Saturday, September 20, 2008

Whew!!!

I'm exhausted!! My neighbor came over this morning and offered to remove the tree debris for me. There are some organizations around town that are helping the citizens in our city with debris removal. The only thing is, you have to take it there.

My husband is on his way home from a business trip, so he missed all of the fun! I have to tease him. I know that he was worried about us and thankful that all is well, but it sure is odd how he's always out of town when something like this happens! lol

When my neighbor offered I was a little hesitant. Afterall, they have done so much for us already, but then I started thinkng about it...I could get the major part of it over with today and tomorrow I could finish getting my projects ready for a retreat that I am going on next week.

Yes, I am outta here!!! I have had a week of kids being out of school, which means grand kids, too. Then there's dealing with roofers and the insurance company. I'm ready to let Steve be a "mom" this week!!! I can't wait!!!

Steve is one of these guys that knows how to do everything. In fact, he does it all better than me. He's so great to have around. He is a perfectionist in everything he does. I have often said that he would make a great quilter. He is a woodworker, which to me, is the same thing as quilting. He understands my need to keep my scraps for "just in case". He knows all about "squaring up". He also understands my need for good, quality tools. For every quilt magazine that I own (I never get rid of them) he has a woodworking magazine. He also understands my need to create and to keep my hands and mind busy. He even finds quilt shops for me to visit when we go on vacation!!! He loves to cook, doesn't mind cleaning, and is a great dad. Can you tell I've missed him?

Ok. Enough about Steve. Let's talk about my retreat!!!!

Every September I go on a quilting retreat where 150 women from all over the country come to take quilting classes. The beauty of it all is that it is 45 minutes from my house and my friends, including Terry, are the organizers. Am I blessed or what??

This will be my 12th year. I will get to visit people that I only see once a year or bump into them at quilt shows in Paducah and Nashville.

I am only taking one class this year. However, for the other two days I am sewing on my own projects. It's fun to take the classes and learn a new technique, but my WIP boxes are muliplying in my sewing studio and it will be great to finish some projects. I'll post pictures of what I decide to bring in the next day or so.

As I said before, I'm exhausted. I wanted to get something "fun" posted after posting damage from Ike.

How do you like my new header? A few weeks ago Steve decided to build a fence area around our garbage cans and have an place to store his tractor. He did a great job building it, as usual, but I saw it as a great backdrop to shoot pictures of my quilts. No more will my kids fingers be gripping on the tops of the quilts and my quilts look like they have feet. Well, knowing me I'll probably miss that "look"; it is kinda cute!

Thanks for all of your thoughts, prayers, and sweet comments.

Amanda

22 comments:

  1. Oh, isn't it great to have a hubby that understands that sewing machines cost more than $29?? lol

    My hubby is a woodworker also. He always says to buy the best equipment that you can afford....

    Love Him!!

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  2. Love your new header! The quilt is beautiful!! Great job!
    Linda

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  3. The new header is lovely, I love fall!!! Steve is such a lucky guy to have a wifey that does the clean up. You guys were very fortunate in Kentucky, my brother- in-law is still without power and is still working on clean up here in Texas. We missed Ikes anger, thank the Lord. Have an awesome time on your retreat. B

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  4. I am new to your blog ... Finn sent me!

    Sounds like you have an action packed week planned. Enjoy ... it will go fast.

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  5. I love using my fence for quilt photography . . . I don't have to wait for a 'holder' to come home *s* Have a great time at your retreat *s*

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  6. Love the new header. I've always wanted to make that quilt. Have fun on your retreat!

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  7. Yes you are blessed? Where is the retreat? It sounds like a lot of fun!!

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  8. Glad you're well even if a little tired. Poor men are never around at the big time of need, it seems...lol....your retreat sounds great and with classes. Have a great time and take pictures.

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  9. Amanda,
    I love your jack quilt. It is so cute!!! My brother was down your way helping restore power last week. Glad things are getting better. Have a great time at your retreat. Wish I could attend something like that but I don't think my students would like for me to be gone for 3 days.

    Karen in IN

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  10. Thanks, everyone! I will miss you guys this week, but I will be back with lots of pictures. I still have some "cutting out" to do, but I'm almost done. My son's 21st birthday is Wednesday. He's going to be 21. Since I won't be here (I don't think he wanted me to be here anyway *S*, we are celebrating tonight. So, I'm busy, busy, busy, as usual.

    Karen, give your brother a big hug for me. We really appreciate all of the people who helped. I was fortunate to have electricty 6 hours after it went out. Terry just got hers back this past Saturday at 3:30 pm.

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  11. love your header...your pumpkin quilt is so cute:)
    Polly

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  12. I just found your blog and really like it. Reading the description of your husband was like reading a description of my husband. They sound so much alike--woodworking, can fix anything, perfectionist, supportive of my art quilting, etc. I am adding your blog to my Reader and look forward to reading your future posts.

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  13. The first thing I noticed was your cute fall header. How darling. Its so good you get to be involved with a retreat. Especially after your ordeal. Have a good time.

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  14. yes.. I love your new fence! That will be perfect for displaying your quilts. Now if only we didn't get any snow. :-)

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  15. I love the jack o'lanter quilt. You did a great job.

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  16. Finn sent me too! Your jack-o-lanterns are beautiful. I think I may be making a similar quilt this year. I'm sorry you had storm damage, and am glad you have a neighbor to help you. Have fun at the retreat!

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  17. Wow! Sorry to hear that Ike caused so much trouble in your area. I've not been able to keep with my blogs reading because of my surgery. Glad things are beginning to return to normal for you. Your husband sounds like a wonderful guy. A real keeper!

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  18. i am trying to get in touch with you regarding the christmas cottage block exchange? can you contact me? niteyshift@comcast.net

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  19. Love your new header!! Hope you have a great time at retreat, looking forward to seeing all the finished projects!!!!

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  20. Love your Halloween quilt!

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  21. Hi Amanda, The retreat sounds great. Have fun. cw

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