Today I weakened and went to 35th Sew and vac for their BIG sale. I needed thread  and also a gathering foot for my machine.  There is always very interesting people to talk to while shopping, sometimes I have my buddy Sylvia, but she is in Mo. for the summer. I started talking to two ladies that were making one of the jackets that I have made so many of, the Raglan Sleeve Topper by Brenson. Since they were not familiar with the pattern, I was able to offer some words of wisdom. It always makes me feel good to share with other quilters, Even though it is very hot today, I have had a great day! I'm ready to start on a red silk table runner for a client. Hopefully it will be complete within a week. When my daughter designs things they are not simple.

Wednesday night my friend Phyl took me to Gammage to see Jersey Boys. What a treat, it was wonderful. The audience was rock'n & rolling which made it all the more fun.

Correction! We are the "Runnaways". Sometimes I get confused.

Here we are, the "Runabouts"

What happens at quilt retreats, stays at quilt retreats.

The quilting retreat in Flagstaff was a blast. We all accomplished projects and had excellent food and drink. The weather was beautiful. The accommodations at Odegaards location were wonderful, we have planned on going back next year. 

Tomorrow I'm heading to Flagstaff for a short quilting retreat. I will be nice to get out the heat for a few days.  The kitties will be very upset with me when I get home. I have several projects to work on. Pictures to come when I get the tops done.

I promised I would make an attempt on my own to post a picture and some messages. Bobbi has been so nice to teach me my way around the blog.

I'm working on a purple jacket with turquoise woven trim, maybe it will be finished today and I will take a picture and post it. Today, I'll post a picture of my kitty Molly. She has me very well trained.
She like to sleep half into the shutters.

Arizona Centennial Quilt, made in 2012

Several of us designed and organized the construction, then
100 ladies worked to complete the project. The quilt has a permanent home at the Arizona Historical Museum in Tucson. The quilt has traveled to Washington DC and Houston TX. This fall it will be shown at the Portland OR Quilt show. 

The quilt is two sided. The front shows images of landmarks, flora and fauna in Arizona. The back shows our flag, seal and other state symbols, as well as lists of notable Arizonans including the quilt-makers.

I'm making progress with the new blog. Lots to learn.

A beautiful Saturday, ready to learn more about posting and arranging photos.

After several hours and many mistakes, I will quit for the day. I need more lessons on how to size images and  to know where to put them. It's great to learn new skills.

Hello, friends!  This is my new blog site.

I finally finished my Grand Canyon piece!!!  

It's going to Portland this fall with other Arizona quilts, 

including the Arizona Centennial quilt.

This summer I'm working on some custom designed jackets to sell at my daughter's store in Carefree.

http://www.suebickerdyke.com/

Here is my new business card.