Coping During Irene

I found lots of hand work to do while watching flood waters and no power. Had to keep my mind and hands busy. The buttons and final embellishments were put on Raggedy & Friends.

This stitchery came to heart at the time. My stitches aren't perfect as it was done at night by candlelight.

Clover & Violet's block # 5 got finished.

Clover & Violet's block # 6 got finished.

Paula's block # 5 got done.

Paula's block # 6 got done.

And Paula's block # 7 got done. All caught up.

And I finished up Shell's Heart BOM block # 8.

I pulled out my triangle barrel. Some of these are already sewn, so seperated those.

And when I missed my machine, I hand cranked a little sewing on the HSTs. Now with power, I am slowly pressing and squaring up.
















CLOSING THOUGHT
"There are moments when you have to just walk away and cry.”
- Lou Angeli

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

The House on the Hill is Still Here

We are still here! Yes, I live where the flooding in New York State just devistated our entire valley and totally wiped out whole towns. Ours is barracked - so have not been into town. The National Guard has been into all areas - although my brother and I showed them on their map where some small hamlets and lived in areas are that they didn't have notated - hope they got into them.

The photo was taken from my front porch and we ran as just to left we saw the wall of water coming. We are 35 feet up from the valley floor and it is a little over a half mile to the base of that mountain where the Schoharie Creek runs - our village is just to the right. The water was to our front porch, so we knew the entire valley was under water.

Yes, I did a lot of hand work - when I missed machine, I hand cranked. But time has been spent cleaning up. For us it is clearing the debry in our yard and front field. We have a large water storage (water buffalo) tank, generator, food, clothing ------ oh, so much more than those who just have lost everything.

Here is where you can help:
Flood Assistance

QuiltBug newsletter that shows photos and gives where you can donate.


It will take time for me to catch up on things - home and community first.

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

Winner of Traveling Stash

First, Bella and I would like to thank Darlene at SewCalGal for hosting the Pets on Quilts Show, all those who visited the show, and those that voted. And a big thank you for our win - received the picture pendant kit which will be a fun project .

My goal this weekend is to finally get all the buttons added to the Raggedy and Friends quilt that Bella is assisting me with. A good project to keep my mind off the pending storm. Please, everyone be safe.

The box is packed - just the paperwork and another piece of fabric to lay on the top - I think I can get it to close and it should be just 'on-weight' for the mailing box.

Not too many names in the draw - I think I scared a lot away with my rant on the condition of the box. I added a quide line and information sheet to the box, so hope it helps.

The winner is Barb H of Stitchxstitch. Congratulations Barb - keep us posted of when you are ready to send the stash box on. And I will send you an e-mail for your mailing information. Posting will be after Irene passes thru as we are in a State of Emergency.
**Barb - you do not have your e-mail set on your profile so I cannot contact your personally - so hope you read this**
BE SAFE

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

A Different Pace

I have been working at a different pace. Slowing down, enjoying things more, and not worried if I don't participate in everything going on in blogland. I will keep on track with my swaps (which I limited myself) as I really like sharing the thrill of mystery/fabric/creativity/design of other quilters around the globe. And UFOs will eventually get done, and there will always be new designs if I don't get to the current ones. I just want to 'breath'.

And another new pace - I bought this!! It has been 6 years since my last car accident (drunk driver) and I am ready to get behind the wheel. Have my independence back. Honestly I will be nervous, but it's time to get 'back on the horse'.

SWAPS

Since my partner has confirmed she received my package, I can now show the bag I made for the Santa Sack Swap 2. This is the pattern from Geta's Quilting Studio that was used in the Quilting Gallery Swap. I love how easy this pattern is, and so easy to make into your own by changing the panel up.

And these blocks were for the 6 inch block Australian Swap. My partner wanted 'hot' reds, orange or Yellow fabrics. I hope this fits the bill.





SQUARED UP

Decided to take a break from the Raggedy Quilt - just a few more buttons to go. Pulled the overflowing barrel of 2" squares and simple 9-patch blocks are pouring out. I need 120 of them, but got 60 done in a day of play.

REMINDERS

Please be sure to check out Kate's 100 Quilts for Kids project.

Sue's blog-a-long for her book Pick Four - she also hosts the Christmas Quilt Along every second Saturday of the month.

Stash Manicure's Wantobe Campaign.

CLOSING THOUGHT

"It is always the simple things that change our lives. And these things never happen when you are looking for them to happen. Life will reveal answers at the pace life wishes to do so."
- Donald Miller -

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon