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Last evening my friend Bunny (she owns Bunny Rose quilt show in Groveland, Ca http://www.bunnyrose.com/) stopped by after work for a bit of cheer. She came with a snuggly quilt and said, “Happy Birthday”. She couldn’t believe that we didn’t have a snuggly quilt on the couch to keep us warm winter evenings. Wow! But more than that, how did she know it was some ones big day?! I haven’t seen the latest issue of Quilters Home Magazine, but there it is, the date (thanks for the quilt Mark Lapinski - YES, that’s what I call team work )! Not being one to make a big deal out of my birthday, but since it is “out there”, here is what I want from you! What, you ask?! Yes, for my birthday I am asking for you to enter your quilts in your profile section. I would like to view a quit show today and I want the quilts to be yours. Please let me know in the comments section when you have hung your work for us to see. Off to quilt now.

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For three years, on my very short drive into town, I passed a fire hyrant that had not been painted in years. It caught my eye everyday because it was located across the intersection from a stop sign - so I couldn't easily pass it by without noticing it. It was not red anymore. the caps were a faded yellow and the main part of the hydrant was a very unusal coral color. The morning light would illuminate it. I loved it so much that I kept thinking, "I should go back and get my camera, the light is so perfect." But I would keep on going.

Last May, during my daily drive, I came to the stop sign and glanced at the fire hydrant. My heart sank. The city had repainted it bright shiny red. I had missed my opportunity to photograph it. The shiney red paint was typical and boring. I had had hundreds of opportunities to capture the image, but now it was gone - forever. Every day when I go past the fire hydrant, I'm reminded of lost opportunities.

Today we woke up to frozen fog that had enveloped the valley. It was one of those very busy days where taking time to stop was really difficult. Even so, I didn't pass up the chance to take a few photos and capture the beauty. What opportunites will greet you today? Will you grab them? Or will you let them pass you by - maybe forever?

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Though it is bright and sunny in northern California today, man oh man it is cold! Tonight down into the teens, brrr. Even Sparrow had the common sense to stay bundled up and warm under the covers!

I had to laugh at your responses to Irwin’s office. Yes, we all work differently, don’t we? What you might have missed was the sign hanging in the back ground. “ A clean desk is a sure sign of a sick mind”. When I commented on the condition of his work situation, he did admit that there was a stack of bills that needed to be paid and smiled. And that is why the industry loves him SO much!

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I am not talking about any sort of fiber disaster, but a delightful day at P&B Textiles. Yesterday I ran over to Burlingame CA to see my buddies at P&B. We are currently working on a few new lines of fabrics and needed to meet first hand. I always love going to home base because the folks at P&B are much more than "work buddies". They have grown to be dear personal friends. Not always, but fortunatly Irwin Bear was in the office along with his beloved dog, a fabulous big black lab. After working with the team of designers, I got to spend some time with Irwin catching up on old and new stuff. He is VERY excited about this new site and sees the endless possibilities. If you are planning to attend Road to California in Ontario, CA this year, I will be holding a lecture on the ins and outs of fabric. In preparing this lecture, I spent a lot of time asking questions and have furthered my love affair with cotton. If you are in the area, check it out. I belive there is still room in the class.

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A student recently told me that she got in trouble by her husband because her fabric stash had grown out of control and it just had to stop. She told him, "Now Honey, I've got a new guild position. I'm the keeper of the guild's fabric." Yeah, right! - But fast thinking. Anyone else with a story like that?

I felt we needed our own 'club' fabric so I designed a large novelty print with our Blue TV and logo. The other is a bit disty and fun with our QS and star. There will be a light and dark version of each. Thanks to Red Rooster Fabrics these will be available in the spring. Yeah!!

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This first week and few days has been very exciting and fun as Ricky, myself and a jackrabbit team have been working round the clock setting the gears in motion. I do think it is always important to thank those who have made this dream OUR (meaning the entire quilting community world wide) reality. Number one on the list would be Martin Favre, President of Bernina USA. I can't imagine being in his shoes (I have decided he never sleeps), with all the responsibilities he holds. But he manages to keep it all going, and first class I might add. When ever we get together, I try to take a picture. This was a Spring Festival last spring. My only regret? The flowers on the sweater.......and what was I thinking?!

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Yesterday was fun and off the usual track. In 2009 I have been asked to be the featured quilter at the Mantica quilt show. Ordinarily I have to pass on these excellent opportunities, but in this case it worked out perfectly, they are 20 miles from my home and besides that we have been friends for over two decades. The guild likes to have the raffle quilt (excuse me, opportunity quilt) to be linked with the featured artist. Not having time to even complete current deadlines, I asked if I could just come up with the idea. Flash forward, this year at my retreat, Kris Spray offered her incredible talents to the project. Well, YES! How lucky can a person be to have Kris offer? In addition the guild has someone lined up to hand quilt it. I told Kris, the rule was that she had to be open with her thoughts and comments.

After pouring over books, we came up with an incredible antique quilt with a to die for applique border (Kris's hand applique is superb). We decided on the colors and went to the quilt shop. After MUCH deliberation with Pam who works there, we finally came up with the fabrics. Wouldn't you know it, the red we need was no longer there. SO, this is where you come in. Can anyone tell me the manufacturer of this fabric? Or has anyone seen it recently and if so where? I never thought a fabric would hold me hostage, but apparently it has!