Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Eclectic Elements Subtrates - Colorblock

I have been waiting quite a few months for this fabric! 


I loved the color from first sight! 


If you know Tim Holtz fabrics,
You already know it’s lucious! 

These blocks come in three sizes 

MOSAIC


TILE


PATCHWORK 


I have plans for this fabric! 


Just as beautiful as in pictures! 


Patchwork is going to be a ‘Mondo Bag’ 
But
With solid panels instead of pieced 


A little Soft and Stable by Annie’s 
And
Some green Crescent Wideback leftovers


Construction goes pretty fast! 


Added a label


Or two…


This bag is ready to shop! 


It’s actually the perfect size 
for 
my featherweight with case!

What would you make?

Christa 

Bundles are available 
at
www.secondstoryquilting.ca

 


 

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Vegas, Baby…2023

One of our favorite ‘quick trip’ places 
Is 
Las Vegas, Nevada


There is always so much  you can do!

We flew out of Williston, ND
On 
Sun Country airlines

Close, easy and affordable flights! 

We went to see Vicki Barbolak

She was a comedian 

on 

Americas Got Talent


We had such a nice chat with her before the show

I was so happy for her to get a chance to get her own show 

Her show is at Jimmy Kimmel Comedy Club

It was Vicki’s birthday 

In true ‘trailer trash style’ …..
she was giving out little Debbie treats! 



We also went to Shim Lin and Collin Cloud. 


Shim was amazing at his card magic
But 
Collin blew me away with his mind reading! 



We stayed at MGM Park this time


Even got some poolside time this trip! 
It was 30C! 

We went to Iceland 


On the Ultimate Flying Ride


It was absolutely beautiful scenery
But
Way too fast to get a chance to take in the views!

Justin stayed at our favorite place…
Mirage…soon to be Hard Rock Resort


We strolled through the exhibits at Wynn


I could afford to even breathe the air over there

But it was fun to see how the rich live! 

Getting around the strip was tricky!

Formula One is here next week


There is so much construction 
And 
Took forever to get anywhere by transit


Grand stands are being erected in the water features 
All down the strip

It will be closed when the races begin 
As
The race is ON THE STRIP! 

Our hotel was across from T Mobile Arena


Arnold went to the Vegas knights game 
Against Los Angeles 


Of course, we ate at some great places 
like
The Crack Shack
and
La La Noodle House TWICE! 
Delic!

Thank you to Arnold’s sister for the birthday gift….

NOT YOUR BAG tag

A guy was going to pick up our bag till he saw the tag! 



We all laughed…
 his bag was red as well! 

Good times! 

Going to need to watch Formula One next week! 

Back home to winter…


Love to go 
but 
always love HOME

Our oldest son has been on critter duty for us! 


He says the new kitten, Rescue has been a terrorist! 

Justin found her on the road one night

Super lovey and definitely was someone’s kitten! 

Thanks for the break, Jeremy! 






Friday, October 27, 2023

Cherrywood Fabrics

One of my highlights from all the amazing things I did this summer...

sounds like a horror movie....

"I know what you did last summer"
LOL


This has been on my bucket list since my first entry
 to
 Cherrywood challenges in 2017

We stopped into Brainerd, Minnesota


Pulling up to a very unassuming little building 
where
 it said Cherrywood Fabrics.


I

WAS

BLOWN

AWAY!

The color was incredible.


I had to have this quilt! 

It's on my long arm right now! 

This sign was so cool


It was made by Bohin France...

the company in France that makes amazing sewing notions 

It is made with sticks of glass used to make pin heads 
and
the middle is using all pins to make the word. 


My Van Gogh and Lady Di have had the honour
 of
 going to France WITHOUT me
 to
 hang in their exhibit.

What a special gift!
 
If only Vincent and Di could talk....


Cherrywood hand dyes all their fabrics.

They are solids with a beautiful suede look and feel.

I had brought my entry for the Monarch Challenge in case we stopped 
but
Carla was not there that day so it stayed in the car! 


The quilting was incredible on their quilts.



So many shades of yummy color!


Then I was invited to see where the action happened...

OOOO EMMMM GEEEE



These pastels were just fresh and new! 


My husband had come in by this time....



He was even in awe....

This is like every quilters dream crayon box! 


Stunning displays of organized color


Little bundles of pure joy...


It was such a fabulous day! 

Check that off my list! 

Any if you are ever cruising the highways in Minnesota..

The BBQ Smokehouse in Wadena, MN


It was the best takeout smoke house we had for along time! 



As you can see....

My life revolves around great food, fabric and fun!
(insert work amongst that) 

Later....

Christa 




 

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