Happy Mother's Day to all!

Mothers, the glue that binds, the compass that leads us, the never ending love and support, the advice that isn't always wanted but given with love, acceptance, the cozy place when we are down, the one who cooks those special family meals, the safe refuge, the nurse, the child's prayer warrior, the listener, and of course the worrier. To my Mom I say thank you for 60 years of unconditional love and guidance.
To my daughter and my son I say thank you for the privilege and honor of being your mom. The joy you have brought to my life is indescribable. I am so proud of the people you have become. The world needs more like you, compassionate, unselfish, kind, generous of your time and gifts, ethical and honest. I love you and I am so thankful that your mine.

So far my weekend has been fabulous. Mark and I went on a date Friday night (a rarity for a shop owner), Saturday I took a class with Jen and some great friends and teacher Linda Ballard, and today we are having Mothers day dinner at Brian and Jens. Perfect!

A block from the class I took yesterday.


A new line of aboriginal fabrics. I think I want to turn these into a Bento Box.


My newest embroidery project is Snow days. These are my first 2 blocks and number 3 is almost done.





This is our newest fabric line from Michael Miller. It's soooo cute!





Have a great week!
Marsha

Location:Home Sweet Home

Here, There, and Everywhere

It's so reassuring to read other blogs that say "I haven't blogged forever." It makes me feel a little more normal. Who would have thought owning a quilt shop would take so much time! I mean it's May what happened to the last three months? So just a quick summary and some pictures to share.


February found me in Bodega Bay with friends for 5 days of sewing, rest, girl-talk, massage, wine tasting, and much laughter.






March was an absolute whirlwind. We started with a retreat at the store, followed by a quick drive to Phoenix for a family wedding, home two days and off to Sacramento for a Rusty Barn vendor gig for four days. March 30 my Mom had a stroke, fortunately it was a small stroke. She is doing really good, just a little right-sided weakness and lots of therapy sessions. She's been home almost two weeks, and getting stronger everyday.


The family out for breakfast at The Farm in Phoenix


Mark and Kelly


Jen and Brian

April was also a busy month. We went to the Auburn quilt show to vendor. Their show is always great. Home two days and the North State Quilts Rush started. Very fun and hectic. Quilters are just the best.









Just a few quilts from the Auburn Quilt Show


Our booth





Last weekend the store (Ronda) was the vendor for a Linda Ballard retreat in Weaverville. Outstanding weekend. Always a hoot to be with Linda.



Weaverville booth





We leave for quilt Market in 10 days. I love, love, love market. It's so exciting, a great creative rush and so much to learn. It's all about bringing home new products and ideas to share with you.

Goodbye for now!

















Morning Star Quilts

Friendship

One of the subjects in my life that gives me overwhelming joy are my friends. Friendship is something that we often take for granted. The older I get I find myself cherishing my friends more and more. How fortunate I am to have such awesome women in my life, people who walk beside me, give me more than one chance, remind me I can't do it all, love me when I'm not particularly lovable, advice me when I really need a wake up call, remind me who I am and what my dreams are, listen, and pick me up when I fall. This is a project that I finished a few months ago. It's very special to me because the saying on it makes me think of my grandsons who I absolutely adore. "over the river and through the wood to grandmothers house we go"


So yesterday when I get to work a very special friend gives me this book. It reminds me how often we think of our friends, how fun it is to be shopping and see some item that instantly makes you think of a friend, or a random phone call, or just a good old hug. She knows me, she gets me...... that's what we should do for our friends know them, get them.


Thank you all. "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words."

Location:Morning Star Quilts

On The Road

Tomorrow morning is the beginning of the Phoenix Quilt Expo. Mark and I drove to Tempe last Thursday to spend time with our son Mark and his wife Kelly before we started our days of working at the Arizona Fairgrounds. We've been enjoying the sights, sounds and pulse of Arizona. So many freeways, really for a country girl who hates freeways I have done pretty well. I love the GPS on my iPad. This time of year is so nice here. It rained one night - 10 drops. We set our booth up this morning. Hopefully it will be a great success. It will be I know it will be. Positive thinking it's always better than negative. So here we go!
































More to come, good night.

Location:Tempe, Arizona

It's About Time

How can life be so busy that I never have time to blog? Christmas and New Years have come and gone and Feb. is fast approaching. This last weekend the girls at Morning Star quilts were treated to a full weekend of laughter, food, quilting, no working, just hours and hours of sewing. Every year my Christmas present to them is a retreat at the store. We close at 1 on Friday and reopen on Monday. Mark cooked for us, and I must say he is one fine cook. What wonderful women we have working for us, the best of friends, creative, funny, caring, and full of love. Cheers to you girls of MSQ.


So no New Years resolutions for me. I feel like they set me up for failure. This year I have set goals and I hope to improve in these areas. After a visit with my Dr. I decided this is my year and I will achieve with help from God the desires of my heart. I'm looking forward to a year of good health for Mark and myself, Increased business for the store, success being a vendor, being the best boss possible, a good listener, a good friend and wife, and I will love to be a walker by the end of 2012. Just to improve in these areas would be great. We are packing the trailer and heading for Phoenix to be a vendor at the Phoenix Rusty Barn Show. My quilts are almost finished, just a bit of binding to put on. I figure binding can go on during the fourteen hour drive down there. We are taking a few extra days to be with our son and daughter in law. The store is looking great and we would love to see you. Lots of new fabric and samples for you to see. We have new wool in and our needlework section is well stocked.





Here's some pictures of my almost done projects.








Hope you all have a great week! God bless

Location:Paradise

HO HO HO Merry Christmas!

We just had our annual Christmas party at Morning Star Quilts. The last 4 years the party has been at our home. Sometimes Mark and I cook and other times we potluck. This year Mark and I cooked. Everything was yummy . Jody brought her famous pies, delicious.












Just a few decorations.



Silly girls ?
Presents, we love to fight over door prizes, such fun.



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Merry Christmas to all from the staff of Morning Star Quilts,





God bless and Happy Holidays.
Marsha