tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58756853297592086222024-03-13T13:00:23.905-07:00MARY LOU AND WHIMSY TOOThis blog is meant to be a place to come and enjoy quilts with color, easy piecing, story quilts, laughter with a joke or two, a little wisdom,stories with sentiment, an editorial or two,encouragement to pay it forward, the idea that NICE is a good thing, some crafts, family, friends work, some painting, cooking and decorating and alot of creativity and invention from Mary Lou who is an author, designer, teacher, quilter, and Grandma- CORRECT email- Lattegirl@aol.com marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.comBlogger373125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-52594038786250582162018-05-10T14:27:00.002-07:002018-05-10T14:27:43.112-07:00Looking for Replacement for Retreat Girl that cannot make it :0)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just heard from Kim and she cannot make it to the retreat. I am taking a shot that someone might see this and have June 3rd -7th available to have alot of fun in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Idaho.<br />
The first day 2nd we meet early and go to Farm Chicks which is a huge sale of all kinds of antiques and shabby chic and ideas galore . It is always a highlight. Then we go to Artfest which has fantastic art and the best earrings in the world. I have red cowboy hats for everyone to wear since our theme this year is Cowgirls.<br />
Miss Tina our chef is flying in again from Nevada and she can cook amazing things and we are always ful and thankful for her skill, fun personality and tips on quilting too! Nettie, her sous chef is flying in from Sacramento.<br />
The classroom is next to my studio which is handy for things people need.<br />
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I will be showing easy piecing and below I will be going over self portraits for those that want to do a fun person. These are always hit. Easy and alot of fun!</div>
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Here are two of my story quilts that are fun. A story about you and your quilting friends or places you love to quilt is a fun theme!!<br />
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Perhaps you would like to start a cow quilt. They are always fun and can be put together fairly fast and then the fun starts! Let me give you creativity ideas!<br />
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I will have blocks from my new book to share for a creative and whimsical quilt.<br />
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Are flowers your thing? This is a great story quilt theme and makes awesome quilts. This quilt was done in my story quilt class.<br />
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Bring a childs drawing and let me show you how to turn it into a wonderful quilt they will have for years to come. They are charming and fun to do.<br />
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Anyway you get the idea of what you can do. We can do easy and advanced. Come make friends and you won't be sorry. I will take off $150. and that means you can come for $600.<br />
Bring a friend and I will give both of you that deal. :0)<br />
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Using a fun technique I will show you how to make a baby quilt quickly for kids of any age and larger quilts made beautiful quilts and borders for story quilts too.<br />
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Above is an EASY piecing method that is fun and easy and makes great quilts that viewers love. The blocks below are being added to this week so I can have a fun full sized quilt complete with buttons and fun embellishements. Great color, easy technique and fun friends. Can't be beat!<br />
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Below is a sample from my Hoochy Mama book that started me with experimenting with Easy Piecing and FUN! It is the perfect size for a baby and if you don't like brights you could use baby colors too.<br />
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Below is the book that has all of the dogs and cats and hats and birds and chickens and other easy piecing things like the borders in the front of the book. Easy and effective!! Marylouquiltdesigns.com<br />
Click on patterns and books. :0)<br />
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Isn't this the truth? I met some really wonderful ladies in their 80's and late 70's that were beautiful and had so much to share with me about being happy and continuing creativity. I am making lists of things I want to accomplish in the next five years God willing. I am planning on serving people in my community that are not as blessed as I am. God has truly been so very good to me in so many ways.</div>
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I met a woman not long ago that had an amputation and she said she kept a serious gratitude journal which I also keep. She agreed with me that the more you appreciate and write with positivity, the more you stay positive and happy. </div>
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I wanted to share this image of a Grandmother that Laura from Texas made for one of her story quilts. (She is one of the famous Bunny Sisiters -wlong with Charlotte from Florida. They also are known as the Webb sisters. I love how this Grandmother could be holding anything sweet as Grandmothers do. :0)<br />
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Here are some flowers we will discuss in the Easy Piecing Class. SO many possibilities. Some of these patterns are in the Hoochy Two-chy class too. Quite easy and quite fun too.<br />
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Imagine sewing these quilt blocks and creating a great quilt with fun shapes and fabrics!<br />
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Below, one of the classes I teach is crazy birds. This pattern in a couple styles are in the Hoochy </div>
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Two-chy book as well. I have a handout for both the Montana class and the Madeline Island Class in October. You can look up my schedule at Marylouquiltdesigns too. I have lots of cool samples all quilted and ready for you to see. Hoping I can inspire the Montana girls and girls who come to Madeline Island. I will also be bringing quilts no one has seen yet. </div>
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Cats are fairly quick and so much fun for happy quilt wall hangings. Remember your cats in a quilt! </div>
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Below is a Story quilt about New Mexico.<br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Next year will be my last year at Asilomar. </span></b>The sign up is May 4th at Emptyspoolsseminars. I am going to be saving my tiaras for my own retreat in June and a couple of other venues. I turn 70 next year and am going to stick to a guild class occasionally, my Retreat and some teacher in my own city along with working at the Mission and am going to take some class I always wanted to take at our local college. My Grandchildren are growing older and I love being with them. I got a studio to spend time creating in and am going to tell stories from grade school, my parents, my children, my husband and I, my girlfriends and other important things. Though I know I cannot tell them all, I think it is important to tell what has been lovely and fun in my life. I feel there needs to be another "Aunts" quilt also. So if you want to do a story quilt come join me at Asilomar next year or my class here in Spokane next door to my studio. We have alot of fun and you have access to all my quilts and things in my studio. :0)<br />
I have fun things coming up this year and if you live in Montana I would love to have you join us March 4th and 5th for Easy piecing and lots of varied quilts and color.<br />
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Quilt below is by Sandy Fisher who did this quilt about her daughter who was six. She now has twins of her own and cherishes this quilt. Who would not love a quilt that their Mother made when they were small. Think about a nice gift for someone you love!<br />
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Susan Brubaker Knapp and I. I love being a quilter and I love having quilters for friends. If you are a quilter, you are lucky indeed!!<br />
Share yourself and kindness with those who happen along and enjoy giving kindness where you happen to be. That makes us all happy. Hugs are healthy, for all of us did you know that? Stay healthy this month. I am sending YOU a big hug!<br />
Mary Lou<br />
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I want to say right off the bat that a woman who was coming to my retreat in Spokane in June has to have surgery. So I have ONE opening for my retreat and trip to Farm Chicks and to Coeur d'Alene and many other great bonus's to the story quilt workshop. If you want in do it NOW. Lattegirl@aol.com You can probably find out more info on Marylouquiltdesigns.com Look for the word retreat.</div>
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Tina Neppl is still working on a quilt about her boys and her husband at the beach. It has the borders and is cool.<br />
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This is a beautiful retreat center in Wisconsin that the other teachers who have taught there say is wonderful! I have some new handouts and new quilts to show and tiaras to give out. :0) Come and join us for the fun!<br />
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The quilt above was done By Kathy from Modesto. It is darling and this photo does not do it justice.<br />
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Above Sandy from Montana got a first place ribbon from her Italy quilt. People LOVE story quilts as do the judges. Many win first place ribbons.<br />
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The book above is available only from me at www. Marylouquiltdesigns.com I might mention too that there are some not to be missed Alexander Henry prints you won't find other places. They sell out too fast in shops. :0)</div>
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A clever way to do Foxglove flowers for a story quilt. :0)<br />
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Above, Mari Linfesty did this pretty floral quilt. It is beautiful quilted. Mari is very talented.<br />
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The photo above is Part of my Goodbye and Hello quilt. When my husband died I was so sad and needed something to care for. I got six chickens (they are in the house window that you cannot see). It was good to get up and have to feed them and check on them during the day. Some people get a dog or a cat. Not me, I chose chickens. :0)<br />
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A border of a quilt I want to do about baking with my Granddaughters. Love the borders. They are fun and give you time to think about what your story is. Or could be.<br />
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My quilt called Party Cats.....What can I say? It's happy!<br />
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This quilt is owned by Del Thomas for her collection. This is just a portion. It is all about Pacific Grove and Asilomar.<br />
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Betty above made this quilt about her parents coming over from China. She has the papers included and beautiful photos of them. It is FULL of history and a real prize. Anyone would love to own this historic quilt. It gives many ideas of what they could do for their story.<br />
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The lady above is Pam Dransfelt's Mother who has passed away. When she was in a care facility this quilt hung next to her on the wall. Her husband is in a care facility now and this wonderful quilt is hanging next to him. Woudln't you love a family quilt wo continue bringing joy that tells of someone you love?<br />
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This quilt is in the collection of Marie Brown. It is titled Quilters Retirement Home. It was very fun to make and see how it turned out. :0)<br />
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Below my hippie/60's quilt. was fun to do. It is huge.</div>
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Sandi Henschels trip with her Mother and many adventures.</div>
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I do not recall whose wonderful quilt this is below. It sure is fun though! Hope she reads my blog.</div>
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Again,. I am not sure whose quilt this is. I take the photo and have no information and my memory is gone. It is so frustrating. Anyway isn't this a great quilt about a fisherman?</div>
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Below is the story of my Grandparents who lived in British Columbia. I had wonderful times there at their home.<br />
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The quilt below was made by Janice from Houston about her friend Ann from Copenhagen. Isn't it darling? I wish it was mine!!</div>
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This was made by Charlotte (one of the Bunny Sisters. It is a story of her husband painting and his nephew playing music to paint by. Note the mice!!</div>
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Freddy Moran and I worked on the quilt below. She did the border and I appliques and designed the story.<br />
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A silly little scare crow girl for fun. I sold it so it is living with someone else now. I am not sure who.</div>
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The quilt below is one of my favorite. It was copied from my Granddaughter's drawing at age seven. It is whimsical and very sweet. I love the words that are mispelled.<br />
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The quilts above and below are made by Larua and Charlotte who are the famous "Bunny Sisters." They have made more story quilts than anyone I know....except for me. :0) Actually I am pretty sure Laura made both of these but I wanted to mention Charlotte who makes one when Laura does.<br />
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A pattern from one of my books. It is fun to see how people take a pattern and do their version. I love this.<br />
Below is my scarecrow I did years ago. He is pretty fun and I love pumkins and Autumn colors.<br />
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Sometimes I just make a quilt about me that does not look like me but inside she is what I feel like. I love chickens and cool earrings and mascara. :0)<br />
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If you would like to see more photos join me on Facebook at Mary Lou Donahue Weidman. I just put on three posts with many many story quilts. :0)<br />
So Until I figure out how to get my newest photos loaded on here hope you enjoyed these story quilts and the talented girls who did them.marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-63008842656183288202018-01-29T18:06:00.002-08:002018-01-29T18:06:30.235-08:00Were YOU in my spam file?Hi friends. Last year I was attacked by some virus and it took a couple weeks (actually more) and I had no idea. So for months people I knew well weβre writing to means their letters went right to spam (which I never look at). So I decided to clean out old files and when I got to the spamfileI assumed I could delete lots of junk easily. Instead I found friends and guild letters that were thrown into spam. Severap people wrote me more than three times and not only good friends but people Che King with me on behalf of their guilds. I had NO idea.My own cousin is barely speaking to<br />
Me because she thought I was ignoring her.I wasnβt!<br />
So if you wrote and thought I did not write to you,this is why.<br />
Thank you for understanding.<br />
Mary Loumarylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-60258587550950789672018-01-15T13:27:00.000-08:002018-01-16T16:17:19.853-08:00January and then Heading towards Valentines... I LOVE HEARTS!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year! Can you believe it? What happened to 2017? I have never had a year go by so very fast! I stayed home for half the year to rest and to sew and to create. It flew by! I start back on the road teaching the end of February. Can't wait!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My word for the year is "BEGIN." Something holds people back from beginning a quilt they would really like to do and it gets put off. I am hoping you begin what you need to this year! I am beginning many ideas and will finish them before the year is out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have only two openings to my retreat here in June. It filled fast this year. If you have not visited Washington State or Idaho this is a fun chance as we have two field trips and one of them is to Farm Chicks that is an art and collectible show. Lots of cool stuff for sale and great ideas. We will be visiting at least two maybe there great shops and we will be earing at the Coeur d'Alene Hotel which is on the water and delicious and beautiful too. The big thing is you come and can start a story quilt about you or someone you love or a place you lived or visited and you will learn Mary Lou's Easy piecing borders. We have girls from every part of our country coming. Get a friend and sign up for our last two spots!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hearts above are from a class I taught and show the variety you can have with hearts for fun! There is nothing cuter than a heart quilt! Lovely white backgrounds and reds and pinks make for a darling quilt. I had one I sold and wish I had taken a photo first! What child would not love their name in the middle of a group of happy hearts? Even I would so I guess you can be young at heart too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Isn't this cat and hearts quilt the cutest? And with a word like smile it is a great reminder that life is happy and smiling makes everyone happy!These patterns are in my "Hoochy Two-chy book available on my website at Marylouquiltdesigns.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I think this clay creation about is awesome and would inspire anyone don't you? I saw it and had to share with with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my pieced flower power quilts that is creative and fun to play with! You could space these out more and probably do two quilts with all of these blocks but I wanted to show different ideas that were in the Hoochy Two-chy book.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have just started putting quilts of mine and old blocks and pieces that I have collected. I am going to sell my house one of these days and I need to clear out my collections. There will be all kinds of stuff comeing on there and we are just getting started taking photots etc. Right now there is a quilt from my first book of a Mother and her kids and it has a story around the outside of an alien visiting that you can see in the window. It is for sale and it is really a cute quilt.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Keep checking back for other things and the cute fabrics we are offering. They are hard to find as I buy Alexander Henry fabrics which fly out of shops and most people never get the chance to see them! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I am going to work at making this year productive and I am going to give to the homeless as I have for years and hopefully I a going to volunteer to help those that are trying to make better lives for themselves and their kids. I want to make my life happy and those of my kids and friends and remember those less fortunate.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> I am thankful to be a quilter, a teacher and to have made the best friends anyone could. What a wonderful and happy hobby. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What are you doing this year to make a difference in your life and the life of others? NOTE- I will pick five comments out of a hat and send you a nice surprise if you add your comment here!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Share your smile with others this month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know many people LOVED this recipe so I am sharing it again here! ENJOY!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Mary Lou's Overnight French Toast Strata with Berries -Delish!</span></b><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Serves lots of people - I use a larger than 12" x 15" inch baking dish (grease with butter</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">one large loaf or two smaller loaves of sour dough bread. I use larger loaves and just keep filling the pan until it is pretty full up. Cut up into nice bite sized pieces. drop in pan.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> In a separate bowl, add a dozen large eggs and whip them up with</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 and 1/4 cup whole milk</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">3/4 cup whip cream</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/4 cup sugar</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup honey</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">make sure it is all mixed together well.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now pour this over your bread. I always check to make sure it is really all wet and covered since this is what holds it together and makes it delish. It depends on the bread. So if it looks like it need s a little more, I miss a little egg with some more milk and add it to the part that needs more.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">By the way, I cook like I sew. Out of the Box (but it's delish!)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> NOW, add these things in another clean bowl</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup flour</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 stick of BUTTER (not margarine)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup of dark brown sugar</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 teaspoon of cinnamon</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> 1/4 teaspoon of allspice</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Couple dashes of salt</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup chopped pecans and a 1/3 cup of whole pecans or so.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I used to mix this together with a fork but I found if I used my fingers it works much better and when you go to mix in the nuts it works well and evenly distributes them.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Now take that and lay in in pieces all over the top of your bread.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Toss it in the refrig overnight covered with foil.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> The next day heat up the oven to 350 and stick it in for an hour.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Take it out when done and use a fork to make the topping spread evenly. Now before you serve it take blueberries, strawberries and raspberries and serve along side with a bowl of whipping cream, maple syrup and blueberry syrup.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Everyone fixes it the way they want and there is NO leftovers. The berries are so good on there!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not that much effort and worth every bit!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e2800; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">My new chicken lady quilt I will be taking on the road to show you!</span></b>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-18419337817122717162017-10-18T15:22:00.000-07:002017-10-18T15:22:15.935-07:00Mary Lou's KIT for people who LOVE whimsy and fun!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What could be better and quicker than a KIT from Mary Lou to fuse and make for Halloween?<br />
Order this at Marylouquiltdesigns.com<br />
It is filled with wonderful Autumn prints , background, sashing, and Alexander Henry fabric that is darling as well as great shell buttons, trims, ric rack and other fun things. It went fast when I made it and the kids LOVE it.<br />
Cost? $48. for a bag filled with whimsy and some candy too! A win win.<br />
<br />marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-78314051645329699782017-09-02T17:36:00.001-07:002017-09-02T17:36:47.092-07:00Help-Looking for Blocks from my book- please<img id="id_b973_785a_6f08_d933" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bbI-N9P7N9E/WatOZDI0fkI/AAAAAAAAMFw/tkd22hlS9gAnBqPvLAJiAn9vAc-XhQNOACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 333px; height: auto;">I am swamped! I am creating new quilts and redoing old patterns in new ways and I have a kit that will be out next week with 8 darling patterns, trims, background, cool border and binding. Just wait until you see the fun!<br><div> So anyway many of my good friends ordered the book from me right away.</div><div>If you are willing to make a block for me out of the new book, I will send you the Scarecrow pattern, the Big Dots book and a fat quarter of fabric! I hope to get enough blocks to put together a dog and cat quilt, a basket quilt and a quilt of other blocks you might want to send.</div><div>Please use a light pale blue or a light pale green background. Think jello colors for the things in the block. My fabric it kaffe fabric or something pretty like grunge would work well. Animals of grunge would be cool.</div><div>You have no idea how I would appreciate this!!</div><div>Please make your block 12"</div><div>Or larger and most things are not square they are rectangles. So it would be like 12" x 16" for an example. Or larger. Please do not send me a teeny block as it would not fit in the quilt as well. ππ</div><div><img id="id_c769_ec8c_27c3_fe3e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OtuiglJGb9E/WatOatSPwhI/AAAAAAAAMF4/TSr5JQlcMs0qcqU7A0Hiui1_XfVbPiNOACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Here is an example of a large basket I did from the book but you can make up your own basket and it can be smaller and different. Notice I used a soft blue for the background. This basket is filled and yours does not have to be.</div><div><img id="id_fbda_6f7d_6ece_402f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SfYew68IO18/WatOb5QwoaI/AAAAAAAAMGA/mahH1x-ww7U5PlBlg5qTbmo59E0Lm3TIQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>There are bird patterns, flower patterns etc. I have kept. a list of those who bought my book. If you want to buy it and get these extras then go to my website at</div><div>Marylouquiltdesigns.com and I will send you a whole packet of goodies and the book.</div><div> </div><img id="id_fee2_6d44_b2d9_e808" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tTBK-r8AL_w/WatOamG11HI/AAAAAAAAMF8/TWXro5kPiLElbxa8oEiPSN0KgTacWKIlACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br><br><div>Here is a raccoon from the book made by Mari Linfesty at my retreat. She made six and they are adorable. </div><div><img id="id_49ad_961e_5983_a6ca" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-flQ-qZF5rl4/WatOaSDbAKI/AAAAAAAAMF0/jSBevmlfCdcQi3LlXeK54sn2jVt50WufgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Just some of the flowers in there.</div><div><img id="id_eb0b_cb5_6843_9b27" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QzT-XJaJlJg/WatOcEVsvAI/AAAAAAAAMGE/NHb26GsvQh0DCGxfc9RlAAsg0jaz0LZaQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>A chicken, a boat, a turkey, a cat, dog heads, cat heads, and loads of other things.</div><div>Thank you for considering helping me with this! Sincerely you are so appreciated! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ</div><div>Send the block to </div><div>Mary Lou Weidman</div><div>2406 S. Dishman-Mica Rd, Suite 5, Spokane Valley, Wa 99206</div><div>------------/------</div><div><img id="id_c33_5ac4_c222_f9e6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qKcU5brBq0o/WatOdE1SoiI/AAAAAAAAMGI/DBDqv5xeP0cvJV19u0sw3fueTg5ehSUEwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Today I went to the local farmers market. I eat mostly fruits and vegetables now and this seemed like a gold mo e if low cost veggies. Heaven!</div><div><img id="id_41c5_1cf7_bff4_28e6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--psRxX63TSc/WatOeLQ9mgI/AAAAAAAAMGQ/kQrMgJmeYTswgJ1PYcgPI4b-SJkEIgYAgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>And the flowers! Oh heavenly colors and scents!!</div><div><div id="wrapperid_b0a6_f6da_e017_f517" class="___smartHandler" style="position: absolute; width: 394px; height: 295px; z-index: 100; top: 4027px; left: 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(67, 135, 223);"><br></div><div id="wrapperid_b0a6_f6da_e017_f517" class="___smartHandler" style="position: absolute; width: 521px; height: 295px; z-index: 100; top: 4027px; left: 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(67, 135, 223);"><br></div><img id="id_365d_b5fb_23d7_8be5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WZUtYbGQgBw/WatOdxkM-TI/AAAAAAAAMGM/QK8G6wHBFH8gfaVmxeekU136oQ37Z4CXQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 396px; height: auto;"><br><img id="id_450a_3c69_6b7c_85ba" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mLafaQXwXns/WatOhP1996I/AAAAAAAAMGc/ixnUye4gQR86BrgQeirNOztIGoJPjYi4wCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Chard and carrots that were so lovely</div><div><img id="id_fd67_82e2_427c_6ca1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mWBeULneXVo/WatOgIZcVqI/AAAAAAAAMGY/YbRN6sA4pr0i4XUOQ-o3fayqhNhRj10LwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Squash!!</div><div><img id="id_7008_a1dc_b43b_6285" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l058IXpkfNg/WatOfkzFrBI/AAAAAAAAMGU/cuvM4a9MXiwW_A-2Zg6h7p6oGrfVkY0HgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Beets of many different colors!</div><div><img id="id_bc1d_8d31_3515_b254" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cw80BsnJzhQ/WatOhjpyagI/AAAAAAAAMGg/lJaKkZkbQgkKanCPOhMaFN5_mz-F39JVACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Mire and more and more flowers!</div><div><img id="id_2f20_4f69_a8c5_a632" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-otFD3W3aR24/WatOhnFcwfI/AAAAAAAAMGk/mSwfErHeVKcL65JGwQUHeuW_RBotQJmVACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>The flowers I bought! I have not had flowers for years.</div><div><img id="id_3843_44ba_a34d_e5e6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mFBmDgO2nrQ/WatOir6ulZI/AAAAAAAAMGo/5-vLDZ77oKICvZdnkppLCOE-spHc3J2tgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>Loads of every Kind of flower you can imagine and lovely people selling them!!</div><div><img id="id_e107_4196_6fc9_19f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GajLKV5pD4Q/WatOjO_-ptI/AAAAAAAAMGs/GLpIjDwxSDAEwPTrNQae5uft8hn9B49sgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br><img id="id_9566_d626_57cb_b218" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CLis3SmQr1k/WatOnAhacvI/AAAAAAAAMHE/Th9WyTlP7gs2eUPWyUk45YO3-I-gsS-cACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br><img id="id_65a7_cbd9_d34a_b7b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E1jPTRc-5bU/WatOkg4xb_I/AAAAAAAAMG0/NRJBd1XltC0mhUCS2dl4ODprrPh74ZlGwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>What Joy flowers create!!</div><div><img id="id_5f4a_195_c71e_a859" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-skBD8cwu328/WatOj3zcCfI/AAAAAAAAMGw/T9jPnmwWnxwcfz8rEXGh1LXbrx2158tcACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>I made two if these quilts and traded one for batting and sold the second one to pay for Marks medical bills. I'd like to do another because it is so happy!!</div><div><img id="id_c848_e1e5_42d1_360" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bTFHnlgr30Q/WatOlmr7wWI/AAAAAAAAMG4/3Q6TcvkmO0sUXIizZpzuni6fPkn618lbACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>I am working on sewing the binding down on this third self portrait I did. I loved e folk art and I love color and fun!</div><div>People ask me how the faces are quilted. Kathleen Wood quilts for me and here is an up close Quilting of both the face and the neck. </div><div>I have a handout in my self portrait workshops for this. And by the way it is a self portrait of who you feel you are on that day! It is the essence of how you feel and not what you look like on the outside. </div><div><img id="id_e8f1_c21c_8033_8c80" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EzMZiTQohqU/WatOmI6AcpI/AAAAAAAAMG8/JYhCS0RYDWs2rJ4SP7YBb68TvvOsPu4HwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>This lady has a lot of lines. The Quilting depends on the shape I made the face.</div><div><img id="id_d4b0_10a4_9e46_6a1e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iSjklCDjfpM/WatOmowTxWI/AAAAAAAAMHA/poyhz7n3jKYKdHB7U3hj-oHzA5I3fz6xgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>There are different rules with horizontal and vertical lines depending on the face. It's fun!!</div><div><img id="id_b551_c5eb_1602_83ff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wIiNlMv2Z_8/WatOnMG_bjI/AAAAAAAAMHI/0Oys0mLsMoEg8FRIyINFtmaxBrJuCGg4wCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br>My latest story quiltvis embellished and now I am adding dates and places that describe how my husband and I met, our favorite foods and places and info about our houses and our kids. All done in black perked cotton. A diary piece. I am Loving it!!</div><div> Thank you fir visiting and I would love a block of yours to add to the quilts I plan to show as I travel and also to hang in my studio window if I get enough. The free scarecrow is darling, the free fabric is new and cool and the Big Dots book might inspire you too!</div><div> Share your smile with someone who does not have one. A happy and kind world is a better world.</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-26353435645696293202017-08-13T15:49:00.001-07:002017-08-13T15:49:36.360-07:00Just this and that And Free quilt patterns and fabric!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am sending this pattern out free to anyone who orders the Hoochy Two-chy book or two of my patterns at Marylouquiltdesigns.com<br />
It is really a great pattern and you have time to complete it for this Fall!<br />
Additionally I will mail you the Big Dot book I authored and since you cannot find the Big Dot fabric, you fuse 5" circles to complete the great quilts in the book.<br />
Additionally if you are working with children this is a great book to use!<br />
Plus I will send you a cool piece of current fabric. You can't lose!<br />
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Additionally many of you have asked about my bird patterns. They are in the Hoochy Two-chy book as well as flowers and hoochy borders and chickens and fish and cups and dogs and cats and cool things for cool quilts. Let go and try whimsy and bright fabrics for fun!<br />
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Isn't this the greatest? We can do anything we believe we can. Override those negative thoughts and just believe you can!<br />
Last November I gave up sugar and most bread, rice, potatoes etc. I am losing weight slowly but I am down two sizes in pants and all my tops are pretty loose. I feel SO much better with more energy. Just cutting down on sugar helps. I only drink one cup of coffee in the morning with whole milk and water the rest of the time. Helps flush toxins out of your body and it does not add sugar nor calories. Win win.<br />
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Just one of the kitties in the Hoochy Two-chy book. :0)<br />
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Flower workshops are always fun and creative! Flowers can be any shape or size or color. I love my flower quilts. Now Fall is coming and I have a whole slew of Autumn patterns I teach for really great quilts. You might think about one of these classes for next year or even the Autumn Retreat I am doing here next door to my studio in October. See Marylouquiltdesigns.com and click on the menu bar on the right side, then click on retreat.<br />
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Above is work from John C.Campbell workshop. A fun place to take a workshop! And by the way a great catalogue to get in the mail! So many classes of all kinds! John C.Campbell (put it into Google)</div>
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Opps I have trouble not getting my feet in there!<br />
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Speaking of story quilts, someone sent this one to me and I do not know whose it is but it is fun and a nice little memory.<br />
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Block borders you can make from hoochy Two-chy book., Scrappy and alot of fun. Or you could take one my my Easy Piecing workshops at a local guild. :0) There are so many different examples of great blocks and what you can do with them!!<br />
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Easy Piecing class samples. Really fun!!</div>
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I did this quilt long ago and love it. I sold it to someone thought I do not know who. Plaids add so much! Wish there were more crazy plaids out there!<br />
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I know it is the end of summer but wouldn't this be a darling idea for a quilt? Do not copy it exactly make it your own version of three girls on the beach. I would make one of the girls with a polka dot bikini though!!<br />
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I am just doing random blocks and these flower ideas are in the Hoochy Two-chy book too. This sample was done by someone from Back Porch in Pacific Grove.<br />
Hope you are happy today. Shut off the news as it is never positive or happy. It only worries people and brings their mood down. Create your own happy reality doing what is fun and creative. Be kind to others and help someone who is in front of you and needs it. Add to making the world a better and more positive place. Do not argue with negative people. Pretend like you did not hear negative comments and forget them. Take in happy, uplifting, good things and be around young people because they are happy and uplifting. Make positive friends and be loyal to them. If someone hurts you, is not loyal, is negative, you can do better. Weed your friendship garden and cultivate roses as friends.<br />
Just advice from an old lady who has learned things in her life. I am happy and so happy YOU came by to visit. Have a great week!!<br />
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<br />marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-75000955420497490292017-07-25T15:12:00.002-07:002017-07-25T15:12:32.028-07:00July is coming to a Close but I have GOOD things in store for you and I!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I would start this blog with this silly cow I did. Decalf. Love the fabrics and colors. Very happy and that is what my quilts are about!</div>
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Above is a flower pattern that is in my Hoochy-Two-chy book. If you order this book this summer I have a box of Big Dots books in my garage and if you replace 5 inch dots of fused fabrics you can make anything in the book. I also have the pattern for My Autumn Scarecrow. I do not have the cover photo nor the instructions but it is simply fuse or applqie and using scraps it is awesome! I will include those two and a piece of fabric to any order of the book.</div>
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Go to Marylouquiltdesigns.com to sign up for my october 2017 retreat or the retreat next June. Patterns, many prizes (lovely), field trips to great quilt shops, lunch at the Coeur d'Alene Hotel (I pay for this, Dinner at Perry Street Pizza (I pay for this), access to my studio and it library, Classroom next door, fun girls who come, adventures and great instruction should you wish for making Story quilts, Flower quilts, pieced dogs and cats and raccoons and chickens and great borders. It is a ton of fun in both seasons. I hire great cooks who provide all meals and they are delicious!! It is a great time for all of us!</div>
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This quilt was made in one of my workshops by judy. Isn't this great?</div>
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This lady who is Pam Dransfelts Mother has passed on and this lovely quilt hangs in her Fathers retirement room. A great memory for the family. Just what a story quilt should be. What are you leaving for a memoriy of your life?</div>
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This quilt was made by Charlotte who had a dear brother die of AIDS. It is a memory of the things he loved. A lovely tribute to someone dearly loved.</div>
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A bit of one of my quilts. My Aunt and My husband and I.</div>
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Hearts are important in quilts they say so much. These three represent my kids. Come to class and see all of the other things I add for symbolism. I am leaving alot to think about in my quilts.<br />
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Nancy was in my workshop and decided to do all flowers.</div>
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These flowers above and below are in the new book. Hoochy-Two-chy. They are fun.</div>
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I am having a senior moment. I want to say Judy did this quilt and I am pretty sure I am wrong. Sigh But it is a great story with the golf cart and the flower and books and chicken!</div>
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Above this was done with one of my patterns. I love it!<br />
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One of the Bunny Sisters, Laura from Texas did a story quilt about Grandmothers. Isn't this great? It is awesome now that it is done and a great memory for her kids and Grandkids.<br />
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This was a quilt I did about my daughter and her friend who had A LEMONADE STAND one day. They were thrilled to make some money!<br />
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I belive creating keeps you young and happy. If you are sitting around wishing, make it a point to create and enjoy life!<br />
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This is me in Western Washington teaching at LaConner Museum. I have the New Mexico quilt behind me. I adore New Mexico!<br />
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Below a self portrait of me and France.<br />
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The cow below was done by Sue Cresse who does awesome quilts and has taken several classes and become a close friend. The best part of classes is the friendships you can make!<br />
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I truly believe this. I surprise myself sometimes and it is always something that seems to come out of thin air but not really. It is a gift if you believe God helps you. On my checks I have this quote "We continue God's creativity through our hands and artwork." And we do. </div>
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Please comment it lets me know you are actually reading my posts. If yu do, I am going to put my berry pie recipe and a great salad recipe too! :-)<br />
Bless you this summer, have a happy time sharing and helping those that come along. And rink lots of water.marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-49803820982120556832017-06-07T19:36:00.001-07:002017-06-07T19:36:51.712-07:00(Backup) A Retreat Fit for Any Princess! A Stack of beautiful Tiaras Ready!<ol><li><img id="id_b9f1_5ba2_f3c1_9181" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IZcw1i7jUPA/WTi4M0STvoI/AAAAAAAAL_8/6YeKJnk_48UVcQ-LuaOtTrtsZZTi_6m4QCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></li><li>Prizes are all ready for each day at my retreat. We will be using the Focused Fitness Classroom next door to my studio so I have access to my library, paints, quilts, fabrics and anything else we need to tell our life's Stories in beautiful fabrics. It is so much fun.</li><li>We have girls coming from New York, Maryland, Virginia, California, Canada, Spirit Lake, and Tri Cities. Some people say that they cannot come because they live too far. That is the point of coming! Come see Washington and Idaho and the Great Northwest!</li><li><img id="id_28a4_b50c_e7b_1a7e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PZW4_roS-Z4/WTi4LvJR2UI/AAAAAAAAL_o/qp5Iq5WvtRkzB5-OJPg8HlR_oxyi9jnFgCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></li><li>I have NO IDEA why these numbers are showing up so ignore them please.</li><li>The photo above is me in another cowgirl outfit. Think of this as a story quilt with cowboy boots, play gun, Hopalong Cassidy and the others and a horse! Every girls dream in my day!</li><li><img id="id_65ff_a234_f4cc_8d64" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iArlKDRPYVc/WTi4MZqLnVI/AAAAAAAAL_w/LtUYe7IbfXklJkECSZ-Xd_7cveSsIN-TwCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></li><li>Part of my Story Quilt about John C. Campbell Folk Art School! Really a fun story to tell!</li><li><br></li><li><img id="id_eeff_72c0_58b5_6bd8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kFkNfyvvfJk/WTi4MNHBiJI/AAAAAAAAL_s/TvgdeYtQYvchyL9Lb4oLe7kSos-Xh1LzgCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></li><li>I have been having so</li><li>Much fun teaching Self Portraits! The idea is to tell who you are today!! Not what you look like but inside who you are!</li><li><img id="id_340b_2d18_775d_787b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--PCreFX0AH8/WTi4MQms9rI/AAAAAAAAL_0/mYwyKNAfL7UicWDbDMQiOzcwyU6KGAiigCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;">This is a story about a retired Stewardess and she used her 50 year old skirt to make the top. All of this is in the works but includes her pins, her hat and lots of other things she has kept!! Wonderful!</li><li><div id="wrapperid_2954_4508_a97f_25b4" class="___smartHandler" style="position: absolute; width: 461px; height: 396px; z-index: 100; top: 2360px; left: 45px; border: 1px solid rgb(67, 135, 223);"><br></div><img id="id_5056_cab3_baaa_4001" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-32GRnJVIj8g/WTi4NkeCRPI/AAAAAAAAMAM/GqXk_xXzomMSy2VXtIx0PJcqkt4hZiVOQCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></li><li>The eyes here are just the best. So many ideas here and lots of color and texture will be added!</li><li><img id="id_43fd_11db_8d69_d1cd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FUVvoR7Xg5w/WTi4NMStNRI/AAAAAAAAMAA/vucklkypSTY1ApmfB7j1povyOdOi21RLQCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></li><li>It is a lot of fun to see what people choose for hair and skin!! </li><li><img id="id_8cd9_756_30d7_69f9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oG_ly839lCc/WTi4MwgMVQI/AAAAAAAAL_4/vWjEDvT_OOseNwdI3jyzy7b5ZmWENbN2gCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></li><li>A sample of one of my pieces. My parents lived in Phoenix for 22 years as snowbirds. I decided this background was perfect!!</li></ol><img id="id_b970_3b8c_eb54_6ad5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GigvthzxU50/WTi4NZO8FHI/AAAAAAAAMAE/LmLXyv7skM0T6KE12RWec1ZEKKOkO8MewCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> One girl is going to do many blocks from my new book Hoochy-Two-chy. This dog is pretty darn lovable. Hee hee.<div><img id="id_8e45_4dc4_d39a_33eb" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wG8ysT2uqro/WTi4NjnAX4I/AAAAAAAAMAI/GSEtqq6MYwgiI15WcgimIe5pX-RTZNP4QCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 313px; height: auto;"> I started this basket in my studio and I am working on borders. Then I am adding an angel and many flowers and leaves and some kind of a letter. Can't wait to continue it and tell a story about something in my life. What would you tell?</div><div> I will be telling the dates for next year soon. I will have it during Farm Chicks and Art Fest again. It is so much fun going to see both. Farm Chicks is online if you Google it.</div><div>Later this week we will go to Coeur d'Alene Idaho fir a field trip and lunch at the hotel ad fabric shopping. It promises to be a great week for all of us!</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-69386205753360761652017-04-25T21:22:00.001-07:002017-04-25T21:22:06.785-07:00(Backup) Empty Spools experience for Mary Lou<img id="id_bd04_25af_4e00_7df6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H8h94hDMzzw/WQAgTmR2EBI/AAAAAAAAL-Q/Y5zsiL9SQuQtY42k5sl2A6VxDLXSnVyAwCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><div> Beautiful flowers everywhere in Pacific Grove California <img id="id_40ee_9777_4b2a_91b0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5tpRpK5HCR8/WQAgU6CIXXI/AAAAAAAAL-Y/aADHH8NSoBsYajYp0jkWnBoz4kGxVsuMQCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_138b_3667_efbb_c5f8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tmBpZRSEXXs/WQAgUmtnM6I/AAAAAAAAL-U/Z4bnjZFJkOUjXcrtVOBe13_wICZaVzFWwCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_c506_4151_a64d_2435" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--PCFBPyiLao/WQAgU4eO-AI/AAAAAAAAL-c/mrOerC0wZRQxIUC8x_GyK6PeO2mvUhjhgCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Flowers and succulents are happy here just like the people!</div><div><img id="id_2bb_a74_ff79_eec9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qhuUBO3lnE0/WQAgVE0i9YI/AAAAAAAAL-g/cuRaQOtKdPYCrsznMfB8q79Q-NMsbUnZwCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"></div><div>California Poppies and more</div><div> The ocean views are exciting and beautiful!<img id="id_7b74_a7be_d87d_e60a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RD0MNWgGl-Q/WQAgWiJUORI/AAAAAAAAL-k/WXij6alLvh8AcMBCOKoOhYeaHurbdCjawCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_c7e0_75e5_bb21_3d62" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-If7RJFruI8E/WQAgXOuVJmI/AAAAAAAAL-o/z9ZDuByGmQkz19XPI_WQCxJn92RexU88gCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> </div><img id="id_9db_b865_ab9f_177" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0N6QIAfaVfs/WQAgYaMf8cI/AAAAAAAAL-0/e5sqhTssTqol6eqKXL_jum0bXCtws-xjwCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_88f5_dac4_7c6e_73df" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uNeTKKid-a0/WQAgXiUBqkI/AAAAAAAAL-s/w3mzR4F6AnUecHVZagxFqyK0SKb9UUhKgCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_af99_66b1_69be_60a1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TBmhjGVcPRM/WQAgafnztZI/AAAAAAAAL_I/ZabO63lFnG09Wktc0NmTMQSa2c9K5NeQQCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div>Flowers along the beaches are red red and wonderful!</div><div><img id="id_f8e8_9443_55db_ad5a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Cz-6HNgA2Y4/WQAgYYldgCI/AAAAAAAAL-w/tuTqMN-Wj5ABC32gFsf5l5kmp7v_dvf5wCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Even weeds are exciting!</div><div><img id="id_9eff_1d2b_8dc8_ea3a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jqr0IAvpppk/WQAgYTMazsI/AAAAAAAAL-4/WaZHlUoyLB0GYUnAtJ3ufS_Pr7fg7f6fQCHM/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><br></div><div>Large sprays of ocean water and smells out there today mixed with flower smells. 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Just designed the new cups for the retreat! Pretty fun. All things I love and hoping I can inspire my friends to enjoy life and creating and being original. :0) So many girls have great Story Quilt ideas to leave a legacy for who they are and what they love! In 80 years what will people know about you from your quilts?</div>
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The question was asked if I was ever going back East. Gosh you have to be asked and really right now the farthest I have been asked is for Wisconsin next year. I am not sure why. Maybe quilters in the East do not know who I am and what I do. If you belong to a guild in the East there are lots of people who ask me why I don't come back there. Would love to but need an invitation. Cityquilter, hope this helps. Email me at Lattegirl@aol.com</div>
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Eating is always part of the Retreat experience. We are lucky to have always had great cooks and bakers and field trips to good restaurants. :0)</div>
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Taken in Coeur'd Alene Idaho which is right next door and has a great quilt shop!</div>
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The quilt below was one of the many wonderful story quilts made by Dawn who has passed away. She has left a nice legacy of beautiful stories for those that loved her. She was wonderful. This quilt was made for her daughter in law.</div>
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Below is Susan who is really talented with anything that has to do with art. And she has a great smile!</div>
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The beginning of a story by Lisa- about herself which is wonderful!</div>
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Below is the border of a great story quilt!</div>
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Below is a story about a cruise...pretty fun!</div>
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Sandy made this quilt about her daughter's 6th birthday. Such fun!</div>
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Below Deloros remembered trips to Aruba with her family. Love the colors and story here!</div>
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My friend Sue did a story about herself when she was little. Isn't this cute?</div>
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The quilt below is about four girls on Christmas coming down to see what is there! And the photo looked just like this! Joyful faces!!</div>
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Below Candy did a prize winning quilt about her Grandmother who would go out during a full moon and open her purse and say this for money to show up later on. :0) Isn't it great?!!!!</div>
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The quilt below is one I did about my husband's passing and how I got chickens to give me someone to care for.</div>
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The quilt below has LOTS of history. My friend Betty Chan did the story about her parents coming over from China at different times to help the family all finally one day unite. It is beautiful and has many memories in it you cannot see.</div>
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I sold my Quilter's retirement Home this week and wanted you to see the details in case you missed it. My friend Marie in Minnesota bought it and I was happy to sell it to her because she "got it" and she loved it as I did. She is hanging it in her home.</div>
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Above, the royal stash that we will all share.</div>
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Border block ideas.</div>
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The quilt below is made by a woman in Brazil who took the cat pattern and did her own thing! Isn't it great?</div>
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Sandy Fisher's flower ideas from the basic flower ideas.</div>
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The Biunny sisters came to Spokane from Florida and Texas to take the retreat and usual they did amazing quilts.</div>
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More ideas on what we ate one year!</div>
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Below is Sandy from Montana with her reward winning quilt about Italy. Isn't it great!!</div>
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We still have those two openings for the retreat. Information is on <span style="font-size: large;">Marylouquiltdesigns.com </span>Come and join us and you won't be sorry!marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-51527173630702422012017-04-04T22:15:00.001-07:002017-04-04T22:15:49.766-07:00More photos for fun! Two openings for retreat <img id="id_ae4_1421_bbe2_1d6f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nxWGhXfosNg/WOR9TKf2kuI/AAAAAAAAL7c/cMk4iJBQS2o/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div> So this is one of the new things I will be showing at my retreat in Spokane Valley this summer in June. Marylouquiltdesigns.com</div><div>I have two Openings.</div><div>I also have some great new borders and some new people and animal ideas and always more things to teach about color and which fabrics work best for the most pazazz!</div><div> The retreat is at a classroom next door to my studio! It is spacious and wonderful. The kitchen is attached and we will be going to Farm Chicks the first day. Look</div><div>Up Farm Chicks on Google! It is an antique and collectible sale that has been going for years! It is awesome and many people dress up. We will be wearing our tiaras. </div><div> We will also be going to Coeur d'Alene Idaho to see a great shop there and to the Coeur d'Alene hotel for lunch at dockside and huckleberry milk shakes for those that would love to try them! The food is grand. Hoping to show you a bit more of Coeur d'Alene! </div><div>Spokane has its beautiful spots too and we'll see a few also.</div><div> We will meet Sunday night for Pizza at Perry Street Pizza. Last year we ordered ten pizzas and it was really fun!! The pizza is amazing! </div><div> Lots of giveaways and lots of great gals coming. Hope you might be one of them. </div><div> </div><img id="id_985e_13d6_5385_4838" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vNK575nW3Vw/WOR9TLvj0JI/AAAAAAAAL7g/Kpa9vVUZaPc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div><img id="id_82e3_cb08_5cf6_b4db" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zRIQNB-Co2g/WOR9XxJbNXI/AAAAAAAAL7k/cRNx2WTnOEw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>It is always nice to be in magazines and this issue has an article about my self portraits. I will be teaching this in Dallas and a few other places. Will be showing them at the retreat and John C. Campbell as well. They are fun and the point is to make the inner you that day not the outer you! I can make myself blond, a cowgirl, someone with some crazy thing on my head etc. so much fun and so creative! I have lots of ideas!!!</div><div><img id="id_4e93_a7ec_2953_95d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H4l5Np67x_Y/WOR9avDIGWI/AAAAAAAAL7s/moQ5b8HiLT8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><img id="id_faa2_8260_3d04_daae" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gu0oMilQyyA/WOR9hHJ346I/AAAAAAAAL8I/5equ5yPnZk4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div>Was working in my studio today getting ready with new samples for workshops. It's nice to open my windows and let the light in as I sew! Good music and fun fabrics make for a lovely day!</div><div><img id="id_66d_c58a_4f2a_3db" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UXZRId6cc24/WOR9a9L28aI/AAAAAAAAL7w/5toFRu5JGsE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><img id="id_1be2_af75_8070_ab97" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_tYwol2udbM/WOR9fGrttKI/AAAAAAAAL74/tUVQBF_1m8I/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_bcab_6b94_b950_8b50" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lo6vuI0ZyxU/WOR9YFmb71I/AAAAAAAAL7o/KddSDmruI7c/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div>Thought I would share the beginnings of more story quilt samples from Asilomar. We had so much fun and so many good ideas!!!</div><div><img id="id_b9cb_1955_e758_b5fa" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n6bkVz3GgDM/WOR9gBPUg3I/AAAAAAAAL78/SFdXZGBKJaQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><img id="id_3b5_3518_f3c9_15b6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oKmBLI6OmCc/WOR9gYcwISI/AAAAAAAAL8A/4S6rJzw1oIE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_db6d_3ec0_3fa6_effc" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ORMelz0Qs9Y/WOR9ggokFuI/AAAAAAAAL8E/xaPsygAXN40/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_36f8_7a40_2479_e8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-enWkKjhJFsg/WOR9etFTfmI/AAAAAAAAL70/x9xKPjqybsk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div>Each student had a great story and it was so interesting what they chose and how it developed from day to day. </div><div>Grandma and the candy fish above is a fun story.</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-20627464257246328922017-04-02T15:28:00.001-07:002017-04-02T15:38:26.402-07:00MY MERCHANT SYSTEM FIXED! Fun at Asilomar<img id="id_5d0b_3bb9_623e_b041" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OXOTYCP-qkk/WOF6yleQLsI/AAAAAAAAL5k/4N6nfqvlOMw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Want to make this darling dog? It's easy with Mary Lou's new book!<div><img id="id_b5f3_df88_f832_4355" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N9CPxGaW8HM/WOF6wOm7EBI/AAAAAAAAL5c/sOul2QbvpBg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> It took two weeks and me signing two new contracts with my merchant systems but NOW you can put your credit card into in and it takes it! Imagine. Haha<br></div><div> This book offersquilt block ideas small to huge fir great quilts. Just take a little imagination and great fabric and you will love the results! Happy and creative! π</div><div>Marylouquiltdesigns.com to order it! </div><div><img id="id_ffcd_7828_4635_af92" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hE3nuGc3iWk/WOF6vB4YPbI/AAAAAAAAL5Y/sfL6OHXwxBk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> I have given out tiaras for three to five day retreats and classes for years. <br></div><div>I think this beautiful quote says it all!</div><div> If you are coming to our retreat in June, or going to the John C. Campbell class then you are set for a new beautiful tiara. We have lots planned. Hope you are going to join the fun!</div><div>------------------</div><div><img id="id_e4cd_f871_1baf_62f8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CLANsKsk_u8/WOF6xJMZtsI/AAAAAAAAL5g/3_xRedDgyUs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>My new drinking cup from a friend. Fits in perfect with my studio! Happy and colorful!! These pieces available at Tassuti Zoo in Pacific Grove! Beautiful and fun!</div><div><img id="id_651a_f630_6771_49bb" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RNp9lv03UNc/WOF6za07UqI/AAAAAAAAL5s/lX-BMJvsCDc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 274px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>I bought a wonderful owl</div><div>Bag at Tassuti Zoo to carry things on the airplane on the way to Asilomar. Perfect for happy travels! Note the happy doll in my bag from Tassuti Zoo too! She is a sewing doll, of coarse! </div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><img id="id_42c9_49f9_4fee_e327" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iy_CzuGQ8Ws/WOF6yioRMNI/AAAAAAAAL5o/v40fiaF7Tx4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br> Here is my sewing doll and she lives my new book and encourages having fun and making a quick and easy quilt!<br></div><div><img id="id_c41e_c72a_27e7_7141" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2d7yTvVIdRk/WOF65ASnV3I/AAAAAAAAL58/U6NWhYKZlJA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> My friend Cindy who took my Asilomar story quilt class! Twenty two lovely ladies! So much creativity and so many great stories!<br></div><div><img id="id_eb59_7fd_3ed0_788c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FytVbebfR8s/WOF65PE0SJI/AAAAAAAAL6A/EXQp3IchWj0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Sandy Fisher did a story about her Grabdmother who was traditional and how Quilting has changed with Hoochy blocks!! Hee hee. Great quilt!!<br></div><div><img id="id_c542_e839_4f16_c8df" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1VoMo52G9-s/WOF61grIjUI/AAAAAAAAL5w/1XjYgBPiNzk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Tina Neppl did a quilt about her husband and his brother and how they loved to surf together in a memorable spot! Really wonderful!<br></div><div><img id="id_bcdd_ef07_e679_b63d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-prGsRBp5RtU/WOF62XwXEaI/AAAAAAAAL50/CIrbht8rQWg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><img id="id_fb82_abbc_3290_960e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6J6ZnXwfr-0/WOF6444CVYI/AAAAAAAAL54/dmPTvu5SluM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> This was so artfully done and will be a bed quilt. Sheryl is an amazing quilter and designer. Really pretty with the two darling children in there!<div><img id="id_2b8c_3e29_91_6e69" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mcCpLTf1TUg/WOF67HdDdaI/AAAAAAAAL6E/2NIpWdqDs3I/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Nancy is moving and each of her friends created themselves as a chicken. Darling idea and so pretty with the great colors!!<br></div><div><img id="id_b8c3_8b17_87b2_736f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yd-87OpvsL0/WOF671Nfe4I/AAAAAAAAL6M/JRIHEz9d7Yo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><img id="id_c74_c85f_373c_7a90" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uMah2blh0J0/WOF67i7XXzI/AAAAAAAAL6I/TNoQ-vR55LE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Above is Carol who is doing a quilt about dancing to 60's music and enjoying wine. She is a widow and wanted good times to be memorialized. It is going to be a fantastic quilt!!<div><img id="id_dd3_7d1a_9d64_e9b9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--XMXD4SDU8g/WOF7AM-A4eI/AAAAAAAAL6c/Rmt9j8ymztA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> This is going to be sensational! Who doesn't love Frida Kahlo? Love the flavors of color and fun here!!<br></div><div><img id="id_9e57_bf9c_e6fb_be1e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-33HZIfT0TmY/WOF69pGfLCI/AAAAAAAAL6Q/4BJdD9YpcRQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> This is my wonderful hostess Lauren. The quilts in the background are some of my new things. I so enjoyed the sharing in my class! This is what makes a successful quilt! </div><div><img id="id_c9b6_c9d7_3cfa_7e62" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6ZA3_k-q5L4/WOF6_1GuXnI/AAAAAAAAL6Y/cTuaWbeopJI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Wendy and Sandy love red and white dots... 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I have been friends with them for a long time. Fun having them close!<br></div><div>If you look</div><div>Close you can find some darling blocks from the new book. Quite fun and very creative! </div><div>Again to order it go to:</div><div>Marylouquiltdesigns.com</div><div><img id="id_d74f_a431_df3_546f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VBzSGvq459M/WOF89i1y7NI/AAAAAAAAL7I/iTCbrsI0bb8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Stay tuned for more story quilts and lovely photos from Asilomar and things coming up</div><div>At Mary Lou's retreat in Spokane Valley. Great fun, great prizes, great girls, great space and great food prepared by Miss Tina from LA. She's got the touch!</div><div>Day one we all go to Farm Chicks with tiaras and everyone wants one. There are awesome antiques, collectibles, jewelry, clothes, etc. thousands of people fly in and drive in from all over the US AND CANADA. It is awesome! Hope you can come! Retreat info on my website. Questions? Lattegirl@aol.com</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-20166224257304098592017-03-02T16:37:00.001-08:002017-03-02T16:37:30.944-08:00-Hoochy Two-chy Mary Lou's new book is ready! Getting my Mojo back, Blessings and fun patterns and fabrics!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, they delieverd the books yesterday and I am waiting for my web designer to get the website up so people can order it! It is really fun and has more than 50 pages of animals and things to make hoochy style. You choose large or small. Once I get some time I am going to do a block of the month group on Yahoo and we will have our very own pins and some surprises.<br />
If you would like to order the book with a check or money order the book is $22. and a priority envelope is $7.50. This makes a total of $29.50 and if you mail this to me I will prompty send you the book. I will keep your name and email to send info about the block of the month group also once I get my pins designed and back. :0)<br />
My address is<br />
Mary Lou Weidman<br />
2406 S. Dishman-Mica Road- Suite # 5,<br />
Spokane Valley, WA 99206<br />
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Here are just some of the blocks and you can make them in different ways. Experiment and make ears bigger or smaller or animal longer or shorter. SO much fun!</div>
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More blocks and Nancy Donahoe's wonderful flower quilt where she did the darling frog and flowers to go with it. Maybe a block challenge of wild flowers for a garden would be fun! Its almost that season!</div>
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A new generation. This is my wonderful Grandson who loves to ski with his Dad who is his best friend. I said on Facebook he is a PIP. Someone asked me what that meant. I looked it up and they said "one of a kind person." Yes, that would be him. And come to think of it all of my Grandchildren are that way and that is why it is such a joy to see them grow up and their parents pride. God has been good to all of us.</div>
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I bought some bolts of great fabtics that we added to my website. I only order the bolts I know I would use alot in case they do not sell. I knonw these fabrics are hard to find because they fly out the shop doors and the internet too. They make me smile and are very happy!</div>
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Day by Day I am getting my energy and Mojo back. I had a hard couple of years and that is behind me. I am so thankful for the blessings God has given me and I so appreciate being a quilter and making YOU my friend. Thank you for commenting and saying such nice things. That is what has helped me get back my happiness. Hope I get to see you somewhere some day.</div>
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I have a couple spots left for my retreat here. You can contact me at Lattegirl@aol.com</div>
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In the meantime have a wonderful week! We are close to Spring! I hope. Haha!</div>
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Marvelous Moose Pattern. Funny and fun.</div>
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Love the metal flowers. Makes me happy!<br></div><div><img id="id_dcd6_40cd_9c02_d948" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XQwcHKo2Qsk/WKGaGuk7cVI/AAAAAAAAL3A/52fLFuI-J1A/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Cute things in my studio that make me happy to be in there!<br></div><div><img id="id_b627_ad7_85d4_1c30" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FW04TVDodsw/WKGaFmGuSxI/AAAAAAAAL28/xBKFqfpnCL0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> A little place to sit and think. What is better than red shoes and red chairs? <br></div><div>The chicken is Navajo from New Mexico. </div><div><img id="id_1581_7ff8_5240_d77" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wQ7nKhXtsJs/WKGaG1ubu8I/AAAAAAAAL3E/oEjWWrBDhok/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> My friend Wendy sent me this note pad. I love anything chicken!<br></div><div><img id="id_1fea_8762_3ffb_11ca" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fsdkQW0_5uw/WKGaJAPbvVI/AAAAAAAAL3Q/9-eg_C9mkdo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> This is the other side of my retail. It has a work table for painting and when I teach classes. Plus another cutting table behind it. I wanted to show the darling hanging my friend Molly made for me when I found out I had cancer. Seemed like good luck to hang it in the studio! The star is a measurement gadget and Inusually have it in the star shape. My friend Linda gave this to me when she came to Farm Chicks and my retreat one year. I love it.<br></div><img id="id_89dc_be7f_d0f2_94f9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T2fXv9aAzBQ/WKGaJQLi61I/AAAAAAAAL3U/hn0bV8dQBpk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div> I dug out two quilts I started and ironed them and put a head and a hat on the one on the left. I am adding a vegetable garden to both and perhaps trees. It will grow as I start sewing. Fun.<br></div><div> </div><img id="id_ab14_e107_fc5c_7b7b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QnCyGvxYz7k/WKGaH3JiA6I/AAAAAAAAL3I/arkV_1lL18Y/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Above is a story quilt I made.<div>I have two openings in my Asilomar class. You can sign up at</div><div>Emptyspoolsseminar.com</div><div>I will be teaching Story Quilts and each student gets their very own real and beautiful tiara. I have done this for a long time and love sharing this with my students! If you want to tell a story about you or someone you love, this is the class for you!!</div><div><img id="id_976c_8b46_16d5_142e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6UCv3wXeUxc/WKGaH7YpTSI/AAAAAAAAL3M/uUowZFDhLOw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Also I am so excited that the series Infid for Quilting Arts is out. Check your local station for this program! I am in this three times and will be on television. If you would like to order the series (that has lots of great ideas and teachers) then go to Quilting Arts online. </div><div>Also Inwill have an article about Self Portrait Quilts in the May issue of Quilting Arts.</div><div>If you guild wants a great workshop, this is fun and has great results!! </div><div> <img id="id_d3a9_3423_9b50_c020" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B2UHpbs-6Dw/WKGaJoFt4QI/AAAAAAAAL3Y/U-GkT0yZQ3c/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br> <br></div><img id="id_36a0_20dc_78f9_770d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a5nfuFOr7j8/WKGaLKQCZbI/AAAAAAAAL3k/m4RvN6-PqWg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> The views out my windows <div><img id="id_312f_4b1b_9dab_7db9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NLadbWBmPFc/WKGaK4f2ASI/AAAAAAAAL3g/4BrklO854-4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div>It has been a tough winter this year and normally Intesch in warmer places this time of year. I decided to not teach so I could be home to sort and get my studio ready. I have had it with snow and ice. <br><img id="id_9aad_3bc9_ea40_1aae" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U8d-o2bE_Ks/WKGaKS1oG1I/AAAAAAAAL3c/j9SCrWdXZw4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div> I am going to close with this darling little girl. This is how I feel when I sit down to sew! What fun!! </div><div> I decided today that I am going to include a paper inside my new book that will tell you how to sign up for the block of the month club. Will be doing a simple kit to mail out and a challenge with the page number on it. I have some fun ideas!</div><div> Hope you are warm and upbeat and happy! Turn off the news and concentrate on how you can be a light in your world and give a hand up to someone who needs it!</div><div>Kisses!</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-89074203984584724122017-02-13T03:33:00.001-08:002017-02-13T03:33:49.664-08:00Telling YOUR Story<img id="id_3858_1413_2a2c_b98f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zpVOptOsNiM/WKGZmux7N4I/AAAAAAAAL2w/mpvec9q-hJs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Two openings in my Story Quilts class at Asilomar in California ! Come join us and make a quilt about you or take children's artwork and make a timeless family treasure.<div>It's fun and it's a class on being original and out of the box. Tiaras a perk! </div><div>Emptyspoolsseminars.com</div><div>Session 3</div><div> Come join the fun! </div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-44031229514009831682017-02-08T14:14:00.000-08:002017-02-08T14:14:10.788-08:00Happy Valentines, New Book! and New Studio!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My friend Tina gave me this little Valentines cupid which is darling but I thought the back was as cute as the front. Good for a smile which I like to give my friend's. </div>
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Thank you for not giving up on me and my blog. I have been so very busy! I moved all of my quilting things out of my home where my studio has been for many years into a brand new spot that is commercial and amazing! Lots of windows and lots of beautiful light!</div>
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I am working on new things and am doing patterns out of the wool wallhangings I have done and I will have photos of those fairly soon. I will be selling some of my favorite fabrics on my website and some other things will be added as time goes on.</div>
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I plan to do some private classes for small groups which will be fun because I can give good attention etc. </div>
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June 4-8th is my retreat dates for this year and as we have done before we will be attending Farm Chicks on Sunday. You would come in on Saturday and Sunday morning we will be attending Farm Chicks and then we will go to Perry Street Pizza. Then the next four days we will be sewing up a storm. Story Quilts, projects from the New book Hoochy Twochy or possibly a chicken quilt since this is the year of the Rooster. Lots of ideas and lots of creativity here and alot of fun!</div>
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My studio is part of a large gym complex that has many health business's, insurance, dental etc and luckily they have a large beeautiful classroom with a full kitchen. I will be hiring Miss Tina from LA again to share her cooking expertise! Tiaras and other fun prizes will be included and a field trip to Coeur d'Alene and Dockside restaurant too! We still have a few openings. $750. for the five days.</div>
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Well I did a screen shot of my new book cover and cannot crop it without it getting totally out of focus. Grrr. Anyway, it should be printed in two weeks and the website company is finishing up my store and will have the new book on there. Hooray! This photo gives you the basic idea.</div>
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Below is the happy dog from the book. It is all done Hoochy style.And easy with big pieces. There are boats and cars, and dogs and cats and many fun things included plus pages from the Hoochy Mama book and from the Flower Power book. We hope to do a block of the month group after awhile and I will be doing pins for everyone and a six week challenge. Pretty fun! Being happy and Out of the Box is what this is all about! My website is Mary Lou Designs or MaryLouWeidman.com</div>
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Below is my studio after they painted the entry side of it. No furniture yet!<br />
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Here is my desk as it was added to the studio. Empty shelves!<br />
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There were about three times this many boxes and lots of furniture. Sheesh.</div>
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Entry front side. This is a small retail space that will be open when the weather is warm and beautiful. I have small quilts hung there now that I will offer patterns in. I have some fabrics (only ones I would use since I can use them if they do not sell and they are hard to find). I have collected bird houses for a long time and the birdhouse above was a gift from my dear friends when my Father died. It means the world to me. Pam Clarke gave me this little corner unit years ago and I love it too.</div>
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Ikea drawer units hold everything you need! I have two of them -one in each room.<br />
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My daughter in law sorted every button I had (huge assortment-REALLY) and all of my trims and threads and needles and well, you know all of my STUFF. It is all tidy and wonderful! It is a pleasure to open the drawers and the huge containers of buttons! Oh and beads and the cupboard with paints, canvas's, pdf fabric, craft things all in order! Would love to do a painting on fabric class maybe this summer sometime.<br />
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Drawer two<br />
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Drawer three<br />
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Aove- My friend Molly gave me this cute quilting lady and she is holding my actual fabrics I desiged. Great fun!</div>
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Below is my clock collection and my dearest most favorite clock is from the Bunny Sisters, Charlotte and Laura. They have been dear to me for many years and I adore them. They have me the LOVE clock!</div>
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This is above my cutting table with pins and gadget I use.<br />
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My sewing machine with the trailer over that Connie made me. You can barely see it but it has a little Hawaiian girl that dances as I sew on the top left. :0)<br />
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My card holder and arling birdhouse. Makes me happy.<br />
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Below is just stuff I collected. Red makes me sing...or at least feel like it<br />
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Baskets I have collected. So pretty and a gourd lady and another birdhouse. </div>
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Retail side which is so different now. No boxes and small quilt samples on wall. I will take photos one of these days to show you.<br />
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Below is my pin cushion collection and a photo of my Granddaughters class I helped make a school auction quilt. SO cute. I love each of those kids and they each made their own bird for the tree in the quilt. A sampler of one of my fabric lines on the bottom and button holders.<br />
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Pin cushions I love<br />
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My desk which has far more things above it now. All my fabric to sew with on the right.<br />
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Below is a platter I got as a gift from my friends Wendy Price and Sandy Fisher. I have gotten this in cards so many times. I think since I have worn and given out tiaras for about ten or more years. Every girl needs a tiara. If yu don't have one you need one!!<br />
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Thats about all for now. I am ending with a quilt I did about my husband and my chickens. It seemed like a nice thing for me to end with. </div>
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Please comment. I would like to know you haven't given up on me and you are coming in for color and fun and getting out of the box! Things seem sad for many people now but if you have faith and enjoy quilting and sharing and making friends you do not have to be angry or sad. These emotions keep you down and are not healthy. Count your blessings like your friends, your family, a warm house, food on the table, something for a hobby and something to look forward to!<br />
See you next time friend. :0)marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-14674832007839268302016-12-05T11:43:00.001-08:002016-12-14T14:33:31.628-08:00Giving thanks for My Blog friends-YOU are Special to ME!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A year ago my two friends and I were in Neuremberg drinking Glugwine. Ick, I drank hot chocolate (the best!). Germany is the place for Christmas adventures. No one does Christmas like the Germans!<br />
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I wanted to share this beautiful wreath done in my wreath class in Las vengas (I think). I have lots the ladies name who did this. but isn't it wonderful. Playful and fun and happy! Bet it is on her wall right now!<br />
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Here is a fun cat quilt from my book. I am waiting for the publisher here in town to do "Hoochy Twochy" my new book on hoochy quilt easy piecing with dogs and cats and hats and all kinds of new fun things along with pages from Hoochy Mama Quilt book and Flower Power. I expect that they cannot get it done until right after Christmas. I am down the line for their project list.<br />
Here is a fun cat quilt from my book. I am waiting for the publisher here in town to do "Hoochy Twochy" my new book on hoochy quilt easy piecing with dogs and cats and hats and all kinds of new fun things along with pages from Hoochy Mama Quilt book and Flower Power. I expect that they cannot get it done until right after Christmas. I am down the line for their project list.<br />
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Beacuse they are teenagers, I rented a new studio space and move about 50 boxes and loads of furniture that will go to my new studio with clean painted walls of yello gold in the sewing room and the other space is a gorgeous turquoise. My furniture and things will be so pretty and my studio is only four minutes from home! I will be showing photos in my next blog entry for you. Eventually I will have a SMALL retail space in there and may do some private workshops for people who live close. Plus I will have some time this year to get more story quilts done. Makes me giddy thinking about it!<br />
I purged alot of things and that lightened up my mood and now my Grandkids will have a nice Family room to bring their friends to. Its a win win.<br />
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O my goodness did I ever have the buttons to move! I have loads of fabric but it doesn't touch what I have in buttons. Some of those will be packages and sold and rickrack too. I love both for whimsy in my quilts!<br />
Many people ask where I got all of the buttons. I have bought alot on the road but my Father used to go to garage sales and look for them for me. I plan to do a quilt called "Button Man" about him. He was a very sweet guy. One time my friend went to a garage sale and she was fighting with what she called "an old guy" over these buttons. He got them and she was so mad. Then we found out if was my Dad and we all laughed. Haha.<br />
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I was thinking about Christmas's from Other years and this is a photo of me and my new doll. I always had my eyes shut and I still do when there is a flash. I am very sensative to light. But this was a very happy Christmas for me.<br />
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Remember Minnie Pearl? I am working on self portraits and the idea is "who you are on the inside" so it doesn't matter what you choose to look like. I really want to do a Minnie Pearl lady. She was so cute and whimsical!<br />
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I love Polish folk art and see alot of it in Sante Fe. I am hoping to go there in a couple of months. This should inspire someone to do a cool Nativity. I have a couple that are drawn and hope to give it to a friend who is willing do sew it. :0) Would be so nice to have one to hang this time of year.<br />
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I am hoping to teach more about manipulating blocks so they are not all the same in borders. It is fun to be surprised at how things look one you cut them different. It is always a nice surprise!<br />
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These blocks above will be included in the new book. Quite whimsical and fun- by kathy in Idaho.<br />
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This is to encourage you to say positive, upliftig things this month! Don't express negative, downer thoughts to your friends when you can give compliments, laugh at funny things, share sweet memories and give a hug to someone who needs it!<br />
Let's make the New Year our best and happiest so far. I know that 2017 is going to be special and full of happy surprises for all of us. Looking forward to be positive and happy. Isn't that what we all want? Thank you for stopping by dear friends. I plan to be better about putting things on here including some give aways.marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-34718840360145167002016-10-20T12:46:00.002-07:002016-10-20T12:46:34.038-07:00NEW NEWS and Things are changing and evolving for Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had the pleasure of being on Quilting Arts with Susan Brubaker Knapp. It will be showing in January on PBS and if you cannot get it you can purchase a cd that has many quilt artists on it from that week. I showed embellishments, story quilts and Self portraits.<br />
All of these give good ideas but as I told my friend this is the beginning to taking a class where I have time to show more and I can work with you as you develop your quilt.<br />
By the way I have three openings only at Asilomar for next year. EmptySpoolsseminars.com<br />
I will be bringing drawings this time to help with your stories.<br />
I am finally getting my mojo back from my cancer radiation and losing my husband etc. My energy has been slow in coming and for a while there I had trouble thinking clearly. But cancer did not get me and in fact I don't even like to ever say I had it as I like to focus on happy things. Makes your cells happy and you healthier!<br />
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I thought I would share this photo of pumkins I made hoochy style. I am taking this and adding it to my book HOOCHY TWOCHY. I had planned for it to be out earlier but the company I hured to print it could not get a decent cover. So now I am hitting my target date for late in December.</div>
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It is going to be the original Hoochy Mama book, Flower Power and new, fun patterns for dogs, cats, cars, boats people and fun stuff. I am excited about this.</div>
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Quilt above was in the works from the Flower Power book. Sandy Fisher my good friend has finished this pretty quilt now and I am hoping to get a photo of her finished flower garden. These hoochy blocks are so much fun! Good job Sandy!</div>
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I have a block swap group from students that I have had. We had a log cabin exchange with grunge fabrics and I have to say I am love how they look. the colors just blend so well and are so happy together. I will be doing my next story quilt with alot of these. </div>
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My really really big news is that I am moving my studio out of my home and into a great office space for a better studio situation. I sent the swarches of paint and the main room will be bright golden yellow and the Lshaped entry room will be a gorgeous turquoise. </div>
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I get to move in November 19th. The week before Thanksgiving. Hmmm. No matter, I cannot wait!</div>
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My old studio at home will go back to a nice family room.</div>
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I went to a retreat in Oregon where we quilted and ate. Molly brought these funny donuts. They are Monster donuts. Maybe you can use this little idea for kids or your friends. We all laughed at this idea. :0)</div>
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This is one of my self portraits in the works. I like this little girl and inside I think this is me. She needs more work but gosh the self portraits are so much fun! I keep learning more ideas as I work. Isn't that the way? The more you do, the better you get and the more ideas you have! I could make dozens of these. The idea is who are you that day? It doesn't have to look like other people see you, it is just how you might see yourself that day. Its all about being happy and fun.</div>
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Lunch with my sweet daughter who I LOVE hanging out with. She is so much fun and we enjoy our fun. That day we went to the Mission store and found six old machines someone had brought in. She bought an old singer and I bought an old Kenmore. I took them into a guy to clean them up and fix them and she said "I'd like to learn to make a quilt. WHAT???? I cannot believe it! I am not sure where that came from but hooray! I am hoping to get her into my studio to put together a nice quilt! It will be so much fun...I think. Starting with something easy and pretty. Fun!</div>
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I finished my quilt about losing my husband and getting chickens. I must get a new photo of the whole thing. Its pretty fun and has the story embroidered on it. I am doing that more and more. I want my story to last long after I am gone. Whats your story? Isn't there something you would like to share that people will know about you or someone you love?</div>
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I bought one of those tuffet pin cushion kits. It was really quite fun and now I have a new pin cushion for my studio. Want happy things and colors and positive words and sayings all around me.</div>
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Soon I will have a NEW, GOOD Website. I found a designer thanks to my teacher friends and it should be up in about a month. I will have patterns on there to begin with and later fabrics that I personally like and use. People that ask about light givers can find them there and also cheddars. Cheddars are the compliment of any blue, any purple and any teal. They are magic and love to show off other colors.</div>
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Anyway the website will be super and a chance to get my new things up etc. This blog will be available there instead and I will be writing a letter every month which will be easier since everything will be in one spot. I have felt torn and felt grabbed in too many directions.My schedule and classes will be shown also. I will have a few surprises too. Stay tuned. It will be at Marylouweidman.com</div>
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Piecing project I started on. It is triple the size now and will be included in the new book. I wanted to show how I do my smaller hoochy borders. So many good ideas! A little great fabric and you have a fun time and a great result!</div>
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My moose pattern is up and ready and it is so funny and fun. Once the website is up you can order him. I also give you a whole idea of mosse sayings and themes. SO much fun!</div>
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I love this time of year. It smells good, it is colorful, it is happy for kids who are in school now and jumping in leaves and running with new friends, the sky is a beautiful blue against the pretty trees, quilters are busy and happy and cooking and baking to share, and there are many blessings around you if you take notice. Have a wonderful October and make a quilt that is happy and possibly a story about YOU. Thanks for visiting friend.</div>
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marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-18888458462598805582016-07-31T20:26:00.001-07:002016-07-31T20:26:14.716-07:00Summer Goes Too Fast!It has been a beautiful summer for me and I love this weather and warm winds, water, kids laughter et !<div><img id="id_85d8_dd3a_70ec_71be" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ur8ulayUkUw/V57Ax2dDgcI/AAAAAAAALtc/fI_xAOaqEqc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> My son is still enjoying keeping fit. He and wife ride weekly a long way and now their two kids go too. Nice to do this as a family!<br></div><div><img id="id_295e_f9f_5d70_776" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O1q9eAvuvso/V57AzWZvOvI/AAAAAAAALtg/94TDTgWE0Uo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Fooling around with self portraits. The idea is you do what you feel like that day! It is so much fun!<br></div><div> </div><img id="id_c5f2_5cc3_c437_3072" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QOBVLH87N4c/V57A0HBbfAI/AAAAAAAALtk/pdCBIAi3Tvs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 375px; height: auto;">My yard us so pretty this summer. I love seeing the colors and happiness out there!<div><img id="id_3e72_8be5_2129_4d0c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--F-kqXWFIlk/V57A1UarYcI/AAAAAAAALto/IQe8zrZfa38/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><img id="id_597c_32d1_1237_f619" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KaE6WJPRsbE/V57A2emaI6I/AAAAAAAALts/vbo2esCGNeQ/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_f418_50bc_349_3bf2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RGnSSiTUhx8/V57A3sst7DI/AAAAAAAALtw/CFajSx2eii4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_dcdc_1162_dd46_5014" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x0sBW63uIag/V57A5OwcTkI/AAAAAAAALt0/u9TMKtULZ8M/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> I I have been working on a few things to have quilts ready for Quilt Art magazine and also doing three episodes for the program. π one thing I am discussing is my embellishing. My quilts have lots!<img id="id_e725_129c_74db_955c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YxTokJS0S0U/V57BGmo6EOI/AAAAAAAALt4/eLveEsy4Eys/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div>Keys make great embellishments. In many ways too!!</div><div><img id="id_77d_51b1_1521_eae8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A_cZgWIv6qA/V57BG_pHSDI/AAAAAAAALt8/Ij7heDf8r1Y/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> My son in law had a good summer catching salmon and his daughter loves the beach too!<br></div><div><img id="id_92fa_e429_3f62_df35" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UTGkW4GCy3I/V57BHZt941I/AAAAAAAALuA/ZHW3tXdIbFU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> These are great story quilt ideas!!<br></div><div>Speaking of Candia Tucker drew up a story quilt about her sons who are musicians! Good musicians! </div><div><img id="id_bdcd_6f4b_3330_5365" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CBvFbrSjxTk/V57BH33ERwI/AAAAAAAALuE/LxYQ-jPi0C8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> AAnd she completed it and they are talking about using it on their CD cover! A great memory and a legacy quilt for sure!!<br></div><div><img id="id_c7cb_15e0_f96a_f119" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yk9ApuQw7uw/V57BIUyUq2I/AAAAAAAALuI/FGvpOO17X-U/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;">I think this is great!<br></div><div>---------------</div><div>So I treated myself to Sue Benner's class at Prochem in Fall River Mass. I knew nothing about dyeing though years ago I did dyed fabrics and in college I did mono prints etc.</div><div>Wow did I ever have a lot to learn. Great gals and great teacher and facility!</div><img id="id_ac92_826_9cee_8c97" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q2lurh3NZf4/V57BJY8cStI/AAAAAAAALuM/cltpjLobaqU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div> Sue dyed this piece and cut it up later for the class to each have a piece! Such fun.</div><div><img id="id_af_4293_fa71_285f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DScElrC5msQ/V57BKln1EFI/AAAAAAAALuQ/6IPNNlrnEAc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> PPart of one of my pieces... I still need to<br></div><div>Add more color and detail.</div><div><img id="id_d2c6_a542_12dc_93ea" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mgt1hGQKaLw/V57BLjMXN2I/AAAAAAAALuU/qkxcHx41Y5E/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> This is sunflowers that I now will paint in details and put border on and have quilted. Such fun! Dyed, mono painted, painted and stamped.<br></div><div><img id="id_e158_12e6_c652_1d88" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dilAzRZ7RCI/V57BMlSJzJI/AAAAAAAALuY/1r3vlV-m9fE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Two of my pieces from a distance. I want the background of pumpkin quilted in turquoise. Pumpkin needs yellow greens and purples. Such fun!<br></div><div>Sorry the same photo posted below--- I cannot delete it. Frustrating!<br><br><br></div><div><img id="id_36cd_bbba_4b38_7caa" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wIlp7N7ctUA/V57BNh0ODAI/AAAAAAAALuc/UqxTjd2OKTk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 320px; height: auto;"><br></div><img id="id_bc8b_b0d1_b425_9421" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EnaHE4m2G7Y/V57BO5uu6HI/AAAAAAAALug/aQ73Gq6GaYI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> SStill working on this! <div>My most favorite one I did not get a photo of but it will be done and quilted soon. π</div><div><img id="id_9204_3969_f16f_b959" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y7ZLfaBWST4/V57BQGpCGjI/AAAAAAAALuk/x7ET24VnaNk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br><div><div>I love this one. It is silk and have plans for it as well.</div></div></div><div><img id="id_9cee_e6cd_1ecf_453d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wZFOy-tpIhg/V57BROmCe9I/AAAAAAAALuo/oN5JtliWGTk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Quilting night totally save this. More silk. π<br></div><div><img id="id_fb3f_7d24_913_f2b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LqUbWOnuREw/V57BSZ2jEQI/AAAAAAAALus/-Ee7AYBvxJg/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Wendy who sat close to me did this scarf. Isn't it great???<br></div><div><img id="id_6f76_4c2c_30bd_93b5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iHUzpWb-IDI/V57BTZl7MkI/AAAAAAAALuw/2Xt2inKpWhI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;">This is a cool Mono print Sue made. Such fun. I may never appliquΓ© again! </div><div>Just kidding!</div><div><img id="id_357f_9c9c_b1a1_b08e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sZXHheb-3uw/V57BUKnBjaI/AAAAAAAALu0/XxILhJ8NArY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> My biggest good. Plan to bring it around with some mono prints and hand painting. π <br></div><div><img id="id_506f_fbe1_7102_aae1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lnXcaYPPYfM/V57BVRoHjdI/AAAAAAAALu4/_my7H7akVNE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> HHad lobster rolls twice! The East has the BEST LOBSTER!!<br></div><div> Bad weather leaving and we say on plane on Tarmac friction plus hours. Got off plane and a half hour got on plane. Sat an hour and finally took off to Denver with lightening rain and thunder with us all the way. Had to pay for hotel as I missed my connection. Sigh.</div><div>Next day found out I could not get out of Denver until 10:55 tonight. Had to leave my hotel room at noon or pay for another day. I did not want to spend 10 hours in airport so I paid a second day. π </div><div>But I will be home in bed tonight after midnight and hopefully safe and sound.</div><div>This week was a blessing! π</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-51508302282411044202016-05-24T22:47:00.001-07:002016-05-24T22:47:24.825-07:00A New Book with Need of Photos- Can you Help?<img id="id_69da_2e26_26d5_9bf7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LesDb_BZDjA/V0U8RHqGBPI/AAAAAAAALsU/T2WufPCpDFk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><div>So I am redoing a book in August that is going to be fun. I am adding some me hoochy blocks to the "Hoochy Mama" book and to that I am adding the Flowrr Power book with new birds and some new flower ideas and to</div><div>Those I am</div><div>Adding a whole grouping of border ideas and some animals and some cars.</div><div>It is going to have all three books in one and will be called "Hoovy TWOchy." If it gets printed on time it will be available the end of August and will give you super ideas got more fun quilts!!!</div><div> <div><img id="id_c481_a50b_926e_f550" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-07bJGW9QehI/V0U8SF2xpRI/AAAAAAAALsY/K3j4OOkae9Q/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>My dear friend Charlotte put together this Flower Power sample...can I use this Charlotte?</div><div><img id="id_b40b_6d8e_b032_945b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-anhcOz41pF0/V0U8TW9jhTI/AAAAAAAALsc/0l4M0mnFDzM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>So what I really need is any photos you have of a Hoochy wall hanging or a Flower Power wall hanging or quilt. I know there are good ones out there and I would love to share them! </div><div>I am self publishing this book. Hope you see what a fun method it is and leads to great quilts!!</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_92d1_9aa0_badc_a53b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4o9J6Fa1fq4/V0U8Uf-UZgI/AAAAAAAALsg/CyvO6jgGQu0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sharon Stanton did these darling blocks </div><div><img id="id_d4b4_9cb6_849e_c872" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--7rzCtnWMl0/V0U8V6RjdxI/AAAAAAAALsk/A6qgdIq91Xw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"></div><div>Darlene did these beautiful blocks in our Asilomar class. Love them all!!</div><img id="id_e6e4_50d3_be6f_1f4f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-paiR2F5HDfY/V0U8Wxu42hI/AAAAAAAALso/6ajA47olYCE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div> </div><div><img id="id_a208_588f_d2cb_60d0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yldMGLsHULo/V0U8X5zqp6I/AAAAAAAALss/2dnx67a87Po/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_4f21_4a98_f338_c55" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OfowNCNe6L0/V0U8ZqCY5gI/AAAAAAAALsw/PKgJj8932D4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>These girls are all Paducah students. Great flowers and fun too!</div><div>Imagine being able to do a cute row of people. Those patterns will be in there also! Watch this blog and in August it willMTell You how and where to order it.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_3e27_f721_110d_8525" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aGK4181iLs8/V0U8a0SBCCI/AAAAAAAALs0/QP8k_1yVQTY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"><br></div></div><div>There is nothing quite so fun as flowers, birds and creative things seen by you! A great chance for us all to be creative and HAPPY!!</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-69551177913781920872016-05-17T10:34:00.001-07:002016-05-17T10:34:03.735-07:00A Beautiful Day in my Neighborhood <img id="id_91af_475c_4a99_8505" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RtEMZDxNxcM/VztVs6Ce8RI/AAAAAAAALqs/BIpr9U4rTL4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <img id="id_8198_884a_5cab_3286" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5zBX4zE7Eo/VztVuN8LszI/AAAAAAAALqw/bF4IdZTuOg8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Great quilts come about at Asilomar )emptyspoolsseminars.com)'<div>Carol from San Diego remembered that her Mother did so many things and that she said "Many hands make light work." I love this fun quilt!! Everything is great about it!! Plus it is a quilt that will remember her Mother for generations to come!</div><div><img id="id_f4d7_1a7a_9aba_df12" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NXOqVq_2faQ/VztVvk34bdI/AAAAAAAALq0/NzJTKS-xgTA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>This quilt story means a lot to Pam Dransfelt and anyone lucky enough to see it. Her Mother did this quilt in one of my longer workshops many years ago. When she went into a care facility this quilt hung I. The wall next to her. And when she passed away last month, Pam had this story that is joyful and happy about her lovely Mother. Wonderful!!</div><div><img id="id_980e_d826_76bf_60ae" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jYN_C6e1OpU/VztVxF4AieI/AAAAAAAALq4/kiq7onwwrMk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Mary who has taken many classes with me did this lovely story quilt about her husband who has passed away. It is really lovely and it has what they said before they went to sleep- "Good night husband" and "Goodnight wife."</div><div>Lovely in every way.</div><div><img id="id_ad1b_c5cf_e8b7_3086" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hyqq50wzCTI/VztVyOvG6dI/AAAAAAAALq8/O2hOZqmjAQo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>I spent this past week in San Diego with three different guilds. Friendship guild chose a two day self portrait workshop and we had so much fun! The idea is "who are you that day?"</div><div>It is all about imagination and creativity. Get out of that box you are in! π</div><div><img id="id_a3dd_5090_e0b5_bb5c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1nPnIxuOVlI/VztVzH5DuMI/AAAAAAAALrA/OhcSuYSZSLA/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>The above person is Elaine's Mother who was multi talented. Such fun!!</div><div><img id="id_8502_2514_86f6_4537" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IEpGHqhusHk/VztV0H7awVI/AAAAAAAALrE/7k__TRoJsco/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>The beginning of her story after she finished her fun borders. Wouldn't you love to do a quilt about your Morher or a Grandmother? So</div><div>Much to say!</div><div><img id="id_4dc8_4d4a_d637_b04" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zhSN_Rhc2Gc/VztV1BRu4DI/AAAAAAAALrI/8pqMoPPHmL8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>I loved this bulldog and his coloring of purple and turquoise! Very creative and fun!</div><div><img id="id_6448_b189_940b_d4d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-viiX5-F3jlc/VztV2A93m3I/AAAAAAAALrM/h8fFYGCtfog/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>This is fun and the first day it took a little while to get out of the box and the. "Joila"</div><div>She was out and creating like the wind. Unfortunately she cut her finger and had to go to emergency but she came back and was a busy bee!!</div><div><img id="id_3e1_2ff9_2600_c109" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--5MIlCndWsc/VztV3ZzZZpI/AAAAAAAALrQ/yy7jivthwA8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Ouch!!!</div><div><img id="id_7753_41f2_79d9_f4c8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OFssdpDhNow/VztV4mLYOZI/AAAAAAAALrU/MlxlGx4SnR0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Glad she is ok and did such a good job with story and color! Fun! </div><div><img id="id_11b2_ee98_b9d8_6cd3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tcikTdecrrU/VztV5wV56hI/AAAAAAAALrY/dGnWZGpsjIk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We did flowers in the other two guilds. Pretty fun and so Many flowers to pick from!</div><div>I am out of books but am adding three books into one. Hoochy Mama, Flower Power and all New animals and other things with this technique. The new book will be available in August and will be called "Hoochy Twochy."</div><div>Stay tuned. π</div><div><img id="id_2e85_7793_d53c_704f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SEPn7z18BQ0/VztV7OL7ViI/AAAAAAAALrg/x1b63Z9wU74/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Flowers...</div><div><img id="id_8e95_15da_5138_7b35" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FyrbndXhYpc/VztV8RE7AOI/AAAAAAAALrk/d4iAiznlKW8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>More flowers...</div><div><img id="id_59cd_8f7c_e4d0_787f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JqbNPmu5ZdI/VztV9f3lPPI/AAAAAAAALro/hTr3qBUal-s/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><img id="id_f3fe_be3f_f895_ef56" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6UuhYjKOyPc/VztV-crFUxI/AAAAAAAALrs/SEuVYP6gXWk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div><img id="id_10ec_e368_911_956b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ltDoyRvPdNE/VztV_evXkSI/AAAAAAAALrw/7eo92oJOq_8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 301px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_11b5_a81b_3490_4e5f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TAPp3rreA6k/VztWASP5slI/AAAAAAAALr0/pSPk61HMwQ8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 296px; height: auto;"></div><div><img id="id_fef8_20f0_217d_a82f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cQBLdMNUw70/VztWBm4Dv7I/AAAAAAAALr4/dipSQsWiHpU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div><img id="id_d9cf_8471_b6d_4061" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OUDfu_BIuoE/VztWCuoqvdI/AAAAAAAALr8/_VUmT_6XK5Y/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>We had good giggles and enjoyed each other and the fun of this technique. I had a busy but happy week in beautiful San Diego. Such nice girls there!!</div><div> Hoping to weed before I leave for Tulsa the end of the month and then fun with my retreat buddies. Can't wait for creative fun and Tina's cooking too!</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-63953969347792816672016-04-29T05:27:00.001-07:002016-04-29T05:27:42.428-07:00Final Retreat Work- a blessing for all of us<img id="id_2e25_b04c_2c40_6d11" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JHQz94dAoH4/VyNTJ-SqC5I/AAAAAAAALpM/QxHN6wB6_90/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br><div>Shannon above this a wonderful</div><div>Self Portrait.</div><div><img id="id_a927_448e_cc4e_382e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YmxXDOwls9s/VyNTKoulScI/AAAAAAAALpQ/seKQC2qNmWs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Mary loves her cat named "Miss Kitty."</div><div>This is her self portrait</div><div><img id="id_9201_5683_2925_5ed9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uPhVETuP-s4/VyNTLWZsTOI/AAAAAAAALpU/IoR8cLvSuo8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Shannon did two quilts. She started this quilt with a pieced purple flower and it took flight after that!</div><div><img id="id_446e_3ac9_319a_ebf6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RcBAhmMKs8Q/VyNTMEBzTYI/AAAAAAAALpY/iS_UZ-wJ8og/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> Sharon loves to camp<br></div><div>With friends in Kentucky. There are</div><div>Lots more details being planned. It is wonderful in person!</div><div><img id="id_c09d_1136_da9d_49b2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EFEDiNgXZu0/VyNTMh-TZWI/AAAAAAAALpc/mxgNp8FT_ZY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Sharon Also made this adorable Queen Bee. Love the pieces borders!</div><div><img id="id_f14_a6b9_6d30_8c99" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q60TplXf5gQ/VyNTNVNG86I/AAAAAAAALpg/7GqB24YD8TM/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> This is Sheila who came for the first time. We all enjoyed her and her wonderful<br></div><div>Stories about her new life! She has a lot of sewing skills!</div><div><img id="id_2f0d_209e_4629_7a74" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WEskOGplg94/VyNTOG38clI/AAAAAAAALpk/X8h4_M2qU1o/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> </div><div>Doreen did a darling story self portrait. Such fun! That chicken cracks me up!</div><img id="id_ab9f_da43_4899_215" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qWsU4pB6x_g/VyNTOiZ7chI/AAAAAAAALpo/5XET8_pPook/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div> Caroline loves elephants and figured out how to do a portrait with both she and an elephant were in. I think this is adorable!!<br></div><div><img id="id_e880_b32a_d838_4186" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2svuNN_zKBE/VyNTPYhrQDI/AAAAAAAALps/Z-LP-67Pz88/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>And finally Shannon who is multi talented is doing herself with a marguerite. It sure is cute!!</div><div> We still</div><div>Have room at my retreat. If you would like to come to Spokane Valley and have fun with Story quilts there is more information on my website at Marylouweidman.com</div><div>Retreat information is at the top. </div><div>Contact me at Lattegirl@aol.com</div><div> This will Probably be my last retreat</div><div><br></div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5875685329759208622.post-56703479448510784892016-04-27T17:28:00.001-07:002016-04-27T17:28:19.522-07:00Workshop Fun!<div><br></div><img id="id_ee60_f7_e932_3a71" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zGVKIU_8jX8/VyFYuxtBjvI/AAAAAAAALoQ/fmOsTKfnxlI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <div>This quilt is the beginning of a self portrait with Sheila. Her cat is named Shadow.</div><div><img id="id_fa8a_ec2d_9b8_7be0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ykb7H-88XbY/VyFYx7MmPDI/AAAAAAAALoU/qNvRwO2dwww/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Here is Sheila working on her self portrait and she is happy! Me too!</div><div><img id="id_b12c_df4c_529e_520c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YyIzHyEGsak/VyFY0Z3O4YI/AAAAAAAALoY/eVskUMVBbXw/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 306px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>This is Shannon. She loves bunnies and this is her story quilt at our retreat in West Virginia. It made us all happy!</div><div><img id="id_5883_d79a_761_83f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jtqptOL_xcA/VyFY2ukiIZI/AAAAAAAALoc/o3qCvVAg1ys/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>This is Mary and she is doing a self portrait.</div><div><img id="id_f79f_4fc2_f26b_57ad" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qrommopkiaI/VyFY5Ey7kGI/AAAAAAAALog/STNHiDdO09I/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Here is the beginning of her self portrait.</div><div><img id="id_8e68_ce8b_a9a6_a196" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pwuwLOHSyEQ/VyFY8K4P9qI/AAAAAAAALok/kTvbZA-y0ls/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Here is her self portrait and it is progressing quit nicely! Her cat "Miss Kitty" is a calico cat.</div><div><img id="id_f9cc_f011_eae8_17dc" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K5at8OFTh5Q/VyFY_PrhJwI/AAAAAAAALos/1wy-0_oYo10/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Shannon decided she needed to do a self portrait too. This is the beginning. Looks just like her so far. </div><div><img id="id_727a_c627_bfda_b4a7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UKGvgrwH0tg/VyFZBxUjO0I/AAAAAAAALow/e6bz9IXLZzY/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 302px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>Now she is really starting to take shape on a fun way. Stay tuned. We have one more day.</div><div><img id="id_2cca_76fb_5be7_fc84" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cWIe_EFVzK4/VyFZEj_j9qI/AAAAAAAALo0/zJDAP6d2svs/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>This is Carolyn's lady. She has the perfect hair fabric plus some class secrets to making great self portraits. Lots of fun for all of us!</div><div><img id="id_a3c6_9f7_783d_7e92" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9T4RHuRhVxc/VyFZIrOjvuI/AAAAAAAALo4/_h60PPdsfW0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.png" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 298px; height: auto;"> <br></div><div>I had a little time and so I am going to do a farm girl and this is the beginning. I have great plans for this girl! Hee Hee.</div><div> We still have room at my retreat. Information is at Marylouweidman.com</div><div>Look at the top of the page and click retreats for info. Email me and send your check in Now. We have great plans and prizes and MissTina is cooking again and great people have signed up! We will be doing Story Quilts but you can do your self portrait and include some things about you. Come and learn the secrets!</div>marylouweidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08433369402776877284noreply@blogger.com4