I'm still here.

Hi friends. 

I've missed you.

I've been quilting.

I've been searching for the perfect dress. (More on that later.)

I've been running here, running there, running everywhere. (No, not literally-I'm not that good.)

I've been battling the internet blues again-not only faulty connection and satellite woes, but also that feeling of pulling away from online life. 

More tea, less computer.

More special moments that flitter away, ah--- how lovely those moments are. 

Just this morning I glimpsed two gold finches flirting with each other. Then the trees were talking in the wind, just like Aspen trees-have you ever heard them? Nothing else like it on Earth.

So don't write me off. I'm still here. Still sewing, still conjuring up some tutorials to keep you busy this summer, still talkin' smack.

I just need a teeny time out.

Or maybe I just need to say that so you "get me". . .

;)

Anywho........

Here's a peek at what my machine and I have been up to:

This pattern was in Quilty magazine. I adore hounds tooth and chevrons, so this had me at hello. 

So did Tom Cruise- till he went all weirdo Mcpsycho on Oprah's couch....but that's SO ten years ago. Pssshish. For some reason I still can't get it out of my head though. They say crazy people attract even crazier people.  Bahahaha.  

I made one Americana quilt, and here's the starting pile of my second one: (like I said --starting pile).  I have to cut about 100 more squares.  omgomgomgomg ........Ommmmmm...... Namaste. ....  (enter yoga pose & gong sound).
...and incense...gotta have the Nag Champa baby.

I covertly bought some new fabric to make a quilted table runner for a super lady--she collects Royal Albert tableware in Old Country Roses. 

It's got to be one of my favorite patterns by Royal Albert. Click over and take a glimpse, it will stop your heart for a pitter.   

And then there was this.............

Nine blocks of Union Flag madness. It's going to be absolutely mental. I can't wait to finish it.

Each block takes me almost an hour. Yeah. 

Cray cray.

It's allllllll good.

Know why?

'Cause I have this playin' in the background.

I know I know..said it before....but daaaayum. 

I think it's because he's always donning those spectacles and reading literature. 

I like em' smart and bad.     Got me?    LOL

Have I digressed yet again? 

Oh me. Oh my...

Since I need a warm up before I attack those Union Flag blocks, I decided to make more of my classic coffee cozies. These will be in the shop at Unique Boutique for $6--or message me and I'll get one to you in the mail.

Reusable/washable/betterthanuglycardboard  

 Just sayin'.

Like my hardcore sales push?  hahahaha ;)

And.....

it arrived in the mail again  -  leopard fabric.

Not sure how it keeps happening...maybe I sleep walk and order fabric in leopard print while my subconscious is in charge. 

Errm---yeah, I'll go with that.  

Anyways, I made myself a camera strap that is worthy of the Diva that I am. Meow.

Purrrrrrrr.

Always, I repeat, always embrace your inner Diva.

Never know what she may bring out in ya'.

;)

Yeah baby 

(I can't help it, Austin Powers is awesome.)

See you soon.

♥♥♥

Aquas and Pinks Union Jack quilt

I can't believe it, I was on a deadline and I did it in record time. 

Pressure benefits me perhaps. (?)

 This is going to a great gal, a hard working military mama. I ♥ her. Here's to all active duty mamas out there, YOU ROCK!

As for so many of my friends leaving country right now---

this is the military life, we'll see each other again one day. 

It's not good bye, it's see you later. 

;)

Total nightmare, but somehow it worked:

 Fits across a King size bed width wise, length it's about half of that.

The back is calming light aqua and gray. 

(Love the calming effect in anything...)

I made the binding too, by hand- since I don't have the adapter to make three inch binding on my Simplicity machine. (Booo.)

This isn't all pat myself on my own back ya'll. I'm just amazed I didn't f*ck it up, to be perfectly honest. There.

Now you know.

Must have been the Buddha Bar music. 

Because let me tell you, yesterday I had LOST playing while I was sewing and I just...kept...messing...up. I cannot focus with that hillbilly hot lips Sawyer on the screen. OMYGAWD.... Yes I am about six years behind in TV. Don't laugh. 

....and why oh why do I always like the bad boys?

I aggravate myself.

Alrighty, time to finish the next quilt up for another lady who's been more than patient with me. :)

See ya soon.

 Lately I've been feeling like a chicken with her head cut off, running around like a crraaaaazy person. Going every direction. Forgetting this, forgetting that.......Eh! Oy! Where is my Zen? Gone with the Wind, I suppose, and "frankly I don't give a damn". 

;)

Gearing up for the Fourth of July.

Bringing out the Freedom Bells baby!

 Don't look at that strange person cutting the fringe. I don't know who that is, but she needs some serious salon time. OMG. Grody. Time for red hair, me thinks.

The horses decided they wanted a look as well. 

Made this German Chocolate cake from scratch the other day.  I figured it fits in with my American theme since I topped it with Old Glory.  

Frantic sewing works up an appetite. 

What have you made today? 

Did you make someone smile? Good enough then. 

See ya when I see ya.

Peace out.

:)

Snapshots of Edinburgh

What my eyes see.

I know I annoy my friends with all my picture taking. Oh well, get over it, or don't travel with me. Plain and simple.

Bam.

Ummm..what? LOL

Next time I'll take my trainers (aka tennis shoes)....These streets were hell on my flat feet bedecked in boots.
I sound like an old lady. Bleh.

A door in Edinburgh Castle.

I went to support friends in their running adventures. 

It was lovely to see the enthusiasm, but I must say---a quiet crowd when compared to my Chicago peeps. ;)  ♥  That's okay, we're in Britain. Remain calm & controlled at all times, unless watching football (soccer). :P   I don't get it. It's whatevs.

I almost fainted when I hopped on the bus, clad in tartan seats. 

 I would've really fainted if Gerard was on board. Yeah, I know, he wouldn't be on a bus....I can have dreams ya know. 

Work it!

Own it!

Peace out.