Lakeland Florida

That same weekend we ended up shopping in Lakeland at Patchwork Pig (my fave in Central FL), lunch at Crispers and across the street is the outdoor market (boiled peanuts and soap), and the pottery place on the corner with so many unusual items. Now that's a FUN shop.  As you can see on the other side of the outdoor market is a train crossing (in the middle of town) remember those? Enjoy, Blessings, Janet

Mt Dora Quilt show

Finally I am posting pictures from the Mt. Dora Quilt show of 2 weekends ago. The quilts were unique and beautiful, I am in particularly fond of the wearables and the crazy/art quilts.  Enjoy! Blessings, Janet

Yellow Cottage

Hi, I received a wall hanging pattern named Flamingo Cove by Marcia Layton from Heritage Quilt & Needle. This will be my first wall hanging and when we all find it, my first yellow cottage.  I love that the pattern has Flamingos - that one is a favorite of this Paradise where I live.  Check out her shop and fabrics. She has the greatest Retro Florida fabric. Enjoy.  Blessings, Janet

View Outside My Sewing Room

I'm trying to complete two birthdays.  I looked outside and this is what I saw.  I had to take the pictures through the screen, I did not want to scare them off. They are a beautiful part of my Paradise.  Blessings, Janet

The Star Kids

These two gals love to go on the Merry-go-round and be the Stars of the parade. They are happy kids and one is adopted. Have fun and Play today.
Blessings, Janet

Homeless Statistics in the US

This video stopped me in my tracks.  Sometimes we don't know when we will be the one asking for help. Everyday is a new day to help someone.  Pray for the volunteers and the recipients. Every one of us needs help at some point in time. Be there for others.  Blessings, Janet

About 3.5 million US residents (about 1% of the population), including 1.35 million children, have been homeless for a significant period of time.

PBC Quilt Show 2010 - Happy Birthday Floozie

I know I have introduced you to Floozie, the Flamingo at Flamingo Island Designs quilt shop on one of my other quilt trips.  They were a vendor at our quilt show and took a picture of my green Flamingo (see 2/22/2010 blog) that I made (pattern Designs by Kat) and this is what Barb had to say:
"Today is Floozie's fifth birthday and the five year anniversary of Flamingo Island Designs!  Tonight we will have a big birthday party with all of Floozie's favorite foods: shrimp, pizza, chocolate cake, and pink hibiscus blossoms.

We're celebrating with a 5% OFF Sale all week long.  Everything in the store, including sale items is on sale at 5% off.  To receive the discount enter the words, "Happy Birthday, Floozie" into the coupon box and the amount will be deducted from your total.  Offer expires on 3/7/10.

The name of the March winner of the Flamingo Basket of Goodies can be found at the end of this newsletter.

We had a good time in Palm Beach, Florida with all of our friends.  Our friend, Janet, exhibited her soft sculpture of a witch riding a green flamingo, and we all just loved it!  Floozie is now searching the want ads looking for a job working for a witch."

Barb and Floozie are a lot of fun and she has a lot of good sales on extraordinary fabric.  I will be participating in their 1M Pillowcase Challenge going on now.  Barb has a lot to say about Flamingos and so does Floozie. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter and look at their blogs. Yes Floozie has a blog too. The Quilt show was a success and a lot of fun.  

Blessings, Janet