Tuesday, December 17, 2013

I AM JUST TOO EXCITED!!! LOOK WHAT CAME IN THE MAIL!!!

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I have been waiting for this book for over a week now.
I ordered it directly from Green Fairy Quilts.
I just had to have it autographed by Judi, just had to.

It is so exciting to see Judi publish this book, she explains things that make it sound so easy.
 Can it really be
that easy?  Sure seems so.
She gives patterns for a few quilts and then shows how she quilted them.
I truly would recommend this book to anyone who wants to longarm and are just starting out or are like me and doing it on their domestic machine.
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On a personal note, we have finally moved all of our things from San Antonio.  I am here at our new home for good now
and my husband will join me at the end of the week.

 The house is a wreck, a new bathroom is going up,
 my sewing room
needs to be dismantled and put together again so still slow on the quilting side of life.

I am excited for the Christmas season but sad that I have done little in the way of using my Christmas fabrics, maybe next year?

My advice to all of you is to “Stop and smell the roses” we never know when they will wilt!
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16 comments:

  1. KaHollyDecember 17, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Awwww! I just got here and you're gone. That book looks fantastic. I am looking forward to practicing FMQ on my home machine now that I'm here and have a larger workspace. You've been awfully busy! That Christmas fabric will look just as delicious next year!!

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  2. Teresa in Music CityDecember 17, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    OMG! Moving is so disruptive! So glad you are in your new place and can begin the process of setting back down :*) Looking forward to seeing all your fun projects next year :*)

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  3. onlymehereDecember 17, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I met Judy in Sandy at HMQ several years ago. Lucky you to get her book! Glad to hear that you're all moved. I sure hope that this is a very merry Christmas for you in your new home!

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  4. JocelynDecember 17, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I did not realize you were moving again! I hope you have a blessed Christmas!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I hope you really enjoy your new home. May your first Christmas there be full of blessings.

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  6. FionaDecember 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    glad to hear the move is done ... and renovations in progress... my book is on it's way too... can't wait...
    Hugz

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  7. BetsyDecember 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    So glad you are finally in your new home. I too have the book and just blogged about it yesterday. Judi is so talented. Feliz navidad Barb

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  8. Jackie's StitchesDecember 17, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Judi is certainly very talented!

    You must be glad to be in one place these days instead of going back and forth - I know I would be! I hope you're going to show photos of your renovations! Congrats on your husbands retirement.

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  9. MarieDecember 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    First off, Merry Christmas to you and yours. I know you will love your home when your settled which takes a heap of time. We can challenge each other to use our Christmas fabrics for next year, sounds like a plan. I haven't posted it yet but I got my Christmas present early- Ray gave me the new Viking sit down quilt machine. Similar to the George but not as fancy. It does have the stitch regulator so I am excited.When Christmas is over I will be in the studio more and more--lots of things going on in the head for in t here and that machine. Will chat soon. Many hugs, Marie

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  10. JenDecember 17, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I got my inscribed copy yesterday too! So excited!

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  11. barbara woodsDecember 17, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Congrats and merry Christmas. Hugs

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  12. Needled MomDecember 17, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Mine came this week too. Love it.

    I'm sure you will have more time for a lot of sewing once you are all settled, Barb.

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  13. suemacDecember 17, 2013 at 11:25 PM

    Merry Christmas to you in your new location. Such a beautiful spot.

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  14. QuiltSueDecember 18, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    I am hoping that my book is on the way, it looks really good and I reckon I could learn a lot from it even though I use a robotic system.

    I bet you'll be glad when it's the end of the week and your DH joins you. As for renovations, they're horrid when they're happening, but wonderful when they're done.

    Have a great Christmas.

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  15. Gene BlackDecember 18, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Yes, do smell the roses Barb. I hope you find lots of roses in your new home.

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  16. sandraDecember 19, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    I love Julie's blog and her quilting is always just amazing , have fun with it.
    Well I haven't done anything Christmasy this year and I don't have any good reason.
    I am happy that you are finally in your new home and I think it must be exciting to know this is your last move. Will all of your boys be home for Christmas ? I am having Christmas this year both of my kids are coming with families.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family. Blessings Sandra

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