Beautiful Flowers from my Shelley

and an offer for a Night in San Antonio.......grin....so SWEET!!!

More Goodies!

I won two Inspired by Tradition books with CDs one from Maria Michaels Designs and one from SewCalGal , so Kay Mackenzie sent me Easy Applique and SewCalGal drew another winner for the book tour.  Thanks to all!

Another win from Vintage Sheets arrived also.  How cute!

I won these cute, cute fat quarters from Jackie's Art Quilts.

Are there Squirrels in Heaven???

Today we said a sweet goodbye to my Sammie!  Well he WAS suppose to be my Sammie...grin, but Big Mick stoled his heart.

Due to complications after his back surgery, we decided to say our goodbyes.

Sammie was the most delightful, happy, lazy dog we have ever had!

He sured learned how to roll over, so Big Mick could rub his belly.

I'm so grateful to have had time with him.  It just wasn't long enough.

Love you Sammie!

Sweet Giveaway

Go check out this giveaway at Pudra Studios.  You can enter, but remember he's mine...grin.

What a sad day today.....

Sammie's back legs are paralyzed.

Sweet Sammie made it through surgery for a ruptured disk, but the Vet only gives him 40% chance of recovering.  We won't know for sure if he can walk again for 8 weeks.

Keep sweet thoughts for my puppy.

A Beautiful Giveaway

Go checkout Raggedy Station for a new giveaway.

Domestic Abuse..............please read

Abused Woman ..............please read.  You don't have to be hit to be an abused woman, wife, or ex-wife.

The following is from the above site:

"Domestic abuse:


Are abused women and battered women the same?
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Many people think that battered women have black eyes and broken bones. However, domestic abuse encompasses a whole range of ways of controlling and hurting.

Intimate relationships are so intense that sometimes its hard to tell the difference between legitimate anger and a dangerous pattern of wife abuse. And you don't have to be married (or living together) to be a victim of domestic violence.

This site is dedicated to helping women begin to figure out if they are in abusive relationships - and what they might want to do if they decide that they are! And to aid the counselling professionals and friends/families who are supporting them."

Don't be abused.  Please protect yourself and your children.  Find your local shelter for help and advice. 

Galactic Explosion...what happened to my stars???.....grin

I pulled out my fabric to do the last border on my Galactic Explosion quilt.

Yummy Fabrics

Left overs after cutting pieces for my stars.

48 little stacks to make stars.  See the little lone blue square to the far left.  It's 3 1/2 x 3 1/2.  I was suppose to get 48 of these from the fabric and got one.....grin.....

Mick took me shopping and I'm adding some more fabric to the mix.

Mom's here for the weekend.  I'll be starting on my stars on Monday.

Don't be offended.........

When I was MUCH younger, I loved listening to John Starnes.  His voice is like velvet music drifting into my spirit like a blessing from my Holy Father.  Today I needed a blessing.



Time has passed, and I found a new video of how God is using John today with laughter and song.

I let myself get offend yestersday by someone I love, but that knows where all my buttons are....no it wasn't Big Mick....grin.  It bothered me all night.  I know better than to get offended, but there you go.  I prayed this morning asking God to please let church (my TV) send me a message.  Joyce Meyers sermon was on being offended.  How much plainer can it be....LOL.  Somehow it still surprises me when God answers my prayers so quickly.

Just love each other today,

BillieBee

Mooses, Meeses on the Porch

Block 11

I'm loving the browns.  Of course, I'm a fall person.

I think we skipped spring.  It feels like summer here in central Texas.

Today a mean old Bluejay was dive bombing a pretty Cardnial.  I remember

when my kitty used to hide under the car to avoid Bluejays.

It's so quiet....listen............and DJ A-11

The kids are gone and I'm a sad, but my old bones are glad.

(hee hee)

FINALLY finished this DJ block.....maybe more than a month??

Not perfect but finished.

Click for a bigger picture.

Sweet Giveaway...........Splish Splash!

Go check out this children's book at Red Fish Circle

Love the art work!

Design Wall and Bits and Pieces...

Grandkids are on my wall this week.

When the camera is on, Dakota HAS to make a face....boys!

Everyone is playing Bingo.  Now Dakota has a straight face.

First Bloom

My daughter worked in our yard.  She did a great job!

My babies are leaving Sunday.  It will be very quiet and lonely.

I'm really going to miss the kids.

Spring Break!

The Grandkids are here.

The Grandkids are here....poor Sammie.

The Grandkids are here....LOL.

The Grandkids are here.  Mick is snoozing and Sammie is playing it safe.

and a little bit of Spring.

Grandbabies, Kids, and Mom

Spring Break is upon us, and Big Mick says he's heading to Mexico........grin.  Everyone will be here, some in passing, for the next 10 days.  Our 4 grandkids, ages 7-12 are spending their break with us, and our kids Brett and Shelley will be here on and off.

A new addition for Spring Break, at least for the weekend, will be my Mom.  She fell last night, but is doing okay today.  We've lowered the bed in the guest room and dug out her walker.  Everything is in place for her arrival.  There will be fighting for the big TV....Mom wants it on the news, the kids want it on the Disney channel, and Big Mick wants it on golf...............LOL.  It should be an interesting vacation.

Keep good thoughts for me and I hope Mick was kidding about Mexico........giggle.

The Daily Journal of a Duck Call "Genius" - Episode 3 "R" for language

Good News and Fun Wins!

Look at these beautiful Penny Lane fat quarters I won from Deena Rutter 

Sorry for the picture quality.  Just click on the photo for a better look.

Yes, this is a bowl full of Purple Yoyos....grin.  Now how fun is that.  I won these from Creative Urges

Thanks Quilting Nana!

Here's a pattern (badddd photo) I won from Stitchin Heaven

These are fat quarters I won playing Fat Quarter Bingo!!!

BINGO...LOL

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Now the good news and most important news is my Sweet Mom is feeling better.

She was laughing and making jokes today.

Go MOM!!!

Thanks everyone for your sweet prayers.

Billie

My Mom...

Most of you have seen the picture of the quilt I made for my Mom, Anna Beth (on the right), for her 89th Birthday.  Mom and I have had a relationship like many Mothers and Daughters.....grin....we know which buttons to push.

This post is not about the quilt, but about my Mom.  She's 90 now and has been very fortunate to have pretty good health.  She's always been able to out walk me and out talk me....giggle.  Recently, we have taken her to ER two times.  The back pain turned out to be a pinched nerve and the medicine she was given played havic with her digestive system.

I stayed with her on Tuesday night and my niece stayed last night.  She has what she needs, health care workers, nurses, family taking care of her. She even said today her pain was better.

So whats the point of my post?  I'm not sure.  Something is changing besides just her health.  She's unusally tough as nails.  I guess I'm asking for prayer for my Momma to restore her health, her spirit, and her zest for life.

Thanks Everyone!

Billie Beth

 

Giveaway at Vignette in Stitches

Vignette in Stitches is having a fat quarter giveaway.

Today a Block....

Yesterday I sewed two 1/2 inch seams on my Dear Jane block A11.  These block may be my undoing.....grin.  Not far to go for that though.

I decided I needed to see some progress of some kind so I sewed Block 9 of the Layer Cake Sampler.

I finished a block....doing the happy dance.

Maybe I've gone over the edge.

hee hee



The Daily Journal of a Duck Call "Genius" - Episode 2

Enjoy!

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." .....Matthew 19:14

Broken Crayons by Sharon Vrooman

I'm in love with Sharon's Quilt.  I just saw it over at

The Quilting Gallery

If you like it as well, go vote!

We have the best Mail Lady......grin.

She's always bringing me presents.

Lisa Bongean sent me this beautiful Jelly Roll from one of her giveaways.

It's Vintage Reserve and the colors are right up my alley!!!

Go read about her recent trip to Moda.  She's designing a new wool like flannel line called

Wool and Needle Flannels.

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If you look closely at the bottom of the photo, you can see a little bit of my Cinderella pencil.

Yes, I still love Cinderella.  Shelley and Isla brought that to me from

Disney World the last time they went.

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This is really a hazy day here in central Texas.  Might have to go take a nap,

but then I just got up??

What happened to the energy of my youth??

I want it back!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Carol

Happy Birthday Carol in Bastrop!!!

Enjoy your day.

Signs of Spring??

Number one sign...Fire Ants are back!

Violets

Ajuga

Big Mick......He's so cute!

Buds

Looking for his buddy squirrel.

Grass

Made it through the winter.

Ouch!  What a freeze.

A man's work is never done.

The Daily Journal of a Duck Call "Genius" - Episode 1

Esther's Blog: Applique by Freezer Paper

Esther's Blog: Applique by Freezer Paper

Just found this very helpful video on Esther's page. 

Giveaway

Vignette in Stitches has a new giveaway.  Run check it out!

Moose, Moose.........Block 8

I'm up-to-date on this quilt along...smile.

First the Chair and now the Chocolate

I had this beautiful card and one of my favorite candies waiting for me this morning.

Mick ROCKS!  I'll let him know he bought me this fabric when he gets home.

Grin

Don't Faint!

Block 7 Layer Cake Sampler Quilt Along

Moose on the Porch

I finished a block!!  All the blocks are still there ladys.  Just jump in.

A Valentine Chair????

Last Wednesday Mick and I went out to eat and decided to mess around a couple of stores before going home.  We went into Staples and bought a new computer chair.  

He put it together yesterday and said,

Happy Valentines Day!!....giggle.

Since I spend most of my day in it, I guess it's better for me than chocolate . 

Yes, there is such a thing as a Valentine Chair!

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I'm actually cooking today.  I know that's a SHOCKER.  After all, I am retired.

I'm making the fake recipe for Southwestern Soup.  It's not as good as it was at

Chili's but it's soup with tortillas.

Anything Mexcian is fine with me.

Have a good day!

Prayer Request for Baby Reagan

The Coloradolady has requested prayer for Baby Reagan.

For additional information go to her site.

Giveaways

Plushka's Craft and Stray Stitches  are having giveaways today.  Run check them out!

I'm Starting to Breathe Again..............phew

Today Mick comes home!  He's been taking care of a flu-sick granddaughter.  It's true!  He got a flu shot and I didn't so he left me behind..... :((((  Sweet Isla is allllll better.

Our pup Sammie would wait by the window everyday starting about 5:30 thinking Mick would soon be coming home from golf.

Won't he be surprised today!!!!!!  I can't wait either.....grin.

First can sometimes be a good thing!

There's a new store in 'town' or online!

1 Choice 4 Quilting

So take a peek and become a Facebook fan.

Giveaways may still be in progress.

The Sweet, Sweet Sounds of Willie and Shania.........

When I was younger, I wished I had looked like Shania..............sadly it wasn't to be.  BUT as I get older, I am looking a lot like Willie....so there you go!

Enjoy the Super Bowl.

*%@)&^())&( and &*()*^*)(*&) and Dear Jane M-11 (Giggle)

I finally finished my M-11 DJ block, scanned it into my computer, posted it in the Jan folder on the DJ yahoo group and discovered a small tear in the fabric. (insert appropriate swear word here)

I will pray it disappears.  Sometimesssss miracles happen.....grin.   If not, I guess I'll redo it later after I've had some more experience with  DJ.  In other words, I'm sick of this block.....LOLLLL.