L@@K'n good to me!  I'm still in there!

Happy Quilt'n! ~ Kim :-)

Well, my plan today is to get all my parts cut.  I go back to work on Monday and think that if I have it all ready to go, I can sew a few each night and be done in a jiff.  K

I'm pretty sure Gina is still in.  I sent her fabric and I know she was excited about making these.  We should assume she's in unless we hear otherwise.   I haven't had much time for sewing lately.  I did a little this morning, but haven't started my blocks yet.  : (    Hopefully, soon! 

Had a great time at the retreat, and did spend some time on the blocks. Did most of the strip piecing, now it is a matter of getting those pieces together for the block. This is a very pretty block.

Hey All, just checking in with ya.  Unfortunately, one of members found it necessary at this time to drop of the exchange.    We can all understand unforseen circumstances, and hope all is well.    

Happy Sewing Ladies

I want to apologize for not being on the site throughout the summer. I hope everyone had a great summer !  I have had my  husband home all summer and he had been working on his "HONEY DO LIST".  He usually works long days for months at a shot and doesn't have time to the normal wear on our home.  I had a few flair ups with my back that had me in bed for several weeks.  But I am doing better now.  Yes, I would still like to make the blocks, have a few done. Just need to know how many , where to send them, and when they are do.  I will be able to do more now that school has started. I'm looking forward to chating with my friends.  Talk to you all real soon, Gina

Hi Girls...I too am going to apologize and have to drop out of this exchange.  There is just no way right now that I can get it all done.  I am still in a funk over the problems with my machine last week, and not being able to get the quilt done before the shower today.  But, I will save the black fabric and do one after the first of the year, because I know I am going to love everyone elses.  Please forgive me for being so last minute in dropping out on this one!!

you will be missed Cheryl.  But for the rest of us we have eight people in the exchange.   Make 8 keep, mail me 7, keep one for yourself.

and remember ladies.....I sent you all a private message, with my address??!!

Layna your blocks arrived today, and they look   M  a  r  v  e  l  o  u  s ! ! ! ! !

I haven't started mine yet but will be in a few days. I just got home today after having emergency surgery so I have to take it easy for a few days but I am going to get them done. I was away at my oldest daughters for a couple of weeks and had the Honor of watching her graduate  from nursing school as an LPN. was ill allot while there and then home for a day and into hospital I went. Feeling better now just have to mend. Hope all my AOQ Friends had a wonderful summer. I made two quilts this summer and am very pleased with them I'll try to post them later. Take care and God Bless.

Debra, you take care.  Hope you are feeling better now.  I can't wait to see what you made this summer.  Get those pictures up!!!!

I will be back now all the time. It has been a super busy summer, and now that Paula Nadelstern has come and gone, things should be more normal.

Debra, I'm sorry you have to be on the mend. Hopefully you will back up and running around again.

I have also not been feel well, but went to the Dr. today and am trying some new medicine.

Well girls,  I have not had time to be online but I did get my exchange blocks finished.  So, I need to know where to send them!  So excited to put together the project.  Kim

Thanks to all for the best wishes. Am starting my blocks tomorrow i can cut and sew may not be able to do much else but  that I can do lol. Can you girls tell how upset I am NOT  LOL   I will post those pics this week . Sue hope you get felling better real soon as it really sucks when we are ill.  GOD BLESS!!!!!!  HUGS to all.

Hi Judy,

I will get these in the mail this week. Can not wait to get the other blocks?

Sue

The new medicine is working very well. I am a little dopey, but the doctor said that will get better very day, and it is. It is a nerve blocker, and is making life a little better. Have to wait and see if this dopey side effect will get better.

Thanks for caring,

Sue

seems everyone is going through some sort of struggle lately.  So my advice to you all is go to your sewing rooms, and put a do NOT disturb sign on the door.   Play music or videos and eat M&M's (because when you are sewing they don't have calories. )

so smile ladies and know that tomorrow is a new day

Hi Judy I am still trying to get my blocks done they will be late hope thats ok. Things here have been kinda crazy  with my having surgery and hubby not working much the economy here is bad . I start a new job tomorrow so that is going to cut into my sewing time.I still want to be in on this exchange hope this is ok with everyone  sorry ladies.

That's ok if they are late,  The penalty is just sending each of us one yard of gorgeous fabric......kidding....kidding.   don't worry though, get them done when you can.   Looking forward to seeing them.

Ok, so I have had my blocks done 4ever.  I can't get to the store to get big envelopes!  I am so lazy about anything that is chore like I need my own wife.

Nothing like waiting until the last minute...went out to you today.

Cause I'm sure I'm going to get it.  Still working on my blocks.  Hope to finish them tomorrow and get them in the mail the next day.  Hoping that is.  We'll see.  : )

ladies don't worry, a few people have asked for a few days extra

Nora, first of all the drug is called Lyrica. It does seem to help. But sorry to say the best thing that helps is NO M&M's, sugar or carbs, These are inflammatory. I know I hate it, but it works.

I'm glad I'm not the only one, that have not mailed my blocks. The plan today is to spend the day getting my sewing room picked up so I can even find the blocks. LOL.

Thanks Sue. I didn't know that Lyrica was a nerve block. I have talked to my doc about it. He seems to think it is rather harsh and would prefer to wait until more info comes in on it. I know of one other person that is on it and it helps some, but not enough. I guess it depends on the person. I know sugar is bad. I can tell if I fall off the wagon.......LOL.....

Lyrica, is not taking all the pain extra away, but is helping. I have noticed I am not taking as much pain meds or muscle relaxants. Maybe I can cut back on some of the other pills. That would be great. I only want to live a good life and not have the pain rule it.  I hope you find something that works for you.