Overheard

On Jimmy Fallon tonight:

Quilts with quotes on them are called

"blanket statements".

That just tickled me!

 

Gloriously Relaxed

Today is my last scheduled day of my vacation, and every ounce of me is relaxed and at peace. Hope I can keep this mojo going through Monday!

Can you believe I've already completed 3 strips in my journal quilt? I'm already filling up the 4th!

Today's square talks about my trip to the Detroit Zoo!

If I can motivate myself, tomorrow's post will tell you all about my recent adventures!

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend!

Elisa

 

Wanna See Something Funny?

I was cleaning out my garage the other day and found my very first block!

I am self-taught. Can you say "early 90's"?

And the back.... No calico was safe...

Kinda glad this is still a UFO... Can't imagine what I would do with a completed quilt today!

Happy Wednesday!

Elisa

 

DIA Inside|Out Exhibit - Farmington/Farmington Hills

It's that time of year!  The Detroit Institute of Arts is having their annual Inside|Out exhibit!

In ten local communities, 80 reproductions are spread out and displayed outside for everyone to see and appreciate.  This exhibit has given me the chance, over the last few years, to visit some beautiful little downtowns I never knew existed.  I thought I'd share my recent journey through Farmington with you.

I had to be careful about which photos to share because... Another bonus, created & maintained by the local MI-GO members, each community is also hosting a DIA geocache.  After solving puzzles using local landmarks and the art, finders of these caches get DIA tattoos, free museum passes and DIA stickers.  It's a great time!

Happy Monday!
Elisa

Side note 1: For those wondering if my sister passed the test or not (see last post), I had published it during a rainstorm and she lost power for several days.  She loved her poofy pouch though!

Side note 2: Nope, haven't figured out what the H*CK is up with Blogger - can't seem to get rid of the bold, blue font throughout the blog.  AARGH!

This is a Test for my Sister

I spent the evening making a present for my sister, and it made me wonder if she reads my blog. Tee hee!

So.... She's very busy so it may take a few days, but can she guess which one is hers?

Or this one?

I'm REALLY enjoying making these puffy pouches!

Happy Stitching!

Elisa

 

 

GRRRR!!!!!!

I think Blogger is out to get me!  With the first change, they screw up my gadgets.  Now the whole blog has gone to pot!  I will fix it when I get home.


GRRRRR!!!!!!!!

Just Chugging Along on the T-shirt Quilt

Howdy!

I realize it’s been awhile.  I’ve been very busy machine quilting a t-shirt “memory” quilt.  OOOOOHHH!!  If you haven’t done one, you need to!  Too bad it’s going to a different home – it’s SO soft I would love to snuggle up in it on this rainy day!  I can’t share a picture of it since my friend hasn’t seen it yet, but I should have it finished by this weekend. 

At some point, I need to make a t-shirt quilt for myself.  It would be so eclectic!  I would have to include my:

·         “I’m the bad aunt” t-shirt

·         Borders Books/Woodward Dream Cruise shirts

·         Friends of the Belle Isle Aquarium

·         “Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo” t-shirt

·         And, finally, "Bring a GPS.....It's awkward when you have to eat your buddies" geocaching t-shirt

Can’t imagine what historians would make of all this!  What’s the funniest or weirdest t-shirt you have/have seen?

Happy Wednesday!
Elisa

Don’t forget my tips on t-shirt quilts found here.