Trip to Green Bay

We woke early today and headed to Door County. It was a day of driving more then anything. We did get a chance to get to Sturgeon WI. The was a quilt shop there. We made it in time! Barn Door Quilts. This shop reminded me of Sisters in Chehalis. More fabric then you have time to check out. I bought fabric and patterns. One pattern is for mom. She didn't have a lot of applique patterns. Actually there were only about 5 applique patterns.

Great place for a steak.

Most of the photos I took with my camera. So, I'm limited to what I can share today.

There were some really nice motels like this one. I loved the houses and motels around Door County. Well worth going, but found out one needs to plan for more time going there. Too much to see in a short time.

We went hiking to check out the sand dunes. We took a good 2 mile hike. We saw bear and deer tracks. I was keeping my eyes open for bears lol.

While we were in Ephrium, WI, I found these flowers that reminded me what my grandmother had in her yard in Seattle. These were so cool!

We stopped in Escanaba for supper. We had chicken. I thought this was interesting. Not that often you find a cat going after a bird while you eat.

I didn't get much of a chance to work on my cross stitch the last two days. Since i posted earlier today, I've been riding in a car. Lol I don't understand why retired people love driving for hours. Since I can't do anything but look out the window. Reading even gets me motion sick.

Looking forward to being Happy Quilting.

Visiting Green Bay

8/16/2014 Today we drove down to Green Bay. Patrick showed me around. Since he grew up here, he showed me the schools he attended, the house he lived in, the places he played, and were his dad worked. We went to the train museum, which was a little disappointing. They have a great idea, but the trains need upkeep and better displays.

On of the trains. They have some really big trains. Loved seeing the different ones. 

After the trains, we went to a pro shop and bought him a bowling ball. 

Packers stadium at night.

 

Another shot of the stadium.

We stopped here for supper. Never ate here, but it was awesome!

Tomorrow we are checking out Door County. I'm hoping to be able to shop at the quilt shop down there. Not sure they are open on Sunday.

Hope your having a great day! Happy Quilting!

NOTE: This was sed to have been scheduled for earlier s morning.

Found a Quilt Shop

We relaxed with family yesterday. Patrick showed me around Escanaba MI. As we were going into town for copies of my cross stitch pattern, we found a quilt shop. If your ever in the area I recommend visiting Glenna. Quilt'n Stuff. She does a lot of her own designs. MI is doing the row shop hop, so i was able to get the pattern. Also picked up the beads that go with it.

I picked up one of her patterns.

Also picked up fabric from here shop. She has a lot of the wool quilt patterns and fabrics. 

Started my cross stitch that my son and daughter in law gave me for my Birthday. Don't have much done but having fun.

Since I'm writing this on my tablet, mistakes are made. Please excuse the mistakes. Photos are ones I take on the tablet and cell phone. The camera photos I'll share when we get back.

So, I'm now Happy Cross Stitching and looking forward to being back to Happy Quilting.

An Interesting Day

Today started out with Patrick and huis mother teasing each other. Another family "game." Thought I was over those games but guess not. Lol Every family has their perks.

I baked homemade bread for supper. Cinnamon rolls will be done for Friday. After making bread, we headed to the lake to be with family, but got stuck at a railroad crossing for 30 mins before Patrick turned around and went another way. Funny, I thought that only happened in WA! The tain was still there when we finally made it to the lake. We waited 30 mins for everyone to show, and when no one did, we went to the casino.

While waiting on the train and family, I was able to work on my block. Sorry about the color, but it was taken at night with bad lighting. I'll take a better one tomorrow.

We had supper at the folks and then went back to the lake. Ate s'mores and visited with family.

I've been taking photos with my camera, so can't show them till I get home. As you can see I'm Happy Quilting.

A Day at the Lake

Today we enjoyed a day at the lake. We boated out on Lake Michigan. Spent the day without our luggage. It's almost 11 pm and we are waiting for our luggage to arrive via taxi. I made Patrick go to Walmart and get mre me some underwear and shirts. Lol Just had to have a shower and clean clothes! Note to self, put change of clothes in carry on bag!

We were out at the lake having fun. We walked to the restroom and showers. I got a big kick out of the stalls! The wall has a slit were you could lean down and see the other stall. It was a taller slit then I'm used too. Funny what hits my funny bone! Been around Patrick too long.

Here's Patrick relaxing.

This is my father in law and neice having a great visit.

Patrick having a good visit.

Enjoying our boat trip. Dennis showed us around the Gladstone area via boat. Sue and Kayla went tubing.

Didn't get a chance to be Happy Quilting.

Arrived Safe and Sound without Luggage

We have a pretty good flight from Portland OR to Green Bay. I even was able to get though Security without any problem. We switched planes in MN and with boarding started as we made it to our next flight. Arriving in GB at 8:30 PM. Made it to Patrick's folks at 12:30 am.

Left the neighbors and Phil to babysit Charlie and the house.

Worked on my block on the flight from Portland. Figured I needed to take this out because I'm off. Since I didn't have scissors to remove the stitches, I carefully ripped it out using my embroidery needle.

While I was trying to figure out what to do with that section I needed to take out, I started the other corner. I did get more done than expected.

I started the center piece to the one on the left. I need to replace the one on the right.

Good news is I am still Happy Quilting!

Nothing new

Today, I really don't have much to report. I went to mom's and worked on ironing the quilt top and backing. It's now ready to go to Kathleen A. for basting. She does a really good job.

Went to my physical therapy and had a couple more things added to my list of exercises. I won't be able to use my exercise ball for a few days, so I guess that will help that he added more to do.

Got home, put my stuff together. Wishing I was Happy Quilting!

Not Much going on Yet.

Today was a little bit busy, not as much as it could have been. I worked on the laundry. Even put some out on the line, and Patrick went to get it off the line since I left the other stuff on the line for 4 days. lol - Completely forgot I had towels out there! Love my hubby!

This is a kit mom brought back from her cruise for me. I'm excited about this one! I need to behave and not look at it for awhile. I don't need to start another project! At least, that's what I keep telling myself. Now the fun part - how long will I be willing to let it sit before getting started on it?!

I picked up all this floss and nylon thread at the garage sale. One of the other "sellers" was selling this with a lot more, for $2. I bought the box and then I took out what I didn't want and put it back out for sale. Got a lot of DMC pearl cotton floss.

I also picked up this light box. Not sure if I want it or not, but if I don't, I can give it to another quilter. I think this will help me out, at least I'm hoping!

I did get started on the third corner of my last block. It's looking good. I'm a lot happier with this block than I was with the one I started before taking it all out.

We went to the movies today to see "Into The Storm" and I was actually disappointed in it. It was along the lines of "reality TV" and movie mixed together. I would have rather had a movie and not reality TV mix. It was good, just not great.

Life is good and I'm still Happy Quilting.

Trip to Seattle

We were up early this morning to head to Seattle to pick up my parents from their Alaskan Cruise.

Most of downtown Seattle is under construction. But it was still awesome to see the Space Needle. I have always loved being able to see it when I go up there. I was surprised at how many building are now taller than the Space Needle. My grandmother's would take me up to the Needle when we visited. Still home to me.

We got down to Pier 91 to pick the folks up. While we were their I loved the view of all the boats out on he waterfront.

Not sure what they were doing out there, but think it has something to do with fishing. lol

This was not the ship my folks were on, but it was next to the Golden Princess. Think this is the Norwegian cruise but not sure. Wasn't paying too much attention. This trip to Seattle was so easy! We left at 7 am and arrived up there about 15 mins to 9 am. We were back in Centralia by 11:20 am. A heck of a lot quicker than last week!

I have gotten the last block of the Affairs of the Heart to this point. I haven't been able to work on it, the pieces are dark, and since I have been staying away from lamps at night because they get hot, I haven't been able to work on it. I'm hoping to work on it before we leave, but not sure how that is going to turn out. Still dreaming of being Happy Quilting!

No Quilting today...ugh

Today I spent the day at our garage sale. We did pretty good. I haven't had the chance to work on my quilt block. I'm hoping to get working on it tonight.

We pick my folks tomorrow in Seattle. Hope they had a great time on the Cruise. They started out "not so good" when they both were sick the first couple days.

Not sure how this weekend will end up. We are having to get ready to pack for our trip to Michigan. Looking forward to seeing Patrick's family.

I'm excited about how things are going, and looking forward to being Happy Quilting!

Taking my Time this Time.

I'm actually getting back into enjoying working on the Affairs of the Heart block.

The hearts turned out great, and the flower that goes toward the corner turned out pretty good. I was surprised at how enjoyable this is compared to the one I ripped out. I'm done with this side and am working on the opposite side now. I was a little worried about how it would come together, but it worked out fine.

Today I was working on the garage sale stuff. I loaded up Patrick's truck and took the stuff down to the neighbors to get ready to sell. I had to go to Phil's to get a table and picked up a few things from him as well. Patrick didn't do much in getting this ready. He left all that work to me. Even let me drive his truck to Phil's so that shows how much he wasn't into this sale. lol

I will take over the batting and backing to mom's how tomorrow on my way to the doctors. That way she will have it when she gets back and I can spend part of Monday getting it ready to go get basted. Looking forward to coming back to the quilt basted. Then I'll have to kick butt and get it quilted by Christmas........um...I know what your thinking...."She still hasn't finished her Hawaiian quilt yet." Well, yea, I know.....(head down)...but I'm hoping to be able to finish them both this winter. May be spending a lot of time at moms working on it! ugh.
With mom's help, we'll be Happy Quilting!