The 4th in a Series of 5

This past Sunday afternoon my SIL became

"Pastor Anna".

After her Ordination, I presented her with the 4th of a series of 5 that I am making for her.

The next one will be her Advent stole.

It will be made in shades & tints of blue.

You know Christmas will be here before you know it!

Only 84 days, but who is counting?

A Time to Rest......

Yes, it is time to sit back rest & relax. The wedding is behind us, and the newly weds are on their honeymoon.

Mr & Mrs Adam B. Riggs

Just a few pictures of the wedding activities.

The happy couple with friends at the Rehearsal party.

(The milk bottles used as the center pieces are from my Uncle Thomas and Aunt Mary Carmen dairy farm.)

Adam & Marideth attended college rivals.

Adam - WCU & Marideth - App state.

(They will play the Battle of the Old Mountain Jug each fall as their schools play the final football game of the the season.)

It is time to really begin to close and

REST!

Time is quickly running out....

This time next week, my sons wedding will be a thing of the past. I and the mother of the bride have spend the better part of last evening working on the sitting chart for the reception. It is a job not for the faint of heart. We did as of this morning realize two more tables are a must in order to get everyone in their right places. Keeping the bride & the groom happy are at this time,

is getting hard to do.

I have finally caught up with the block of the month for the past two months. And it's a good thing number 11 is given out tomorrow. Of course this is a picture of the shops #10 block.

Hope this time next week I'll be back on track

for "Me" time to sew.

I'm off to fine fabric for the 2 extra tables cloths we need.

Have a good week.

It's been a busy week & weekend.
First the fun parts!

We attended my husbands high school class reunion. He graduated from Mt. Airy Senior High School in 1966. Hard to believe it has been 42 years. The reunion covered those graduating in the 60's & 70's. He got to see many, many friends in the classes before and after his class.

Each time there is a reunion the numbers get smaller. His class has stayed closer than most over the years. When one or two come into town, those that live close by are called and they travel to MA for a short visit, only if it is for a quick dinner at a local restaurant.

After church on Sunday, I made this cute little bag. It is the

"Two Hour Tulip Bag".

The pattern comes in 2 sizes, this is the smaller size. The bag may have 2 pockets inside, one pocket on the outside and can be made to be reversible.

And it takes only two-hours to complete!

This is the front of the bag and the picture above is of the back with a pocket.

One of the Quilter's guilds I belong to in September is having a program on aprons. Each member who attends is to wear an apron. Not having an apron (that I would wear in public), I decided to make myself one. This is it, minus the little roses that will be added to the pecks on the over skirt. There was more to this apron then I realized before I started it. But it will be a cutie when it is finished!

Wedding list Update!

Picked up my dress - check

27 - 60" table cloth overlays for reception (used Serger and finished with a rolled-hem) - check

(the m-o-b was going to Roll, press, roll, press & pin then stitch! She would still be working on them if I had not volunteered to help. 5 hours and they wer finished!)

Invitations for Rehearsal Dinner - addressed & mailed - check

Pictures of Son growing up gathered for diplay at reception - check

Memorial pictures of Grandparents who are no longer with us - check

I'm getting there!

(I just need to stop volunteering - need to learn to say

No-o-o-o-o!

As I promised......

As I promised here are some pictures from the wedding at Ocean Isle Beach, NC I attended weekend before last (8-9-08).

There were buttons to button,

flowers to be pinned in the hair,

petals to be spread,

peaking to see...

the bride and her dad.

It was a beautiful evening for a wedding. The bride was beautiful, as a bride should be. Much luck and happiness to the couple.

Now to the rest of my time.....

I have now completed a few more thing on my list for my son's wedding!

Bridesmaid's purses - check

The brides purse - check

Wedding quilt - quilted & bond - check

Flowers for Rehearsal Party ordered - check

Invitations for Rehearsal party ordered - check

Still to do:

1. Have my dress fitted (to be completed on Friday)

2. 20 - 25 table toppers for the reception (to be completed Thursday at the

M-O-B's house on Thursday)

3. Address and mail invitations

My list is getting shorter!!!!!!!

I'm sure before it's over there will be a few more things added to the list.

BUT it is getting shorter.

On the road again.....

Two days ago (Tuesday) I left WS headed for Emerald Isle Beach to visit with a good friend and her husband.

We spend a fun & short 24 hours together.

During a tour of the island, we came upon this little fellow in the front yard of one of the homes we passed.

He (or she) walked away from us, but soon ventured back toward us. He ventured so close we were afraid he might come to close to the car.

Wednesday, before heading south toward Ocean Isle, J & I visited a local quilt shop in Jacksonville, NC.

Both of us walked out with a bag full of fabric & new patterns.

While driving down 17 & I-140, I noticed the temperature posted on my dashboard. Oh-h-h so hot! Today will be another scorcher with possible storms to follow. Sure hope it cools down and the storms and rain passes before Saturday evening. This is first of the two weddings ahead of me. My best friends daughters wedding is this weekend. Pictures to come!!!

While on the beach today I have been reading "The Shack" by William P. Young. It is an awe inspiring work which opens & answers many questions most humans have about God and his relationship with us. I recommend it to everyone. It may not answer all your questions, but it does set you to thinking!!!