Homeless Shelter and Another Quilt
February 5, 2010 by runandsewquiltsQuilt Show at Valley Arts Assoc.
February 1, 2010 by runandsewquiltsOur guild has a small show at a local gallery. The theme is, “Winter Wonderland”. My little “Cutie” quilt is on display. It is about 12″ x 12″ and has clementine “cutie” stickers sewn in the little inchies hanging off the quilt. What talent in our guild!
This quilt was pieced by China Booth in Long Island many, many years ago. I had taken off two rows with the intention of resewing the entire quilt. I have too many other plans in my head, so I quilted it with “Frisky Feathers” pantograph, bound and labeled it. I LOVE it!!! It’s 68″ x 68″.
Merilee’s ”New Year’s 2010″ quilt just needs a label and then it can be mailed. I love the orange binding.
Timberline Skiing was Excellent Today
January 29, 2010 by runandsewquiltsBistro Wall Hanging
January 28, 2010 by runandsewquiltsMy friend just acquired a bistro in Olympia a few weeks ago. So, I made her a little wall hanging using a coffee cup pattern from Java Jazz by www.quiltdesignNW.com .
This past week, my iron took a turn for the worse! Luckily, I found this beauty at the Salvation Army for $2. It works like a charm. My Rowenta is now in the garbage.
Off to ski at Timberline with my Shell Oil Co. Buy one Get one Free coupon. The weather looks fine and there is a little new snow!!!!!
Another Eagle Project ~~ Part II
January 24, 2010 by runandsewquiltsOur troop had a Court of Honor yesterday morning, so the young man finishing his Eagle project could only work in the afternoon. We worked from 2 until 7:30. One of the men brought a generator and lights.
Our “Bridge Troll” spent an enormous amount of time under the bridge with bolts, etc.
Of course, a little fooling around.

The generator was a huge help!


Merilee’s quilt
January 22, 2010 by runandsewquiltsWe didn’t get lost ~~ too much
January 18, 2010 by runandsewquiltsYesterday’s snow backpack ended up being a day hike. Of the ten of us, four were first time snowshoe users. It rained pretty much all day, but was not too cold. After the blue blaze trail markers were getting increasingly difficult to find, our youth leader decided to turn around and head back to the cars versus continuing on. We were all disappointed, but it was a good decision.
My sister volunteers with a Methodist movement called, Chrysalys. A youth designed this banner for last weekend and my sister created the top, mailed it to me for quilting. Once quilted, it was mailed back to Virginia in the nick of time. She had me quilt hands in the center.

Another Eagle Project
January 17, 2010 by runandsewquiltsYesterday, 11 of us worked on a bridge tear out and rebuild. It was 1/3 mile down the trail. It was hard work, but a great group of guys. I just love the moss on the trees and how the branches grow.

Off to a snow backpack. The temps are warm and we’ll be hiking from 4200′ to 3200′ feet today and the snow level is around 5000′. Looks like we may be in rain/snow mix.
A Most Excellent 50th
January 12, 2010 by runandsewquiltsThank you everyone who made my 50th birthday so special. It began with a surprise party Sunday evening at my daughter and son-in-law’s home with 35 people. My son and husband unsuspectingly lured me to her home.

Thank you Sarah and Michael for all the work you put into this!
My sister, Donna of www.therockpaperscissors.blogspot.com. fame sent the beautiful paper banner which I moved to my dining room. My youngest sister sent flowers ~~ lots of them to decorate and my mom and dad sent the cake. Thanks!

My USMC son sent flowers: iris and lilies along with chocolate.

Quilts and Epiphany
January 6, 2010 by runandsewquiltsI have three borders on the New Year’s Quilt and I ran out of fabric. Drats! I need 6.5″ more. I think the dark blue on the far left needs to be taken out for a lighter one? Comments?
The binding is finished and the label is on my “Fractured” quilt. The pattern can be purchased at http://www.materialobsession.com.au/epages/mama12093.sf/en_AU/?ViewAction=View&ObjectID=79850&Page=2 .
And today is the 12th Day of Christmas: The Epiphany of the Lord. Finally, our Wise Men have made it to the Nativity scene… This is a very old set from my grandmother. Who chewed off the animal’s faces?
Today is the day we bless our home.
Happy Epiphany!




























