Laureen!  Oh well, next year!

 Handsome TJ was the next photo on the camera, with his long eyelashes and bubbles!  Blissfully sleeping!