Roseann Marsett's Page

Just returned from a mini vacation in Colorado and I'm thankful the DH and I are OK and all in one piece. Left early to come home, going slow through the canyon, but hit a patch of snow on top of ice which hadn't been plowed. Luckily we missed the rock wall but in trying to avoid it I ended up about 20 feet into a field on the other side. A lot of bouncing, but airbags didn't even deploy. Rigth rear tire pulled off the rim. It could have been much, much worse. Changed the tire in 20 degree temps… Continue

Friend of mine says that between now and Thanksgiving we should wirte one thing a day we're thankful for.

So, day 2.......I am thankful for my second husband who taught me what real love is and without whom I would never have known. I am blessed.

Friend of mine says that between now and Thanksgiving we should wirte one thing a day we're thankful for.
So... I am thankful for the family I came from. They helped me be a better person. We never doubted that we were loved and they gave us an excellent education even though it meant many sacrifices on their part. They also gave us a foundation of faith. Growing up I didn't think they were anything special but as I moved around the country and traveled the world I came to realize how truly luck… Continue

Good morning everyone. It's Monday. I used to work with a gentleman who used to come to work every Monday and say"Monday, another day to strive and achieve" and he said it with a smile. And meant it. I learned a lot from him. I'm still not as positive as he is but I'm a lot better than I used to be.
I'm still working on the paper dolls quilt for my GD in Portland. I'm doing stippling around each doll and it's very time consuming. I figure if I do one a night (I work during the day) I'll have it… Continue

Just had some trick or treaters. We haven't had any in recent years, but ever the optimist I bought some candy anyway and now I'm glad I did (even though I know I'll eat the leftovers and I definitely don't need it). It was cute to see the little kids dressed up. We live on acre lots with mostly teens and grow… Continue

Mornin everyone. I just finished the handapplique on my quilt. It's a tree of life quilt. Now I get to do the sewing, bordes, quilting, and the embroidery and bead touches. I'm ready. I love every quilt I start but as time goes on I'm ready to finish it and get going on another. I already have the next two in my mind and on those days I'm bored with the appliques I cut out the other two. I'll be going on vacation soon and will do the hand embroidery and the trim on the road. Perfect timing.

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I finished this quilt for my neice and will give it to her for a Christmas decoration. She loves cats and the modern colors and patterns. Laural made such beautiful fabrics. They're a treat to the eyes.

July in the desert is hot, and humid in the afternoons when the thunderstorms roll in. But no one I know compains about the thunderstorms. They're majestic. The big thunderheads start building in the early afternoon and after a few hours the sky is gray and rather scarey. But we love them. When the weather report is either hot and clear or warm and clear a little change is a great thing. The thunderboomers are loud and dangerous, so we get out of the pool. There's nothing I enjoy more than being… Continue

I bought a prestamped baby quilt which I am to embroider. I have no problem with that, but am I supposed to make sure none of my stitches appear on the back. Since it's already quilted and has the binding so it is finished except for my embroidery. I've never done one of these before but one of my daughters-in-law liked it for her new baby. Any advise or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks - Roseann