RETIREMENT GIFTS

Retirement is getting closer by the hour...
Can you tell that I am getting excited?
I guess I need to change my "About Me" soon.

A big surprise from my husband wishing me the best in my retirement. They are very fragrant and making my empty office enjoyable on my last two days of WORK.





Nice Spring arrangement and balloon from my wonderful daughter in honor of my retirement.

Take a look at Gerry's fisrt giveaway. It is a very generous and colorful one.

http://gerryart.blogspot.com/

Bluebirdswing giveaway

Cyndi is addicted to bags and has decided to give away some or her patterns. Please visit her blog.

http://bluebirdswing.blogspot.com/2010/03/addiction-obsession-and-give-away.html

It must be a common addiction... I have it too.

Another giveaway..

Check out this nice give away that Teri has. http://karensquilting.com/blog/2010/03/give-away-2/

News Article

Our local newspaper ran an article about the Missouri River Quilt Guild's project we are doing for the VA hospital in Columbia. If interested check out the following link.

http://newstribune.com/articles/2010/03/16/news_local/nt290local20quilts10.txt

The following items are projects I made at our Guild's annual retreat. The table runner and Thimbleberry Amish house still need quilting. Hope you enjoy.

I had a busy day organizing a sewing event for our charity project for the Missouri River Quilt Guild. We had 15 members come to donate their time and talents to make quilts for our local Veterans Hospital long term care facility. A local business was kind enough to let us use their conference center as a sweat shop. I want to share a few pictures of our busy day.

We have received some donations from local organazitions to help us with the cost for this project.

Anna Marie busy at work. She is also our photographer. Thanks for taking these pictures Anna Marie.

This is a photo of myself with Linda, past president and Sharon,current president. How do you like or matching T-shirts?

A finished quilt made by Janet, one of our guilds active members. The quilt pattern is "Warm Wishes"

The above label will be placed on all the quilts that we will be donating to the VA hospital.

Look at this featherweight hard at work. What a beautiful machine...

I received the very generaous giveaway from Mayleen at QisforQuilts. All the items are very nicely made and the chocolates are very good. Thank you Mayleen.

Giveaway Has Arrived

I have the perfect spot to display the berries and pot holders in my kitchen. I have a lot of red accents pieces in my kitchen, these will be a nice addition.