Snow - Again!

Another 3-4 inches of snow Thurs & Fri - just enough to be annoying! I am really ready for spring to arrive!!

2008 Scottie Collectors Convention

Cincinnati Scottie Friends are presenting the 2008 Scottie Collectors Convention "25th Scottie Family Reunion - Scottie Celebrations" to be held June 18 - 21, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Eastgate, Cincinnati OH.

Four non-stop days of scottie everything! Room hopping/shopping begins after wednesday evening check-in and reception. Thursday includes Show & Tell and the highlight is the Auction with Leighton Turner, auctioneer extraordinaire! Friday is the scottie Extravaganza Sale -- load up on collectibles!! Saturday is the Old Display - where it is possible to see scottie treasures beyond your imagination~ Saturday evening is the banquet and the infamous Fashion Show, which must been seen to be believed!

A great time is had by one and all!! For more information, please contact Cincinnati Scottie Friends at cincinnatiscottyfriends@fuse.net I promise if you love scotties, you will LOVE the convention!

The obsessive collector!

70 pair of scottie socks -- I do buy duplicates in order to "save" a pair and wear a pair, but only one of each are counted in this picture. Just wait until I upload the 100+ pair of scottie pajamas!!

Close up of quilting machine

These are close ups of my Weekender 10-inch throat quilting machine. Still working on that practice fabric! I plan on loading a panel to practice on this afternoon!

Star baby quilt

Star baby quilt made for a co-workers "new" baby, who is almost 4 years old! Hey, I never said I was fast!! Machine pieced. Long-arm quilted by Ruthie using the "popcorn" panto with King Tut variegated thread. This quilt is 48 x 48.

"Leaf Summer Behind" quilt

This is my "Leaf Summer Behind" quilt from the 2006 Illiana Shop Hop. Machine pieced and appliqued. Long arm quilted by my friend Ruthie with the "autumn oaks" panto and variegated autumn colors Star thread. This quilt is 65 x 65.

My new quilting machine & frame

Weekender 10-inch throat quilting machine and Hinterberg regular frame - poles are 72" in length. Practice fabric loaded -- still need lots of practice before tackling a real quilt!!

Sewing room & fabric stash

Just a few photos of my fabric stash -- notice all of the scottie fabric (and that's not even half of what I have collected!!) The middle & bottom pictures are of the stash that is currently in the closet -- not enough room in there for all of the fabric! :o)

Scottie Photos

This is our grand old man - Fraser. He turned 12 on 10/25/07. He is probably demanding his dinner!!
This is our onery scottie, Rona. She turned 3 on 10/19/07. The flash on the camera scared her!

Scottie baby quilt

This is a small quilt that I made for my boss's baby, who was born in October 2007. Done in 100% cotton fabrics, machine stitched and machine quilted. Visit Master Michael Robertson's blog to see photos of the little guy who received this quilt!