Sunday Night *Hoots* Open Mic

Hi all Night Owls, Sunday Night and it's Open Mic night - Chat about anything we want


So as I'm quilting my Iron Quilt I tend to think of the list of What's next. Realized I have quite a few things planned ahead already. I need to stop thinking so far :lol:.

Wondering what's next on your list? Here is mine so far

Pillowcases for Ruby
Penny Patch Quilt for the Grandkids
6 Christmas Fabric Balls (because I bought a six-pack of the styrofoam balls)
6 Christmas Fabric baskets
Black and White quilt for our 5th wheel bed
Borders on the California King bed at home and quilt and bind it
And I'm not even listing any Quilts4Kids here those I try to cut when I 'm making any other and sew that along side.

Hope everyone stayed inside safe and warm today :icon_wave:

Every time I think I'm making a dent in my list it grows :icon_bump: We've had so many new babies this year and there are still 4 more coming. I have quilts, receiving blankets and burp cloths to make for the 4 still coming, my moms pink and brown quilt, my quilts for seniors and a signature wedding quilt to prepare for. I also have my first grandbaby coming in January and need to finish the pad for on top of the toy box, the runner for on top of the dresser and some nightgowns and dresses I'd like to try and make. The list is even longer as I don't have any of the ones I want for myself on there or the ones I'd like to make for Sue. But isn't that the fun part of quilting, the list never ends :icon_woohoo:

We are early night owls tonight!

My list at this point:

• Finish IQ - all of the blocks are done now, so I have hope if I burn some midnight oil!
• More pillowcases for Ruby and one for my nephew.
• Mail pillowcases and mug rug for swap.
• Quilt and bind the PICU/NICU quilts for Marilyn. One panel is quilted, just needs to be bound, another top is ready and I have another panel.
• Quilt table runners I put together last year.
• Pajama pants for the kids.
• Potato bags
• Bereavement group quilts

I have tons of quilts I want to make, but I have to get these projects done first. I always have more in my head - need more hours in the day. :)

My list gets longer every day! I need to stop looking at various quilt blogs and YouTube videos and make what I have in my head!! I recently bought all of the creative grid rulers by Karla Alexander. I have made two quilts, working on the third and have another ruler still in the package. . . and there is the scrappy bargello (Bonni Hunter's pattern) I have started that has been sitting on my sewing table for a month.... all the strips are cut (well, most) I just need to get bforum.missouriquiltco.comther!! I finished a quilt today and had to decide, bargello / new project / bargello / new project. . . guess which one won??? Yep, new project!! I should have started sewing strips together for the bargello!! :)

Anyway, since it is open mic I have a question - have you ever given a quilt, a special quilt that you worked very hard on and the recipient did not even acknowledge it? If so, what did you do? Leave it, ask them if they got it (mailed) . . . send a nasty gram :) (I'm kind of kidding.... ) This obviously happened to me recently. My not so sweet MIL who really does not like me (after 13 years one would think she would figure this isn't a fling... LOL) was the recipient. I was hurt initially and then thought maybe she sent a thank you card. . . nope. Maybe she sent email to hubbins. . . nope. Now I am angry. I likely will not do or say anything. . . no reason to make the situation worse. She is who she is and I guess I just need to get over it. OK, done ranting but I really would like to know if this has ever happened to any of you and how you reacted.

Murphy, just let it go. I am not even sure why you would spend so much time on something for someone that you know does not like you. 1/2 hr max time spent on 'those' people. You can't buy love or friendship. All you can do is keep the fire from burning down the house. Ya know what I mean.

On my to do list: Ha Ha..if I listed it all it would crash the servers.
Tomorrow I have to mail quilts (12 for bereavement support group) and pillowcases.
Go to UPS to return 4 -10" tablets (the return shipping is on them). Yep I said 4.
Get turkey and a few other things for Thanksgiving dinner, which will be Friday here.
Won't have the grands again til Wednesday, so gonna try to get a couple of PICU quilts done for delivery next Mon or Tues.
Gonna make a runner for special cousin, just because.
Guess I need to throw a little cleaning in there somewhere.

Thats a tough situation murphy. Since I am never one to be quiet, I would first be sureshe received it if it was mailed. Then I would just ask whyshe did not say anything. I would ask if she likes it or would,she like to give it back so the quilt can go to someone who would appreciate it. But it all depends on your situation. Also, what your husbandsthoughts are toowould have to weigh in.

Projects galore under my sewing table. All quilts. While I enjoy seeing all the beautiful things being made, I am sticking to quilts for now. I love the many many patterns out there and totally love the process.

Still working on those dang Christmas stockings and finishing up the Secret Santa box. Both have deadlines that are looming closer and closer. Every time I think I have a day to sew, I end up having GGS here. This week they went home and MIL came down with their colds. I've been changing her a lot, putting her oxygen back on when she decides to go down the hall without it and can't breathe. This afternoon she was in the kitchen and did dishes (for the first time in 3 yrs) and emptied the dirty dishwasher. I think it was her way of thanking me for taking care of her!

Now I'm going back to the sewing machine and try to make some progress.

Oh projects.....hmmmm well....

I have 3 quilt tops to be quilted...2 are Christmas/winter themed.
I want to do some embroidery ornaments
I want to trade up my machine
Set the BOM quilt
Make shoeflys for design class quilt
Work on my hexi quilt
Learn a jo Morton method for needle turn appliqué

How daunting is all that?

Today I worked on the last BOM then I did my design class block and my color way design class block. I framed all the blocks in my color way..still have to frame the class color way...but in between time I spent my time at Elm Creek with Sylvia and all her quilting friends. It's such a nice place to visit...I find myself wishing I were truly there with them....

Murphy.... I have not had that happen, and depending on the relationship how I would handle it. If my mil didn't like me I don't think I would be surprised that she didn't respond but I would call and ask. Definitely! But I also don't think I would have made her a quilt in the first place. Knowing she didn't like me I would have been put off by that. Kudos to you for being a better person than me! I guess I should say now....prolly not to do anything that I would do...

I am new to this so will attempt to post my very first reply. In regards to the MIL situation, I have come to realize there are many people in the world that either do not understand the need for certain social graces, such as thank you's, or do not understand how it can and almost always does hurt the "giver". However, we must not let that take away from our intent as the gift was given. I believe your heart was in the right place and that is what matters. We cannot control their reaction ( or lack thereof).
In regards the "what do I do next?!" , my list is full also. Currently working on a frog stuffed with corn for a friend to give a grandchild and an apron for my soon to be five year old grandson with red tractor fabric.:icon_wave:

Talk about early Debbie? Good job catching the early birds.

Murphy: Not with a quilt but I have been there and done that with my MIL. She commented on a planter box I painted so I made her one and a butterfly house as well and used the same colors because that is mainly what she went crazy for and I got a strange look. I never made anything for her again. I knew she didn't like me. I knew her for 20 yrs before she became my mother in law and I didn't like her much either but I was making the same gift for my Dad for Father's Day and for my hubby I made it for her as well. I just simply told my hubby that I would have preferred her to say she didn't like it or didn't want it rather than give me a look and not a thank you and that from now on he could take care of his own mother on the holiday. It was her issue not mine and it is your mother in laws issue and not yours.

My to do for Christmas list is out of control because of the Iron Quilt. Someone better claim this thing soon because it is changing my Christmas gift quilt plants to Valentines plans.

I am too ambitious for my body and the clock!

My real list is endless, so I will stick with what I need to finish before Christmas, in priority order.

-Tie up the loose ends and wrap up the SS packages and mail next weekend.

- assemble a quilted stocking for DGS. I have cross stitched 2 - 3" blocks, but still need to do the cuff. That will probably get added next year. Also need to assemble the stocking for DIL, but know I won't get to the cross stitched cuff this year. Maybe next.

-Sandwich and quilt my friends quilt (leftover from last Christmas)

- finish a coordinating table runner for same friend. Started, but still playing with the design)

- Sandwich a quilt a lap quilt for another co-worker

- I have a JRR top for someone else that is not big enough. I'm playing with ways to enlarge it, and just need to do it. Then I have to quilt it.:(

Way to much to do in a short amount of time, especially since 12 hours day at work will be starting soon. Very soon.

I'm going to detour from lists. My stepson (I knew from four) had his first baby last Dec. He is throwing a first baby party the second month of Dec. I was going to do the cakes but my back is out. Anyway, I found out today that 300 people are coming! How do you feel about being in such a big group of people? Especially so much younger? I'm afraid to go because I have no clue where to sit or who talk to.

I can already picture how this day/night is going to go. Blah. I have done cakes for baby parties before and was invited to say. But that was just forty or so people.

Ugh, ugh, ugh.

I'm just sitting around nervously waiting for the call from my Babylock dealer saying my machine is ready to come home. Every time I come in this sewing/computer room all I see is the empty space where my machine should be sitting. Makes me really nervous to take my machine to have it cleaned and serviced because I hear of people having trouble with theirs when they get them back. I've been cutting out some fabric for more fabric boxes and mug rugs for Christmas gifts so when my machine comes home I can just start sewing! Now I think I'll head for bed. Goodnight everyone...Genny

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Originally Posted by Hulamoon

I'm going to detour from lists. My stepson (I knew from four) had his first baby last Dec. He is throwing a first baby party the second month of Dec. I was going to do the cakes but my back is out. Anyway, I found out today that 300 people are coming! How do you feel about being in such a big group of people? Especially so much younger? I'm afraid to go because I have no clue where to sit or who talk to.

I can already picture how this day/night is going to go. Blah. I have done cakes for baby parties before and was invited to say. But that was just forty or so people.

Ugh, ugh, ugh.

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Woohoo! Two Christmases in your world!

Why on earth would someone throw a party for a 1 year old and invite 300 people? That's crazy.

I'm sorry your MIL didn't acknowledge your precious gift. I know it eats you up not knowing, but I would let it go and move on. I learned this the hard way with my SIL who didn't like me. I tried several times to be her friend, only to get knocked down emotionally. I had to come to grips with the fact that some families are not as close as my own family. I quit trying and immediately felt a weight lifted from me.

Your MIL will never know the good person that you are.

My list is short.

• Make some snap bags for a church sale in December.
• Make 5 blocks for a BOM that I'm behind on.
• Decide on colors for the sashing and border of the BOM quilt.
• Buy some more white yardage for a periwinkle quilt I started.

There's more, but that's at the top of my list for now.

Lorie............300 people at a baby shower.......holy cow........that is going to be a loooonnnnnnggggg day! If you feel like you need to go.......maybe just go for a little while & then tell them you need to leave.

Murphy..........I haven't had that (no response to gift) happen.........yet..........and hopefully it won't but I know it has happened to so many people on this forum. It is either no manners & common courtesy & rudeness or they are just clueless about the time, thought and amount of work that went into a quilt. It's probably one of those things we learn the hard way. I don't know whether I would ask about the quilt or not.........guess it would depend on the situation.

My to do list right now is:

Finish my mug rug for Christmas swap
Make several small wall hangings with flowers as Christmas gifts
Make pillowcases for younger ones in the family

The list for after Christmas is unbelievable long........so many things to try.......so many ideas.......my brain is full of ideas! :D

I have a half an hour to get some sort of sewing done before the weekend is gone! UGH!
I love my husband, but having him home on Fridays might drive me to the loony bin! It has totally thrown off the schedule for the weekend. I have shuffled a few things around so hopefully tomorrow all I have to do is make a quick run to the school to help with Monday Mail in the kids backpacks and the rest of the day is for me to sew. I have a recipe for a chicken in the crockpot so no big dinner meal prep! Whoo Hoo!

As for not receiving acknowledgement for a gift quilt I have heard that happens. I am very careful of whom I give my more involved quilts to. They seem to thank me more often. I have sent my share of tied(no-sew) fleece couch blankies to folks who are thrilled to get them, and I know they wouldn't see the difference between those and the one I made with 1500 pieces.
I have also been known to send a photo of my daughter using the blankies and afghans she received to the maker, even now that she's 7. E-mail makes it pretty easy, but even a photo tucked into an envelope with a quick note makes them happy.

Well, now I have about 20 minutes to get some stitches laid down!
Night!

Oh I probably would HAVE to speak out, depending on relationship with boyfriend or husband. Even just to call and flat out ask - So did you get the Quilt I made you? I haven't had a call from you letting me know, so thought I would ask? Simple, and direct. What she says after that - Well take a DEEP breath before you answer. I adored my MIL she was a lady who taught me to be polite at all times, rather than saying nasty things (but boy do I think and even write them sometimes hehehe). I would have to at least politely asked if she got it yet? Nothing rude about that?

Lori?? I have to deal with thousands of people when we are at Faire, it's SO hard on me physcially and mentally. It is like throwing a switch "On" and be on with the smiles and chit chat and I hate being around crowds hahaha Yes you should go but just pop in and say you can't stay for whatever your reason is!! Your back is hurting :-( sounds like a reason just to stop by to say Happy Birthday little one, but a huge crowd of young folks all making noise and talking Ick! (((((Hugs)))) you'll need a big hug after that hon.

Yes, everyone needs to Quit posting new links to Cool projects until after June next year so we can finish our current lists :icon_rolleyes: oh and Show and Tell - always something great in there that catches my eye and OH yes I want to make that too *sigh*

Glad it's not only me with a list longer a few years worth :lol: and yes, Always cut a new project out instead of working on one you've begun Isn't that they way we all do?

:-Debbie

Oh and a Big Welcome to our New Night Owl too! Glad you figured out how to post and how cool the almost 5 year old. Sounds like a fun project.

Yikes! Just realized I also have to make two fleece blankets before Christmas. You know the kind - layer the two pieces of fleece, cut strips all the way around and tie together. This would have been the perfect project for when my machine was in the shop, but did I do it?

Oh, was wondering where all the Night Owls were because no one was at the chat so I began on thread there.
Glad I found you guys and have some company these early morning hours.

Murphy, What I do is call or email and say I'm going over old bills and mail receipts and want to make sure the quilt I sent arrived because I had it insured. If she answers Yes and doesn't say anything more you know your effort was in vain but let it go as either she's clueless or is looking for an argument.

What do I have on my To Do List for this week

Get my Secret Santa Pal's box in the mail, it's all done but the wrapping.
Get food for Thanksgiving dinner
Decide what to bring to Turkey Soup and Sandwich party on Friday and
Bake some fruit breads for Sunday when I met my brother and sisters for visit to our parent's grave.
Good luck to all of us on completing our To Do Lists.

Thanks everyone for the input. As for her not knowing what went into it, she was a home ec teacher. . . she is very aware. I did it for my hubbins more than anything.... he wanted me to send the Out of Square (in my album) quilt to her but there was NO way that was happening as I was guessing the response would be just as it is - non-existent.... Live and learn. The situation is that she likely wouldn't answer if I called. I might however just send an email and ask her if she got it.... She likely won't answer that either.

Anyway, back to quilting! :) So many quilts, so little time!!! LOL

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This is what my 9 year old great niece gave me BEFORE she even saw her angel outfit for Halloween. Her mother, my niece, has always had the girls send thankyou's for gifts and special things. Even her 11 yr old sister thanked me for making Ally's costume even though I didn't make one for her this year. She decided that she was getting older and they don't do the parade around town when you are in middle school so she didn't need a special one. LOL.
They even sent a thankyou to a man who let them come to his farm and let them ride the horse and do farm things. He was a friend of my brother, and he called my brother and was crying, saying no one had ever sent him a thank you before.

That is how we were taught as well Dolores! What a sweet note that is. Sorry some adults don't get it Murphy, and a Home Ec teacher so she knows what kind of work went into that quilt! Well you have a good man, his mom's just a mess :D

Dolores, What a wonder thank you note, it is things like that that make up for people like Murphy's MIL. They also make us continue to make gifts or do things for others just because we want to. Such a nice thing to read especially during this time when so many people are concentrating what they want from others instead of thinking about what they can do for others. Give those kids a special hug from all of us, and your niece also for showing her kids a better way to live.

Dolores, thanks for sharing your thank you story with us. Like May said.......it is those kind of thank yous that make it all worth while.

Dolores, thanks for sharing! How sweet :) And yes Debbie, she is just one big mess LOL Thanks for the laugh!!

I have no list of what I have to do - as some time ago I made a decision to not give gifts for holidays. I will make something for someone when I feel like doing it. Of course, I feel like making my SIL a quilt for the holidays and am working on that. If I get around to it, will make some microwave bowls for coworkers and family - but refuse to put any pressure on myself for these things. Back when knitting was my passion, I made a very cute sweater for a new famiy member, mailed it off and never heard a word about it. That quickly cured me from thinking that I had to make things for people, as many really don't understand the thought that goes into a handmade gift. I do love to give things to those that I know will appreciate my effort.

I am just finding this thread and it is Monday morning already. Yesterday I decided I didn't like the way my mug rug was going, so I started all over and did another one. I spent most of the day working on it while watching football. Now I have to bind it and send it one its way. I don't know why I do that to myself.

My list is so long it would take forever, but I am going to finish four rag quilts and pillowcases for the grandkids and two lap quilts for my DH and brother. Anything else that I finish by Christmas will be a bonus. I have seven baby/crib size quilts in various stages of completion, so they will be next on the list. The hand work gets attention in the evenings while I am watching tv and it always depends on my mood as to what gets done.

Right now I need to stop looking at things and start cleaning this house. My out- of -town kids are coming in tomorrow night, so better get with it. DH has two doctor appts. this week and a friend's DH passed away, so have to make time for all of those things as well. I'm just glad I am not hosting Thanksgiving this week; just have to make a dish or two.

Delores, it is so refreshing to see that thank you note; it seems to be a lost art these days. My DILs are both very good at having their kids send thank yous. It just seems like such a small thing, but really means alot, doesn't it? As for the MIL who didn't respond at all; I guess you just have to chaulk it up to it being HER problem and let it go. I certainly wouldn't bother to make her another thing: EVER.

Have a good day everyone; I HAVE to get off of this computer and start cleaning ot it will be Thursday and I'll still be sitting here.

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Originally Posted by K. McEuen

Woohoo! Two Christmases in your world!

Why on earth would someone throw a party for a 1 year old and invite 300 people? That's crazy.

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It is a little over the top, so let me explain. My son grew up with surfing and he was best friends with Bruce and Andy Irons who are some of the best pro champion surfers in the world. My son know other pros and has even been in Surfer magazine himself. He Mc's surf contests. So there is going to be every surfer including the young kids. Then the beach bunnies. lol

I can't sneak in and out. He rented a beach house with a big lawn and will probably bring in tables and benches. It's where my stepdd got married and she did the same thing, invited everyone she ever met. I have a sneaking feeling she did it for the money gifts. The family got to stay over night. Oh I forgot, it's an hour and a half away and my dd is driving so I'm stuck.

I guess Ill find a good place to sit and just people watch with a beer or two. lol