OK, My big good news.

The school district has offered me a job working with at risk students as I had desired!!!! I will be working at the long term suspension program tutoring students and at Fern Ridge the district's alternative high school. The specific details will be worked out by the end of July, so I will keep you posted as more details come to light.

But keep me in your prayers, as I go forward into this new opportunity.

Opps,

Inspired Wrap UP

I've returned from Inspired, a short 21 days ago. We had such a great time, it seems like we were just there. Many of us are so excited to go back next year. Most of us hope we can afford the experience again.

I was lucky in that I got to room with two of my gal pals, Donelle M. and Karen T. I was so lucky to meet Karen in 2006, so funny that she kept me and Ashlyn cracking up it was hard to go to sleep. Then Donelle was my swap box buddy and made me the cutest CE 07 flip flops. She is so funny, supportive and just a great gal.

Because of a situation beyond our control, we weren't able to say good bye to each other. That was the worst. The good news is We all got back safe and sound, and Karen's dad is doing much better, which we all are so happy about.

Here are two of the projects I did finish at the convention. My art ring from Donna Downey's class. Yes, lucky me, I was one of 40 who made it into her class! Yippee

I did complete two projects in the Glitz girls classes. Oh they were so sweet, they let me borrow supplies, that I managed to forget. My basic kit, yes, had all of the expensive art supplies but forgot my basic kit. I felt really stupid, but they and Tena were very nice and shared.

Then the project I was most proud of was the painting I finished on Sunday morning at 4 am. It was suppose to be a likeness of ourselves. Well that would be the last thing I wanted so I decided to do Ashlyn. So how did I do. When Ashlyn saw it, she loved it, said "I get it right?" Then off she whisked away with the painting, and I hadn't signed it yet. If I ever become famous how will I prove it is my work? Ha Ha

Hope to keep up with all of my gals from Inspired and the Ultimate Cruise. Take care and check in often.

Hello

It is time to order your fabric pack, why you ask. Well this is the last offering from me. I need to get my stuff ready after I finish this task. I had to replace the muslin for Susan's class, classy buttons, and new beaded trim. I got it for a very good price, so that is why I can pass the saving to you. This is the reason the prices when up a tad.

I am going to add a few more fabric packs you can choose from plus the original offerings. If you want the ethnic, there is only enough for 1 pack. Fall moda, one or maybe two. The rest I have at least 3 packs worth left. One of the new packs is a dessert motif, I know there will only be 2 packs of it. i didn't want to over buy and be left with more fabric! Again thanks to all that have already supported my Inspired fun money drive, and for the rest for your consideration.

The prices when up just a little, I under estimated postage, time costs and fabric replacement.

So here is the new pack prices

Fabric, muslin, trims, buttons etc. for Susan's class = $12

Extra just fabric with trims = $7.50

Extra fabric for Jennifer's class or more to decorate. $= 6.50

I you need some for the quilting mini classes let me know and I'll come up with the wholesale cost based on how much fabric you need.

Shipping for one pack $3, more packs, I'll bill you for the extra.

$1 token for time, if you would like to add another dollar that would be great, but you don't have too.

If you would like to buy fabric extra fabric for other projects.
1/4 yard = $1.75
1/3 yard = $2.50
1/2 yard = $3.25
3/4yard =$ 4.50
1 yard = $6.00

2nd charm pictures

Here is a picture of the 2nd charm swap charms:
In order, Cameron Yates, Cheryl Dyer, Christy Jinks, Deborah Helms, Donelle Macy, Gloria Landsford, Janet Walters, Janet Walters, Lauren Elliot, Mary Williams, Maureen Ferriter, Miranda Rutledge, Rene Lewis, Renee Demaray, Rosemary Brooks, Shari Garrett Miller, Staci Shuck, Susie Gilmore, Tracy Zinck, Tricia Dau, Anna Witt, Christy Tomlinson, Sue Szollar

Katherine McKamey's charm by itself.

Bill's gift is a tie pin. It is vintage which is the rage, golf clubs, crystal golf ball. Maybe someone can figure out the designer. It has the letters LC imprinted in italics.

And the winners are . . .

The Winners are:

Heather Smith - 1st prize - pink quick cut cutter, stabilizer, and one set of alphabet dies.
Anna Witt - 2nd prize - Bazzil paper pack and stickers
Sue Szollar -3rd prize - mini set of clear stamps and Tim Holtz stamp pad!!!!

I will bring your prizes to Inspired. Heather, I will mail yours to your home. Give the boy a hug and you one back.

Big Give Away

Hello All,

In the excitement of our upcoming event, I've decided to do a give away. There is a little twist to this contest. If you are a member of the 2nd charm swap you are already entered. If you have place a fabric order or do by Wednesday 4/15/09 you will be entered as well.

Ok, I know you all are waiting on what is the price, so . . . 1st prize - pink quick cut cutter, stabilizer, and one set of alphabet dies. 2nd prize - Bazzil paper pack and stickers, 3rd prize - mini set of clear stamps and Tim Holtz stamp pad!!!! Winners can either pay for postage or I can bring it to Inspired!

Take a look at the different combinations of fabric. Remember you are buying high quality quilting fabric. $10 pack Muslin, fabric and trims plus postage and $1 handling fee. Fabric and trims = $7, postage and $1 handling fee. Just fabric = $6, postage and $1 handling fee. I don't charge a set rate for shipping, I actually go to the post office and have it weighed, which says you money. There are no taxes, and the handling fee is just a small token for my time. If you have something else in mind, let me know and I probably can put it together. The first 4 fabric packs were mailed today!!!

A variety of these are included as the trims are various twill, lace, ribbon, fibers, brads, a large flower and buttons in coordinating colors.
Joyce

Finally Heather Bailey

ok here is the Heather Bailey

The left yellow paisley and the green/yellow on the right could be theme fabrics with the others as coordinated.

Pop Garden is the 2 lower right fabrics with the pink. They could be coordinates but there is not enough for them to be theme fabrics.

African Inspired frabrics

These are some African Inspired prints I have. The middle fabric could be the theme fabric with the others as coordinates with solids

Twist anyone

On the left or two beautiful bright pinks and in the middle ladies walking dogs and 50's dancein

Moda Fall Brights Collection

The blue flower in the middle could be the theme fabric with the other swatches as coordinates along with solids

Skulls and Crossbones Anyone?

My daughter is a member of tri sigma, one of their symbols is the skull and crossbone meaning sisters until death.

So being the wonderful mom I am, I've collected many different variety of this pattern. I've made pillow cases, blankets etc.

This is the stash that I have left. This of course would be your theme fabric and solids coordinating.

Purple hues

This is a collection of purple hues.

The frosted Dots collection is from Free spirt. The 5 in swatches in the bottom corrner are from Moda.

Bali Hand dyed Fabrics

Bali Island Fabrics - these are hand dyed in their traditon. They are also call Batics.

You could add these to any collection you think they would be a nice accent or as the theme fabric

Breast Cancer group

There are 4 fabrics from the Breast Cancer group with coordinating dots/ stripes

Green/pinks

Christy Collectionwith butterflies added. The pink fabrics go nice with the Anna Griffin pinks

Amy Butler prints / dots

Above is the 1930's collection of vintage reproducations. Right - The two paterns on the left are from the Amy Butler group. The others are coordinating frosty dots

Childhood Memories

Children on Green

Love the Pink Ladies

Pink Ladie theme or coordinate

Blue Text - childhood

Blue Text - childhood