Working the Gammill

Well, It looks as though the hurricane is going to miss us this time...I have been busy working since I am not at the retreat this weekend. The oriental 9-patch was made by my friend Joan. It's really nice! The Irish chain quilt is one I did as a favor to a friend in Wisconsin who has cancer and is trying to make quilts for all the grandkids before leaving this world. There is one more quilt to go and I hope to do that one, too. Now, I'm going back to the studio to have some fun sewing one of my own quilts. I need to feed the soul as well as the pocketbook! Cheers, Susan

Peace River Guild bus trip

Some of us took a bus trip to a gigantic fabric store here in Florida called Sunshine Sewing Company. I thought you might like to see it. Susan

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Latest quilt project

I finally finished the quilt project from my last retreat,and I think it turned out nice! I had a ball trying out different quilting patterns just for fun. I'm working on a polka dot quilt now. I hope to have a photo of its progress soon. Until then...Enjoy! Susan

Another fun quilt

Well, what is one supposed to do when her retreat is postponed and the weather is crappy? Make a quilt, of course! Here is the retreat project, with a nod to" Mary Quilts" website for the pattern, 'Boxed Squares'. It is made with just one jelly roll. I added the borders to make it a bit bigger. Pretty, huh? Susan

Guild block exchange project

Here is what I did with my block exchange blocks. I only got 6 back, so I made 7 more and put them on point to give it some size. Big borders for loads of quilting or applique...haven't decided yet. I'm putting it away for awhile to think about it. Now it's upward and onward! Susan

19th Nervous Breakdown quilt

Here are some photos of my latest quilt. It is the mystery quilt from my guild for this year. I hope you like it! Susan

Home from Texas

We had a great time with family in Texas. I bought some fabric, of course, and can't wait to start something new. The mystery quilt is finished and I will post a photo tomorrow. Enjoy the album 'Texas family weekend'. Susan

Texas family weekend

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Preparing for Texas trip

I've been quilting my little fingers off to get caught up before we go to Texas for my folks' 65th wedding anniversary surprise party. I finished an antique quilt for a customer as well as a wedding present quilt for another. I'm busy making my guild mystery quilt, and will post a photo when I get it done. I have the top all sewn and need to construct the back and get the quilting going. There are photos on the Webshot site, as well as my Mobile Me page, but here are a couple to give you an idea what I have been up to. Back to work!! Susan, the WAZOO! quilter.