Pumpkins

I 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.















Enjoy your weekend and come see us soon!
Marsha

More Alden Lane

Good 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!
Here's more pictures, some are our booth the rest from the show and nursery.


I wish I had the pattern for this one.











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Our booth














Time to go to work. Have a good day and enjoy each moment.
Marsha

ALDEN LANE

We 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.




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.
The variety of quilts displayed was awe inspiring.
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....




























I will post more another day. Right now these weary bones are ready for bed.
Marsha

Location:Livermore

Backyard Bliss

I 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.

We spent the July holiday on the Lake with both our kids and their family's. So much fun.



Mark, Bryant and Bella.


Papa, Kelly, and Bryant.


Nana and Papa


The gorgeous girls! Kelly and Jen.


The awesome Tyler, surfing! Totally schooled his Dad and his Uncles!



Mark, first time wake surfing.


The love of my life!


Mark and Kelly!


Papa, Kelly, Tyler, and Bella.


Brian, Jen, and Bryant!

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.






So this is probably way to many photos, but some of you have asked about our yard.
BACKYARD BLISS!
































Enjoy your summer, cherish your friends, love your family, and quilt like crazy!
Marsha

Location:Paradise, Ca.

Where'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.



















On June 11 my Mom had major surgery, a left carotid endarterectomy.
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!


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?

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?










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.


















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.

God Bless you all,
Marsha




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Location:Paradise Ca.