Hello,

I need to finish up the art quilt for my niece, Her wedding is August 1st. It's coming along quite nicely. I should be able to start quilting it soon. I'll take a picture and share it soon.

I have a couple of smaller items I'd like to make.

And.... I need to make a baby quilt for my new granddaughter due October 2015. The baby shower is in late August! Yikes!

It's nice being with all of you!

I have Dots as a treat. But I only allow myself 4 a day. And water. I drink lots of water!

See ya!

geneva

My #1 POP is to finish a quilt for my husband's 70th birthday this month.
Then back to my Judy Niemeyer paper piecing.

I will bring some unsweetened iced tea - per Barb's request.
Since I have diabetes, that will be perfect for me too. I am looking for some new diabetes-friendly recipes for tea, hot or cold.

Margarita, I hope your hip heals well. I am glad that you didn't break it. I am glad you have some applique to do. Do you knit? I knitted an Aran cable sweater while in a leg cast after knee surgery. I had plenty of yarn and plenty of time, so I just kept knitting. It turned into a long sweater coat.

Judith

Hope it goes well with brace Margarita. Your appliqué is a good idea while you're out of action can we see it.

My intentions for this month are to take a break and do some little projects to give me time to think of what to do next and catch up with BOM.

I'm going to try some virtual milk duds I'll let you know what I think

I am working on a two fabric,appliqué quilt, since I have been sort of laid up wearing a knee brace (fron groin to ankle) for the last four weeks, after I dislocated my hip on 5/31. It has been very inconvenient to walk,
The pattern is for a wall hanging is Celtic Hearts by Nancy Lee Chong.
I was in the process of fixing up a baby quilt to start quilting it for my new great granddaughter born on 5/21. But it has not been possible to do, so it is sitting till I can get around better. Going back to the Dr next week, and should be able to get rid of the brace.

It is nice to see what everyone is doing. There have been some great projects being worked on.

Margarita

My intentions for July's Virtual Retreat:

1. Finish my online class work. I have 2 art quilts to make. One is about wind, clouds, and lightning. The second one is "earth". This one is based more on landscape than the earth's composition. But who knows where I will take it. I also have the two pieces that are 'in progress' that need further exploration. I'll post pictures as soon as I do a bit more on either of them.

2. I really want to make some headway on my pile of quilted pieces. They need bindings and homes!

3. While I'm busy with my retreat time this month, I want to kick the sugar addiction. Milk Duds need to be a sweet memory and a lost muffin top my new reality!

What do you have for your intentions during July?

Luann
And I may just get busy on my blog again,,,
www.letscreatetoday.blogspot.com

Our 'virtual' retreat idea started last month. We have been very actively encouraging each other and doing a fair amount of oohhhing and aahhing over the pictures that have been shared. If you're new, just jump right in. Introduce yourself. Tell us what your #1 POP (project of priority) is, at the moment. We know life has a way of changing our plans. We share our techniques, sources of information, and whatever may be on our mind.
Think of it as a retreat where you can come dressed as you are, or aren't!?, sit and look over a shoulder, or get your project out and make a little progress on it. We are a group of people that enjoy sharing our passions.

Welcome to everyone,
Luann