Monthly Archives: September 2013

Sold Individually, They’re Worth a Fortune.

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jim Gatling

When I had all those antique lamp rewired, I ordered one 6 inch prism, because when I had bought my huge tall crystal candlesticks with globes and prisms, one prism was broken. It’s one of those things where you don’t … Continue reading →

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Peaches! Let’s Make Tarts

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jim Gatling

About a month ago I was up at Charles’ pool next to “The Barn” and he handed me two beautiful huge peaches. I put the in the car and when I got through swimming and exercising I went home and put them in … Continue reading →

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April, May, June, July Showers Bring Many Flowers

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jim Gatling

I have been to the doctor twice about my sinuses. He told me we have had a very long wet spring and summer which has given us a very long growing season for pollen, mold, etc. Now that it is … Continue reading →

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Quilt Congress 2013 – Part 3 – The Extras

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jim Gatling

The speakers and the food was great, but the extras were really something. Our goodie bags were full of neat thing. Good useable things. Then there was a door prize for everyone!  Vendors were everywhere! There was four raffle quilts … Continue reading →

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Quilt Congress 2013 – Part 2: The Speakers

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jim Gatling

The two guest speakers were Charlotte Angotti and Paula Mariedaughter. Paula was good and I knew her from the Northwest Arkansas/Rogers quilters group. She did a lecture on memory quilts and documentation. Her quilts were real different and I loved her stories. … Continue reading →

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Quilt Congress 2013 – Part 1

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jim Gatling

I was suposed to be in Waggoner, OK today teaching a workshop. The state took over the resort and closed it down for remodeling. Everything booked was cancelled after Labor Day. I had sent my money in with the Morrilton … Continue reading →

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Books and Other Treasures From My Good Friend Pat

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Jim Gatling

My dear bestest friend living in the whole wide world is Pat Eaton. We have been quilt buds for many years. She is such a giving person and always has shared her talents with me I think she and only 5 … Continue reading →

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Junk is Junk. And I Bought Junk Today

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Jim Gatling

On the way back from the bank yesterday I saw a yard sale about 2 blocks from school. I stopped and there were 2 women having a sale. Well, they had junk, but I was looking for junk. Last year when … Continue reading →

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New Scrap Top. What do you think? Help me!

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Jim Gatling

I bought some fabric. How many times have you heard those words? Well, I bought it to take to Ferndale for my class. I thought it was all 100% cotton fabric. I thought it was all broadcloth. But, I think I … Continue reading →

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Peach and Lime Christmas Quilt Top From Beverly’s Scraps

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Jim Gatling

I love scraps. I love Beverly that gives me her wonderful scraps. Two weeks ago at the Arkansas Quilters Guild Beverly came up and handed two sacks of scraps. One sack was very intriguing. It looked like 1950’s reproduction Christmas fabrics … Continue reading →

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