tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12762948135148158762024-02-06T21:20:11.236-08:00Our Happy PlaceThe home of Morning Star Quilts Paradise CaliforniaMarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-7282491088197180292014-09-17T09:52:00.000-07:002014-09-17T09:52:15.503-07:00GoodbyeAfter months of me trying to figure this blogging out and many lost blogs I have decided to move my blog. Please come follow us at our new home morningstarquilts.typepad.com!Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-10860769812835104612013-11-30T15:58:00.001-08:002013-11-30T15:58:12.429-08:00Holidays!<br />Happy Holidays,<br /><br /> Mark and I are driving home from Phoenix today after a great visit with our son Mark and his wife Kelly. My mom was able to spend part of our time with us. I'm so glad she was able to see them. As some of you know Mark and Kelly moved into their new home in September. It was really fun to see how they decorated with Mark's art and Kelly's quilts. Their home is very warm and inviting. We were also able to see a lot of the Haunschild - Parish clan while we were there. It's nice to have three cousins in the same area.<br /><br />I would like to take this time to wish you a joyous Christmas season. Mark and I are looking forward to some quiet time to recharge our batteries for the new year. We have so many great memories of 2013 and so much to be thankful for. Memories aren't always easy to ponder but we thank God for giving us the ability to cope and move on.<br /><br />Morning Star Quilts continues to be a joy and our favorite Happy Place. We will not be doing many shows in 2014. I really want to stay in town and focus on the store more. Lots of new events will be coming your way. Our first new event is a Midnight Mystery and it already has filled so we will be doing 3 more of these next year. Sew Baby Sew (mini retreats) have also been added to the schedule. A newsletter and class schedule will be posted by December 15 on morningstarquilters.com. Remember we continue to add on classes after our newsletters are published so check frequently to see what's new.<br /><br />We would like to invite you to our annual Christmas Open House. This years party will be December 9 from 4 - 7 pm. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be provided as well as surprise goodies and live music. Hope to see you there!<br /><br />Our shelves are bursting with new fabric and notions. Please remember to add us to your Christmas list. 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Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-89114942896374451292013-07-18T09:30:00.001-07:002013-07-18T09:30:56.522-07:00Extreme Makeover?<br />Good Morning and Happy Summer!<br /><br />How is it possible summer is just running away? Although that means my favorite season is just around the corner. Helloooooo Fall. Fall brings some really fun events for us at Morning Star Quilts, River Run Shop Hop, Alden Lane Quilt Show in Livermore, Linda Ballard Retreats at MSQ, PIQF, Annie's Star Quilt Show, and the Pioneer Quilt Show in Roseville. And of course Fall Decorations - I LOVE them!<br /><br />Mark and I got home late Sunday night from Redmond Oregon where we were vendors at the Oregon Summer Quilt Expo. Quilters extraordinaire had wonderful options to burn their time up. Classes in Sisters all week, a large selection of fabulous local quilt stores to shop at and a huge vendor mall to enjoy, and The Sisters Quilt Show on Saturday with quilts displayed everywhere. If that doesn't sound like a great place to spend a week then let me add, fishing, hiking, golfing, dining out, shopping in Mill District in Bend, beautiful scenery, and very nice people to meet and chat with. Here's some pictures of our booth in Redmond, Oregon.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/769.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_769.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/770.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_770.jpg' border='0' width='265' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/771.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_771.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/772.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_772.jpg' border='0' width='236' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/773.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_773.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/774.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_774.jpg' border='0' width='177' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Whenever we travel and our trip is quilt related my mind is always spinning with new ideas for the store and new quilt projects. Not a very restful trip but definitely inspiring. So all the way home Mark and I were brainstorming how to freshen up the store and change "The Look" of Morning Star Quilts.<br /><br />Needless to say this week has been very busy at our shop. We're displaying almost 170 quilt samples and projects. Old and new, cotton and wool, and of course embroidery. The layout of the shop is totally different, and our muscles are sore. I mean how many times can you move thousands of bolts in one day over and over. Well I'll tell you A LOT!<br /><br />Here's the end result.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/775.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_775.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/776.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_776.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/777.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_777.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/778.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_778.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/779.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_779.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/780.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_780.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/781.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_781.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/07/18/782.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/07/18/s_782.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." Dale Carnegie<br /><br /><br />We hope to see you soon. Enjoy your weekend!<br /><br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Morning%20Star%20Qults&z=10'>Morning Star Qults</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-77415115384403884262013-05-25T10:24:00.001-07:002013-05-25T10:24:53.449-07:00Spring Quilt Market Part 2Happy Saturday to you! I'm thinking today will be a great day home with my sweetie and my pooch. Days off are few and far between, but for some lucky reason we have a few days off in a row. Hooray! Now don't get me wrong I love my job but the first 5 months of this year have flown by and I need to bond with home, my juki, and my longarm. So on to more Market pictures.<br /><br />We were very impressed with two particular designers: Tula Pink and Tim Holtz.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1009.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1009.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1010.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1010.jpg' border='0' width='261' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This butterfly quilt is fabulous. It is designed using multiple blocks that are sewn together in sections. Very creative and gorgeous. It was quilted by Angela Walters. The quilting is phenomenal. We will be offering this quilt as a block of the month sew along in the fall.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1011.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1011.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1012.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1012.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Tula Pink's new book "100 Modern Quilt Blocks." This book is fabulous, definitely a must buy and make. We all bought her book and had her autograph our books. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1013.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1013.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So I must say this is one very talented girl. Thank you Tula for your creative spirit.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1014.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1014.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='206' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Tim Holtz is well known in the scrapbooking industry, altered book designs using his "eclectic elements". Tim has now ventured into the textile industry. <br />The new fabric line is called "eclectic elements" and it is fabulous. It will be arriving at Morning Star Quilts in the near future.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1015.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1015.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/25/1016.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/25/s_1016.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />More Market posts to follow. Have a great Memorial weekend!<br />Marsha<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-41580106778558114772013-05-23T07:26:00.001-07:002013-05-23T07:26:52.409-07:00Spring Quilt Market - Portland - Part 1Quilt Market is always a highlight of the year for me. What inspires me at Market? The excitement of all the people, the laughter from two aisles over, the bright bright colors, new patterns, fabric fabric fabric, quilts, meeting new people, chatting with other shop owners, meeting designers and realizing they are just normal people with a life very similar to mine, and most of all spending quality time with my room mates. It's so fun to get back to your room at the end of an exhausting day put on your jammies, pour a glass of wine, and start organizing everything you looked at that day. Then there is the YES pile, the maybe pile, and the no pile. Every store has there own certain personality and you definitely buy accordingly, it's what makes us unique. It's so awesome that quilt stores take on their own style and each one can be so different. They say variety is the spice of life so lets be different and unique!<br /><br />The first set of pictures I will share with you are "Quilt Show" quilts. I will posting a couple more times with pictures from Market.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/682.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_682.jpg' border='0' width='193' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/683.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_683.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/684.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_684.jpg' border='0' width='252' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/685.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_685.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/686.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_686.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='277' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/687.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_687.jpg' border='0' width='212' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/688.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_688.jpg' border='0' width='256' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/689.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_689.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/690.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_690.jpg' border='0' width='152' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/23/691.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/23/s_691.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Nice quilts!<br /><br />"Art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos."<br /><br /><br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-47695878434883145082013-03-29T08:24:00.001-07:002013-03-29T09:24:49.529-07:00April?So we all know I'm a horrible blogger, but it is high time to move from a January post to almost April. Morning Star Quilts AKA The Happy Place has been one busy spot so far in the year 2013. And I happily say "thank you Lord" for watching over us. <br /><br />Mark and I were recently fortunate enough to take a quick trip to Tempe Arizona to visit our son and daughter-in-law (or daughter-in-love). We enjoyed a couple of spring training games (go GIANTS), had some great meals, saw some family, and most of all talked incessantly with our kiddos. So of course since we've been home I miss them horribly and so wish they lived back here in Paradise. They are so fun to be with and such kind people. Maybe the state will some day get back on the right road regarding education and they will be able to come home!<br /><br />The reason I started rambling about our trip is, as we were traveling I was overwhelmed by the displays of color so I stared taking some pictures of these colorful displays. Textile artists are so fortunate to be surrounded by color but look at these retail pictures. Very inspiring for me.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1055.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1055.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='134' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1056.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1056.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='132' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1057.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1057.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='271' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1058.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1058.jpg' border='0' width='77' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1059.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1059.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='198' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1060.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1060.jpg' border='0' width='193' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1061.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1061.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='172' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/1062.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_1062.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='177' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />So you put all this color on a piece of fabric and you create. Have fun quilting on all the bright wonderful fabrics that are designed just for us!<br /><br />Cheers!<br />Marsha<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-4817611208511066442013-01-19T10:30:00.001-08:002013-01-19T10:30:36.854-08:00Onboard for 2013!An update from Morning Star Quilts. I've noticed on a lot of other posts that New Years resolutions haven't been very abundant. I like the idea of picking a word and trying to strive to attain that quality in my life. So this year when I get low or discouraged I will meditate and concentrate on all the things in my life that I have to be thankful for. And trust me we all have so much to be thankful for. So my word for 2013 is "Thankful."<br /><br />Every year at Christmas we give our employees a small gift and a weekend retreat. We close the store at 1pm on Friday and reopen Monday morning. My husband cooks all our meals and we sew for hours. So much fun and we get so much quilting done. And need I say we laugh a lot. Here's a few pictures of our weekend.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/01/19/1025.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/01/19/s_1025.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/01/19/1026.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/01/19/s_1026.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/01/19/1027.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/01/19/s_1027.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/01/19/1031.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/01/19/s_1031.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />A fabulous breakfast made by Mark including a Swedish tea ring made from scratch. Yummy!<br /><br />So a couple more items to show you. We will be starting another Block of the month in June. It is a 6 month program. I need an approximate number of people interested so I can order fabric. I saw the quilt and it is beautiful.<br />Here's a picture. Give us a call if your interested.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/01/19/1289.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/01/19/s_1289.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />There is a small amount of applique and embroidery. The blocks aren't hard but fun to make. Size is 65 x 65.<br /><br />Marsha<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Paradise,%20California&z=10'>Paradise, California</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-8339390325007199052012-11-30T10:39:00.001-08:002012-11-30T10:39:43.956-08:00Deck the Halls!<br />Happy Holidays to you all,<br /><br />I absolutely love Christmas decorations. I mean I love love love <br />Christmas time. Every year I tell Mark "don't let me buy anymore decorations!" So now I have enough to do the store and our home. Crazy, right?<br /><br />I woke up Monday with a nasty cold, enough to put me in bed. Now I have to tell you I don't have time to be sick! Who does, it's the holiday season. I used this down time to get our home ready for Christmas, in between all my naps. I thought I would share some pictures of our decorations. But first I would like to invite you to an Open House at Morning Star quilts. On Tuesday December 11 from 4 - 7 pm we will be serving snacks, wine, nonalcoholic beverages, presents, surprises and more. We would love to see you all. The store will be closed on December 11 until 4 pm so we can prepare for you. So come on by for some holiday cheer and live music, just our way of saying Thank You to the best customers ever.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1440.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1440.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='126' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1441.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1441.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1442.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1442.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1443.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1443.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1444.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1444.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1445.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1445.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1446.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1446.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/1447.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_1447.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Happy Holidays,<br />Marsha<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-89922103737481121922012-11-11T08:21:00.001-08:002012-11-11T08:21:17.189-08:00Pioneer Quilt GuildMark and I are on the road again this weekend. We are at the Pioneer Quilt Guild quilt show, the quilts are beautiful! Good job ladies. If you ever have a chance to make this show you'll have a great time.<br /><br />We've been on the road a lot since August, throw in two shop hops, a couple mysteries at the shop, educational quilting week in Portland, and 5 vendor gigs and now we are TIRED. No more shows till March.<br /><br />Mark and Kelly (son and his wife) from Tempe are flying home for Thanksgiving. Of course we love having them, hello we sent the tickets. lol This was our year to go to Tempe but I can't leave my parents alone on a holiday, so bring the kids to us. It will be a real joy to have both kids, grand kids, Mom and Dad, and hopefully my brother and his family for a great feast of food and thankfulness.<br /><br />Pictures of Pioneer Quilt Show<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1033.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1033.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1034.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1034.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1035.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1035.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1036.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1036.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1037.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1037.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quilts from the show<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1038.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1038.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1039.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1039.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1040.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1040.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1042.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1042.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/11/1043.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/11/s_1043.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our booth.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Marsha<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-36048837274168883752012-11-05T16:24:00.001-08:002012-11-05T16:24:43.648-08:00<br />We have a guest blogger today! My mom doesn't generally let me write our blogs, but I thought it would be fun to share with you what part of our staff did this weekend. <br /><br />I heard about a 5k marathon in Chico and if you know me I am not one for exercise but I have been doing a lot of walking. So when I started reading about this 5k I knew we could do it. Ronda, Laurie, my dad, myself, and three of my closest friends all participated in the Gnarly Neon 5k, where it doesn't matter who crosses the finish line first. You can hop, skip, jump, run, or walk your way through Bidwell Park. <br /><br />We started the race in our white clothes and began our walk. Well some of us are very competitive and some aren't! So my Dad, Laurie, Ronda, and Shyanne had a battle amongst themselves for who could get there the fastest, and the rest of us took our time and enjoyed the park. Just so the girls (Laurie and Ronda) know, my dad was the fastest. Our whole group actually crossed the finish line together. The fun part of the race was as we were walking we went through color stations where we were hit with neon colored chalk. We came out of the race as human Easter eggs! <br /><br />The race was a lot of fun. We are already planning what we will do next year. The Gnarly Neon proceeds benefit The Little Red Hen in Chico. The Little Red Hen is a great charity for children and adults with developmental disabilities. It's a great charity and a great day! Can't wait till next year.<br /><br />Here's some before and after pictures,<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/05/2293.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/05/s_2293.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/05/2294.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/05/s_2294.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='260' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/05/2295.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/05/s_2295.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='229' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />So long for now,<br />Jen<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-29620075338683197252012-10-28T23:46:00.001-07:002012-10-28T23:46:35.456-07:00Legacy of Linen <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4524.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4524.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='260' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4525.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4525.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4526.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4526.jpg' border='0' width='188' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4527.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4527.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='248' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4528.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4528.jpg' border='0' width='219' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Cindy was featured during the quilt show. Her work is incredible. The quilting she does brings linens back to life and it enhances the beauty of the vintage cloth.<br />Cindy has really worked hard to bring old linens to life with her amazing quilting. <br />she would love to ensnare you into a quilting life of linens.<br /><br />If you ever have a chance to take a class from Cindy you won't be sorry. She is an excellent teacher, patient and kind, and she will turn you into a phenomenal quilter.<br /><br />Here's some more photos of other quilts.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4529.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4529.jpg' border='0' width='247' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4530.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4530.jpg' border='0' width='230' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4531.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4531.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='215' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/28/4532.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/28/s_4532.jpg' border='0' width='213' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Hope you enjoyed those. We have one more show to do before Thanksgiving and then I think life might settle down. Have a Great week,<br /><br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Portland%20Oregon&z=10'>Portland Oregon</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-52862782413897874092012-10-20T20:36:00.001-07:002012-10-20T22:56:31.154-07:00MQX WestSo here we are in Portland, Oregon. I have had a very educational week. Amazing! My goal was to at least learn one technique from each class. Well I must say the teachers were great and I learned a lot. By the way I should have explained Mark and I are at the West Coast Machine Quilters Expo. An added plus, we're staying with Mark's brother Kevin and his family. My sister-in-law is a long arm quilter so we took some classes together - such fun! Her knowledge of digitizing patterns on the computer is amazing. I wish we lived closer together so I could suck her brain dry. The whole computer thing is hard for me but I'm slowly getting the hang of it. <br /><br />I took classes from Jamie Wallen, Judy Woodworth, Angela Walters, Dawn Cavanaugh, and Linda Matteotti. Jamie Wallen is an amazing teacher, I can hardly wait to get home and try out some of his designs. Angela Walters taught designs for Modern Quilts - great ideas. If you ever have a chance to take a class from Angela do it. She's very talented, a great quilter, funny, charming and a cutie pie. Her new book will be released soon. Dawn Cavanaugh taught us a zillion different funky feathers. Who doesn't love feathers? Linda Matteotti is an educator for HandiQuilter. So as a proud owner of a Fusion HandiQuilter with a Prostitcher computer, I took 3 classes from her. I learned a lot but I was confused a lot, it's the whole computer thing. It takes a while for computer skills to sink into my head.<br /><br />I know you want to see some pictures of gorgeous quilts , so here you go!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/2995.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_2995.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='278' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/2996.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_2996.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='268' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Best of Show<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/2997.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_2997.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='227' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/2998.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_2998.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='233' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/2999.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_2999.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='236' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/3000.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_3000.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quilting close up of previous photo.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/3001.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_3001.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/20/3002.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/20/s_3002.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Amazing, right?<br /><br />More later,<br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Portland,%20Oregon&z=10'>Portland, Oregon</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-68830087370801082282012-10-14T12:31:00.001-07:002012-10-14T12:31:37.054-07:00PIQFThe beginning of our last day and let me tell you my bones are hurting. This has been such a great experience. We are already planning next year. It has been such a joy to meet so many kind and talented people. I was really surprised how many people we're here from our neck of the woods. So nice to see a familiar face walking down the aisle<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2205.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2205.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2206.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2206.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='118' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2207.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2207.jpg' border='0' width='242' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2208.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2208.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2209.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2209.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2210.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2210.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mosaic Play, all hand pieced! Crazy right?<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2211.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2211.jpg' border='0' width='191' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/14/2212.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/14/s_2212.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Phenomenal Quilting!<br /><br />More later,<br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Santa%20Clara&z=10'>Santa Clara</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-13511602997503247492012-10-12T07:26:00.001-07:002012-10-12T20:29:07.671-07:00Quilts Quilts QuiltsYesterday was great, I think they like us. So many people so much talent and so many new friends. Here's pictures from day one.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/12/2817.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/12/s_2817.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/12/2818.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/12/s_2818.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/12/2819.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/12/s_2819.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/12/2820.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/12/s_2820.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/12/2821.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/12/s_2821.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />So we just finished day two. We are all tired but having a blast. This is definitely a must do, a great show!<br /><br />Good night and more tomorrow!<br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Pacific%20International%20Quilt%20Festival&z=10'>Pacific International Quilt Festival</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-84096760948921242042012-10-10T23:09:00.001-07:002012-10-10T23:09:10.780-07:00Pacific International Quilt show<br />The quilts are done and hung . All samples are out, surrounded by <br />great kits, cut yardage, wool and wool kits,embroidery kits and towels, batiks ,solids, aboriginal fabric, pumpkins and much much more. Here's some pics for you to check out.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/10/3491.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/10/s_3491.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/10/3492.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/10/s_3492.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/10/3493.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/10/s_3493.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/10/3494.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/10/s_3494.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/10/3495.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/10/s_3495.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/10/3496.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/10/s_3496.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/10/3497.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/10/s_3497.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Come see us, booth 1133!<br />Marsha<br />More tomorrow.<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Santa%20Clara,%20Ca.&z=10'>Santa Clara, Ca.</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-73401510310131573922012-10-05T16:40:00.001-07:002012-10-05T16:40:39.601-07:00Weaverville with Linda Ballard<br />One of the real treats of owning Morning Star Quilts is the privilege of working with Linda Ballard. If you've never taken a quilting class from Linda you really must put that on your bucket list. I've known Linda for almost 20 years and I still learn so much from her. No matter how long you've been quilting this Wonder Woman will teach you something new! Sooooo this is how I work with Linda. We have the honor of hosting Mystery Weekends at Morning Star and we set up a mini store at some of her Weaverville Mysteries. It is so fun to be with her and her quilting groupies. Go Linda!<br /><br />This weekend Rocki and Ronda ( the spectacular super sisters ) are in Weaverville with Linda. Here's a few photos of our mini store. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/05/2331.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/05/s_2331.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/05/2332.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/05/s_2332.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/05/2333.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/05/s_2333.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/10/05/2334.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/10/05/s_2334.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br />Marsha<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-4680511104702782862012-09-28T11:36:00.001-07:002012-09-28T11:36:21.667-07:00PumpkinsI absolutely love fall and pumpkins. Any kind of pumpkins, real, fake, wool, cotton, embroidered, and of course cooked. We have yet to receive fall weather. It is hot! Could we please dip into the low 80's or high 70's? Now my son who lives in Tempe would say "really Mom, this isn't hot! Even though it may not feel like fall we have decorated the store for fall. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/28/1217.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/28/s_1217.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/28/1218.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/28/s_1218.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/28/1219.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/28/s_1219.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/28/1220.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/28/s_1220.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/28/1221.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/28/s_1221.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Enjoy your weekend and come see us soon!<br />Marsha<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-73993537849172252192012-09-25T08:06:00.001-07:002012-09-25T08:06:03.902-07:00More Alden LaneGood Morning, I'm starting to feel more rested after our weekend at Alden Lane, although I am still awestruck! I just can't say enough good about the venue, quilts, nursery, and people. WOW!<br /> Here's more pictures, some are our booth the rest from the show and nursery.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/850.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_850.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I wish I had the pattern for this one.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/851.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_851.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/852.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_852.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/853.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_853.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/854.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_854.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />,<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/855.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_855.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/856.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_856.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Our booth<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/857.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_857.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/858.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_858.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/859.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_859.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/860.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_860.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/25/861.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/25/s_861.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Time to go to work. Have a good day and enjoy each moment.<br />Marsha<br />Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-42734285855375000622012-09-23T21:39:00.001-07:002012-09-25T07:53:10.460-07:00ALDEN LANEWe had one of the greatest experiences this weekend since we opened Morning Star Quilts. If you ever have the opportunity to go to the Alden Lane Nursery Quilt Show in Livermore CA you really must go. It's routinely scheduled the third weekend in September.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4130.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4130.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The nursery is absolutely gorgeous, and the staff is kind, courteous, helpful, knowledgable and extremely hardworking. Definately one of the gems of Livermore. Giant oaks embrace the grounds of the nursery. The quilts are suspended from an elaborate pulley system between the large Oak trees.<br />The variety of quilts displayed was awe inspiring.<br />Because of the sunshine and shadows my photos aren't the best but I would still like to share them with you. So here goes....<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4132.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4132.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4133.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4133.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4134.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4134.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4135.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4135.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4160.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4160.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4161.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4161.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/09/23/4162.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/09/23/s_4162.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I will post more another day. Right now these weary bones are ready for bed.<br />Marsha<br /><br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Livermore&z=10'>Livermore</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-41290535502512378772012-07-14T10:52:00.001-07:002012-07-14T10:52:40.377-07:00Backyard BlissI made a commitment to myself to blog once a week. Well that isn't working so well but I am getting better. Our summer so far has been really nice. My mom improves everyday, the store remains Our Happy Place, we haven't had to travel for awhile, our son Mark and his wife Kelly have been here for a great visit, and we (mostly Mark) have been fixing up our backyard.<br /><br />We spent the July holiday on the Lake with both our kids and their family's. So much fun.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1956.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1956.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mark, Bryant and Bella.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1957.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1957.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Papa, Kelly, and Bryant.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1958.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1958.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Nana and Papa<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1959.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1959.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The gorgeous girls! Kelly and Jen.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1960.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1960.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The awesome Tyler, surfing! Totally schooled his Dad and his Uncles!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1961.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1961.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mark, first time wake surfing.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1962.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1962.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The love of my life!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1963.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1963.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='212' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mark and Kelly!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1964.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1964.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Papa, Kelly, Tyler, and Bella.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1965.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1965.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Brian, Jen, and Bryant!<br /><br />Just a couple new pics of the store. The quilt shop is overflowing with lots of new fabrics, wool projects, embroidery, solids, and our Glide thread is coming soon.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1966.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1966.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='240' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1967.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1967.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So this is probably way to many photos, but some of you have asked about our yard.<br />BACKYARD BLISS!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1968.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1968.jpg' border='0' width='139' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1969.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1969.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='184' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1970.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1970.jpg' border='0' width='222' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1971.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1971.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='257' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1972.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1972.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1973.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1973.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1974.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1974.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1975.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1975.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1976.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1976.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1977.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1977.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/07/14/1978.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/07/14/s_1978.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Enjoy your summer, cherish your friends, love your family, and quilt like crazy!<br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Paradise,%20Ca.&z=10'>Paradise, Ca.</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-41792602883790082042012-06-27T16:34:00.001-07:002012-06-27T16:34:11.954-07:00Where's June?This month has been an absolute whirlwind. We started the month off with our annual Weekend in the Woods, in Graegle Ca. We had 25 in atttendance. Lots of fun was had by all. Silly games with prizes, UFO'S completed, Mini classes taught, food eaten, new friendships were made , and oh the best part LAUGHTER! The plans for next year are already underway.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2980.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2980.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2981.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2981.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2982.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2982.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2983.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2983.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2984.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2984.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2985.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2985.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />On June 11 my Mom had major surgery, a left carotid endarterectomy.<br />Surgery went well, but it sure took forever. My years as a nurse seem to cause me great angst when it comes to those I love. My mind goes to the "what ifs." Reminder to self, I am not the one in control. So now almost three weeks later Mom is doing well, still a little tired, but that is normal. My Aunt Nita came to help out, what a lifesaver. The bond that sisters share is such a powerful love. My Mom is 86 and Aunt Nita will be celebrating her 90th birthday the end of July. Such amazing ladies. I love you Potratz girls!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2986.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2986.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Rocki and Ronda headed to McCloud to vendor for a Linda Ballard mystery the second weekend in June. Great weather, great ladies, great quilt, great accommodations, great town, great scenery and a world class teacher. What more could you ask for?<br /><br />My husband took our son-in-law and grandkids deep sea fishing the third weekend in June. So Jen and I took great advantage of our alone time. With Ronda's help we quilted 6 quilts and pieced a bunch of new tops. Did I mention we laughed a lot?<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2987.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2987.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2988.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2988.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2989.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2989.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Mark and I went to Quincy on June 21st. The Crazy Quilters of Quincy asked if I would be their speaker for June and bring a mini store. The women in that quilt guild are some of the kindest quilters I have ever met. Kudos to you crazy quilters of Quincy and thank you so much for your hospitality. Carolyn took us on a barn tour the next day. What a treat! Enjoy the pics. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2990.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2990.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2991.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2991.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2992.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2992.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2993.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2993.jpg' border='0' width='186' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2994.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2994.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/06/27/2995.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/06/27/s_2995.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So we have one more weekend left in June and we hope to work in our yard. Our son and his wife are coming for a visit and I don't want to do chores while they are here. Enjoy your weekend.<br /><br />God Bless you all,<br />Marsha <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Paradise%20%20%20Ca.&z=10'>Paradise Ca.</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-55005350216722902782012-05-23T19:53:00.001-07:002012-05-23T19:53:05.823-07:00Aftermath of Kansas CityBack home to pine pollen, daily chores, and of course work. Market was great! There is always so much to absorb and really not enough time to contemplate what new things to buy. We felt like the new patterns and books were really creative and different this year. Extra suitcases came home loaded with fabric, books, patterns, thread and ideas galore. Of course more goodies are being shipped. We found lots of new wool and embroidery patterns. So much talent was discovered along every aisle at the convention center. I always crack myself up when I see someone "famous" and get all excited. Now I'm not talking Brad Pitt or George Clooney. I'm talking Amy Butler, Camille Roskelley, Sandy Klopp, Valorie Wells, Anna Maria Horner, Joanna Figueroa, Tula Pink, Lynette Anderson, and the list goes on and on. These talented people enrich, enhance and move our industry higher and higher. Thank you!<br /><br />Here's some of my favorite pictures from Quilt Market.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3556.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3556.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Basic Grey<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3557.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3557.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Basic Grey<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3558.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3558.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Buggy Barn<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3559.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3559.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3560.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3560.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3561.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3561.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sew Mama Said by Sweetwater.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3562.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3562.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Crazy Old Ladies<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3563.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3563.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Wool flowers!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3564.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3564.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3565.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3565.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3566.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3566.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Tula Pink and Valorie Wells<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3567.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3567.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Wait that's not Princess Leah!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3568.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3568.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Fun little wool balls.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3569.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3569.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Primitive Gatherings<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3570.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3570.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cute booth<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/23/3571.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/23/s_3571.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Well enough for now and goodnight!<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Paradise,%20Ca.&z=10'>Paradise, Ca.</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-66192849937660223512012-05-19T22:01:00.001-07:002012-05-19T22:01:31.089-07:00Last Night in Kansas CityI have never laughed so much at Market!! After a hectic day of buying, buying, and more buying we went to a party at The Kansas City Star. We had a great finger food dinner, wine, beer and lots of new friends to meet. Of course there were very famous designers and authors to hobnob with. Kansas City Star authors were invited to share their quilts with us, over a hundred were displayed.<br /><br />So here are a few pictures for you to enjoy.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3982.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3982.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The Kansas City Star has been printing for over 130 years employing many people such as, Henry Truman and Ernest Hemingway. The Wall Street Journal is also published at The Star.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3983.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3983.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3984.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3984.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3985.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3985.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3986.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3986.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Four quilts made in honor of the Kansas City garment district. The quilting was extraordinary. We where allowed to take pictures so here are some of my favorite.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3987.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3987.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3988.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3988.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/05/19/3989.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/05/19/s_3989.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Enough for today I will post again tomorrow. <br />Happy trails to you,<br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Kansas%20City&z=10'>Kansas City</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1276294813514815876.post-13988296733517507322012-05-18T20:26:00.001-07:002012-05-18T20:26:53.663-07:00Spring Quilt MarketWe are having a hoot and holler here in Kansas City. Tonight I am going to show you pictures from the Michael Miller booth. They should definately win an award for best booth. The theme for their booth - Circus.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/104673411556082700655/KauaiAugust2011#5744080475024097538'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PNqMpRLFQDg/T7cSwjMRgQI/AAAAAAAABME/IhGHnrIsbjw/s288/26.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/104673411556082700655/KauaiAugust2011#5744080516990450194'><img src='https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KD1YT2kDcwk/T7cSy_h1OhI/AAAAAAAABMM/RWDdbF__I80/s288/27.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/104673411556082700655/KauaiAugust2011#5744080555448654898'><img src='https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZLq7GKOltB0/T7cS1Oy-3DI/AAAAAAAABMU/4acNUF_NErg/s288/28.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/104673411556082700655/KauaiAugust2011#5744080591733536306'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XSm7u2VqZLA/T7cS3V9-NjI/AAAAAAAABMc/zoepA5pysYc/s288/29.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/104673411556082700655/KauaiAugust2011#5744080649656792306'><img src='https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-BygwLFrMadM/T7cS6tv89PI/AAAAAAAABMk/tlG5vIu2EDo/s288/30.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/104673411556082700655/KauaiAugust2011#5744080687207727426'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qsUfOQG2Aas/T7cS85oywUI/AAAAAAAABMs/8vJMDq3RsEs/s288/31.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/104673411556082700655/KauaiAugust2011#5744080722563460466'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U9eXEvpHf7Y/T7cS-9WQbXI/AAAAAAAABM0/zor5-TAEQJo/s288/32.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />So from Kansas City, good night!<br />Marsha<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Kansas%20City,%20Mo.&z=10'>Kansas City, Mo.</a></p>Marshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17796891098630824397noreply@blogger.com2