Sunday, July 4, 2010

Almost there.............

Two more blocks is all I need for a 42" x 48" quilt.  That is a good size for class samples.  The classrooms simply aren't big enough to open up bed size quilts and have the students stand back far enough to see the whole quilt.  I have made this all out of my scrapbag of Kaffe fabrics. 

Yesterday was our last nice day for awhile.  Humidity and rain are predicted for several days in a row.  I lucked out with the grass though. Without rain all week it didn't grow so I won't have to mow until at least the middle of next week.  I baked cookies since it would be the last day without the air conditioning.

Today is my 3rd Blogiversary.  On the 4th of July, 2007 I ventured into the world of blogging and it has enriched my life.  I always kept diaries as a child, and now this is a diary of sorts that I have been writing with a bunch of people reading over my shoulder.  I have enjoyed the interaction with a lot of the commenters as we email back and forth and discuss our quiltmaking and life in general.  Thank you, all of you, for reading my blog.

47 comments:

Maria said...

Congrates on your third Blogiverary. I started one year on the 4th too.I am really enjoying blogging and chatting to friends all over the world.

Wish I had a stash of scraps like that. Top looks great.

Maja said...

Dear Wanda!
I´m one of those people who´s "reading over your sholder" and I´m so enjoying it!
I´m a bloger from Sweden and I also love the fabrics of Kaffe Fasset, though I haven´t shown so much of my "Kaffequilts" in my own blog. Thank´s for leeting us "take a sneek peek" of your life, quilts and garden!
And "congrates" to your Blogversary!
Love from Maja

Sewing Junkie said...

Wonderful job on the quilt. So glad you are able to be on the blogs for so long. I think somedays what am I going to say. Well I have a lot to say, but the rest of you don't want to hear it. Congrats. Keep us wanting to come back to read more with you. Chris

Karmen said...

Hi Wanda, Congratulations on the blogiversary. Blogging has made a big difference in my life too. Not that this would work for everyone, but I gave up antidepressants and started writing (well, sewing and taking pictures mostly), and I have never looked back and never wrote another check to a head doctor. I am convinced once a woman becomes too distanced from creating, she loses her true self and that causes great distress. Karmen

Mary said...

Congratulations Wanda - I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy logging on each day and peeking into your world :) You're so right these blogs chronicle a part of our lives that we are passionate about and that express our creativity and convey our thoughts about our projects as we go about completing them. Thank you!

Gene Black said...

Happy 3rd Blogiversary and Happy Independence day also!
thanks for all your blogging which inspires and instructs those of us who read your posts.

Anonymous said...

congrats on the anniversary! I too read over your shoulder. I love the way you put color together. I am more conservative and I think that is why I like your quilts better! LOL I am learning through you to use color in different ways.
thanks "girlfriend".
Dawn in MA

Linda at Roscoe's Ma said...

Congratulations on your blogiversary! Your blog has enriched my life! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Love the quilt top...one of my favorite blocks...simple but you can do so much with it.

Unknown said...

I read it every day--Facebook, Wanda, then email. You are a priority because you have such good information and provide detailed explanations. I enjoy your style as well. Write On! Happy 4th and congratulations on your blogiversary

CQMadhatter said...

You have become one of my favorites to read...thank you for keeping up the blog...CQMadhatter
p.s. Happy 4th of July!

hetty said...

Happy Blogiversary Wanda! Love your blog. Looking over your shoulder and seeing what you are doing each day inspires me! Keep on blogging! Wishing you a Happy 4th of July!

Joyce said...

Happy Blogiversary and many more to come I hope. It's amazing how quickly blogging becomes an important part of one's life.

Marie said...

Wanda - it is safe to say that you have a very loyal following who enjoy your blogging and learn from your quilting.

Thank you - Marie

Judi said...

Happy Blogiversary. I enjoy reading your blog I may not always comment but I do try to read it everyday. Thank you for your inspiration.

Karen said...

Hi Wanda ~ I love your blog! Congrats on reaching your 3rd year blogging!

Hugs, Karen

Laura Wasilowski said...

Congratulations on your blogiversary! We are happy you are here.

Kim Brackett said...

Happy Anniversary, Wanda! Your blog has been such a source on inspiration for many of us. Thanks so much for sharing your talent!

Anonymous said...

3 years, my, how the time has flown . What is morning coffee without reading Exuberant color ? I will miss reading your blog for the next 2 weeks.
Unless, my brother has cable. He lives in the mountains of WV and cable is not an option. So I will have plenty of catching up to do.
Maybe he will let me use his pc.

Looking forward to another scrap class.

Louise

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! Thank you for providing eye candy for all of us every morning!

Happy 4th of July!

Jeanie said...

Congrats Wanda! I start my morning with your blog, knowing I'll always find a post waiting for me. I'm a blogger too, so I know that blogs don't just appear...you put your heart and your time into blogging. Thank you for keeping me inspired!

Diane said...

Wanda, Congratulations on 3 years of beautiful and inspirational blog posts! I love this zig-zag Kaffe quilt!

Sequana said...

Happy 3rd year! I, too, read your blog first on my reader list so it's always a little disconcerting not to see you there right away in the morning.

I came online on a holiday also in '97. It was April 1st. Just think about that for a minute. *L*

You've been help to me in a lot of quilting ways and I appreciate it. Here's to another 100 years!

Mary Keasler said...

Hip-hip-hoorah! Thank you for sharing and showing for the past three years. You has enriched so many

crazylegs quilting said...

Thank you, Wanda, for three years of daily inspiration! My morning always starts off with coffee, news and Exuberant Color!

Amy said...

Thanks for writing your blog, Wanda! I am a faithful reader, you are first on my list each day. And thank you too for responding so quickly to emailed questions and comments.
--Amy in San Diego

Elsie Montgomery said...

Your faithfulness in blogging sets an example that carries over into other parts of life! I see it in your care for others and in the way you respond to every post. God bless you, dear Wanda!

Anonymous said...

Hi Wanda, Happy Blogiversary !! You
enrich OUR lives each day!! jmh

Anonymous said...

Hi Wanda, Happy Blogiversary !! You
enrich OUR lives each day!! jmh

karen said...

Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary! Your blog is a daily computer must for me. Your sense of color really is exuberant and since I love color (and lots of it) its really inspiring! Here's to many more happy blogging years!

Anonymous said...

I love reading your blog and watching you make wonderful quilts. Also, your tours of the garden inspire me to turn off the computer and get out there and work in mine. Sooooo Beautiful.

Happy 3rd blogiversary.

Denise in Sacramento

Anonymous said...

I want to add my voice to the choir: I, too, enjoy your post every day & find myself inspired and informed. Congrats on your blogiversary and THANK YOU.
Phyllis

quiltmom anna said...

Happy Blog anniversary- Wanda
Your new quilt is terrific - I so love your fabric choices and your "Exuberant Color" . It always brightens my day. Thanks for sharing your beautiful quilts and expertise- the blog world is richer for it.
May you continue to enjoy your blogging experience.
Warmest regards,
Anna

Anonymous said...

Hi Wand,
Congrats on your 3re Blogiversary. I read over your shoulder every day and have learned so much and been so inspired by your quilts. I love your colors it has made me use more color and that is making better quilts.
Thanks for keeping up your blog. Happy 4th of July. I'am happily spending my 4th quilting.
Roberta

Anonymous said...

Happy Blogiversary! I'm relatively new to your blog, but enjoy it very much. By the way, I made a baby quilt last year with 2x4" rectangles - wish I had thought to use strips as you did. But now I want to make another, YOUR way!
As others have mentioned, your exanple is making me more adventurouse with color too!

Beverly in Central CA near Yosemite

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic scrap bag of Kaffe fabrics ! It does NOT look like a quilt made from scraps at all. Love it.

And thank you for giving of yourself with this blog. I have enjoyed keeping up with you.

J~MT

p.s. company arriving tomorrow... and for the next week plus. Forgive me if I don't send you a comment for a while.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Thank you for your blog ... for so many reasons (too many to list).

Happy blogiversary and Happy 4th of July!

Anya said...

...and thank YOU for being so willing to share with the rest of us...Congratulations!

Cathi said...

Happy blog birthday!! Your blog is one of the most inspiring sites to be found on the Internet. Your use of colour and the fact that you show your process as you decide what fabrics to use where is fabulously informative!!

We're going into an extended very very hot week. They're saying with the humidex built in we'll have temps of 110+.

Purple Pam said...

Congratulations on your 3rd Blogiversary. I am so glad you decided to blog since I am enjoying your blog so much.

Gari in AL said...

And obviously there are lots of us who enjoy reading over your shoulder (and lusting after your quilts).

Vicky F said...

Hi Wanda,
Happy 4th and happy blogiversary. Thanks for putting yourself "out there" and letting us learn from you!

By the way, your scrap bag puts my stash to shame.

Keep cool!
Vicky F

Leslie said...

The pleasure is all ours! And I love the little pops of yellow in this quilt. They really capture my eye. :-)

Sue said...

Quite a milestone...Congratulations.

QuiltSue said...

Happy Blogiversary.

Twisted Quilts said...

You have a great blog. I love our blog community.

Unknown said...

Yay!! So glad that you have been part of the blogging community! You are such an inspiration, Wanda!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

Congratulations on 3 years of blogging - I'm not sure when I found you but it is going on 3 years I bet. I always enjoy seeing what you come up with for color.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/