The thought of all converging on La Veta at the same time is a HOOT! Count me in! But I better get back to my block creation. Feb is ready to sew. March is downloaded. Then I got waylaid by finishing another but since I used Ricky's piping in the binding, I should be eligible for absolution! Right? ha
Lynn

Dana, pretty please, can we see your block?

Anne

Oh Dana and Camille,

Your post have me LOL!!! The cats think I've gone mad! Dana I don't believe the block could be bad. I really don't think you could make a bad block and I MUST see it! I vote for the "post and vote".

Really, TQS is really great entertainment!

WandaM in freezing Shiner TX

qltcrzy wrote:
Camille, you are a true friend. I agree lets vote on Dana's block.

I second Camille's suggestion that she post the block for a vote and no matter what the vote Dana don't you dare throw that block out or make it into a pillow to hide. Send it my way and I will display it with pride everywhere I go. It will go in the motor home in the summer and the mobile in the fall and I will tell everyone I have a famous friend who made it and they better not say a word. Ann who loves you and all your work and Camille, even in a Mental Pausal moment she couldn't make bad choices so I have dibs on that block. LOL

Okay, now we really gotta see this block!!!!!

I laughed out loud!!! Dana had a Mental Pausal moment!!
I can relate to that!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi yall, I'm Camille, Dana's friend. In my defense Dana should post her block for a vote. LOL. All the fabrics are wonderful....except not together. It looks like she picked them out during a hormones gone wild menopausal tempest. I've had many days like that. Her work is impeccable and her colors are usually beautifully subdued like her rhapsody.......but, not that day. An alien total body transformation could also explain it. I am glad to report she is back to normal for the moment and making wise color choices.

JoJo, I love your idea of us all staying in the same place - what a blast!!! A TQS retreat!!!

Montana Gramma, MY BAGS ARE PACKED!! LA VITA, WATCH OUT HERE WE COME!!

Wow!! After reading the chat transcript from last night it really makes me feel like I'm missing out. I wanted to start the BOM, but decided I didn't have the time and applique really wasn't my thing so I should just spend my time finishing all those projects I have started. I think the connection that this BOM has made on us is incredible. Maybe I should reconsider I'd hate to miss out on the get-to-gather in the Fall of 2009! Koye

I've been using the Essencial Thread from Connecting threads and it is working ok, but I think I need to find something thinner so the stitches sink in more. The colors blend well though, so unless you are looking for the threads you really don't see them badly - I'm just particular.

I missed the chat, too, but read the transcript. It's really funny to read straight thru - Susan is asking for any applique questions out there, and the next thing I read is someone asking where to catch the bus! lol Anyway, I know I missed a good one, but I'm thankful for the transcript.
To read the transcript, go to Chat and scroll until you see the transcript button. Click on that, then look for Sue Garmen and BOM chat - it's right on top.
I would say road trip, too, with the rest of you - but who knows where I'll be Fall 2009! Could be Wisconsin, Arkansas, California... my DH heard me laughing about it, tho, and he's willing!
I think I'm starting my Jan block this week - finally got my supplies together. Had to buy thread, and wouldn't you know it - I picked up 4 spools of silk thread! But then I ordered some Essential thread from Connecting Threads for the rest of my colors. I'll have to see how that works.

dogquilter wrote:
To read any of the transcripts from chats, just click on "CHAT" on the purple bar. Then scroll down a little and click on the box that says "CHAT TRANSCRIPTS". Just click on the one you are interested in!
Yet another GREAT feature of this cool site!
Margo