Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm

Yesterday was our anniversary and "The Man of The Place" had taken last week off so he could do a few things around here and spend time celebrating. We had taken a couple days to get away and relax. We went to Mount Magazine State Park and spent the night in the lodge and the 2 days of hiking some of the trails there. It is a beautiful spot and the lodge was too. Being the highest spot in Arkansas, the views were spectacular.  This is me sitting on one of the many bluffs, enjoying the view.  One can see at least 50 miles away and on a clearer day I wouldn't doubt a 100 miles or more. We went out to dinner Friday evening at the same place we had our first date, that was pretty cool. So needless to say I haven't done much sewing or gardening this past week. Today was a nice peaceful day spent with a close friend and stitching. I have been preoccupied with stuff on the farm and going to and fro to California that our visits have been far and few

After a good night sleep and a little coffee and eats we were ready for the last 2 shops, then home. We drove from Overland Park KS. to Lamar MO.  There is The Blue Top Quilt Shop .  Big place with loads of fabric and nice people.  I found some great deals After they served us a yummy lunch we were off to our last stop. The Rabbit's Lair in Rogers, Arkansas. Located in the historic part of Rogers in what was originally a drug store. I have been to this shop many times over the years and Mary, the owner is a friend of mine.  You never know what you will find in her shop, it's a wonderful surprise and I never fail to come home with a bag of goodies.  Like this time I found this beautiful line of blue and grey fabric. Plan on making it up in a orange peel pattern. After that it was head home. Just a wonderful 3 days and can't wait till the next time.

Part 1 Friday I was unable to get on to the internet at the hotel and then last night I was just too worn out to write this. Friday was a great day in so many ways.... the weather, being in the company of so many great quilters and the wonderful shops we got to visit today.  The first shop we went to was Sew Simple Quilt Shoppe in  Ozark, MO..  The owner Amber has been in business for 13 years and 8 of them in her current location. Here at this shop I purchase the fabric to make this quilt which I fell in love with.                       Fabric collection of Jen Kingswell and the pattern by Moda.          2nd Shop Then we were off to Meadows Quilting and Sewing in Leavenworth KS.  Very cool shop full of wonderful modern fabric.    And racks of Aurifil and Presencia thread. It's like looking at a rainbow. The owners  Rocky and Christian are a sweet couple and were very gracious. Th

We're off and ready What a great group of ladies   There is 25 of us and we are ready for 3 days of travel and shopping Our first stop is Mama's Log House in Huntington Ar.  It is an amazing place in the middle of nowhere. Miles off the main highway among rural country homes and livestock. A treasure.  Kay has been here for 33 years.  Next stop was Quilting Corner in Harrison Ar. And I totally forgot to take pictures. Very nice shop with tons of fabric.  Then the last stop was the Quilted Cow in West Branson Mo.    This is the first time to this shop and love the decor inside. This is the sitting area to enjoy a refreshment.  By the time we were done here it was a little after 7 pm and boy am tired.  The WiFi sucks here so I need to make this short but hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to show more, including what I purchased. Till tomorrow.

This is the fraternal twin to the other Flying Geese Quilt I finished last month and is also one of my my finishes for   on the windy side They both turned out better than I thought and they will make great present this Christmas. Had an audience while taking these shots. Believe these young heifers wanted to have their picture taken. linking to   http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/2015/09/2015-finish-along-q3-finishes.html and binding blitz soon http://www.juliekquilts.blogspot.com/

Had intended to post this yesterday like normal but I spent the day in Tulsa. That was not my plan, so I didn't get one lick of sewing in. Wanted to show the progress made on the 2 baby quilts.  The first is done in turquoise and gray with the Twisted Blossom pattern that was a QAL by Sew Kind of Wonderful. I just love their Quick Curve Ruler, it's a lot of fun to use. Actually  enjoy it so much that it's also the tool I'm using for our stitch groups paint chip challenge. I'm going to use their pattern Urban Nine Patch. Now if you haven't heard the paint chip challenge this is our stitch group spin on it.   We take the first letter of our first name, our middle name, and our last name. Our twist is we added the first letter to our maiden name that makes now 4 choices. From those letters that you have in your name you are to find a paint chip color that name starts with that letter Here are mine. My initials; K L

Some days you think life could not get any better. This weekend was one of those. It was quiet which gave me time to reflect on my life.  What I've done, where I've been, where I'm at and where I see myself in the future but not just myself my family too. That's what sewing does for me sometimes, give me that quiet time to think and reflect. So this weekend I was able to have enough time to finish my RSC 15 blocks.  And finish prepping the Words to Live By  blocks and if Scandinavian Christmas that I have been working on off and on all week.  I had also given it some thought about a couple projects I had started and where I see myself going with those.  And decided that instead of making a full size quilt out of the twisted blossom block I'm just going to make a baby quilt. Using this Grey and turquoise.   So today I will spend part of it cutting out what I need to make this baby quilt and another.