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Janice Hall
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At 12:58pm on October 18, 2009, Beth Pollard said…
sorry it's taken so long for me to reply! I am not wonderful about keeping up with the blog's. I have gotten real comfortable with my Lizzie now. It's been a crazy year though. I had foot surgery and wasn't able to stand for any length of time for about 4 months. Almost back to 100% now. My son is getting married next month, so we've had a million things to do for that and it's also interrupted my quilting/sewing time. Hopefully after the wedding I can get back full force. I find that any "problem" that arises, is fairly easy to fix. It just takes one small thing and it's been operator error on my part each time. As long as you're a good problem solver, you'll love the Lizzie. I have run across those with other machines who aren't anxious to help, but the majority of the quilters are more than happy to assist.

It's fantastic living here in CA, BUT...the earthquakes are unsettling when they happen. Luckily we don't have many that we really feel too often. The wildfires scare me to death. We lost our home in the 2003 Cedar Fire and I go on high alert when I hear of an advisory. I even get mad at the reporters because they soup it up so much and I'm afraid that it will just give some idiot out there the idea to go start something. When the winds blow and it's hot, I'm a nervous wreck! So yes, you do pick and choose what you are able to put up with. We all must sacrifice something for our blessings. We were able to rebuild and have a lovely home again! I have a soft spot in my heart now for any victims of disaster. I was just thankful that we had so much support and so many blessings along the way. Our whole community, and those communities around us were nearly 100% affected. Many weren't as fortunate, but out of 400+ homes lost just in our immediate neighborhood, most have rebuilt and we're all the stronger because of it.

Today, I am enjoying my big day! I have a patriotic quilt that I'll be binding. It's for a friend's daughter who arrived back from Iraq. She's in town and a few of us made blocks and then had our co-workers sign the back and we'll present it to her this week. I'll try to post pics!
At 9:29am on July 15, 2009, Renee said…
Oh Janice, you made my day and warmed my heart. Thank you for saying such a sweet thing. If you were close enough I'd invite you over for tea. It's nice to "meet" you and I look forward to getting to know you better.
I got to know another nice lady from Texas through this site and we've become close friends so there must be something very special about Texans. Or is it quilters in general? : )
Renee
At 12:54pm on July 4, 2009, Lois/TX! said…
Hi Janice...I'm melting up north here in Garland outside of Dallas!
My youngest daughter has a vague interest in sewing/quilting although the machine quilting a year ago has been her most recent attempt! About 3 years ago she cutout fabric letters and zig-zagged a tee shirt for my birthday with the sentence "I'm a Jukebox Hero" across the front. She may get around to dabbling in it but I don't see anytime soon - her academic interests override anything else!
At 11:05am on July 4, 2009, Anna L. said…
Hi Janice,
Welcome to San Antonio, have you melted yet? There are a couple of active quilt guilds here, the Alamo Heritage Quilt Guild and the Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild. There are also a few smaller ones that are organized at various churches. If you attend church, you might inquire there, or do a search on Google for Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild or Alamo Heritage Quilt Guild. I think the Alamo guild has made their website only accessible to their members though. They usually meet the first Thursday of the month at a church off Wetmore over near the airport. I usually host a small quilting/crafty group once a month, if you are interested, let me know and I'll add you to the e-mail group for that one. Welcome again!

Anna
At 7:17am on July 4, 2009, Karen said…
Hi Janice, Thanks for the Calif shopping advice! And yes abelskeevers are definitely on the agenda. I was there many years ago, also stayed with my girlfriend's parents, and her mom made them from scratch for me because I'd never had them - yum!
At 4:59pm on July 3, 2009, Carol Lee Poulis (CP from Texas) said…
Hi Janice, I left you a message on Lone Star Galz, comment #199. I live in Rosharon, TX. I will add you to my friends list.
Carol (CP from Texas)
At 12:13pm on June 27, 2009, QuiltLady said…
Hi, Janice.

Glad you joined the business group! Sounds like you have expertise in working with people and experience to help you get started.

I hope you find some great ideas and support in our group. Welcome!
At 10:20am on June 11, 2009, QuiltLady said…
The business group is up and running! Hope to see you there!
At 4:53am on June 8, 2009, nancy wolford said…
Janice thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes, my husbands birthday is the next day and we had a surprise party for him in WV as he turned 70 and then we went fishing and this past weekend we went up to my sons in northern va and I went the quilt show at Dulles Expo and then my son took us out to eat so we have had a great 2 weekends. nancy
At 8:00pm on June 2, 2009, Kathy Bieghler said…
Thank you for the birthday wishes. It was a very pleasant surprise.

Kathy

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Location
San Antonio, Texas
About Me
Married to a wonderful man for almost 25 years. Have 3 daughters, 28, 21, and 19. I hve been sewing for close to 30 years, but have only been quilting for about 5. I have five grandchildren and a black pug named Lady.
Hobbies and Interests
quilting, applique, machine quilting, embroidery, general sewing
My Pets
Black Pug named Lady
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Janice Hall

Interested in your Thoughts

Any one have any opinions (strong or otherwise) about pressing seams open. I recently tried it because the squares in the blocks of the quilt that I am working on right now are very small. My points and matching seams are looking great. I was just wondering if there was history or logic about why NOT to press seams open?

Posted on May 31, 2009 at 5:49pm — 11 Comments

Janice Hall

ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR STOCKINGS

Hi Everyone - just wondering if anyone can recommend some good patterns for christmas stockings. My son-n-law has asked me to make stockings for the whole family for this year. (he married my daughter who has a son - he brings two daugters and a son - and they just had a son together). So I'm thinking I better get started searching now - that's 7 stockings to make.

Posted on April 15, 2009 at 6:20pm — 4 Comments

Janice Hall

Hubby was a trooper!!

Well, we just got back from our vacation in sunny California (however it remained pretty cool along the coast). I managed to make it to 6 different quilt shops in four different cities in two days. I must say - my husband was a trooper. He went in to every shop with me and didn't complain much at all. He didn't even bark about how much money I spent - I love that man!! We went to Wine Country quilt shop in Paso Robles; The Quiltery in Paso Robles; Sew Fun in Atascadero; Quilters Cupboard in Atas… Continue

Posted on March 31, 2009 at 1:50pm — 2 Comments

Janice Hall

Youngest Daughter Leaving

While I'd rather be quilting today - I'm actually cooking. Having a dinner tonight for about 18-20 folks. Ham, pork chops, collard greens, beans, carrot cake and more - yum, yum!! My youngest daughter, Shannon, 19, is leaving for Air Force Basic Training on Monday. She is following in the footsteps of her dad and her oldest sister, Breana, 28. Both served almost ten years in the Air Force. I am proud that my family serves, but I know I will miss her terribly. She is so much fun to be around (mos… Continue

Posted on February 28, 2009 at 10:35am — 5 Comments

Janice Hall

California Bound

Ok Everyone - I'm heading to California next month for a week of R&R at my brother's place. I will be on the Central Coast (Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande) that vicinity. If anyone can recommend quilt shops in this area - I would be most gracious. Now I just have to get my brothers quilt done before I show up on his doorstep - otherwise I might have to find somewhere else to stay.

Posted on February 17, 2009 at 8:02pm — 1 Comment

 
 

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