Charming Chatter

Sewing Party Update

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. 

 
 
Got my star blocks finished. 

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

Sewing Party - Woo Hoo!

To go to the Sewing Party post with Mr. Linky, click HERE, or just scroll down!

5:00 p.m.

Goodness, feels like not much to report - except that my

 
niblet jar runneth over!  And, my

 
224 Flying Geese are finished!

Trying to keep everything with the "rest" theme today! 

Food

Studly got Mcy D's for lunch.  And, Carol sent me some cyber chocolate!  No cooking - very restful.

Entertainment

Well - all the movies today are about workaholic, success oriented women who have a hard time resting and relaxing!

Started with my favorite

 
The Plot:  Newscaster Lanie Carrigan is on the fast track to success, when she a prophet she's interviewing tells her that she only has one week to live!  All of the sudden her "perfect" life that was on track with her "perfect" plan - doesn't seem so perfect!  Enter Pete - who already knows what really matters in life!

Favorite Line - SPOILER ALERT

"Prophet Jack was right.  A part of me did die that day.  The part of me that didn't know how to live."

Currently watching

 
another favorite.  Poor Meridith is a workaholic who doesn't know how to relax!  Enter Ben - who is well - let's just say OVER - relaxed! 

Favorite Line

"Here's the thing Meridith.  You have a freak flag.  You just don't fly it!"

Off to check in on you girls!  Oh, and I'm staying late at the party to do some more stitching - if any of you are staying late - post a comment or e-mail and we can stay in touch!

Should have some stars for us to "gaze" at when I come back!

TTFN,

Kelly

1:00 p.m.

So happy today - I just love sewing parties!  My word this year is "Rest", and so I definitely knew I'd be using

 
"Durham Anew" fabric by Brenda Riddle for Lecien.  It's so soft, romantic, and warm!  I don't think I've ever loved a fabric more!

The quilt I designed is called "Stargazers" - and this quote will be stitched on the back:

"There is precious little hope to be got out of whatever keeps us industrious, but there is a chance for us whenever we cease work and become stargazers."  --  H.M. Tomlinson

I was going to use

 
a white background for the stars, but changed my mind.

So, I quick like cut 128 new flying geese

 
this a.m. 

I'm running behind schedule now - so if you smell smoke - no need to panic.  It's just my sewing machine - trying to get me caught up!

Mkay- that didn't sound very "restful" - perhaps I should read that quote again!

TTFN,

Kelly

Word Up Sewing Party

Hi Girls!  Our Charming Co-Host Kris of Dandelion Quilts and I want to welcome you to the

 
Today we'll be stitching on anything that reminds us of our "Word Up" word for the year! Everyone who is doing Word Up this year is welcome to join us!  Oh, and we'll be commenting and e-mailing, and snacking, and giggling and watching movies, etc.

To join us, simply do a blog post called "Word Up Sewing Party" and then post your link here:

 

 

Periodically throughout the day, update your post to show us how your project is coming along, what you've been snacking on, what movies you've been watching, etc.

Now, each time you update your post,  you'll need to come back and link to your post again, so we know that you've updated and can visit! 

Kris and I are SO looking forward to stitching with all of you and seeing your projects.  I'll be back soon with my post! 

TTFN,

Kelly