HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

From My Nest to Yours!!!

To the other end of the globe and back......

It's been a while since I posted anything to my blog.

Time has a way of getting away from me

sometimes!

The first three weeks of October my husband and I got to go on a trip that we have dreamed about for the 32 years we've been married. We spend 9 days in Melbourne, Australia and 9 days in New Zealand. It would be difficult to recount all that we have seen and done, so I'm just going to post a few pictures.

View of Melbourne skyline.

The Great Ocean Road- Australia

We saw Koala's in the wild....

And kangaroos.

Western Australia

Now on to New Zealand........

The New Zealand Alps on the South Island

Museums were great for finding inspiration for future quilts.

There are more sheep than people in New Zealand. This little lamb is one day old.

We got to go to the place where they filmed part of "Lord of the Rings".

All in all we had a wonderful time. Saw beautiful places, experienced new people, new food and new places. We feel very fortunate to have been able to take this trip of a lifetime.

Now on to our sweet little Kellen.

Today he is 16 months old and finding new ways to bring smiles

to his parents, grandparents and all those that know and love him.

He was a dinosaur for Halloween.

He's finally enjoying getting a bath!

Happy as ever and ready for an adventure.

Kellen and his Daddy.

Well that's it for now. Christmas will be here before we know it and then a new year... unbelievable!

Chirp, chirp,

Robin

New Pattern now published

My new pattern is finished and in a quilting store near you!!!

I was so fortunate to find just the right setting for photographing my quilt for the pattern front.
I asked around and was told about this one not too far from where I live. I drove down the road and found it and went up to the house and knocked on the door. I explained that I was one of those "crazy quilters" and wanted to use her windmill to take a picture and she was more than happy to let me.
This is a super fun quilt to make and turns out really cute!

Now on to the "Grandma News". Kellen is doing super and is as cute as ever of course! He's now waving hello. He looks like a Lucky Cat and waves with his left fist. He's also rolling over now! His daddy said he's teaching Kellen to "high-five". He's all boy, that's for sure!

Chirp, Chirp,

Robin

Hot Off the Longarm......

We just got back from a great week in Nebraska. It was Kellen's first birthday on the 9th and we didn't want to miss it. It was so fun to be able to hold him and play with him. He's had a hard first year of his life, but he's as sweet and cheerful as any baby could be. Here is a collage of just some of the pictures we took. What a cutie!!!!!

Here is a picture of one of my newest designs. It's called "Wind Catcher Charms". I just finished quilting it on Angie's long-arm over at All Washed Up. Can't wait to get the binding done and the pattern written.

This design is called: "Table Scraps". It's made from scraps I've been saving for years and finally used them. I think with the economy being the way it is, more people will be using every bit of the fabric they buy. Kind of like quilting used to be in America when "Waste not, want not" was a common saying. I think it's good that we are getting back to that mindset instead of the disposable nation we have become.

Hope every one's summer was as good as mine!

Chirp, Chirp,

Robin

Wonderful Quilts by Wonderful People....

Getting to go quilting with your friends is one of life's greatest joys for me.

Of course my family is my greatest joy, but quilting is certainly at the top of my list!

The last weekend in July at Pieceful Days some of my friends shared what they have been working on.....

Patty always makes such awesome quilts.

She never ceases to amaze me!

Pam showed the table runner she has almost finished.

Just the binding to go!

Cyndee showed some gorgeous quilts.

I love this one!

This one however was "Best in Show" for the weekend for me.This picture doesn't do it justice believe me. The colors are wonderful and the quilt was sooooo much work. It was a quilt that she started at the All Washed Up Retreat. This pattern doesn't cut corners!

Great job Cyndee!!!

This is Paula modeling her bags she made for Scottie Dog Quilt's Alaskan cruise. She bought the hat that day and is all ready to go! I'm sure the group will have a great time cruising and sewing! Someday maybe I can go to one of these fun cruises. I'm just afraid I'd be seasick all the time!!!


Well that's it for now in my quilting world.

Chirp,Chirp,
Robin

Wakey wakey eggs and bakey!

This is an adorable video of my grandson Kellen.

He recently went to the eye doctor and now has to wear a patch for his "lazy eye". He's as cute as ever with his patch and hopefully it won't have to stay there long!Kellen doesn't seem to let new things bother him. He's amazing!!! Ahoy there Matey!!!!

Thanks for letting a Grandma share!

Robin

Wow...how time flys!!!

I can't believe how long it has been since adding to my blog.

Well here's what's been going on:

I got my featherweight back from Joan, who repairs and restores sewing machines. She's a fellow member of our local Quilter's guild. She did an awesome job for a VERY reasonable price and it sews like a charm!!! Can't wait until the next Pieceful Day to use it!

Our little Kellen has his first teeth!! His Mom and Dad sent us this priceless picture of him showing them off with is big grin. If you look closely you can see the upper front teeth just below the gums. Pretty soon he will have a mouthful of teeth!

I got to go visit my Mom for a week. My niece Riley was there along with her new baby sister, Parker. Riley is 2 and Parker is one month in these pictures.

This is a picture of my Mom holding Parker. This will probably be her last grandchild, but the great-grandchildren keep coming! I've lost count....
Here's my Mom and my sister, Connie. Both are holding their new grandbabies. Connie's grandbaby is Ryan, only a week old.

After a wonderful week visiting with family it's back to work! We are super busy, which is fine with me. Just wish I had more time to quilt!

Chirp, Chirp everyone,

Robin