I thought I would share with you my collection of table top dress forms. I started collecting them purely by accident.

These cute little ones, were given to me as a gift from my friend Dianne. The shorter one is really a little box you can store tinny treasures.

The pretty white wire one below, my friend Penny gave me for Christmas. I put some pretty pink fabric inside to make it look like she is waring a dress.

I found the pretty white one, which you see below, while at my favorite quilt shop. She just called out to me, wanting to go home with me. I put some antique lace & trims on her, but I think I need to send her to Char, at Somewhere in Thyme, to fancy her up, because Char makes such pretty things.

So since I have started collecting dress forms, it wasn't any wonder when I saw the pattern from Fig Tree & co. of Madeline, that I had to make it for my sewing room. I made her with Rouenneries fabric by French General because the day I first saw this fabric line, I knew I had to have it. I am so happy how she turned out.

I just need to quilt it when I get some free time.

Thank you for stopping by.

HugsRebecca

I don't have much to write about today, so thought I would share a photo of the kids. I find it so interesting how they end up mirroring each other. This happens quite a lot.
Well, good day to all.
Rebecca

Round Robin

Well I joined another Round Robin & having such a good time coming up with borders for the medallions.
I just finished the second border for Deb's medallion. I think it looks like a Navajo blanket & love how it turned out. This will be for her Husband Al, hope he likes it.


Friday was such a funny day, I think I just wasn't on my game. It started out like any other Friday. Penny was coming over for sew day, something I always look forward to.

Now on sew days, I like to make something easy for dinner because I'm quite tired after a fun filled day of sewing & laughter.
So I put a left over chicken carcase in a large pot to make chicken soup for dinner. It smelled so good all day I couldn't wait until it was dinner time.
Well, about 3:oo o'clock I went in the kitchen to strain the bones so I could add my freshly cut vegetables, & pieces of fresh chicken to the broth.
Got my hot pads out & poured the bones into the colander, lifted the colander out of the way & let out a cry of "OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!!"
I forgot to put a pot under the colander & all my beautiful chicken broth that had been cooking all day, was now down the drain.

Now picture Homer Simpson slapping his forehead & saying d'oh! That was me.
Penny came out to find out what was wrong & when I told her she laughed until she cried. Hum, she was probably glad it was me.

Good weekend to all,
Rebecca

Back from my retreat

I'm back from my three day free motion quilting retreat. My sewing buddy Penny was planning on going with me but had to cancel due to unexpected circumstances. I was very sad, however Gregg stepped up & went with me. The class was in Trinidad CA ,8 hrs. away so I am so glad he was willing to do the driving. The road to get there is very curvy so he was excited to take the Porsche. I was quite amazed all of my sewing stuff fit.

My teacher was Jill Schumacker, & she was wonderful. I learned so much & had such a wonderful time.
Now truth be told, the first day I was a little nervous. I walked into a room with 30 something quilters without a buddy, all by myself & my heart went into my throat. However, quilters are wonderful people. They are so friendly, and welcoming. Right away I felt right at ease.


So, here is the whole cloth I quilted at the retreat. I must say I am rather proud of myself. I wanted to learn small detail quilting & accomplished that. Now I need to do more practicing of course. Every once in awhile you can see my like waved where I took a breath.
The fabric we purchased from Jill at the class is so yummy. It is called radiance by Robert Kauffman. It is like silk.


Wish my photos were better, but you get the idea. Think I will make this into a pillow.
Then on the way home we stayed at this Bed & Breakfast in Napa. It was so beautiful I really hated to leave.
This is the main house at Beringer winery. Isn't it beautiful?
So I had a wonderful time & am ready to go again next year.
Happy day to all,
Rebecca

Hi everyone,
I'm sorry to say I haven't written much lately, because I haven't had much to share that might be interesting to you. My days have been busy sewing & running daily errands, but I don't think that is anything to write about. I will have pictures to share later of my "Over the River" quilt, because I'm pleased to say I finished my last embroidered panel, so now I just need to sew everything together.






Our days have been cold & rainy so Gregg my sweetie has been building fires to keep us toasty warm. As you can see in the background, we are watching Who's Line is it Anyway. Love that show.
Isn't that a beautiful fire?



Even Windsor feels warm & safe.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit.
Hugs,
Rebecca

It's snowing again and I am just loving it. Everything is so beautiful & peaceful. However the down side to all this snow, is the power keeps going out. Now I know it can be cozy to sit by the fire, cook dinner on the camp stove, have great conversations, & even play some board games by candle light. However by the second day it gets old, because I would love to take a hot shower, & do some sewing at my sewing machine.

So let me wish all a happy weekend, & post this before I loose power again.
Hugs,
Rebecca

Today is January 15th & 22 years ago Gregg and I were married. It has been a wonderful journey, and each day is better than the last.
Happy anniversary my darling. Your are the man of my dreams, & the best thing I have done is to marry you.




Doesn't he look handsome? My dress is blue velvet that was made for me by my sister-in-law Lynn. We were married on a cold afternoon & snow was expected, so the velvet kept me warm. I didn't want to ware a coat & cover up my pretty dress, so, is I had pink long johns on under my dress for more warmth. Of course I didn't really feel the cold because I was so excited.

Here we are today. a little grayer, but still so in love.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.
Hugs,
Rebecca