tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-330641392024-03-06T22:10:31.290-08:00Crazy StitcherA Blog about Crazy Quilts and Embroidery, Birds and Nature, and a little about MeKerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-42734689629976429402011-11-02T19:48:00.000-07:002011-11-02T20:03:20.688-07:00Cancer Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoquBTFJi7gTTXaQ12LOia7HXHcULsJOkVeUzLYQSA0h-CTlKSB1AFD1mMYwHUUm7dvFd9YURPCwTSq2V3-XNsH1QAOSowMoMvb1yvqztAzV_uPzbuReOQLhul-p6ojFMGhMP/s1600/030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670598291494509154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoquBTFJi7gTTXaQ12LOia7HXHcULsJOkVeUzLYQSA0h-CTlKSB1AFD1mMYwHUUm7dvFd9YURPCwTSq2V3-XNsH1QAOSowMoMvb1yvqztAzV_uPzbuReOQLhul-p6ojFMGhMP/s400/030.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>We got a bit of good news. The mass in Bruce's lung has shrunk form 9 cm to 4 cm so the chemo is working! Now for the brain MRI to see if the radiation has worked on the tumors there. </div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-30300122576528014972011-10-23T20:11:00.000-07:002011-10-23T20:28:59.407-07:00CancerHi Everyone. I have not posted anything for a long time as you can see. I have been working a lot of hours and haven't really done much CQing in the past year. I have a lot of UFO's!<br /><br /><br />Life has a way of dealing us hands that we don't expect. My wonderful Husband of 34 years has stage 4 lung cancer. Our life has taken a turn that we never expected. He and I have been together since I was 17 and he was 19. We went to the same High School. Shawnee Mission North in Overland Park, Kansas.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666894153352832178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGU4DBH5HRf7HhqEqtJHUJo22Ojf3zi42DLjH8aSr6dE4ms7o4xY3FHVkXXWKiX39_y7A_x3oWZJT3tZooxJLc8B-0yxmWehbegi7uWZN-X5SdvOnAxA-jL5fSL0xiN-msK-4n/s400/008.JPG" /><br />I Love this picture. He is laughing and we are sitting on our patio enjoying the company of each other. I miss these times!<br /><br />Anyway, I wanted to update everyone to what is going on. I may keep posting about our life. ;)Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-37201699656083151042010-11-21T12:22:00.000-08:002010-11-21T12:46:41.713-08:00Another Beautiful Antique Crazy QuiltThis is an amazing CQ that I wish I could see close up. The embroidery reminds me of a CQ that was at the Crazy Quilt Conference in Omaha years ago in a display that Cindy Brick curated. It was all farm animals, geese, ducks, etc. It may also be in Penny McMorris's Crazy Quilt book too. I will have to check that out. I wonder if the same person did this CQ.<br /><br />Anyway, this is beautiful and I love the fabrics in it too. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAhvn3vKASBRS6TvIi7uUzkyoU3u2ptpnO_SfNe5BLlFUXaqA5vwgK6HXbOd64hIoPAJts7iJwwhrMmaOKBIgZh3sOlqGTzJZmTZfgSds2Ftgy_r5qu1QhMgzmFmiYNJ1ajOF/s1600/ebay+CQ+12.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542102146328636082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAhvn3vKASBRS6TvIi7uUzkyoU3u2ptpnO_SfNe5BLlFUXaqA5vwgK6HXbOd64hIoPAJts7iJwwhrMmaOKBIgZh3sOlqGTzJZmTZfgSds2Ftgy_r5qu1QhMgzmFmiYNJ1ajOF/s400/ebay+CQ+12.png" /></a> I have 3 Old Cats so you know I love this block! I love the way the kittens are embroidered over the Momma cat.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRj4lKaVi4Bs-xJRQ7d0aChND_HeZoYq8isnwsGeYyCqRVCzPcTTFO-CCPMVH1GJcgKJIwzeSvu66hptGUHX8WWyPdBcpp9DRXow9NsUMAute4CCRsKMm01X55vHt7_wjtiqrK/s1600/ebay+CQ+12a.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542101807182496306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRj4lKaVi4Bs-xJRQ7d0aChND_HeZoYq8isnwsGeYyCqRVCzPcTTFO-CCPMVH1GJcgKJIwzeSvu66hptGUHX8WWyPdBcpp9DRXow9NsUMAute4CCRsKMm01X55vHt7_wjtiqrK/s400/ebay+CQ+12a.png" /></a> Ah, fans! Isn't this a cool way to set them?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmyZ2Jxx_BxT5l3VL7frIHpdMmJOFXGsu9ThHHFYpHPtkjCkxWnqNBZefW4vUXXNGX-bWe5phf3X_CuGqV1ycYd-oyQypL_Iqeg5u1j5_yhrnyj6q6tOHEPu1mL20hN30805t/s1600/ebay+CQ+12b.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542101799946039506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihmyZ2Jxx_BxT5l3VL7frIHpdMmJOFXGsu9ThHHFYpHPtkjCkxWnqNBZefW4vUXXNGX-bWe5phf3X_CuGqV1ycYd-oyQypL_Iqeg5u1j5_yhrnyj6q6tOHEPu1mL20hN30805t/s400/ebay+CQ+12b.png" /></a> This takes outline embroidery to a new level!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMluDjz1i5ckCfm3xZztoCxFUocGtR-7bMuWoidBWKer_0IBbDZTn5JqVFojJhZXT-mZxKOrwdrTIumP9DiWlZgx-rzSRK2tO6DxkfZ47O_cvjDQO7mBXO4rCWhUaXoVEZqhpA/s1600/ebay+CQ+12c.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542101782146731122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMluDjz1i5ckCfm3xZztoCxFUocGtR-7bMuWoidBWKer_0IBbDZTn5JqVFojJhZXT-mZxKOrwdrTIumP9DiWlZgx-rzSRK2tO6DxkfZ47O_cvjDQO7mBXO4rCWhUaXoVEZqhpA/s400/ebay+CQ+12c.png" /></a> Speechless!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoECEY-DWPdWAgy1r0_yRHxWoBj0DtJQMJBjhhU7Lwi4va7ldeXe7js5I6UMuT0VzhBloA5H6kMNFEN6X17CVIKsO97TSo9OOC3XzdXuGJ_V4OWeffBZiGDgZS4mc0YP7DllZA/s1600/ebay+CQ+12d.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542101777181866066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoECEY-DWPdWAgy1r0_yRHxWoBj0DtJQMJBjhhU7Lwi4va7ldeXe7js5I6UMuT0VzhBloA5H6kMNFEN6X17CVIKsO97TSo9OOC3XzdXuGJ_V4OWeffBZiGDgZS4mc0YP7DllZA/s400/ebay+CQ+12d.png" /></a> Close-up.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoepUGLyI_uK8VJYmjWq5gyHTrnNaQpc4tLrSpf-ZKSDSMcWWwhgr24PTyeH6f01HO4CjidjIedSHHxXizPkVnNEfCDdIo41HEcL6_H7vSKscZJ4qQlAvjpfVWRgcTZpzDZvKU/s1600/ebay+CQ+12e.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542101758998293234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoepUGLyI_uK8VJYmjWq5gyHTrnNaQpc4tLrSpf-ZKSDSMcWWwhgr24PTyeH6f01HO4CjidjIedSHHxXizPkVnNEfCDdIo41HEcL6_H7vSKscZJ4qQlAvjpfVWRgcTZpzDZvKU/s400/ebay+CQ+12e.png" /></a> This CQ appears to be unfinished, I think. Why didn't it get done? Don't you wish that you could talk to the maker?<br /><br />I will continue to look through my pictures and post more. Check back.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-20753837892109925782010-11-20T11:24:00.000-08:002010-11-20T12:39:04.016-08:00More Antique Crazy QuiltsI was looking through some of my EBay Antique Crazy Quilt pictures that I had saved over the years and thought I would post some more of them. I am especially attracted to the artistic graphic nature or beautiful stitching on these.<br /><br />These panels were probably going to be a border or they could have been part of a row quilt. They could have also been turned into a tile quilt. I want to make a tile quilt someday.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYnDWTQ9p7nahuaNkxYzhwerITuVrhbCzluNLBpEBlhOaFpGWAMe4unW4bm5BGemiJ2khp5z3BcFWM2tamoU6s5L8MXXgs67dHYiVBlKNhEWfmdMeHzb60VVfDBZh09bcs8lm/s1600/ebay+CQ+16.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 128px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541717964985718882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYnDWTQ9p7nahuaNkxYzhwerITuVrhbCzluNLBpEBlhOaFpGWAMe4unW4bm5BGemiJ2khp5z3BcFWM2tamoU6s5L8MXXgs67dHYiVBlKNhEWfmdMeHzb60VVfDBZh09bcs8lm/s400/ebay+CQ+16.png" /></a> Here is a close up of one of the fans. It looked to be quite dimensional.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaavoW6NbmVJjQLWfQe-_GHhEkOPs23h-Jtlqeumm2MKs3DS-aNgA7ckK18Elyp0pRQ7rlIQy9I_5OUrO8L3Aw5Pa3hEaMkStxtYwnWXLVs_bl5RM82N7X24n2bnnOluXv_g3V/s1600/ebay+CQ+16a.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541717955802645042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaavoW6NbmVJjQLWfQe-_GHhEkOPs23h-Jtlqeumm2MKs3DS-aNgA7ckK18Elyp0pRQ7rlIQy9I_5OUrO8L3Aw5Pa3hEaMkStxtYwnWXLVs_bl5RM82N7X24n2bnnOluXv_g3V/s400/ebay+CQ+16a.png" /></a></div><div> </div><div>I love the use of the border on this. I only have this one picture. It looks like it has some great stitching and motifs. I would love to see it close up. Very nice!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwo0VoAklh8pFnE0j_wlXhLAnpMVlFt6owBwNCHG7heFAHOva-apk8scomFadHIPMPY51brKhQc9A1eC7yI-IoJl43BbL60OPJjGXRA9JKAylO0NXazL6a8XXqzTo67taPWr-/s1600/ebay+CQ+13.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 356px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541717714689638450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwo0VoAklh8pFnE0j_wlXhLAnpMVlFt6owBwNCHG7heFAHOva-apk8scomFadHIPMPY51brKhQc9A1eC7yI-IoJl43BbL60OPJjGXRA9JKAylO0NXazL6a8XXqzTo67taPWr-/s400/ebay+CQ+13.png" /></a> This unfinished CQ is interesting in it's randomness. I like all the fans. What would it have ended up like?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj260epwIwsPWSOLPJBXvUPMh3n30dCB4kwwZedH0yoyz-MF07tqyuWmOSG2pgrgZ43EOuMgEvT6wefUCrWvA_uDLVGN-5JI5fB5cRzDq0F80yGK3pfLgoaIPlt_psxY5VxxiUS/s1600/ebay+CQ+10.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541717703644358882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj260epwIwsPWSOLPJBXvUPMh3n30dCB4kwwZedH0yoyz-MF07tqyuWmOSG2pgrgZ43EOuMgEvT6wefUCrWvA_uDLVGN-5JI5fB5cRzDq0F80yGK3pfLgoaIPlt_psxY5VxxiUS/s400/ebay+CQ+10.png" /></a> So many CQ's ended up being unfinished. I love the center medallion. What would the border have been like? Like the center? I only have this one picture. This has a folk art feel to it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlJDFVaf8ybzO4GBBmfee1EOfS-JhniNKZLTY1gLduCn8m9oeKDceUs2jG5yANNJbwByKvItBj1kHK3T0PPFvA5xfO3csobhoByzk_VOLuoGmSxPC1bG9A3j1Jt5Kcf8oY5g2/s1600/ebay+CQ+14.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541717676390741986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAlJDFVaf8ybzO4GBBmfee1EOfS-JhniNKZLTY1gLduCn8m9oeKDceUs2jG5yANNJbwByKvItBj1kHK3T0PPFvA5xfO3csobhoByzk_VOLuoGmSxPC1bG9A3j1Jt5Kcf8oY5g2/s400/ebay+CQ+14.png" /></a>This picture is not really that great but the quilt has a very interesting design.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwwJ2Ch2DOgwsCOQs3V5KD9ec-0kg4dW05yEQ5PScogBGdaEcka29x5vHNrEL646tc2KXRr2yt388WBCbTZdqxf_TZX5nTxXW80OO5_9k8-8SPFnNVn98NLaJJtz5qaBVVrkB/s1600/ebay+CQ+15.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541717666839356930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjwwJ2Ch2DOgwsCOQs3V5KD9ec-0kg4dW05yEQ5PScogBGdaEcka29x5vHNrEL646tc2KXRr2yt388WBCbTZdqxf_TZX5nTxXW80OO5_9k8-8SPFnNVn98NLaJJtz5qaBVVrkB/s400/ebay+CQ+15.png" /></a><br />I have many more pictures and will post some more later. </div><div> </div><div>It is a rainy, dreary day here in Southern California. Either a good Saturday to go up to my sewing room or go to the grocery store and come home and cook some nice warm soup. Maybe do both!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-83581309207717860302010-10-31T10:05:00.000-07:002010-10-31T11:53:05.137-07:00My Favorite Antique CQ'sI regularly search on Ebay for antique CQ's and send the links to a few Internet Crazy Quilt mail lists that I belong to. Over the years, I have saved many photos of my favorites. I thought that I would post some of them for your enjoyment!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg35A1F9rFCZaEd-UzgYELVcJe1ZrxVzU2RtHv36SS7T8tJtMVld7O8p83WAZQzAz8sw9ywYCUo5VDnBuIZqHcOrhyphenhyphenyI_NOpdtM9tYcpv5zVBiJaoREnf0YXlNrlmxh3ZweeHh/s1600/Fan+CQ.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534274314063597698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg35A1F9rFCZaEd-UzgYELVcJe1ZrxVzU2RtHv36SS7T8tJtMVld7O8p83WAZQzAz8sw9ywYCUo5VDnBuIZqHcOrhyphenhyphenyI_NOpdtM9tYcpv5zVBiJaoREnf0YXlNrlmxh3ZweeHh/s400/Fan+CQ.png" /></a> This fan quilt is one that I would like to do myself. I have started it several times but each time, I have been unhappy with my pattern and fabric selection. I will hopefully do it one day. Isn't it fabulous?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylYacHHxVYp9xaJVg1WU_wDVR2fbPOv9dyYEU1-SuJFASWX8W5a71rFGqgVXwMJ2hQxicr62-3D0IVkjXXltZq7Zt5KnKR4ss_jeBIvGp9LLQNnIWgJDOi0C03514AA348dCc/s1600/ebay+CQ+5.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534269582140201746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylYacHHxVYp9xaJVg1WU_wDVR2fbPOv9dyYEU1-SuJFASWX8W5a71rFGqgVXwMJ2hQxicr62-3D0IVkjXXltZq7Zt5KnKR4ss_jeBIvGp9LLQNnIWgJDOi0C03514AA348dCc/s400/ebay+CQ+5.png" /></a> This is the inspiration for my 2012 CQ that I am currently working on. It really doesn't look much like mine except that it is on point and my border is designed like this. I also am thinking of doing my initials in the middle.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVIHPFNJEQGc_5IxkTWzdF1BPC4YsN7AGP2WNGfbz95EYb9yknU20GRLm3pLWbIpEoDMVoY3nU4U3DeA5Pd19rfvvfgwCw5GvTfYqRK7vKuttq60asvwQOO6FTvstbk_TU-pM/s1600/ebay+CQ+5a.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534269567205194882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVIHPFNJEQGc_5IxkTWzdF1BPC4YsN7AGP2WNGfbz95EYb9yknU20GRLm3pLWbIpEoDMVoY3nU4U3DeA5Pd19rfvvfgwCw5GvTfYqRK7vKuttq60asvwQOO6FTvstbk_TU-pM/s400/ebay+CQ+5a.png" /></a> I do love the simplicity and graphic look of this CQ.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6DrXmlzOghIsZBguNhMVX-eUXMLSjn5SpQE0EZHTxbNpettJTVdm1VIsyvYd04OIPe6PIkBePEJy7eHykRucZFzZ8ScuXepdtZrYPEXZaDmR6ah7YLSVILfguG-2B8JfKaQ9/s1600/ebay+CQ+6b.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534264536358437170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6DrXmlzOghIsZBguNhMVX-eUXMLSjn5SpQE0EZHTxbNpettJTVdm1VIsyvYd04OIPe6PIkBePEJy7eHykRucZFzZ8ScuXepdtZrYPEXZaDmR6ah7YLSVILfguG-2B8JfKaQ9/s400/ebay+CQ+6b.png" /></a> This, on the other hand, is not simple but I love the graphic nature of it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7A7i_xRsFybWSNdzSM2UXl7vTNt95_9lK_rfGqGHmC3X9u_BmspE6cNcHh2fuFs1hAp34uPBzRkAFbfCcClJrb9GY4hzbSJv1OUinmhhdOf-iXq1w0cmUNolZN_c4ZyIKZFk_/s1600/ebay+CQ+6a.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534264530585176210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7A7i_xRsFybWSNdzSM2UXl7vTNt95_9lK_rfGqGHmC3X9u_BmspE6cNcHh2fuFs1hAp34uPBzRkAFbfCcClJrb9GY4hzbSJv1OUinmhhdOf-iXq1w0cmUNolZN_c4ZyIKZFk_/s400/ebay+CQ+6a.png" /></a> The stitching is quite primitive but the design of the quilt makes up for it.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0hqyWQYJF-zpk9UMn_OrDq6ZWlG7WA9nHYHqDsSw_1OAf6cK5eQ0Dks0hlHMLd6NV82ZsJBQ85_g4EbLbS3SIqA2bAu0Zp1WtIDyqWRGRteQv4KIASYqNZth4eH5GplKaSO_/s1600/ebay+CQ+7.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534262664968918882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY0hqyWQYJF-zpk9UMn_OrDq6ZWlG7WA9nHYHqDsSw_1OAf6cK5eQ0Dks0hlHMLd6NV82ZsJBQ85_g4EbLbS3SIqA2bAu0Zp1WtIDyqWRGRteQv4KIASYqNZth4eH5GplKaSO_/s400/ebay+CQ+7.png" /></a> Isn't this amazing. It was on Ebay very recently. I never did see if it sold. I could see it selling for several thousand dollars. I don't know if it did.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9AYyoYeppjN-26NNv5rQ79HA5G_pgUzWkWgjxtu-HGUfNUAr_AM1Tu_ys1-psTB4318bc1NYiW8M56Be8KC-0LslzVHQ1qUJY6T-04WAbqaIe9oSRppSqmFyFZ7H8bORgSU0s/s1600/ebay+CQ+7a.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534262655703019554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9AYyoYeppjN-26NNv5rQ79HA5G_pgUzWkWgjxtu-HGUfNUAr_AM1Tu_ys1-psTB4318bc1NYiW8M56Be8KC-0LslzVHQ1qUJY6T-04WAbqaIe9oSRppSqmFyFZ7H8bORgSU0s/s400/ebay+CQ+7a.png" /></a> Wow! </div><div> </div><div>I will post more of my favorite CQ's later. Now I am off to my sewing room. I just got re-inspired!<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-65648716282651241652010-09-19T10:28:00.000-07:002010-09-19T11:47:34.947-07:00Bowers Museum TripI went to the <a href="http://www.bowers.org/index.php">Bowers Museum </a> in Santa Ana, CA yesterday with 3 friends. They had a quilt exhibit called "Quilts. Two Centuries of American Tradition & Technique", that we wanted to check out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7KHmSXPdAQBKhyWrC3g2dxOdjtbGPFd8l1ychyphenhyphenBwn8wqafzEMIRa5KfIFtOg-V1CVuWGYa5bUR8k6N8F8uMr4ddP42NdjcovSTSVbOEK2mN_ykKmt6XNEKfdhInABjCOoMq9/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686553566773378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7KHmSXPdAQBKhyWrC3g2dxOdjtbGPFd8l1ychyphenhyphenBwn8wqafzEMIRa5KfIFtOg-V1CVuWGYa5bUR8k6N8F8uMr4ddP42NdjcovSTSVbOEK2mN_ykKmt6XNEKfdhInABjCOoMq9/s400/1.jpg" /></a> It wasn't a very big display but it was well done. All the quilts were antique.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4fSbgUhhxJnythW6lHMWa1vKEXkGTATG2HxCnHrBollvAkKt8xkwatuJwaZnw7oaJKh3flzZl4sZAHtBQ8dJ70fbj9vFSWrvrMnAGxkdwDbORC5pZDj6L9YAKar224Xv4RnV/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686548953281986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4fSbgUhhxJnythW6lHMWa1vKEXkGTATG2HxCnHrBollvAkKt8xkwatuJwaZnw7oaJKh3flzZl4sZAHtBQ8dJ70fbj9vFSWrvrMnAGxkdwDbORC5pZDj6L9YAKar224Xv4RnV/s400/2.jpg" /></a> This was a lace throw that had some very pretty embroidery on it. I couldn't get very close to it or I would have taken a better picture. I also couldn't use a flash so the pictures are a little dark. The lace was also beautiful and ornate.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2PwyhBS0M3LYS9FR7LaxjHMqhZynSkP7T6NccoHcPSVUF-lDqVZ0zL5yMr283wlQjfSkQfotDdyCATOK-IzxeI5492L6MiziSgzbrHqxuQLkrHLOHUw2aERg864GOtQ6qiyT/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686540446117650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif2PwyhBS0M3LYS9FR7LaxjHMqhZynSkP7T6NccoHcPSVUF-lDqVZ0zL5yMr283wlQjfSkQfotDdyCATOK-IzxeI5492L6MiziSgzbrHqxuQLkrHLOHUw2aERg864GOtQ6qiyT/s400/3.jpg" /></a> They had one traditional Crazy Quilt but I didn't think it was a very good example of workmanship. The stitching was very mediocre. With all the amazing CQ's out there you would have thought they would have chosen better.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxehB1CuygkP5_kdWx158yjV1cBQJMu3eiiSDlkvsTfNCjBdMJE9_-MxUSZTwxI-0_ScnOD43u0L9wX2LUTAFVa3DdQ3mXZKieDxtvijPctDEXw5cvkyo1oIT0VRCulx6SOBr/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686227199166610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxehB1CuygkP5_kdWx158yjV1cBQJMu3eiiSDlkvsTfNCjBdMJE9_-MxUSZTwxI-0_ScnOD43u0L9wX2LUTAFVa3DdQ3mXZKieDxtvijPctDEXw5cvkyo1oIT0VRCulx6SOBr/s400/4.jpg" /></a> There were 2 other quilts that were in the tradition of Crazy Quilts, in that they had stitching on them like this pineapple foundation pieced quilt.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI09qhz8-OrQ_sPEgClMH6HMc5-m45-nQwtsEa9h9vX8aPDtXgfYwb6By8jqQ9esi61WYQ1r1zOY7zHZTHkQ1t9VlLYtdYQtnuz0o9omL7DCwPAU9b638mI79Q_lO2LHc1BJvi/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686220452806578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI09qhz8-OrQ_sPEgClMH6HMc5-m45-nQwtsEa9h9vX8aPDtXgfYwb6By8jqQ9esi61WYQ1r1zOY7zHZTHkQ1t9VlLYtdYQtnuz0o9omL7DCwPAU9b638mI79Q_lO2LHc1BJvi/s400/5.jpg" /></a> The quilt that was the most striking to me was this quilt. I don't know what the pattern is called but it was pieced like a hexagon quilt with paper templates. It was unfinished but I think that adds to how fantastic it was. You could see how it was being made. This was worth the trip to see!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAqoancSZr9XKc55n1iUXsutix4VyZIczTNZeaiV1Rlzy3np9qlteJsZZQ2mY8XJwAPMbHOZ3PMVnuFzsi2lok72TI-IPmEyUrm2h86wSTUEL983KMOYeJOVp0H4vaOGPdL1_/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686210059005938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipAqoancSZr9XKc55n1iUXsutix4VyZIczTNZeaiV1Rlzy3np9qlteJsZZQ2mY8XJwAPMbHOZ3PMVnuFzsi2lok72TI-IPmEyUrm2h86wSTUEL983KMOYeJOVp0H4vaOGPdL1_/s400/6.jpg" /></a> It had some fantastic stitching on it. It really showcased the stitching because the fabrics were mostly solid. We can learn from this in our own CQ's by keeping the fabrics less busy. Even though you wouldn't know it from my 2012 CQ! LOL!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRs4ADl5Lm8yMPM7emLRTQmLKbBt8npkxZSBD8NUlMA7HSVFbjvPVUlBMZQRLSqVfmuIbgctc21OExKMUI2S7eQ2EEDRGuiumiXmiTgM0VX4a0bWTV0FquA060kQ8fV8l_olm/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686194306894098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRs4ADl5Lm8yMPM7emLRTQmLKbBt8npkxZSBD8NUlMA7HSVFbjvPVUlBMZQRLSqVfmuIbgctc21OExKMUI2S7eQ2EEDRGuiumiXmiTgM0VX4a0bWTV0FquA060kQ8fV8l_olm/s400/7.jpg" /></a> The paper templates were interesting, too, because they were snippets of the times with printing on them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU87_99o4na_9QNQ4lDmzLZ-xVmOwrtF81KD-9ZhxHyGuolN_QiVyeT7aoiytv6qCWOO7bONl6WhQdU2Q0H0bUdRlOfYtSH9WwTlp6-MPHCtP1RNGRXx77XRX5zyQKpeuLkhVC/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518686189381481730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU87_99o4na_9QNQ4lDmzLZ-xVmOwrtF81KD-9ZhxHyGuolN_QiVyeT7aoiytv6qCWOO7bONl6WhQdU2Q0H0bUdRlOfYtSH9WwTlp6-MPHCtP1RNGRXx77XRX5zyQKpeuLkhVC/s400/8.jpg" /></a><br />We checked out the whole museum. They had many fascinating displays. One of which was titled "Weird and Wonderful". I thought this was interesting because for the last 30 some years, my day job is as a Dental Technician. I can relate to this lady making things that had nothing to do with dentistry, using dental tools.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQhfQScEGUf3fni_mIBRQjlNq5AXDFhIsiWXZaLH5oeJa_hDSIbHOXpG3qHTePtAKleeViwwsqHPlr1B4SWk7PUzgPf8FJXLIWnH9jgHSCjd94pA08fyzvV4H6EgYlJeKI4Th/s1600/9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518685683880140066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQhfQScEGUf3fni_mIBRQjlNq5AXDFhIsiWXZaLH5oeJa_hDSIbHOXpG3qHTePtAKleeViwwsqHPlr1B4SWk7PUzgPf8FJXLIWnH9jgHSCjd94pA08fyzvV4H6EgYlJeKI4Th/s400/9.jpg" /></a> She made this skeleton out of ceramic materials. Very complex and detailed. It was only about 10 inches long. Wow!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjYvQQmUF57E7UxxB8svyGh_XeC_FrNRa0OPNPIWZ7ecv1JkKbznN2A72g5oBj5_NsbAOkii6h4VJo75RoSyCv4YQ22nvXno-epjfsUN0XzUrcmGt0dNGzHdTrqQiWnCfhK-J/s1600/10.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 375px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518685658818023202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjYvQQmUF57E7UxxB8svyGh_XeC_FrNRa0OPNPIWZ7ecv1JkKbznN2A72g5oBj5_NsbAOkii6h4VJo75RoSyCv4YQ22nvXno-epjfsUN0XzUrcmGt0dNGzHdTrqQiWnCfhK-J/s400/10.jpg" /></a> They had these Chinese Corbels that were awe inspiring!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ74TH8peM07HZa9exJjmjD3NS7OrhgEKs9ijN27_QuZALIiXRgr-pbrPKQH5d7O9OHv9vvBctiElUtz4MxQ8hhKOCKS_qq5ucZgWiMnjULz8Swqcel4GO6ph0XFvSZmsGl3t6/s1600/11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518685654197122274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ74TH8peM07HZa9exJjmjD3NS7OrhgEKs9ijN27_QuZALIiXRgr-pbrPKQH5d7O9OHv9vvBctiElUtz4MxQ8hhKOCKS_qq5ucZgWiMnjULz8Swqcel4GO6ph0XFvSZmsGl3t6/s400/11.jpg" /></a> So intricately carved from wood.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p35DDBmqKd0NOVKxsj6cbXWzr9IYZvl7Bz5ov-m1oJlS-1fN8V3RlMmwyAhsZBi4P9USbCwPyx51HQKlHn80F8umRbq1QE-VYUJldwK_BszjiLkysh3HgN9lrqenByxQ0yoP/s1600/12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518685640131870786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p35DDBmqKd0NOVKxsj6cbXWzr9IYZvl7Bz5ov-m1oJlS-1fN8V3RlMmwyAhsZBi4P9USbCwPyx51HQKlHn80F8umRbq1QE-VYUJldwK_BszjiLkysh3HgN9lrqenByxQ0yoP/s400/12.jpg" /></a> This is the Fair Damsel, Jeanne Bird. She is so fun!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-tbnvJqjpwmJaQiLpBB7zBVwUXrYkKyH7hzNAthLFlrLKDVCYICqUa7YGCNcdT-nwZBh0mx54YMKIXzwVwdlULSMeWjYxqB1qvfRmzua6dv1z2Jfxl2BIiRmimvUaWJ7sslH/s1600/13.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518685624774258690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN-tbnvJqjpwmJaQiLpBB7zBVwUXrYkKyH7hzNAthLFlrLKDVCYICqUa7YGCNcdT-nwZBh0mx54YMKIXzwVwdlULSMeWjYxqB1qvfRmzua6dv1z2Jfxl2BIiRmimvUaWJ7sslH/s400/13.jpg" /></a> If you live in the Southern California area, I think the museum is worth the trip. The quilt display runs through January 16th so there is plenty of time.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-6517995472845126542010-09-16T21:28:00.000-07:002010-09-16T23:10:50.781-07:002012 Crazy Quilt and LA FairI have been stitching on my 2012 CQ. I work a very full time job. Many times 10 hours, or more, a day so the stitching has been going slow. I wish I was a housewife that could stay home and clean house and cook and work on my quilts. I never would have said that when I was Young. I was stupid! I know better now but.....<br /><br />I decided that because my fabrics are so bold and modern that I needed to start with some heavier threads. I used size #8. I will layer them with other size threads as I work. Probably a lot of #12 which is my favorite size to use.<br /><br />I am also working on all the blocks at the same time, and spreading the stitching out. My past experience taught me to do this. It will keep the blocks looking evenly embellished. If I work on one block until done and then start on the next, I don't know that it will look even and equal when I put it together.<br /><br />These are basic stitches and will be added on to, to layer them. They need to be bold in order to show up with these fabrics and colors. I may even use some metallics with them. I am not sure yet. I am going to let it talk to me as I work on it. This is definitely the boldest quilt I have ever done.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNclL04NK5eVPte8GJwbpFe5i5d_WlSP0NehpwNTrmI69dAp1P1X2ZmjawYGKzOe13AeXlOa8mni4Svs8YQGpQK1wLmFhfpaowsvKWQ-7u03o4P0Phm_F9tnr7pJJd1vo8gnj/s1600/stitches+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517736082483662162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNclL04NK5eVPte8GJwbpFe5i5d_WlSP0NehpwNTrmI69dAp1P1X2ZmjawYGKzOe13AeXlOa8mni4Svs8YQGpQK1wLmFhfpaowsvKWQ-7u03o4P0Phm_F9tnr7pJJd1vo8gnj/s400/stitches+1.jpg" /></a> These are my threads that I am using. That is a gallon bag full of <a href="http://artfabrik.com/threads.html#threadsizes">Art Fabrik </a>hand dyed variegated threads! Love them!!!! They are my absolute favorite threads. They come in 5, 8, 12, and floss. A little pricey but there is a lot in a skein. I also love the <a href="http://www.shopatron.com/products/category/Size+08/427.0.1.1.13801.12979.0.0.0">Presentia Finca </a>solid color threads. The colors are very nice. Stay away from the variegated. They don't work well for embroidery because the variegation's are too far apart.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dIN0z68N70B0mLfM8cw2BOzq62pxWmD84eWsZ490zavqg_wZp3R_4dXdmUheA8yYU4e9PLd0ZTzOjoSaNlWj1Npr_CTm0E4O3FJVOJc2oVek0p89IRUDJM8A3ufBLy7MCdpv/s1600/threads+for+2012+CQ.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517736074341969922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4dIN0z68N70B0mLfM8cw2BOzq62pxWmD84eWsZ490zavqg_wZp3R_4dXdmUheA8yYU4e9PLd0ZTzOjoSaNlWj1Npr_CTm0E4O3FJVOJc2oVek0p89IRUDJM8A3ufBLy7MCdpv/s400/threads+for+2012+CQ.jpg" /></a> This is Bruce. I Love these photos. He hates them. He will be horrified that I put them on my blog. LOL! Too bad! He didn't want me to take his picture.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtL4z4BHQCZGquPoL5EuOr3JrEJwRWWzQN89gJBwyK-Rp1vJC4UXmBKHAgmzH9QTGe66so7b9bJmwwU58a1BcTtJfrXC3lI1UjVoidybxn47U-lp_Hnk1WVgoK7ghjAvO_8fGz/s1600/Cutie+1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517735788986816546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtL4z4BHQCZGquPoL5EuOr3JrEJwRWWzQN89gJBwyK-Rp1vJC4UXmBKHAgmzH9QTGe66so7b9bJmwwU58a1BcTtJfrXC3lI1UjVoidybxn47U-lp_Hnk1WVgoK7ghjAvO_8fGz/s400/Cutie+1.JPG" /></a> Tough guy! "Ok, put the camera down!" Priceless!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6utq4lplkTw_AjNDruhGze0ewaQbkJZ2t3bRyYdzJ1zHMDxIQw06feDxe7-TI73n367fNGl0h4SSPqdIAByK399ad1mZwQD697dxQnVjsu46_jV4qD85biIh9GFNM_PaZ7aqy/s1600/Cutie+2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517735784534021666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6utq4lplkTw_AjNDruhGze0ewaQbkJZ2t3bRyYdzJ1zHMDxIQw06feDxe7-TI73n367fNGl0h4SSPqdIAByK399ad1mZwQD697dxQnVjsu46_jV4qD85biIh9GFNM_PaZ7aqy/s400/Cutie+2.JPG" /></a> I went to the LA County Fair with Jeanne, Dorene, and Jan a couple of weeks ago. I have never been to a fair. It was hot and crowded. I am not sure I would do it again. They had a few CQ's. I took some pictures. I do not know who made them. The display was not done very well. Most of the quilts were folded and the lighting was terrible. They were in glass cases so you could not get close to them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzwX90wfQH9gBPdwphppzp-qtuau2XdZmtyyzJPQSjuqruQUuJ6Cn5yZ25DxKZM8uMYJRI8xeM_c7RgAqytsPN1Dp_rr7Zr0RJl8Sjn3yPHqw3mW4rHTtCNabroCMEbB9eghO/s1600/005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517735473045247922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzwX90wfQH9gBPdwphppzp-qtuau2XdZmtyyzJPQSjuqruQUuJ6Cn5yZ25DxKZM8uMYJRI8xeM_c7RgAqytsPN1Dp_rr7Zr0RJl8Sjn3yPHqw3mW4rHTtCNabroCMEbB9eghO/s400/005.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bssRPjjR0bDX4Y2d1ZiZINJdDKhhFEY6Y2e60dXQzDlE8Yiu93pBeZASPv6iCHTbL3QiUZ0k6eo5n6RtKkrhkeKMA9vwHMJTUASq5P1Ai_MKOpvabt45IDVHyaqUMgU5myze/s1600/006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517735469908818162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bssRPjjR0bDX4Y2d1ZiZINJdDKhhFEY6Y2e60dXQzDlE8Yiu93pBeZASPv6iCHTbL3QiUZ0k6eo5n6RtKkrhkeKMA9vwHMJTUASq5P1Ai_MKOpvabt45IDVHyaqUMgU5myze/s400/006.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg250YN8HXBE7FupZ_GAHZm2UJAGDUWvIpfeo09jBesV07LMrTJzVyrsB50PJggv31whCf1iaiVUgdTzrPBqEQ26MVW2oiqjaGefpXCtduK38i7aTXCzXQRpCHXtk3v8rhfeb9a/s1600/004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517735455330048610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg250YN8HXBE7FupZ_GAHZm2UJAGDUWvIpfeo09jBesV07LMrTJzVyrsB50PJggv31whCf1iaiVUgdTzrPBqEQ26MVW2oiqjaGefpXCtduK38i7aTXCzXQRpCHXtk3v8rhfeb9a/s400/004.jpg" /></a> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517735073334025490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dq28CpbLsY1zFQXvF7stRBycl8tYOWxyoN9PyItTzVYwm80TPDALJ8sRQFTHwAujXH3e3N_z2fZOOWaRaeiG6Ur-6Dz_ETBzkV5N-cMcMc1HK_fHuaXj9Z0xYpKBvr8e_C85/s400/003.jpg" /></div><div>This doll had a nice little CQ jacket.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUrG5hQlpH8sH4Bg17jND_2wRxRRSpUPFu6jxbqHfqMNCUyHQRQ0YPsdMAWCEWYnmPPvZkAvAanXI5l2dED2WNnPqREs3o96gz5_lP_97EWy2zVOWwumKsjqz3ehdW28kV8WH/s1600/001.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 347px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517735440375169714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUrG5hQlpH8sH4Bg17jND_2wRxRRSpUPFu6jxbqHfqMNCUyHQRQ0YPsdMAWCEWYnmPPvZkAvAanXI5l2dED2WNnPqREs3o96gz5_lP_97EWy2zVOWwumKsjqz3ehdW28kV8WH/s400/001.jpg" /></a><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-87471564189919869602010-08-24T22:36:00.000-07:002010-08-24T22:51:49.862-07:002012 Quilt FrustrationOk, I am struggling. My Husband doesn't like my colors of this quilt. It is not his thing. He likes pastels. I like jewels. He told me it looks dark. Dark???? I don't see that. What are you going to do?<br /><br />I have put these strips in between the fans. Is it ok? I am totally second guessing myself with this. Do you do this too. I may take the green center out and put a regular block in there. I am not sure yet.<br /><br />I am most worried about the fans. I don't know what else to do there. I am tired of re-doing blocks with this quilt. Can you tell I am getting frustrated? Let me know what you think about the fans and strips in between.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yAmo_AuwoT5esIKEw00PMxBw2ST1QFcmtng-YgbyrQKnH2-LMgI5TV2h-DYg66QJdPm3ioE5XaX8IakvfTPbjAkCKSxwEnGYmYZJ7YkoKA50Gp28QD90RGGW9T3L-9Gm5q8I/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509217282944983058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yAmo_AuwoT5esIKEw00PMxBw2ST1QFcmtng-YgbyrQKnH2-LMgI5TV2h-DYg66QJdPm3ioE5XaX8IakvfTPbjAkCKSxwEnGYmYZJ7YkoKA50Gp28QD90RGGW9T3L-9Gm5q8I/s400/2012+CQ+plan+7.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-9535802014402331582010-08-22T09:40:00.000-07:002010-08-22T10:38:35.548-07:00Vintage Linens Quilt and "My Fair Ladies" Round RobinI finished the border of my Vintage Linens quilt in time to put it at <a href="http://www.thefabricpatch.com/">The Fabric Patch Quilt Shop </a>where I will be teaching how to make it in September. I strip pieced the border and used vintage linen hankies at the corners. They have a multi-colored, crocheted edge. If you are in Southern California, you can see it in Montclair at the shop.<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUH8v-s0fNPUB2tkaBv7EPuZq1Y9XYrdJXh64k2xMRE1XeSBe3kZ4Gj_3Qt-ja_IqDh3tnYKzEKCg2G_WLze5wM0mFSsNat7H4VBNFx-wPk_l6Gy0eC1z7xQBoNzInZfgODXwy/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508278191569120994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUH8v-s0fNPUB2tkaBv7EPuZq1Y9XYrdJXh64k2xMRE1XeSBe3kZ4Gj_3Qt-ja_IqDh3tnYKzEKCg2G_WLze5wM0mFSsNat7H4VBNFx-wPk_l6Gy0eC1z7xQBoNzInZfgODXwy/s400/3.jpg" /></a> I sent the "My Fair Ladies" Round Robin quilt to Marci yesterday to hang in the <a href="http://nnqs.webs.com/">Northland Needlers quilt show</a> on September 18 & 19, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. There will be a large Crazy Quilt display from the "Just a Little Crazy Stitcher's Club.</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508281618694705378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrxfA2IED72dNn-jaXq-OoEfBhyphenhyphenuAegLFpyFrxujJm-kEzWe-S_PIwLYwRtUIcMFnVhi2WrW4RQ9-NG__UpnnA8t-J2VtQyAuf46qMEbsKI4ka0RlCCcMNxkfaJavVT0HNKbF/s400/2006+RR+CQ.jpg" />I took some additional pictures showing the border. The pictures are not the best but I didn't realize it until I started the blog post today.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6V0gkw7BMtT96y9E1UTau28U2P-bQlYStgM7ehKG4T39OOE_Vp3tQDbye5oXpg26r88wt_LhPliExAbOWDgYhiQqgqlQv2_McBehdv3M-34Cub1mn1LXg4Bs4MTMmtYYshS9/s1600/corner+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508275816402144498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6V0gkw7BMtT96y9E1UTau28U2P-bQlYStgM7ehKG4T39OOE_Vp3tQDbye5oXpg26r88wt_LhPliExAbOWDgYhiQqgqlQv2_McBehdv3M-34Cub1mn1LXg4Bs4MTMmtYYshS9/s400/corner+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqVlMJP6Se8lcOnMqJ5JNzQNUAHCy4v-I4m0_jDE5EiAoc6akW5kXRSMbyEo8AIj5LcSbeAuj4uDW5N7rUzi9VPUaFYd2YZ_GA1n01Ux_GB0W2LG7GNj0OfPeLt_szXibSeQx/s1600/corner+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 392px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508275810130044354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZqVlMJP6Se8lcOnMqJ5JNzQNUAHCy4v-I4m0_jDE5EiAoc6akW5kXRSMbyEo8AIj5LcSbeAuj4uDW5N7rUzi9VPUaFYd2YZ_GA1n01Ux_GB0W2LG7GNj0OfPeLt_szXibSeQx/s400/corner+2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaS8SufsLvhi8rmwC4zVUuYIcxxKEYUmBXUoegggUp8JaUg6I02ltp6gAQzV2IWfgUxDfCmdJVGbCmmZsp1MhQR-tugeBc9J47qljleasCUN6zpX1RS1_j_yyIr11m1wpS-Ff/s1600/corner+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508275805653581874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaS8SufsLvhi8rmwC4zVUuYIcxxKEYUmBXUoegggUp8JaUg6I02ltp6gAQzV2IWfgUxDfCmdJVGbCmmZsp1MhQR-tugeBc9J47qljleasCUN6zpX1RS1_j_yyIr11m1wpS-Ff/s400/corner+3.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2eJjv0nYwkcB7MLNhuTPdIkOQpOOKRhFZ7eGg9scEr-YM9GmDJcktaGXFYMN2IBzGtSfYJlTc1tPTfR-x68E30jo9ovIaJsLouuEL1WbV5gScWk_ILYcYDJInVTX8ErE3E0-/s1600/corner+4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508275800792051314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2eJjv0nYwkcB7MLNhuTPdIkOQpOOKRhFZ7eGg9scEr-YM9GmDJcktaGXFYMN2IBzGtSfYJlTc1tPTfR-x68E30jo9ovIaJsLouuEL1WbV5gScWk_ILYcYDJInVTX8ErE3E0-/s400/corner+4.jpg" /></a> Here is the border embroidery with crystals. It gives it a little glisten and pop. Very simple. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpacXYpa3kxNyRmC61CsTgrzfccKPniSAdmSdESHANLdEzAOr5nk4PRzJy9jfqD61-rsOa3RON8k2RD_ycVOefQe_3QVh1IXCEDiyeoPee38Q0mddCmuhrcjHHCQF5CBWHFRMq/s1600/border+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 317px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508275799132024850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpacXYpa3kxNyRmC61CsTgrzfccKPniSAdmSdESHANLdEzAOr5nk4PRzJy9jfqD61-rsOa3RON8k2RD_ycVOefQe_3QVh1IXCEDiyeoPee38Q0mddCmuhrcjHHCQF5CBWHFRMq/s400/border+1.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-33421736034945259732010-08-15T21:28:00.001-07:002010-08-15T21:45:07.554-07:002012 CQ Redo UpdateA lot of people seemed like they couldn't get around the green silk in the middle so I put the fabric piece behind the blocks to show what I envision with the half squares around the outside. The green looks bright in the picture because it is silk and it gets shiny with the flash. I promise that it doesn't look so bright with the blocks. It fits with the colors. The <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvXN97OyNazL8Yd0w7fGOqeVXfTp2C2HLWNhsRXKJHkZYN2W2Ec1H_hs8WC6Fx0oxNzXRuS_WK_mFZLhbRZ59m6cds4Z04yIQVsGKLtbVwA97h41BKaqcEes9ByNCAdaR1rJr/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+5.jpg">brown</a> African fabric will be the border around the green silk.<br /><br />I have put the strip blocks in between the fans at the corners. There will be purple silk on the outside edge. I am liking where this is going more than before.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5szCtIwGqfLHErlfQuwlMvjaK2Wmt48wLy4AX5Xr4EXEhbRgdja8qVm_Pb58vheFkUvzxrToP2szWGjQFUZVOnadBPyhU_4VZrqpDHRXt83R9jJmh2ypEZwo0Rvpn14I0bB7r/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+revised+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505860116845929570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5szCtIwGqfLHErlfQuwlMvjaK2Wmt48wLy4AX5Xr4EXEhbRgdja8qVm_Pb58vheFkUvzxrToP2szWGjQFUZVOnadBPyhU_4VZrqpDHRXt83R9jJmh2ypEZwo0Rvpn14I0bB7r/s400/2012+CQ+plan+revised+3.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-53580074985476842042010-08-15T12:42:00.000-07:002010-08-15T13:01:40.843-07:002012 CQ - Plan redoI have been reworking my plan. I tried re-arranging the blocks, moving the fans around, and came back to the original plan.<br /><br />I am thinking that I will expand on the fans and add strip blocks in between the fans. There will be a small strip of purple on the outside edges of them like the fans.<br /><br />I will have to see how I like the little outside fans once I try the strip blocks to see if they still look good where they are.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTHkybA54OhTV8mUf0_Qv5ZJNHbiATFbWWpa_0rr-4wekQrqxQv_zqeXBBECC9axKQWR8D3Fo6Bt5lErYLVj_KG3CNgijpqmIS_S2PfvMUQal1AQJB_ZC2IOCcUd93CWwOlMp/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+revised.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505724555221852050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXTHkybA54OhTV8mUf0_Qv5ZJNHbiATFbWWpa_0rr-4wekQrqxQv_zqeXBBECC9axKQWR8D3Fo6Bt5lErYLVj_KG3CNgijpqmIS_S2PfvMUQal1AQJB_ZC2IOCcUd93CWwOlMp/s400/2012+CQ+plan+revised.jpg" /></a> I took a picture again and the white areas will be where the strip blocks will go.<br /><br />Try and not get focused on the green in the middle as the half square blocks around the outside of the quilt will also be that green so I hope this will tie it all together. In person it is not as stark as it looks in the picture. It is because the flash makes the silk look shiny. Also, remember the brown African fabric that will be the border. You can see it <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvXN97OyNazL8Yd0w7fGOqeVXfTp2C2HLWNhsRXKJHkZYN2W2Ec1H_hs8WC6Fx0oxNzXRuS_WK_mFZLhbRZ59m6cds4Z04yIQVsGKLtbVwA97h41BKaqcEes9ByNCAdaR1rJr/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+5.jpg">here</a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjxDA2sfW2u45TWgkA6wR0m3gAUNCCLbwHE7SE6jh0GeVIZDVFy8wcDi2n5LA2FpeRU6u3m5yAL6ixck-ldWUzXJ9BE6yW9xdxyDKbF-rvaD4JYWX-mOQsXsIpobP2yu3T3H0/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+revised+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505724544848419826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjxDA2sfW2u45TWgkA6wR0m3gAUNCCLbwHE7SE6jh0GeVIZDVFy8wcDi2n5LA2FpeRU6u3m5yAL6ixck-ldWUzXJ9BE6yW9xdxyDKbF-rvaD4JYWX-mOQsXsIpobP2yu3T3H0/s400/2012+CQ+plan+revised+2.jpg" /></a> </div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-45463425569869928922010-08-14T18:58:00.000-07:002010-08-14T20:27:33.847-07:002012 CQ, Re-Do<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, this was my original plan. I thought I would have the 4 blocks around the center as something different. As I worked, I changed my mind and did basic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">CQ</span> blocks. This just go's to show that what you think at first is best.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo7pCrXl8HYWOjMcCN0tnaBwVB-5VmxxMdYy7K3mhFCgmSs2kQkJp4oppqbkQWnZyOL1bhHiaZfkibWz9oaDLRhU_JAQLmld_esu4x32T47X8Ae2PEHzuWGy9N7KTN1YI1tvj/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505451207563443714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimo7pCrXl8HYWOjMcCN0tnaBwVB-5VmxxMdYy7K3mhFCgmSs2kQkJp4oppqbkQWnZyOL1bhHiaZfkibWz9oaDLRhU_JAQLmld_esu4x32T47X8Ae2PEHzuWGy9N7KTN1YI1tvj/s400/2012+CQ+plan+1.jpg" /></a> I look at the blocks as they are and don't like the center area. I think I need to do fans there in the 4 blocks that I changed. What do you think? Please let me know what your ideas are. I am going to change it. Just not sure how yet.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDzqC_yIagicmC0cTL73C4QKXb5umtPQODsQVbufQwrd5IwR9qycE1ymRlSTnS7JVj3LhwxXjaBWpIT_Hv1Xnmg94bLfVAvQ-8dU1FHSh48WiCJWnleet9txN0gkQ03SFxvUa/s1600/cq+blocks+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505451206199171954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYDzqC_yIagicmC0cTL73C4QKXb5umtPQODsQVbufQwrd5IwR9qycE1ymRlSTnS7JVj3LhwxXjaBWpIT_Hv1Xnmg94bLfVAvQ-8dU1FHSh48WiCJWnleet9txN0gkQ03SFxvUa/s400/cq+blocks+2.jpg" /></a> I want this to be a very graphic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">CQ</span>. Something that has a visual impact. This isn't it.<br /><br /><div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-23879859636250950352010-08-07T21:02:00.000-07:002010-08-07T21:20:20.588-07:002012 Crazy Quilt ChallengeHere is my plan again for the 2012 CQ Challenge. I have selected fabrics for the borders and outside the fans.<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hLChwLId8TBEztPRPsWOwX2660ItKn3E9DL9ycq0r-N1aGHorzUiwgzQ8X2yzQTI6VU7pSItYMICyKFNFlZBmcRDCEPe3GuGZDWhN97X-UN9txKje3hkmMVAzNVNFIOzeTOw/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502885365320696434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hLChwLId8TBEztPRPsWOwX2660ItKn3E9DL9ycq0r-N1aGHorzUiwgzQ8X2yzQTI6VU7pSItYMICyKFNFlZBmcRDCEPe3GuGZDWhN97X-UN9txKje3hkmMVAzNVNFIOzeTOw/s400/2012+CQ+plan+1.jpg" /></a> The purple fabric will be around the fans. The emerald green will be the half squares on the outside and this fantastic hand dyed African fabric from <a href="http://www.babablanket.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=80">Ba Ba Blankets </a>will be the border. I am going to cut it so it appears as stripes. Just like in the photo.</p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvXN97OyNazL8Yd0w7fGOqeVXfTp2C2HLWNhsRXKJHkZYN2W2Ec1H_hs8WC6Fx0oxNzXRuS_WK_mFZLhbRZ59m6cds4Z04yIQVsGKLtbVwA97h41BKaqcEes9ByNCAdaR1rJr/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502884846811010626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvXN97OyNazL8Yd0w7fGOqeVXfTp2C2HLWNhsRXKJHkZYN2W2Ec1H_hs8WC6Fx0oxNzXRuS_WK_mFZLhbRZ59m6cds4Z04yIQVsGKLtbVwA97h41BKaqcEes9ByNCAdaR1rJr/s400/2012+CQ+plan+5.jpg" /></a> I have the fans pieced.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYnGNoNJeDTCohYXWcMxIsJLhRX4H60YnHHuJjzBTs_Hwet-wjGzVl9N3PznrtOO3PNpJtrSyQwojttgNQSJQipyQkRcOChRejg45fgSowJsdi58_UGkz0XXVP71NiO7ouJ-b/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502884838712848002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYnGNoNJeDTCohYXWcMxIsJLhRX4H60YnHHuJjzBTs_Hwet-wjGzVl9N3PznrtOO3PNpJtrSyQwojttgNQSJQipyQkRcOChRejg45fgSowJsdi58_UGkz0XXVP71NiO7ouJ-b/s400/2012+CQ+plan+6.jpg" /></a> Piecing the CQ blocks.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1M4E5v2HWTQ656kbMazrUQSbN3rFAwtCItL25EsMBtUPwMWS8A_Kw01mzwtuKH-T21pBwrH7SLij3mTh4qBtlZqsA0UgqaCOXYgqjDKu2iiZKCucSJyqR8PT5v77PcKcoqt4O/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502884827733398018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1M4E5v2HWTQ656kbMazrUQSbN3rFAwtCItL25EsMBtUPwMWS8A_Kw01mzwtuKH-T21pBwrH7SLij3mTh4qBtlZqsA0UgqaCOXYgqjDKu2iiZKCucSJyqR8PT5v77PcKcoqt4O/s400/2012+CQ+plan+008.jpg" /></a>All the blocks pieced.<br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7b41XC-w_FuJFF0BQ3HOguU-7fLPxnTsw7rJhIjrAczCjq5A-zAPAO4cG6k6oXZnTUVbxhkzWmY5kjCU2gKmaEG9_RrWBdUuVRdGCAx-FeQMA5B9PJfMmpv-qWYmrxv2jLzy/s1600/cq++blocks+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502884822056092786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7b41XC-w_FuJFF0BQ3HOguU-7fLPxnTsw7rJhIjrAczCjq5A-zAPAO4cG6k6oXZnTUVbxhkzWmY5kjCU2gKmaEG9_RrWBdUuVRdGCAx-FeQMA5B9PJfMmpv-qWYmrxv2jLzy/s400/cq++blocks+1.jpg" /></a></div><div align="left">The emerald fabric in the middle is the same as the outside fabric. I think I will do embroidery in the center although things could change.<br /><br /></div></div><br /></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-62081916790408727162010-08-07T12:47:00.000-07:002010-08-07T12:55:49.739-07:00Huge Beetle!!!<div><br /><br /><div>We were in our family room the other night and heard something hit the slider door. During the day sometimes a bird will hit a window and this was how it sounded, only it was night. Did a bat hit the glass?</div><br /><div>This big guy was laying upside down on the patio so I flipped him over and put a quarter by him to show his size. We figured he was about 3 inches long.</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502758366877156322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoOI4Ikvrht4sWHn5DIPRr5ViwGa0fIet1U_aRvd9qd52wBhGSjNxFCmbux8Cn1lWNNn_QNb4nQAVuCBspmYyLfWx-HFBq9tLuDNTwZRdOSfq2xphN3urhS4a7etwWBkcxeq7/s400/Big+bug+2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 326px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502758362319664002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbPYxSmOiuOXFOBWbuvE_sSEnMQxqPwVcHRzLaPkRW6Tnf0bN8jc5ccke0QL1dsUptQ5L_QVs7AddSs1PqGEuYkzVfV5_ywj3N7IEuVW32mvRbIA_VYLIsE6x4PLhaXoPTC9-/s400/Big+bug+1.jpg" /></div></div><br /><p>We never have figured out what type of beetle he is. Just a Big Ass bug! </p><p> </p>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-60698059613116353482010-08-07T11:45:00.000-07:002010-08-07T12:27:07.329-07:002006 Round Robin Quilt Done!<div>I finally got my Round Robin done that the "Just a Little Crazy Stitcher's Club" did back in 2006. Moving to California got in the way of finishing it. I wanted to get it finished so that it could go into the <a href="http://nitetimeneedlers.webs.com/quiltshow.htm">Nitetime Needlers Quilt show </a>in September. </div><br />
<br /><div>The group is going to have a fairly large display of CQ's in the show so if you are in the area, go by and check it out. The dates are Sept. 17, 18, 2010. Their opportunity quilt is also a Crazy Quilt. <a href="http://nitetimeneedlers.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=76316182">Here</a> is a picture.</div><br />
<br /><div>This is me on the patio, stitching the binding on the quilt. I love my back patio. It is so quiet. Our old house in Parkville, MO was next to a highway and was not peaceful. It's funny how you can get used to anything. The quiet seemed so loud when we moved here! LOL</div><br />
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<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAZMoKWCe7TmCmWtXw06ixkUWTxdi1I_9wlEuE7OCNEH5PzYzor9hQJGW9dM-4IAvTUTywdhbDnnbq-OgJ0YTN2Lzxpgw6HIQchO1IKAuw3A0_WeFEwQfI76RcTJGEgMcq7ah/s1600/Stitching+Binding+on+Patio.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 398px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502742776748606210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAZMoKWCe7TmCmWtXw06ixkUWTxdi1I_9wlEuE7OCNEH5PzYzor9hQJGW9dM-4IAvTUTywdhbDnnbq-OgJ0YTN2Lzxpgw6HIQchO1IKAuw3A0_WeFEwQfI76RcTJGEgMcq7ah/s400/Stitching+Binding+on+Patio.jpg" /></a> </div>
<br /><div>Here is the finished quilt. It is titled "My Fair Ladies" and is a tribute to the friends that stitched it. It hangs in my stairwell to the upstairs. This is becoming my CQ gallery.<br /><br /></div>
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFQlZ3jU7CYt6oM0LDdFBUMH4oau5fwMyoph_kxRfwnaQ911QeE8dOE2xJ2qRNiWXOKyXZfEEY22eq52gU8TTld3d10VAQoc3M2Pa3RweiwaCzMW3ml0uQwTgQwDNqX2fEYvF/s1600/2006+RR+CQ.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502742772400897714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFQlZ3jU7CYt6oM0LDdFBUMH4oau5fwMyoph_kxRfwnaQ911QeE8dOE2xJ2qRNiWXOKyXZfEEY22eq52gU8TTld3d10VAQoc3M2Pa3RweiwaCzMW3ml0uQwTgQwDNqX2fEYvF/s400/2006+RR+CQ.jpg" /></a> This is my block. When I put the packets together for the blocks, I included a silk lady, 2 fabrics, and a hanky. Everyone was required to cut the hanky into fourths and use it in the block. They also had to use the 2 fabrics and add at least 2 more. I asked that they use the colors in the silk for the color theme of the blocks.<br /><br />
<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfDLC_UsVjk9A_TKL14LnMQmjm_SJWtEok0w4lSvtfllYgs3CMb0jRZPAX_ZFHQXuBB4TQPuEJ3od13IzTTFf5Sc0wjXEGXQFrXNvCzq9gBI5LERjnbbDNrljfucnSSskQHaT/s1600/Kerri+M.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502742769016171986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfDLC_UsVjk9A_TKL14LnMQmjm_SJWtEok0w4lSvtfllYgs3CMb0jRZPAX_ZFHQXuBB4TQPuEJ3od13IzTTFf5Sc0wjXEGXQFrXNvCzq9gBI5LERjnbbDNrljfucnSSskQHaT/s400/Kerri+M.jpg" /></a> This is Victoria's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RJPQ7da7fhfsRqmeCLmQl7nmZkY_GT5SaS9KSS5Hnzy_klvMmuTzEehg-p1i9FLrhbWqLXniZZKYQButQsW6xXKWNbV_cOlOKHvSmW024uwZmdy8h29EonboLS2suyGMmTDG/s1600/Victoria+F.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502742153170045154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RJPQ7da7fhfsRqmeCLmQl7nmZkY_GT5SaS9KSS5Hnzy_klvMmuTzEehg-p1i9FLrhbWqLXniZZKYQButQsW6xXKWNbV_cOlOKHvSmW024uwZmdy8h29EonboLS2suyGMmTDG/s400/Victoria+F.jpg" /></a> Janell's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-Ze8p5sq0tgnwcRoCrnVX1Rdt7E4Uhv0X3AuhyZ1yN55TjbzUB-T70hhaxiS-5sWmHZ4BaG-BX8jqItQtCPvE4yAebPoIBWO_49NGOtHgqCFSLvs4mGRqH-44QR5PHnt08J0/s1600/Janell+G.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741838205038434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-Ze8p5sq0tgnwcRoCrnVX1Rdt7E4Uhv0X3AuhyZ1yN55TjbzUB-T70hhaxiS-5sWmHZ4BaG-BX8jqItQtCPvE4yAebPoIBWO_49NGOtHgqCFSLvs4mGRqH-44QR5PHnt08J0/s400/Janell+G.jpg" /></a> Marci's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeArB7OAagTtxCojs5IFNR1K5Z65bG4ibueiMXgJ_FoMaNtwUYf50qHcx4-w91-V3VEuM9D0jwyMFU_CwIFshlILjFGT_ff8A6jWqyCVu0qklzN53t8nmY0NtmNeX-D9kXdDx/s1600/Marci+H.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 384px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741836816420018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeArB7OAagTtxCojs5IFNR1K5Z65bG4ibueiMXgJ_FoMaNtwUYf50qHcx4-w91-V3VEuM9D0jwyMFU_CwIFshlILjFGT_ff8A6jWqyCVu0qklzN53t8nmY0NtmNeX-D9kXdDx/s400/Marci+H.jpg" /></a> Pam's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741822006842770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1gv41FepZaayOCgXv1rDh5iZuqjfvtdE27jEcFhS7oqBemVVc6Hlcm1bRgqKgGsB1T1q5NJkQk3RVPRydcVzFGlrFRMOc_wVqSjhSE6Zv7r7OP1ocwOh9uQN42RmKTZUqxmSN/s400/Pam+P.jpg" /> Patty's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4pNtGpatgyMgA_Ge2zCUcTWIrw1myK_Udyi2JPW5eyBpZS6vlUZ9qc-5BzALt7TPGK83q3SNrwZCmsjgppVIz1CwgrR0suf8bU_3VGIzuPV92CW05rsL_oUYdWh3XTit9mUP/s1600/Patty+S.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 398px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741819391900306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4pNtGpatgyMgA_Ge2zCUcTWIrw1myK_Udyi2JPW5eyBpZS6vlUZ9qc-5BzALt7TPGK83q3SNrwZCmsjgppVIz1CwgrR0suf8bU_3VGIzuPV92CW05rsL_oUYdWh3XTit9mUP/s400/Patty+S.jpg" /></a> Susan's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBhkgYpN-Q7JOITplvLWpK1u9cSDdhvGpOVmJ3Rj8z2jTBgZiBqkO9NrDap-frl9aIXKUInqTat-kEGhspBhjb3tk0uOIrwK6nNExG8CgZqmBrARWzpTT8gBUG5LjwVFZNyqa/s1600/Susan+H.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741809647925426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBhkgYpN-Q7JOITplvLWpK1u9cSDdhvGpOVmJ3Rj8z2jTBgZiBqkO9NrDap-frl9aIXKUInqTat-kEGhspBhjb3tk0uOIrwK6nNExG8CgZqmBrARWzpTT8gBUG5LjwVFZNyqa/s400/Susan+H.jpg" /></a> Anne's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidO4dEeTKixH5f6cKfzS3AkZsW_W4dCowYNNIjnz1dwO_rIGqc6h1NfOnM0fpUlZa5-Df5MKOcctHYkZApV-5FkQ0KlE60MnX0qWqlf16B7NTJmi9gVvI3zyQgKMsyIC7c03BJ/s1600/Anne+E.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 398px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741442961799538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidO4dEeTKixH5f6cKfzS3AkZsW_W4dCowYNNIjnz1dwO_rIGqc6h1NfOnM0fpUlZa5-Df5MKOcctHYkZApV-5FkQ0KlE60MnX0qWqlf16B7NTJmi9gVvI3zyQgKMsyIC7c03BJ/s400/Anne+E.jpg" /></a> Cindy's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xB-cWmJiYWZ7PiVoaDa0m5XZnlTbNTEEYkv72I6fYfQVxlxg8Q-h3YQCLJId-q7527e4oX2r9rvD15l8TxDbnDk1LU6wLbPAO0iyE7fgn-DE-htC4NHbub4KVUMwP9_sGuI5/s1600/Cindy+T.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741439227215122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xB-cWmJiYWZ7PiVoaDa0m5XZnlTbNTEEYkv72I6fYfQVxlxg8Q-h3YQCLJId-q7527e4oX2r9rvD15l8TxDbnDk1LU6wLbPAO0iyE7fgn-DE-htC4NHbub4KVUMwP9_sGuI5/s400/Cindy+T.jpg" /></a> Debra's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3iB_CStJpAFlgkNOKtDSXrKCt_I_i3RkpK4giyqR8Dc-qE9yM7_RaU38171BQ4qucjOH8aYiHw3EhmWxih73xQMWY02NBNIbAQ206RDQG-nvc_Omanitux4zA_tM-mdRa-Qs5/s1600/Debra+S.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741433379198434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3iB_CStJpAFlgkNOKtDSXrKCt_I_i3RkpK4giyqR8Dc-qE9yM7_RaU38171BQ4qucjOH8aYiHw3EhmWxih73xQMWY02NBNIbAQ206RDQG-nvc_Omanitux4zA_tM-mdRa-Qs5/s400/Debra+S.jpg" /></a> Grace's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fxFYJzFWyI56VLpO9eUkalO9FXoqFb0kBVl9loPNgwt2PmTWn0S6nUhqARgZm4bDFrlE_T13P2pUOFQJP9nCv-P0CyePUxVDkoWvPYaRAv4DnBQYbCQbkxBiDG_D1VIeT5rG/s1600/Grace+A.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741424340632946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fxFYJzFWyI56VLpO9eUkalO9FXoqFb0kBVl9loPNgwt2PmTWn0S6nUhqARgZm4bDFrlE_T13P2pUOFQJP9nCv-P0CyePUxVDkoWvPYaRAv4DnBQYbCQbkxBiDG_D1VIeT5rG/s400/Grace+A.jpg" /></a> Gwen's block.<br /><br />
<br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimK3N54eaDs3IGbqaWnVh_9RWW6vupGN2mZtuhXcha-Kq1mzb-7uRCJFzdtXZzSOSgrQr_V02Y4OWixzsAIm_fmEW1qEsqUC963S4itKR0i4m5U2syypxvX-QjwqtCUFaNIZOE/s1600/Gwen+C.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502741415224833330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimK3N54eaDs3IGbqaWnVh_9RWW6vupGN2mZtuhXcha-Kq1mzb-7uRCJFzdtXZzSOSgrQr_V02Y4OWixzsAIm_fmEW1qEsqUC963S4itKR0i4m5U2syypxvX-QjwqtCUFaNIZOE/s400/Gwen+C.jpg" /></a><br />The Club is getting ready to start another Round Robin. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. If you are interested in seeing past blocks from our Round Robins you can see them <a href="http://crazystitcher.blogspot.com/search/label/Just%20A%20Little%20Crazy%20Stitcher%27s%20club">here</a>.</div>
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I love that the blocks are set on point and I love the embroidery in the middle. It really is a simple CQ but it has a great visual graphic look.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502506396674038082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnhSbzlI1ZSeBNDZ5pGtyt81hNsv-HcmwiaUUM3YB3DYDigIH3e-mXEypED2I0XHcls8Ohw11X_7V0e3D9-gaMZuWwyM0r6CVaWc8BJBA9c-9GZ_H7O9e9uVso36n3hIYB9Q1/s400/antique+CQ+for+2012+quilt.jpg" /><br />This is my plan. I have fans all around and the blocks are still on point. It is an evolving plan as I have changed it a bit as I have been working on it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtIaNF7KfWlhWZYNDxlCKe_YLz02NKM-QDTRuAJTQ4bCTzSfQum7q-7bh0ug-OBHb2KGP6HsRWoFLWxQ-ds_XFgG3-X_uDt1-Xy1NA66Z_psra7F0nL9tcE5MGtuvxBtUEddoB/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 393px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502503081809888002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtIaNF7KfWlhWZYNDxlCKe_YLz02NKM-QDTRuAJTQ4bCTzSfQum7q-7bh0ug-OBHb2KGP6HsRWoFLWxQ-ds_XFgG3-X_uDt1-Xy1NA66Z_psra7F0nL9tcE5MGtuvxBtUEddoB/s400/2012+CQ+plan+1.jpg" /></a> These are the foundation blocks on my design wall. The blocks are 8 1/2 inches unfinished. I was going to do some embroidery on the 5 blocks in the center but have since decided to do CQ on the 4 around the center. I think I will do my initials on the very center block. This may change though!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUP_2kD8mj1zF_Nq87Bo7h3nXf_BCf4-wRdJ-yovxo8MhxT0uJ5HFiphqKOEjZG8G8LdfM2_h7ncSmoRz3kZsQE0DqpkisRG2uWs1nPWesFDPjaXjs4R9hhbIfiujhmPCJAG7/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502503079730019922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUP_2kD8mj1zF_Nq87Bo7h3nXf_BCf4-wRdJ-yovxo8MhxT0uJ5HFiphqKOEjZG8G8LdfM2_h7ncSmoRz3kZsQE0DqpkisRG2uWs1nPWesFDPjaXjs4R9hhbIfiujhmPCJAG7/s400/2012+CQ+plan+2.jpg" /></a> I selected fabrics and decided to do jewel tone fabrics. I wanted to use natural fibers so most of them are cotton and silk. I also wanted to use modern fabrics so there are a lot of batiks and hand dyes. I have a nice collection of beautiful hand dyed African fabrics that I am using too. I love these. I found a fantastic booth at the Long Beach quilt show in July called <a href="http://www.babablanket.com/webstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=80">Ba Ba Blankets </a>that I found several wonderful, unique fabrics. One of them will be the border fabric of the quilt.</div><div></div><div></div><div>This is my sewing room with the fabrics I have pulled out. What a mess! Isn't my sewing room great! I love it! That is my cutting table that all the fabric is piled on. My Husband bought me a great little TV that fits perfect! All the little quilts around the ceiling are done by friends. It keeps them close to me. Marci and I have a sheep thing going.<br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcBSSwN9dLDkMQipbX3eWcX5lEjUUY0raFwwgIG_aZBX70CqQ8k8lgs-TO94VgG1BFG0pJNCeYrHBj512Y1ayV-ZLVZW05jTqHISIfOHCtecHO7hxk3Dj6x45_pH_51KJT56o/s1600/2012+CQ+plan+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502503071877952898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcBSSwN9dLDkMQipbX3eWcX5lEjUUY0raFwwgIG_aZBX70CqQ8k8lgs-TO94VgG1BFG0pJNCeYrHBj512Y1ayV-ZLVZW05jTqHISIfOHCtecHO7hxk3Dj6x45_pH_51KJT56o/s400/2012+CQ+plan+3.jpg" /></a> I am going to try and post my progress so check back. I will probably not post every day but I will try to be more regular.</div><div> </div><div> </div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-863825525434554342009-12-25T09:17:00.000-08:002009-12-25T10:52:07.868-08:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas Everyone! I hope that you are safe and warm and with your Loved Ones today.<br /><br />I pulled out the Christmas Round Robin that my Kansas City "Just a Little Crazy Stitcher's Club" did a few years ago. This was my quilt. I pieced it and then the club members helped to embellish it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLAaOTzR4gzHNKrcA4VsxlbPQ7_nPN6AYbohDpn1ijnFk3IJKXgrpdk7mO4Y4T0gkgBLjihkfjZuQK5DHXThwiBDngzabborqKyX40JqY9TwoSl6nF_-D1OlfSVXfdvotaQd_/s1600-h/Xmas+RR+CQ.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 369px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419225506596946770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLAaOTzR4gzHNKrcA4VsxlbPQ7_nPN6AYbohDpn1ijnFk3IJKXgrpdk7mO4Y4T0gkgBLjihkfjZuQK5DHXThwiBDngzabborqKyX40JqY9TwoSl6nF_-D1OlfSVXfdvotaQd_/s400/Xmas+RR+CQ.jpg" /></a> My quilt guild, "the Nite Owls", had a Christmas party on December 3rd and part of the fun was that people made things for raffle drawings. I won two quilts. One was this great table runner that I put on my dining room table. I will have to make something like this next year. I made 2 CQ stockings for the raffle. You can see them <a href="http://crazystitcher.blogspot.com/2009/11/it-has-been-while-since-i-posted-to-my.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4cCgRNPnJjmHF_v9oUmFDJP3mZvi4-UV64FDJUlfI_R0kcY52GBRzXztSPsOfl1CxvS4RQLbsq4f1wHTWQ2l9fpl0Lpneni25AM6EBKPIF_l-c3FWxuV3UIvnlxuwSAojH9B/s1600-h/Xmas+table+runner+I+won.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419225501471871522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4cCgRNPnJjmHF_v9oUmFDJP3mZvi4-UV64FDJUlfI_R0kcY52GBRzXztSPsOfl1CxvS4RQLbsq4f1wHTWQ2l9fpl0Lpneni25AM6EBKPIF_l-c3FWxuV3UIvnlxuwSAojH9B/s400/Xmas+table+runner+I+won.jpg" /></a> December in California. Hummingbirds! They must stay year round. We are still getting 20 to 30 of them at times. A lot have moved on but a lot more must have moved in because a couple of the species are not coming right now. It will be interesting to see how many we have next Spring. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>By the way, Kansas City had a major snow storm today with 7 to 10 inches of blowing snow and 10 degrees. Burrrrr! I so don't miss that!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OQ7CohKhcXGbebFlNSV0d2O04usBX186wTPhhD7WGfg0lHCIFsoDS7lky3l5A9Y_GrqIsX99jUpLCWVRYCj3r7u_BLbQP-TPc8QUkCm-ADOOGQL5GB-1P34vsPMNilgbZU5E/s1600-h/Dec+hummingbirds.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419225493511696354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7OQ7CohKhcXGbebFlNSV0d2O04usBX186wTPhhD7WGfg0lHCIFsoDS7lky3l5A9Y_GrqIsX99jUpLCWVRYCj3r7u_BLbQP-TPc8QUkCm-ADOOGQL5GB-1P34vsPMNilgbZU5E/s400/Dec+hummingbirds.jpg" /></a><br /><div> </div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-79990201628854541162009-12-15T17:42:00.000-08:002009-12-15T18:21:26.477-08:00Christmas at our New HouseI bought this panel at the Corbin Mill Quilt Shop in Liberty, Missouri a couple of years ago. It is flannel and very sweet.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415646826739519026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGMA-Cxde0ueFtUXAbddUAlYX217EL60CiqAbDqkzhFFYz_O4BMLMfaBn1KW7nXYW6Wfjbme3ObUYxoPZz2XbFwI6bevGPQsXG9a_CaYI_lNyoRqHxKJWwBzxF1cHJ7JkGmsD/s400/xmas+flannel+panel+1.jpg" /> I decided to finally make the stockings from it. There is a fourth one that is not on the table but it is up on my fireplace. It has a teddy bear on it.<br /><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhByEJYM2JFqkpwfrRCJYfocw_59xZgx4SjbzLBI_B2Xbe4ZPgD_P0_II5m5AC6KzRidnZJBRwKvW2lydIkTQWqMjR9nBaGcVE9r5DptZYAMME_bDaUv3Ip3XHM9ZdVEQRrf9gW/s1600-h/xmas+flannel+panel+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 249px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415646821781785618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhByEJYM2JFqkpwfrRCJYfocw_59xZgx4SjbzLBI_B2Xbe4ZPgD_P0_II5m5AC6KzRidnZJBRwKvW2lydIkTQWqMjR9nBaGcVE9r5DptZYAMME_bDaUv3Ip3XHM9ZdVEQRrf9gW/s400/xmas+flannel+panel+2.jpg" /></a> Here they are on our fireplace and our Christmas Tree. I really Love our house! It is so exciting to have a house that I want to decorate! No presents yet, though.</div><div><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qA_Iqe3TYT0Sj-n_KJ-xUqnpL0B1N5yoPnqAGvi9ntAqgEHjqv-cxBMD5JDXwmV3dXkec2WZvWMxx52CYKgY_BwfxATrnje-a0h75sUhR8ExTwsm9qrgow5K2BthuirHoUQj/s1600-h/xmas+tree++09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415644037336744082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qA_Iqe3TYT0Sj-n_KJ-xUqnpL0B1N5yoPnqAGvi9ntAqgEHjqv-cxBMD5JDXwmV3dXkec2WZvWMxx52CYKgY_BwfxATrnje-a0h75sUhR8ExTwsm9qrgow5K2BthuirHoUQj/s400/xmas+tree++09.jpg" /></a> By the way, it will be in the 70's tomorrow. Winter in California!</div><div> </div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-86178791524248448222009-12-13T09:25:00.001-08:002009-12-13T10:45:12.863-08:00San Diego TripMy Husband Bruce and I went to San Diego for our 31st Anniversary, the weekend after Thanksgiving. On Saturday, we were going to go to the San Diego Zoo but it rained most of the day so we went right to the hotel. We are only about an hour and a half away so we will go back to the zoo later.<br /><br />Bruce got us this great room with a balcony, on the 9th floor, overlooking the Bay.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJdQ4mV6D0NyhchIJdE023KC44UuglTLOX_SuRtnhODBBfXtwzILaXaXOrnr6Hgt1eaXq25EBWeVxIX5vOanP43ekREosG2fGuZkO9_1Dm9uwrfRJTnqvvFsmJrbDPVbgwodD/s1600/024.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741976421982850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJdQ4mV6D0NyhchIJdE023KC44UuglTLOX_SuRtnhODBBfXtwzILaXaXOrnr6Hgt1eaXq25EBWeVxIX5vOanP43ekREosG2fGuZkO9_1Dm9uwrfRJTnqvvFsmJrbDPVbgwodD/s400/024.jpg" /></a>We spent the whole day out there watching the boats and people. It was a little cool but very fun.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAoKJN7LDN_GaRz7yMTuiJfiP1v6O3C3eG1xbfMSIexGF5LZOSsBdK5O1-I3NuJCWcT0CV2LNuvhDdzzeDKA3FQ_4NyultUs0qpnxxSsZhtF1K8KLSlE4HK9HH4mphUfxOsTK/s1600/023.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 340px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741971181752578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAoKJN7LDN_GaRz7yMTuiJfiP1v6O3C3eG1xbfMSIexGF5LZOSsBdK5O1-I3NuJCWcT0CV2LNuvhDdzzeDKA3FQ_4NyultUs0qpnxxSsZhtF1K8KLSlE4HK9HH4mphUfxOsTK/s400/023.jpg" /></a> A glass (plastic cup) of wine helped keep me warm! The view was amazing!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscJfbSZgICjzs-9ZSQm0Lnxtqrgmuk5DfJQyIRBd7tHqraQL3bfI0SlF2OwaI07Lrr3ndS5auVhF4fXUcuLpmIPNInPqA88xEflJWGziTocu3Yo_3PguT07Fs-a6N_G58_rYs/s1600/031.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741970044876962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscJfbSZgICjzs-9ZSQm0Lnxtqrgmuk5DfJQyIRBd7tHqraQL3bfI0SlF2OwaI07Lrr3ndS5auVhF4fXUcuLpmIPNInPqA88xEflJWGziTocu3Yo_3PguT07Fs-a6N_G58_rYs/s400/031.jpg" /></a>A ship sailed around the harbor and near sundown, shot off his cannon. It was so cool!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8d6XyomuPVPXyqPKSKvpZgxt-1IbHqV6A_J3CYd8yNQ_MyI5ypw3QvJ0maaF3aWcNSVxJdFKoliS-Vep3ESWgeBHnqx68aTJ5-YvlL9uJIcjeTcoopjFbyI6QGQqhuhyphenhyphen4GcGP/s1600/069.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741274862363170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8d6XyomuPVPXyqPKSKvpZgxt-1IbHqV6A_J3CYd8yNQ_MyI5ypw3QvJ0maaF3aWcNSVxJdFKoliS-Vep3ESWgeBHnqx68aTJ5-YvlL9uJIcjeTcoopjFbyI6QGQqhuhyphenhyphen4GcGP/s400/069.jpg" /></a> The Holland America cruise ship Oosterdam was docked right below us. It sailed Saturday night.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6tFsm0LP6-gRRYFaOPp0MzmMWIUxkO6IRYgSxx0dxTL1T5nq7-XJ03wGMS85AGAY1I9Gn9Y7iH-ENJUHsPXU43WEitUsW_ZXquZt2uxyzESzd9aA0v5PpVadJVQU76y4yWUz/s1600/071.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741274599993474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6tFsm0LP6-gRRYFaOPp0MzmMWIUxkO6IRYgSxx0dxTL1T5nq7-XJ03wGMS85AGAY1I9Gn9Y7iH-ENJUHsPXU43WEitUsW_ZXquZt2uxyzESzd9aA0v5PpVadJVQU76y4yWUz/s400/071.jpg" /></a>The whole process of leaving was pretty interesting. It blew it's horn as it left. Very impressive! Just like in the movies. </div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAqYcnJupO6TBQT0E4jVsFElgDzZNSdBoCVmijwiT5D1Hd03seWKmLAV7q3985BIaAVWojJ1OjxC8YBwNM5-xtL_s4Mzgfk3BGemFTq66Jo9zjn_g7Q_P0B1kE89u3wT_xkch/s1600/078.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741267845277234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAqYcnJupO6TBQT0E4jVsFElgDzZNSdBoCVmijwiT5D1Hd03seWKmLAV7q3985BIaAVWojJ1OjxC8YBwNM5-xtL_s4Mzgfk3BGemFTq66Jo9zjn_g7Q_P0B1kE89u3wT_xkch/s400/078.jpg" /></a> It backed out and then...</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1YC6m3OiEkElfhGLJIvmb5IAAgJFh77GLWTA5e7q_HRs_BpalnRP5bw1ZpAAeo8JOFiJnSrWoApAADOdPlaPClN9lK6WDIOT27QjS18jk8yixEa1qdFGXnb4pZbKT6oEeeJH/s1600/093.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741263656249538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi1YC6m3OiEkElfhGLJIvmb5IAAgJFh77GLWTA5e7q_HRs_BpalnRP5bw1ZpAAeo8JOFiJnSrWoApAADOdPlaPClN9lK6WDIOT27QjS18jk8yixEa1qdFGXnb4pZbKT6oEeeJH/s400/093.jpg" /></a> ...it was gone!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ORgymEQrUwKhmYHuPZVurN1lyFr0OgC0FteJZVh6oBP0Re53zjYNNKGo_tAg2We1AdT1jTd5XDFCq2zZVZkkXy_XOvneTwt7KWT13-PM6h5SwSEGfVUUkBRc1woCcKkNXk6X/s1600/108.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409741261514150338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ORgymEQrUwKhmYHuPZVurN1lyFr0OgC0FteJZVh6oBP0Re53zjYNNKGo_tAg2We1AdT1jTd5XDFCq2zZVZkkXy_XOvneTwt7KWT13-PM6h5SwSEGfVUUkBRc1woCcKkNXk6X/s400/108.jpg" /></a> Sunday, we went to see the San Diego Chargers kick the Kansas City Chiefs butts! It was pretty sad. Bruce wouldn't let me wear red so I wore some red earrings. It was probably a good thing because some of the drunker San Diego fans gave the Chiefs fans a lot of trouble! It was quite hostile.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>We took the train to the stadium so we left at half time to beat the rush and go back to the hotel to get our car. The train system makes it quite easy to get around town. A Great Weekend!!!</div><div> </div><div>Football is on today and Bruce gets the TV for the day so I think I am off to my sewing room. Maybe I will actually get something done in there. At least no football will be on my TV!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-37091279030392153372009-11-24T17:05:00.000-08:002009-11-24T20:47:34.969-08:00Xmas Stockings and November in CaliforniaIt has been a while since I posted to my blog. I have gotten a new job at a Dental Lab so I have less time to sew but my Husband likes football so on Sunday I escape to my sewing room and get stuff done.<br /><br />I finished these Xmas Stockings for the raffle at my quilt guild for the December Christmas meeting. My Friend Jeanne is in charge of setting it up. She has gotten a ton of quilts for it. I am really interested in how they set it up. I will post back when I know. Maybe I will buy something! There are a lot of really talented people in my new guild!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtl49A5TNFmbs-yOMj749CyVYZXSudryd42vKwrR9f97vL1PwfM0CbP7q5xpkMm_oNiTvefEs9yrm3P7FTelF_eOoUT03oBW72zPZkYKCv8frBDAr9w9zGs-kJisRVQym1Az8l/s1600/Xmas+Stockings+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 345px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407841900000486482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtl49A5TNFmbs-yOMj749CyVYZXSudryd42vKwrR9f97vL1PwfM0CbP7q5xpkMm_oNiTvefEs9yrm3P7FTelF_eOoUT03oBW72zPZkYKCv8frBDAr9w9zGs-kJisRVQym1Az8l/s400/Xmas+Stockings+1.jpg" /></a> I made 11 mini art quilts before I went back to work. I will probably use them for gifts. They are all raw edge pieced. Even the bindings.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtoe_KXsaJ_QA07CuTRWk-60eESEnR_vm6tg28nbO8Aw3X8YkGZmBdNVqH6Fa4ylyJFqbniutCK2tPQcQYBZ3y1Ydxsn6847ucGEhaCdMNiv2kkZ960OCOVIi-BI7ShxsEoLs/s1600/Mini+art+quilts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 296px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407841898118199906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVtoe_KXsaJ_QA07CuTRWk-60eESEnR_vm6tg28nbO8Aw3X8YkGZmBdNVqH6Fa4ylyJFqbniutCK2tPQcQYBZ3y1Ydxsn6847ucGEhaCdMNiv2kkZ960OCOVIi-BI7ShxsEoLs/s400/Mini+art+quilts.jpg" /></a>This is the amazing thing about California. It is November and we still have Hummingbirds coming to our feeders! It was 75 degrees today and it will be 80 degrees on Thanksgiving. That is just not right! I still have tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini in my garden.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMwNmbZbwfICZFxXG1pTkSaSX5C0Mv-TW9aL46ycvADRXI6SOleY6UTwFbM9qBhiZsHXT1ktEAdz_RcWkfUY68DHSBpBjo3Hda-jWCi7QGTvGKUMaWlvDsUYPO5BRERDoKwqU/s1600/Nov.+Hummers.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407841891036046418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWMwNmbZbwfICZFxXG1pTkSaSX5C0Mv-TW9aL46ycvADRXI6SOleY6UTwFbM9qBhiZsHXT1ktEAdz_RcWkfUY68DHSBpBjo3Hda-jWCi7QGTvGKUMaWlvDsUYPO5BRERDoKwqU/s400/Nov.+Hummers.jpg" /></a> </div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-14587435267745053872009-11-09T10:36:00.000-08:002009-11-09T11:05:23.155-08:00I found this <a href="http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/join-pat-sloans-red-zinger-mania-group.html">blog by Karen Griska</a> that has this beautiful selvage quilt on it made by Karen. It reminds me of the antique Cigar Silk Ribbon quilts from 100 years ago. I think in 5o years these selvage quilts with be in their own category like Crazy Quilts are. Check out her blog.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmcfpUg29NvD8BT_Qaqc9zyWQeEG9u3ZyNIZUFpGz3bMoQPmHmEn9dcsKG4FhVUs5rNHeDxarRt-oRZkP2HTdS9yRiGW_5WSokYkGRUxzXpuptU1f-MBabFDj5vTk01bQiN0X/s1600-h/selvage+quilt.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402177273327724034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmcfpUg29NvD8BT_Qaqc9zyWQeEG9u3ZyNIZUFpGz3bMoQPmHmEn9dcsKG4FhVUs5rNHeDxarRt-oRZkP2HTdS9yRiGW_5WSokYkGRUxzXpuptU1f-MBabFDj5vTk01bQiN0X/s400/selvage+quilt.jpg" /></a>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-11748021635036321322009-11-03T20:55:00.000-08:002009-11-09T11:08:58.357-08:00I have been working on Christmases Stockings for my guild, the Nite Owls, for their December party. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXIPTb-8KdjPtY5tKVcZgyZAMhG8mIHrui6IzC9zAmzv8KqHX0eit6nW81GvxzO-pFq7GjrDzrhmmLd-A_zi-CNzwMKFlHsZc7HiQugutZZHfwmVMydwmHDrfNmwdDnBSRrrB/s1600-h/xmas+stocking+2.jpg"></a>I have found fabrics for the cuff and the backings. I will be glad to have these done.<br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 401px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400110795499032706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8eoWYM2Xylbuj5KHnwmvLOU_9k-otqvieD9PMYyUKmVdfyCm9jp3wD1dYFVRbfbo6lIqHlPz1oW3EXeTXcxtsRgrXl8Pn8ipUDA8Is8k55q1e4hMv96wZJrb9YQHX14qB7ikr/s400/xmas+stocking+3.jpg" />I have been making mini quilts for sale. I need the money and I thought this would be a good way to make some. These are not done yet. I need to quilt them to a background fabric. I have been doing color studies with the selections of fabrics.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkEBM_Xw5LzLFuOZgy_pQSwGT0A_lRDJZlsJBvZ4Nz3sY8rQMbGenwMnIf963tJE-JEjbcdsahsak3UoeFUnIN4_11HLn12GU2helvz1SpmLZmXYgFkSKPb8nFayjP0xFZCJp/s1600-h/mini+quilts+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400108276803970450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkEBM_Xw5LzLFuOZgy_pQSwGT0A_lRDJZlsJBvZ4Nz3sY8rQMbGenwMnIf963tJE-JEjbcdsahsak3UoeFUnIN4_11HLn12GU2helvz1SpmLZmXYgFkSKPb8nFayjP0xFZCJp/s400/mini+quilts+1.jpg" /></a> On another note, they are building houses so fast in our neighborhood. I have been watching them outside my sewing room. These houses have gone up in less than a week! Amazing! There are 6 up there.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZk28K47TgDpaPr-H8TaiG4OrXRrKuO9PsNRDiO-hvTPL52J25hFUmJf-d343jPT75rUg8T9-EOm2-mzCWbF90Oj9Rbji2a7pQ8ftCujljZRaFG5neM84P8Axz-8EaqkLxyKd/s1600-h/new+homes+on+hill.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400108271944890306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZk28K47TgDpaPr-H8TaiG4OrXRrKuO9PsNRDiO-hvTPL52J25hFUmJf-d343jPT75rUg8T9-EOm2-mzCWbF90Oj9Rbji2a7pQ8ftCujljZRaFG5neM84P8Axz-8EaqkLxyKd/s400/new+homes+on+hill.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-23294810255370918772009-10-26T09:31:00.000-07:002009-10-26T20:02:53.516-07:00Xmas StockingsMy quilt guild, The Nite Owls in Upland, CA, does a Christmas item auction at their annual Christmas party in December. They ask that members make a Xmas Quilty item for it. I am making a couple of Xmas Stockings for it.<br /><br />I started with my Husbands over sized wool socks as a pattern and increased the size.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT73c7pdxjo7BO-XzuADcLz_d0IpP_9v8WYN7oGpnICsR-HekZKeJdxdO4F2ad8nJmtv2_jlYt8IQjjXpTuc2wtOSsXntPePsZuuTOdeiDVW_kWRCmv-xQ0ezJ-522lh6U2UNP/s1600-h/xmas+stocking+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 358px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396948147730135570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT73c7pdxjo7BO-XzuADcLz_d0IpP_9v8WYN7oGpnICsR-HekZKeJdxdO4F2ad8nJmtv2_jlYt8IQjjXpTuc2wtOSsXntPePsZuuTOdeiDVW_kWRCmv-xQ0ezJ-522lh6U2UNP/s400/xmas+stocking+1.jpg" /></a> I have crazy quilt pieced them and will do some stitching on the seams. I will post pictures later after I finish them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHq6QH8mGD3bUsFqwmLcCBy5mdOieF5h6S3Cm0sbvlcF4N_g7ryZvbBSnbah7zqmLEU2WhhBe77VrrF8sXLd1GN0ftatcAuOZZbLyZFrYkdIDbXuW_XF9Khs3j6_C3QolyDGkV/s1600-h/xmas+stocking+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396948143748024578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHq6QH8mGD3bUsFqwmLcCBy5mdOieF5h6S3Cm0sbvlcF4N_g7ryZvbBSnbah7zqmLEU2WhhBe77VrrF8sXLd1GN0ftatcAuOZZbLyZFrYkdIDbXuW_XF9Khs3j6_C3QolyDGkV/s400/xmas+stocking+2.jpg" /></a> I have purchased some new gadgets in the last couple of months. This first one is my Friend Jeanne's fault because she talked about how cool this item was and she sucked me in. I bought it too. Why didn't I just borrow hers? It is a cord maker. As you can see, I have done nothing with it so far and totally have buyers remorse but I will try it out and it will probably be very cool but what the heck am I going to use it for????<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8W8N5fa3SZNOO3vOe_fPZd7kBil1GXSlPtM14n3Y3TIaf3xFmKPOcpWw1reBreSjUXIxnEknggVZhM8rIS0ZxCPwz2wGCTScOv5xqdetICe2Xi3hmZqOZ1qQ_R_NWlFY9PVs/s1600-h/gadgets+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396948138589508674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8W8N5fa3SZNOO3vOe_fPZd7kBil1GXSlPtM14n3Y3TIaf3xFmKPOcpWw1reBreSjUXIxnEknggVZhM8rIS0ZxCPwz2wGCTScOv5xqdetICe2Xi3hmZqOZ1qQ_R_NWlFY9PVs/s400/gadgets+1.jpg" /></a> This second one is my own fault and it is because Sandy Turner came to our guild and I thought her quilt using these templates was pretty cool so I bought them. Again, I have buyers remorse but I will try them out. Checkout her web site. <a href="http://www.sandyturner.com/">http://www.sandyturner.com/</a> I will use this with Batiks which I love.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1Ye-YVCOqkkwKKo59rXKjCmAP3FM39xMGSyspyrVY9OufOp43Eq_8OdZvoPbwM67bLTmvcdfAM83wnBAibNuty8TJIxqlzJEiVsFyi4gJCq6jReIzLaG9pz0ZBBuS-3na_VZ/s1600-h/gadgets+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396948128522083922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1Ye-YVCOqkkwKKo59rXKjCmAP3FM39xMGSyspyrVY9OufOp43Eq_8OdZvoPbwM67bLTmvcdfAM83wnBAibNuty8TJIxqlzJEiVsFyi4gJCq6jReIzLaG9pz0ZBBuS-3na_VZ/s400/gadgets+2.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-43673603366224432502009-10-22T10:49:00.000-07:002009-10-22T11:14:50.279-07:00The Linen's Quilt (aka Retreat Quilt)This is the "Linen's Quilt". This is just the working title but it is also known as (aka) the Retreat Quilt. It is the quilt I drag to every retreat with the intention that maybe I will finally get it done. I usually take it out, look at it, and put it away. Well, I thought if I hung it on my design wall, maybe I would finally get it done. It has been there for a week now.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFMH_ZVLNs_jGMY9a1SBOUPxVNANRR0_VxB83OnbjsT3PL4JsuN9IhwLCkVwn7W1yXPjBeDHWvrT0-tqXpYEfRq76khrc3MMmHmHOt0P1X8CS7ZR2TCa5AIJXLDs6FPENptf4/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395484097740366690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcFMH_ZVLNs_jGMY9a1SBOUPxVNANRR0_VxB83OnbjsT3PL4JsuN9IhwLCkVwn7W1yXPjBeDHWvrT0-tqXpYEfRq76khrc3MMmHmHOt0P1X8CS7ZR2TCa5AIJXLDs6FPENptf4/s400/1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0kTkhP2dds2AJwpJKVfhvD8Bv_CghPoUZBhDq8RxV6CyK8pw1xUc0bt7gm9CZDWZLVdm7MyL5beB75jmuA7I1SelhKQg6vcFwgHEkdleDkRNq2yGhuwrWLZ03gWdxH56nFcA/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 353px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395484090637154946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0kTkhP2dds2AJwpJKVfhvD8Bv_CghPoUZBhDq8RxV6CyK8pw1xUc0bt7gm9CZDWZLVdm7MyL5beB75jmuA7I1SelhKQg6vcFwgHEkdleDkRNq2yGhuwrWLZ03gWdxH56nFcA/s400/2.jpg" /></a> The blocks are basically done, it just needs to be put together. All the blocks are different sizes so it takes some effort to figure it out. I took this class from Jo Crabb in Liberty, MO at the Liberty Quilt Shop. Unfortunately they are no longer in business. It was a great shop. Julie Kiffen was the owner and what a nice person she is. Jo Crabb is the best too. I miss them.</div><div> </div><div>This block with the embroidered Belle was on a very worn out pillow case. The embroidery thread had rotted and the fabric was very thin. The crochet was in great shape so I carefully removed the old embroidery thread and fused some very fine inner facing to the back of the fabric. You could still see the holes where the embroidery thread was so I re-embroidered it and now it is as good as new!</div><div> </div><div>There are dresser scarves, doilies, pillowcases and a table cloth in it. I have 2 Friends that did finish theirs and put them in 2 different quilt shows and both of them won "Best of Show". It is a great way to show off your old Linens that otherwise would be sitting in some drawer somewhere and then when you are gone from this world, a relative will give them to Good Will or use them as rags!<br /></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33064139.post-45767499530070006002009-10-22T09:15:00.000-07:002009-10-22T10:47:59.912-07:00Wildlife - Inside and OutOctober in California means we still have Hummingbirds. Not as many. Some of them have left like the Black Chins and Allen's but we still have plenty. I think we are going to take one of the three feeders down for the winter. We may even go down to one if more quit coming. I am not sure if some stay around all year or not. When we moved here in February, we had Anna's at the apartment we stayed at. Each of these feeders has 10 feeding ports.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoAnuTAFPM1IBUyFJ1tpJqvO5C18Qgus0Q7LgRD9_Oz7OYLGlYFqZsOAA3TDhMM3uRkvG-haVAfqGwSMF_ah0b5hOfUZ5xHEifbEdCN17erllFsZfjNi1VEKANB5DDHBKybF8/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395461097828832802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoAnuTAFPM1IBUyFJ1tpJqvO5C18Qgus0Q7LgRD9_Oz7OYLGlYFqZsOAA3TDhMM3uRkvG-haVAfqGwSMF_ah0b5hOfUZ5xHEifbEdCN17erllFsZfjNi1VEKANB5DDHBKybF8/s400/1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_xI_c7c1AW-j9hcmGNJ_CS1_FhY6H_t_jROEjJSoG5y7AxsMiBMQwTWjzWIShrqB4KMfOpJ8y45A1Yl01sExylP3kUTmU8LFoFefSfz5ct6TOQGHDL-tVSP1lEJogPV9ahaS/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395461091489407202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6_xI_c7c1AW-j9hcmGNJ_CS1_FhY6H_t_jROEjJSoG5y7AxsMiBMQwTWjzWIShrqB4KMfOpJ8y45A1Yl01sExylP3kUTmU8LFoFefSfz5ct6TOQGHDL-tVSP1lEJogPV9ahaS/s400/2.jpg" /></a> We have a lot of Finches too. We so seldom see them taking a bath but this day must have been bath day! It's funny, the Hummingbirds will take a bath on the leaves of our plants after the sprinklers have been on in the morning. They flit from one leaf to another for about 15 minutes.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9Uf6lsaiAFeFK3p1pNO2R_UKnLj9TVcAKwZ-dDt9xTczNbVmbF3jLuzkjepolnRU2V20e7GS5rlZxEuU1rg0RrWR0_jsObOjkjKblRnGKYI1Yy_7bt17nTB8G8VPsxMY2vAa/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395461086599585778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9Uf6lsaiAFeFK3p1pNO2R_UKnLj9TVcAKwZ-dDt9xTczNbVmbF3jLuzkjepolnRU2V20e7GS5rlZxEuU1rg0RrWR0_jsObOjkjKblRnGKYI1Yy_7bt17nTB8G8VPsxMY2vAa/s400/3.jpg" /></a> This Dove decided the water on the patio was better.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7C9CJCsHWIRiJmBkKscEARXe08LcB3NjN5j9Raaxhd1z7a5XulWQIpcQOmg2ABI-lIC8TqyqRvemXBArbQmkFsohuap_NlKrvWGpKXAClZyiNr19AI5S_dnq0xoffSiLcOoPS/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395461083405469122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7C9CJCsHWIRiJmBkKscEARXe08LcB3NjN5j9Raaxhd1z7a5XulWQIpcQOmg2ABI-lIC8TqyqRvemXBArbQmkFsohuap_NlKrvWGpKXAClZyiNr19AI5S_dnq0xoffSiLcOoPS/s400/4.jpg" /></a> This is our Flicker that comes to visit for a drink every day. He is quite loud when he arrives. He always does a little dance on the fence.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-zYRk10L2kMnZSwNTOKGeTAe_Mw_84nCOu2ib3CbFBvIZStuD7T8o78faFQ52q0Wa36ELAAoQV_Vyt3icgdExY4D2NFDpbpeOYaWSk_yhDPWbpVlpU_Ci42YkquPMPJgHvc2/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395461075196918930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-zYRk10L2kMnZSwNTOKGeTAe_Mw_84nCOu2ib3CbFBvIZStuD7T8o78faFQ52q0Wa36ELAAoQV_Vyt3icgdExY4D2NFDpbpeOYaWSk_yhDPWbpVlpU_Ci42YkquPMPJgHvc2/s400/5.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5kZGkL3fmMr5K9Oa9PUiAXV4bLA3FBihUzZMPdr5dv2u-99Q26jSZVqHthYUlD4yByP6I0dzvuy8gj72qX7PjWIBmyuyPTfRLignh-nr-Nqsqf1LCqvw1_fTT7Uzn7K58Y6j/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395460844558501826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik5kZGkL3fmMr5K9Oa9PUiAXV4bLA3FBihUzZMPdr5dv2u-99Q26jSZVqHthYUlD4yByP6I0dzvuy8gj72qX7PjWIBmyuyPTfRLignh-nr-Nqsqf1LCqvw1_fTT7Uzn7K58Y6j/s400/6.jpg" /></a> Speaking of Wildlife. This is our indoor variety. This is Fergie. She is the Queen of the house and keeps the boy cats in line. She has been known to growl and slap them. She is the smallest but she is not to be messed with. She is a horrible beggar for food and she was probably doing that in this picture.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-gNI1wpzSyOD_35WkUX7d-yEbWmDcyhO-7GU1qqOvYRuWB_r6MIg3nPvkXvW3oU45NTBnilgSReD52nFEfEBCmjo27H5eARKEqg-in7sQYqaXkqwNXk8blFzY4vb4QlDSc8t/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395460836983691170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG-gNI1wpzSyOD_35WkUX7d-yEbWmDcyhO-7GU1qqOvYRuWB_r6MIg3nPvkXvW3oU45NTBnilgSReD52nFEfEBCmjo27H5eARKEqg-in7sQYqaXkqwNXk8blFzY4vb4QlDSc8t/s400/9.jpg" /></a>This is Buster. One of two male black cats we have. He is the lover of the household. He follows me everywhere and wants to be touched all the time. He is quite a pest! We shaved him about a month ago because he is a beast with very long hair and he is like velvet when shaved.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07z2O-sPBRXEmJx5uVgkNHPIuDxt4e__WyhJQqXp6pYQrp9SwkqXR6GDESxIHko4ZvR0HosZ9impbxNeIoCSzMIwntFza9e-3B5Hys_hOWUYUZzR-5fr_YFixCIfVmVDUYOMH/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395460830925769202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07z2O-sPBRXEmJx5uVgkNHPIuDxt4e__WyhJQqXp6pYQrp9SwkqXR6GDESxIHko4ZvR0HosZ9impbxNeIoCSzMIwntFza9e-3B5Hys_hOWUYUZzR-5fr_YFixCIfVmVDUYOMH/s400/8.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kerri Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01407034259691171282noreply@blogger.com1