Little late on the update - I stitched until 11:30 p.m., and was too tired to post. Also had fun chatting with some late partiers like me - Darlene, Mary and Allie thanks for staying late and keeping me company!
My friend Nancy, who doesn't have a blog chose the word "Fortitude" this year. Nancy has a chronic illness that makes every day tasks I take for granted difficult - but she's got the fun-loving, sweet spirit. Nancy stitched with us
in her favorite PJ's (don't know about you all - but I was in sweats all day/loved it)!
Nancy had some yummy snacks
and stitched on this
adorable project! Just love the "Happy" fabric - it's so you Nancy!!
As for me, in sticking with the theme of rest, I watched
Favorite Line - "You can have roots and wings, Mel." And, not sticking with the theme - I watched "The Notebook" - just because.
Thanks again to Kris of Dandelion Quilts for co-hosting with me. Thanks so much to all of you for joining us! I had a blast - just wish there were more time! Maybe we just need to have more sewing parties - what do ya think??
I'm off to check in on all of you, and catch up on e-mails and my google reader!
TTFN,
Kelly
I 'heart' Nancy - she's truly a sweetie. I love her project; I'm glad she sent pictures.
Your stars are beautiful.
Posted by: Darlene | January 30, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Loved that we were able to see Nancy's work too! Beautiful stars girlfriend!!! Hope you don't mind...I have a bit of party left in me today.
Posted by: Mary Flynn | January 30, 2011 at 09:47 AM
Thank Nancy for sending pictures - I love bright and happy - wonderful project. JC
Posted by: Judy C in NC | January 30, 2011 at 11:11 AM
How nice of you to share her work with us. Love the soft stars. I worked on finishing my tasks today and will post it on tomorrows blog - got the last blocks stitched, piecing done and row added to the quilt. Now to have fun and play in the scrap bin as a reward.
Posted by: Sharon Vrooman | January 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM
I love those jammies Nancy. The fabric is too cute and I love the little stitching on the edge. I'm still sewing today - Some of us are die-hards! LOL!! Thanks Kelly and Kris it's been fun.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | January 30, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Good job Nancy! Kelly, I love your stars...so pretty. I think you will be very happy with the redo. I am totally game for more parties and even more hosting! Love Sweet Home Alabama, BTW. Great choice.
Posted by: Dandelion Quilts | January 30, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Kelly I LOVE your stars...yes, the little floral background is PERFECT! Love it! Can't wait to see this come together. I loved yesterday...I'm in for more sewing parties. It was just so much fun!
Posted by: Carol | January 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM
I would love if you had more sewing parties! I had to miss this one as we had company coming and a busy weekend. Your stars are coming along beautifully. Missed sewing with you.
Posted by: dawn | January 30, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Love Nancy's project and those are great start blocks Kelly. Thanks to you and Kris for the fun sewing day.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 30, 2011 at 12:07 PM
It was very fun, and so strange to be doing something I love all day - not running around the house like a madwoman trying to fit in sewing, lol! I had to laugh, Nancy and I were both in our jammies, and I worked on the same project after I quilted my quilt! WTG Nancy! I love her colors she's used.
Kelly your stars are so gorgeous - lovely, lovely job! Thanks to you and Kris for hosting a wonderful party!
Posted by: Allie | January 30, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Oh my gosh!!! Thanks everyone for your sweet comments, it is so fun sewing with my friends like this. I don't belong to any guilds or Bee's so this is truly a delight for me. Thanks so much Kelly for sharing my pictures with everyone. Ummm...sorry for the poor quality, they are taken with my computer cause my camera is sick, LOL. BUT...you get the idea. I love all the projects everyone was working on and those that finished. As I was looking through all of them, I noticed that another fun cyber friend (I'm so sorry, the name has flown right out of my head) is stitching on "Give Thanks" also and hers is really wonderful! A really great project. Thanks so, sew, much Kelly and Kris for such fun special time. I would love more parties Kelly...but don't want you and other folks that host them to wear yourselves out with them. I mean, it takes a lot to host a party...cooking snacks, cleaning house, etc, *wink*...hehehe. Thanks again for a fun, fun time. Big Hugs all around...
Posted by: Nancy | January 30, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I had a great time. I don't have many sewing friends in real life, and most of the ladies in the Guild are retired, so they get together during the week. I loved setting aside an entire day to sew and surf blogs. Thanks Kelly, for hosting!
Posted by: Sunny | January 30, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Wow! I love your stars...and Nancy's work... Oh yes! I think another party is a great idea...
Posted by: Joan | January 30, 2011 at 05:33 PM
Those blocks are AMAZING! They are so soft and homey and...comfortable. I can't wait to see how it all turns out.
Posted by: Dianne | January 30, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Loved Nancy's PJs and her project. Very heartwarming. Thank you for the Word Up Sewing Party. It was great. It made for a dedicated time for sewing. When you plan another party count me in.
Have a super great sewing day.
Posted by: Miss Nancy | January 31, 2011 at 12:05 PM
I just want to say that how much I enjoyed reading all the posts and updates this weekend. I was sick with a bad sore throat and didn't feel like posting, but I snacked and sewed and watched movies right along with you. Love your movie choices and quotes, Kelly. I watched Something's Gotta Give: my favorite line "I am honest. I always tell some version of the truth!" and also watched As Good as it Gets: my favorite line "Why can't I have a normal boyfriend? Why? Everybody wants that dear...they don't exist!" Anyway, sorry for such a long comment but I also love your Durham Anew fabric...would be perfect for my block swap partner this month. Gonna go shopping!! Thanks again!
Posted by: Wendy | January 31, 2011 at 08:21 PM
OH BRRRRRR....Not sure how your weather is Kelly but the wind is howling here and with the clear skies it is wicked cold. Wind chill has us down to 20 below! We are just getting ready to go to J C Penny's too, they are having a sale that ends today and I have GOT to have some new sheets. *sigh*...at least I know it will be warm in here when we get home. We have a fire roaring in the wood burner downstairs and the gas log going up here to keep the house toasty. Well, Just stopped by to say howdy. Big Hugs....
Posted by: Nancy | February 01, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Sounds like a fun time! I hope Nancy enjoyed her sewing time too :) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michele | February 01, 2011 at 04:29 PM
I know I've said before how much I love this fabric you're using, but seeing it in your star blocks, it looks even more amazing. :)
P.S. Great PJs Nancy
Posted by: Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life | February 02, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Nancy's work is wonderful. I have always loved stars.
Micki
Posted by: Micki Butler | February 03, 2011 at 12:15 PM
I love your PJs! It's super cute! Like the color too!
Posted by: Tapping World Summit | February 03, 2011 at 04:41 PM
As always dearest Kelly your heart is in everything you do....don't you just love this fabric...Lecien...and how you put it together..well can I say...heartfelt..
Posted by: madame samm | February 08, 2011 at 03:09 PM
Just wanted to stop in and say "Happy Valentines Day" sweet Kelly. Big Hugs...
Posted by: Nancy | February 14, 2011 at 10:31 AM