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Spring Valley, NY

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I am a retired NYC teacher with over 30 years experience. I started quilting in the early 70's. My favorite part of the process is designing the quilt and constructing the top. I now leave the quilting to someone else. Too many quilts, too little time!

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quilting, applique, paper piecing, embroidery, knitting, other

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a Shih Tzu named Max

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At 11:01am on January 25, 2010, Klutina Quilter Alaska said…: yes do! Let me know when you get the picture up! I'm doing a wall hanging of caribou right now and it's VERY detailed...tedious but fun to see it grow!

At 4:00pm on September 16, 2009, Klutina Quilter Alaska said…: Hey Deborah,
I finally added to my blog, but I can't even find yours! someone wrote to me because of what you wrote but where would that be? I added some photos too, one of you and your friend. Please tell me her name again, I've forgotten...bet that never happens to you...

At 8:02am on September 7, 2009, Char said…: Hi Deborah, I don't have a clue how many I've made. One year I needed a gift for my daughter's teacher,so I bought a tote pattern and made one. She loved it, so I made totes for the females in my family as Christmas gifts. Then someone said you should sell them. So I started drafting my own patterns and now I sell all of them with an occasional gift here and there.
I enjoy trying to come up with new ideas. It's instant gratification since it doesn't take as long as making a quilt!

At 5:03pm on July 29, 2009, Klutina Quilter Alaska said…: Hi Deborah,
Sounds like a great trip. My cousins just did that and had a great time. Copper Center is actually 100 miles north of Valdez on the Richardson Hwy. It's almost 200 miles ENE from Anchorage and approximately 200 miles S of Fairbanks so I don't think you'll be close by but if by chance you do, look me up! I will actually be gone from the 6th to the 16th to Seattle to visit my daughter. It has been a very dry, hot, and therefore smoky summer. Lots of wildfires burning that they just keep an eye on so one never knows whether you'll see the mountains or not or be able to breathe! Today was bad with smoke and then, just like that it cleared up and the mountains are out. All depends on which way the wind is blowing. I only put bug dope on once or twice and lately I've even been able to mow without it so that's a good summer! You won't have much trouble with smoke on the boat trip I don't think. Have a great time though! Yahoo! How long will the trip be?

At 9:55am on May 20, 2009, Klutina Quilter Alaska said…: That's great that you had such a good trip to our state. I've seen those shirts too and believe me it can get bad but not this year! While drinking my coffee on the deck this morning to enjoy the view, a hawk or an owl flew off as I came out the door, didn't get the best look at him as I was not expecting him, but the swallows were just going nuts! He flew down to the river and then I heard the seagulls that like to hang out there for the summer, and they were going crazy. Ah the life of birds, I love it.
Have a great day!
PS, got my garden seeds all planted last night, yay! Just the transplants to go now.

At 10:04am on May 19, 2009, Klutina Quilter Alaska said…: ha! well you're right, that's because they are sooooo BIG! But we have our yard cleared out pretty good, and that's why I like the swallows and the bats so much, they are our mosquito eaters. It also really depends on ones location. We're on a hill with good dry ground. But! we've had some awfully BAD years let me tell ya, and of course, that's when my sister-in-law decides to come for her one and only visit, (and we've been here 35 years....) You never went anywhere with out bug dope in your pocket, have you ever heard bug spray called that? Might be an Alaskan term. We actually bought a fogger that year, just so the dog could sit out on the deck once in awhile. But most years are not that bad, last year was good and this spring is just perfect. I'm going home after work to plant my vegetable garden today. We have 18 hours of daylight and lots of wildflowers. It got down to 27 last night but that should be over soon. TTFN

At 11:36am on May 18, 2009, Klutina Quilter Alaska said…: Hi Deborah, Things have certainly changed in 23 years but it's good you'll also be doing a road trip. Two of my sisters did a cruise last fall of just the southeast and other than going to the towns, they said they were miles away from shore and didn't see much that way. What route will you be taking? We have had the most beautiful spring! The wildflowers are in bloom, the sun is shining, there are no bugs, and the birds are all noisy with mating and nesting. The mountains have been out gloriously. I've no idea what the summer will bring as there is no predicting the weather here but the spring so far has been fantastic. There are several quilt shops in Anchorage and my favorites are Seams Like Home and The Quilt Tree. I'm sure you can google them to find out where they are. I hope you have a great trip!

At 5:13pm on May 17, 2009, Char said…: Thank you for the complement! Yes it is an original. I just didn't like the way it looked, so I cut it up. I like yours also great color selection!
I also love that jacket. I haven't made any wearables for myself since I started quilting. I did make quilted jackets and other clothing for my daughter,but she's a teenager now. You know what that means.

At 7:24pm on April 21, 2009, Anna /Alberta said…: I have taught kindergarten most of that time (since 1985) but I also worked with severely handicapped students for the first three years of my career. I currently teach a full day kindergarten class. I have not made a cloth quilt with my kids but I have made a few paper quilts with my students . Each Christmas we do a Santa guided drawing and sash them like a quilt- they look very cute on the display walls.
Have a great week,
Regards,
Anna

At 7:08pm on April 17, 2009, Anna /Alberta said…: Deborah , yes you are right- Western Canada is beautiful - I am a fourth generation prairie girl. I grew up in a small city named Red Deer which in the heart of south central Alberta but currently live in Edmonton which is the capital city of the province. I went to university here and have stayed and worked for the same school district since 1978. I love teaching Kindergarten - they are lots of fun and make me laugh on a regular basis. Thanks for stopping by- I hope that you will come and visit my blog at http://quiltmomsjourney.blogpsot.com
Regards,
Anna