Family 4th life is good

26 years ago
Elizabeth's parents met at the Shoreline she wanted to visit the wondrous spot--Dinner was great

 

SIX WEEKS OF FUN FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Starting the good times our Grand daughter's class concert, she was lovely and Grandpa was so proud

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Then a great time on retreat to Whidby Island, our dear Ann companion artist opened her lovely home for our Stitch group.

OUR HOSTESS ANN

Well I must say we had a lovely time, it was quiet and productive the foods were wonderful. A chilly ferry ride back to the main land and Port Townsends quilt shop; Note this is a rule I should follow "do not buy any new fabric" but when I enter the Port Townsend shop I blatantly break my own rule, the shop is wonderful and a new quilt is in the works.

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Then I receive an invitation to take my Wearable Art, on the road again this time in Ocean Shores, what fun.  This is just another wonderful event in my life wow.  This time our daughter Karol and her family joined us.  Our youngest granddaughter Katie, Karol and Grandpa were in front row seat for this show, I cannot tell you how much it meant to me to have my family support me not to mention how much fun it is to be back stage and share some of the comradely shared by we models.

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 AN INVITATION TO BE IN THE OCEAN SHORES WEARABLE ART SHOW

There were so many fun costumes made out of the wildest stuff, go to OSWA2014wearable art show.

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NEXT EVENT WAS THE GRADUATION OF OUR OH SO GROWN UP GRANDDAUGHTER KAYLA SHE RECIEVED THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD FOR SCALSTIC RECORD OF 3.5 OR OVER FOR THREE YEARS IN A ROW.

SHE IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SPECIAL TO US THE FACT THAT OTHERS HAVE ALSO SEEN WHAT A GREAT KID SHE IS WONDERFUL

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THEN A GREAT DAY/ROAD TRIP WITH MY FELLOW STITCH PALS

A lovely ferry ride to Anderson Island and a happy time with fellow quilt artist -- Andrea opened her water front home to our group --and the sun was shining oh so bright plus the food was wonderful. Our Incognito leader Sherry discusses our future quilt show at the Gig Harbor Library in October.

We have so much fun together whether we are creating or eating, and believe me we do not agree on everything but the love of art and our creative spirits bonds us together in wonderful warm friendships, I have grown to love each one of my Stitch sisters.  Sherry has some lovely pictures of our journey in her blog "Sherry loves Color" she really is a great photo artist as well as an artist in so many other ways.

 

COAT OF MANY COLORS

SOMEDAY THE PRINCESS WILL GET TO GO TO THE BALL FOR NOW SHE WAITS IN A SPECIAL BAG IN THE READY

Port Townsend Wearable Art show was great, being a part of it was wonderful

Oster shells

This is 2nd Place--Paper fold out

How does one describe one of the best times in one's life.  I will hold the memories close and shall return to them often, where does one begin. I knew it was going to  be a special time because four of my children were going to be there with me. My son Steven who wrote and played my music, that alone was such a joyous gift for a mother to receive, but I was also blessed with my three daughters joining me, yahoo. We had two rooms one on the second floor and one on the third floor with balcony's over looking the sound, ferry docks, and marina entrance so we saw boats of all kinds going in and out what fun.. that was just the beginning.

There were, to be two shows, well the shows sold out and people were pleading for tickets so the dress rehearsal became show three, what fun, what work and there were long waiting periods for us models and artist, those waiting times were filled with conversations and laughter with the models and artist which I was both, make-up, hair, food and waiting putting on your costume and taking it off because they were so complicated and warm it was hard work for us artist and models.  What an honor to be part of this wonderful show but it was hard work after each show I was beyond tired but my dear children took such good care of me.  I had foot rubs naps and good food and continuous chatter, laughter and love it was wonderful.
A lots of hurry up and wait but it was energized and exciting.

 

 The lady in Black 1st place crocheted CD tape
She was tall and beautiful WOW

A lot of the models were professional with dance skills, well I was feeling lucky to be able to walk, but something magic happened each time I stepped out on the that runway, I was energized and the audience seemed to love me they cheered and clapped and yahoo's it was so exciting I cannot even describe how thrilling it was.  The energy was electric I danced down the runway feeling like I was someone special, and I was uplifted and encouraged what a rush.  Wow it was wonderful...My interview in the Leader, the local paper was front page another big wow I just am so over whelmed by all of it, mere words cannot truly describe just how wonderful it was everybody (40 of us) worked hard and through it all there was only one person who was rude, I feel she was dealing with something outside of the event because she was so out of place, she was invisible to all around her.  I felt so bad for her, but she was too touchy to reach out to; there was no time for that negative stuff; with all those happy  beautiful women together, they were all so positive she did not matter. Anyway I could go on and on. 
 Port Townsend is a mecca for art and talent and as much fun as it was I can't imagine doing it again, I think I am too old; then again when I hit that walkway I was special and fleet of foot I danced, winked and flirted and it was so much fun.  Thank you Port Townsend and my dear children you gave me a memory I will never forget.

Jerry and I went to the Mall Tacoma today, and I realize it has been possibly seven years since I was there.  You see they have moved Nordstrom's.  Oh my gosh has it really been that long? As we walked between Macy's and Nordstrom's there were so many stores I have never even heard of, it was quite a eye opener. Looking at the store windows the clothes were beyond anything I would ever wear, I am old but not dead. The reason we went was I wanted some new leather low heel boots, my low back would not allow my great old boots work any longer, they had neat two inch princess heels and I loved them but this year I just could no longer wear them.. So off to the Mall.  It was a lovely day with my sweet heart. We went to our favorite Italian restaurant then B & R before crossing the bridge.  We went to Goodwill and checked out the books, I found some great books on Women, Soul work and poetry these long winter dreary days will be filled with writing so a new journal has begun.  All in all it was a nice day with my sweetheart. 

I  Am Woman

 I dance to a music found deep within my soul

A song God sang to me before my birth

A song of joy ingrain in my core given to me to share

A song of love and patience and a gift of giving

A song of pride and knowledge of my beauty within

I was made to create life and bring art into this world

I was made to share my beauty and gifts with all

I am woman I feel God’s music in my soulI 

NEW STITCH IDEAS AND OREGON BEAUTY

I have a challenge for all my STITCH pals; check out these pictures
1. First each participant  is to make a 16in square with the same tone/color backing, blue, teal or lavender.(The top 3 rows are unbroken, bottom broken)
2. She is to make a large flower on this backing the flower must be large and centered. the colors of choice are red, pink fuchsia and yellow with the center of the flower centered at the center of the square. mind you only use the four colors.
3. This square is then quartered and the maker gives thre three new quarters one quarter for each square he makes
4.The four new pierces are traded off.
5. Now the member is the one who will put together the new stars/flower; she will also bead and embellish her parts to make them look wonderful.
Here is a sample of 1 16 in squares then the fun begins.
These ladies were sure talented and it is just what our group has been looking for.

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OREGON TRIP the weather was touchy but we had a great time and the  views were spectacular--Son Ernie and his children Hailey and Wyatt went with us.  We had such fun checked out museums and galleries Wyatt had a great time at the Lewis and Clark museum he earned a badge .

Cabin right on the beach, clean and comfortable

Do you see what I saw they are loving wow

I good time was had by all

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