"Evil will triumph if good men...and women do nothing."


my adaptation of a quote by Edmund Burke.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Finally...back to quilting! For a good cause too!

My friend Pat made this top and gave it to me to finish!  Together we are going to donate several quilts to the Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City on Sven's behalf. When he was in the hospital...Sven wanted his own quilt to cuddle with. Good thing we brought it too...as the quilts on the beds were really little. More for toddlers than older kids.  Just thought I would share some pics of this bright quilt.  I used my Quiltazoid Regal template for the pieced blocks and also for the corners of the turquoise border.  The remainder of the quilt is freehand.  I did a swirly vine in the background...and feathery thing for the outer border. I also did some straight line quilting to give it something extra! This quilt is double batted with Winline thin cotton batting for added warmth. I can't wait to wash it...it should shrink up nicely! I just know somebody is going to love this quilt...I do! It is so pretty I think. I just love the colors Pat used!



Thursday, June 10, 2010

Not much time for quilting as...baseball/softball keep us busy!

Not that this is a bad thing...just saying...we are busy every night of the week...and then again on Saturdays.


I took over coaching Devin's minor league girl's softball team...the Bombers, just one week ago when the coach didn't show for a game.

I am the assistant coach for Madeline and Taylor's major league girl's softball team...the Shockers.

AND...I help out where needed for Sven and Eric's major league boy's baseball team...the Tigers!

Between Dad and I, we also help to keep Sven's blood sugar under control so he can play!








As if that wasn't enough...I help out wherever else I am needed when it comes to Little League.  I keep book, help with line ups, and throw ball with any kid that will let me. I also bandage knees and provide hugs when a player feels sad or upset...usually the girls. The boys only like knuckles and high fives. :0)