SOCK SWAP QUESTION

Do you remember what it’s like when you join a new group for the first time…you are hesitant, it is scary, you are unsure, questioning yourself – will they like me, will I do something stupid. That’s kind of how I felt when I joined our guild. It is a large group and everyone seemed to know everyone else and I didn't know anyone. However, I was determined. I had heard that Mary Lou Weidman was going to be a guest speaker and teach classes. I signed up for both classes. I was still apprehensive as I walked into the classroom, and relieved to see a much smaller group. Mary Lou was wonderful, of course, but my greatest joy was meeting Vicky Ferguson who sat at the table just in front of me. She made me feel welcome and was so helpful in showing me the lay of the land. Vicky is a dietitian who writes a column for the Grand Rapids Press. We have remained in contact since, so when I saw that Mary Lou was having a sock swap I e-mailed Vicky thinking she’d want to join too. I was right. We were not in the same swap group, but I still got one of her socks. Above is the sock she sent me as a thank you for telling her about the swap. Her lovely thank you note also told me about the fabric she used in this sock. It is from Mary Lou’s “Bee Happy” line for Benartex. Isn’t it beautiful! Thank you Vicky for your thoughtfulness. I love this block. You’re a great friend and prove what I always say, “Quilters are the best.!

These are the blocks that I received from my Sock Swap group. Note the various sizes. I’m not sure how I’m going to put this quilt together. As I was pondering, a picture came to mind of the blocks in a circle, feet facing out, going in one direction. Another picture was of the socks scattered all over with feet tilted every which way, maybe some even upside down, and words somewhere saying something like, “these socks were made for dancing,” or “rocking at the sock hop.” So, here's my question:  What saying would you put on this quilt?  I would appreciate any suggestions.

Crazy Lady Quilt Designs has some cute patterns that include recipes!  You won't want to miss these!

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Stay Positive!
Caroll

MORE SOCKS AND MOM STORY

I’ve been busy making more socks for Mary Lou’s Sock Swap. I know they look like the ones I posted the other day, but they are not. I tried some new things, like making the heel a different color, adding some appliqué, and making short fat ones and long skinny ones. After all, we all don’t have the same shape legs! I have most of my 18 blocks done and am now anxious to see how we put these together as they are various sizes. I love Mary Lou’s designs so I’m sure it will be wonderful. I’ll keep you posted.


Mom – Though I’m retired, I’ve been filling in at work while someone is off on sick leave. I only work from 8-noon. When I came home the other day, Mother started in. “Let’s go out to eat. We haven’t been out to eat in some time.” (We went out to eat two days ago).

I said, “We talked about this yesterday. We are going out to eat at the end of the week.”

I got a blank stare from her, so I continued, “Besides it is snowing and I’m not leaving the house again today.”

For the rest of the afternoon, every ten minutes she asked, “Should I put my coat on?”

Then she brought her coat into the kitchen and put it on a chair near the back door. “Are you ready yet?”

No matter what I said about staying home, and complained about the snow, she continued to insist that we go out to eat. When I saw her in her bedroom putting on high heels, I gave up.

“Where do you want to go?” I asked her. “What do you want to eat?”

“I want a hamburger, fries, and one of those Frosty things.” I was surprised that she was so quick to say what she wanted. She further surprised me by adding, “It’s snowing, why don’t we just go and get the food and bring it back here.”

Sounded good to me.  I held my breath as I got her and her high heels into the car. We drove up to Wendy’s drive-through window, Mom leaned over and said, “I’ll have spaghetti, a cup of coffee, and a piece of apple pie with ice cream.”

I don’t know who was more stunned, me or the order taker who was saying, “W..what?”

I had planned on staying on my diet and just get a salad. Instead, I ordered us both hamburgers, fries and big Frosty’s and hurried home.

DON’T FORGET:
Heart of Winter Tour takes place Saturday, February 12. For more information, call the shop.

The SNOW DAYS OF JANUARY is happening at the Attic Window Quilt Shop all this month. You’ll want to take advantage of the sale and pick up your gift.

Miss Punkie Pie has a tutorial for a cute pillow that will be great for Valentine’s Day
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Stay Positive!
Caroll