Monday, March 30, 2009

My 200th Post!

Oh, I know stacks of Girls who talk more than I do - but here we are - 200 Posts in just under a year! I knew it would come around very quickly! A busy, busy day today - sorry - sadly I didn't get my goodies posted as promised, so now it will be next Monday - I am sorry, Girls! It was one of those days where family came first - it always will! As you know, the Sewing Room had to be tidied so I could go away with peace of mind! Above - fancy drinking latte out of this? - very dear friend, Gwen, gave me this gorgeous birthday gift - Phyllis in Canada, I hope you are checking this out! - Phyllis is Gwen's sister! - and while I was unpacking and tidying decided to show you this really cute, gift - thank you, dear Gwen - big hugs

This 'the' Sewing Room - is it tidy enough? - I'm glad you can't see around corners - never mind, I'm happy enough with it!
Early tomorrow I take off for Avalon Homestead, possibly 100k trip as I have two Girlfriends to pick up on the way - as DH's car is bigger than mine, that is what I will be driving! He lovingly readied it for me today and tossed in a dirty heap was his travelling quilt!
Mmmm, I thought - that quilt is really quite lovely! It had a few very grotty marks on it, so out with pre-wash stain remover then into the washing machine - and, look at it now! Perhaps 7 or 8 years ago I bought this kit from Rose Patchwork Cottage, at a show, when I live in Brisbane, Queensland!
Just look at these divine fabrics and appreciate how they have stood the test of time! I will never be blase about my quilts again - no more in the sunshine in the car for this little darling - she'll live in the family room now! Ed wonders what he will do for a travelling quilt - a cheap polar fleece will be the answer and I won't be making it!
Well, meals are prepared for the family for the next few days - I'm off to bed with an early rise to pack my bag - sewing is packed already! - baby Saskia is settling in beautifully, so let's hope all is well while I'm away - I am so looking forward to this retreat!
Stay safe and have lots of fun sewing - I will, too - talk to you Friday!
Hugs♥ -

33 Lovely People said ...:

Stina Blomgren said...

Glad you saved the gorgeous quilt from the car!!!! :o)
Pheeww..lol..
Have the best of time with your friends...

Anonymous said...

Dear Lurline, I hope you have a wonderful time!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I'm glad you rescued the travel quilt in time! It's gorgeous. Have fun.

Mary Grace McNamara said...

Congrats on your 200th post! Beautiful quilt you discovered there in your husbands car! Hope you have a wonderful trip. Sounds like such fun!

Come by and enter my 300th post giveaway...I'd love for you to win!

MGM

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts said...

200!!! Good for you and i love to read them. What a wonderful quilt, polar fleece is the answer!
Have a safe and wonderful time, take lots of pictures!!

Lisa said...

Hi Lurline! I have given you the Sisterhood Award ... check out my blog...thanks!

Deb said...

Have a lovely time with your friends, drive safely. Love your quilt in the rosey colours, gorgeous

*karendianne. said...

First off, what a gorgeous quilt! Second, congrats on #200 and finally - enjoy yourself and we'll see you when you come home.

em's scrapbag said...

Have a great time with your friends. Your travel quilt is lovely.

Rumi said...

Have a safe and fun trip. Yes, that quilt is much too nice to be thrown in the back of the car! Congrats on your 200th post!

Crafts a la Mode said...

CONGRATULATIONS, Lurline! I can't even imagine. 200 POSTS. Good for you. I don't know how many posts we've done in about 90 days...not that many, I think. I always aim to do more. Take care, Linda

Nanette Merrill said...

Happy 200! Many more. Love the quilt.

Willow Grove - Kez said...

Have a bonza time with the girls. Nice to get away. Your travel quilt is to nice to have in the car. It looks good on the couch. Do you need me to look after the kitten????lol

Joy said...

That quilt is just beautiful, what lovely fabrics and adorable prairie points!! Looks like it was a timely save ... yep, polar fleece is a VERY good idea for the car LOL.
Congratulations on 200 posts - Lurline, I just love your blog :o).
Have a fun time with the girls ...
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Janet said...

congrats on 200 posts! The quilt did need rescuing, too lovely to get faded in the car. I hope you have a fun retreat and get a lot of stitches done. Your sewing room is so lovely, I'd live in there.

Julia said...

Love the quilt Lurline..haven't seen this one before.
Have a fab time with the girls ...give them my love, wish I was going too!
Ctach up when you get back..
Hugs Julia ♥

Julia said...

Oh dear...sorry about the spelling mistake..
Catch up soon.
Hugs Julia ♥

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Great you have reached 200 posts Lurline, Congratulations!!! Have a fab time away...Dzintra

Unknown said...

Congratulations on being 200 . Thankyou for all of them I know you have helped me with them on my own blogging journey . Heres to the next 200 !
clares craftroom

SueR said...

Congratulations on your 200th post! That's a lot of blogging! Saskia is just precious, and such a pretty kitty. I like your quilt too.

Lindi said...

Congratulations on your 200th! Rescuimg that lovely quilt was a good way to celebrate.
have loads of fun, and travel safely!

Jantine said...

Wow 200 within a year, that is quite a lot! Congratulations! I think the traveling quilt was worth the rescue, but I do think DH deserves another one, maybe just a quick scrap quilt. After all, he has taken care of it (in his way) all these years.

Nat Palaskas said...

Hi Lurline, hope you don't stay up and check this comment!!! You need your beauty sleep for tomorrow. Have a great week with the girls. Your sewing room is very tidy, I can see the floor - Natima

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Hi Lurline..I am sure you will have the best time ever...take care

Chookyblue...... said...

Congrats on 200 posts...........have a wonderful retreat week.........

Kaaren said...

Have a super time Lurline. Drive safely and take lots of pics so you can share when you get back.

Micki said...

Congrats on the 200th post! The rosey colored quilt is lovely! I love rose and pinks so much!
What a find!
Micki

Kris said...

Have a lovely time Lurline. We all need a break!

Myra said...

Hope you had a great time at your retreat Lurline! In fact, I don't have to hope that, I know you did! Who doesn't have fun at a quilt retreat? I mean really now...who? 8-)

Browndirtcottage said...

Congrads on 200!!! Love that quilt too!! I'm jealous, hope you have fun with your friends!!

Millie said...

Congratulations on your 200Th posts. What a lovely quilt for the cat...love the prairie points.

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