A Quilt Top for Emma

I'm off work this week, and have two quilt tops I want to make. One for Baby Emma and the other for Baby Wesley.
I picked out a pattern for Emma, but could not find the fabric I wanted. I went to 35th Ave Sew and Vac. I looked online. No Luck. So Monday after I had brunch with my Mom and Sisters, I headed out to Mulqueens in east Mesa. I looked and look and still could not find the fabric I wanted for Emma. So I took a deep breath and decided to clear my mind and just look for fabric. No pattern in mind. Well it didn't take long before I found a polka dot fabric I really liked. No surprise there, I love polka dots. I also found a jelly roll that had the same colors. Then I remembered a quilt I pinned on pinterest to make for Katie Bug.

I pulled up the picture in the store and decided that was what I was going to make for Emma. When I got home I looked for the book I got when I bought the kit for Katie. Took me a while to find the book, maybe I have too many books. No that can't be it. When I did find the book and turned to the pattern I couldn't not believe what I found. The name of the pattern was "Emma". I guess it was meant to be. So here is the quilt top for Baby Emma.

I added a border. I think all quilts need borders to finish them off. Not sure yet how I will quilt it, but the binding will be the polka dot print. Now to get busy and get the quilt top done for Baby Wesley.

It's been a while

I haven't posted in forever. So this is just a little test to see if anyone still checks on my blog. So Hi Lori!! You are probably the only one.

Not your normal ice bucket challenge

I'm sure by now every one has heard of the "ALS" ice bucket challenge. If you haven't, people are challenged to donate $100.00 to ALS or get a bucket of ice water dumped on them. It has gone viral.

Last Tuesday the Phoenix area had a massive storm. There was major flooding in New River. Well my new boss Chris happens to live in New River. It was his motorcycle I was sitting on that I posted to facebook last week. Chris' house was destroyed in the flooding. He has been interviewed twice by the news. 

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/story/26348090/2014/08/22/new-river-community-deals-with-massive-monsoon-aftermath

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/clip/10501461/mud-covers-inside-of-new-river-home-after-storm

At work we wanted to do something for Chris and his family, but just didn't know what to do. Last night on facebook, Ron got called out for the ALS challenge. That's when the light bulb turned on. I presented the idea to a few friends this morning and we decided to run with it. So Chandler Transportation is doing the "CLS" (Chris lost stuff) ice bucket challenge.

We drafted all the office staff and the mechanic. So for every $100 donated an office staff member or a mechanic will get doused with a bucket of ice water. When drivers donate they get to choose who they want to see get the "bucket". We have a tally sheet on the bulletin board. Oh and in case you didn't know, Mike Stickler is a mechanic at CUSD. Yep, I made sure Uncle Mikey gets the bucket. I thought about donating $100 to make sure I got the bucket, but then I thought I would dump on Mike. I did this because I knew that then he would make sure I get the bucket. He has accepted the challenge.

Sterling took it one step further. He decided that any individual that donates $100 under his name will get to personally dump the bucket. So if 5 people donate $100 , then he will take 5 buckets.

We even have district office getting involved. Some of then can't wait to dump a bucket of ice water on Sterling.

Next Thursday at 1:00 PM we will line up in front of a 40 ft school bus. We will have people in the bus hanging out the windows with buckets of ice water. The goal is to have all 24 of us get dumped at the same time.

We contacted Fox 10 and they are going to send out a news crew. What we are billing as the "event of the summer" will be caught on tape. It has really infused a fantastic energy into the bus drivers. It is amazing how great you feel when you are doing something to help out a family in need.

A little note

To my sweet Lori,
I read your post today. I will try to post more often for you and the little bear. Can't wait to see you in September.
Next post will be house renovation updates including pictures.
Love you so much.

January UFO ready and waiting.

I finished the baby quilt for T-Rex. Went shopping with Ashley yesterday and got fabric for the binding. I know I didn't actually finish in January, but close enough.

Next week I plan on putting up my big quilt frame. I have a few tops I need to get quilted. Hey I may even finish the 2012 BOM quilt.

Oh What A Beautiful Morning

It was indeed a beautiful morning today. The sun was shining and the weather was perfect. Ron and I spent this beautiful day touring the Gilbert Temple. It is such a beautiful building.

 

 

I didn't realize it was cloudy until I looked at the picture. One of the best things about touring the temple today as taking some friends from work. Back in November or December there was a feature on the news about the open house  the upcoming tours. One of my dear friends Sue asked if I would take her to see the temple during the open house. So on December 31st I got reservations for 12 people. Well we ending up only 9, but it was wonderful. As  members of the church we know how beautiful the Temples are. It  was amazing to see it through the eyes of non-members. They were all in awe of the detail and the beauty. It was such a great opportunity to share our beliefs. To walk through the sealing room and talk about getting married for time and all eternity. I was exciting to point out the mirrors on both sides of the alter and talk about the symbolism of marriage without end. I think one of the best things was listening to two of my friends talking to each other. One mentioned that she thought it would be nice to visit the temple, but was amazed at how excited she became when she entered the temple. She mentioned getting a tingly feeling.

I am so thankful for the opportunity to share this beautiful experience with such wonderful friends.

A New Day, A New Year

I thought about closing my blog due to low ratings. Then this morning after reading a blog I frequent I decided to move forward. Even if no one reads my blog it is my feeble attempt to document milestones in my day, month and year.
Things have changed at work. New boss, new office, new responsibilities, and a new outlook. In the overhaul they were throwing out an old cubby cabinet. I have given it a new home in my sewing closet.

It was made for fabric

 

 

Saturday's milestone, and new cabinet in my sewing closet.  I can't believe how quickly it filled up. I decided to make this year the year of UFO's (unfinished objects). My plan is to finish one a month. January is to quilt and bind a baby quilt top I have had forever for the newest Maroney baby. T-Rex is scheduled to arrive in February. I should have a picture of the finished quilt by the end of the month.