Orange and Purple

I love orange and purple together! The purple looks pink here in the photo for some reason. Anyway, it's a wonderful color combination.

I finally got the pile of hexies stitched together yesterday. Today I'll be working more on this project, along with another. I think much of my work will happen on the back patio. Scout can wander and play to his heart's content!

I saw this old photo from my high school days last night. Can you spot me?

I'm on the front row, second from the right with the looong, blonde hair. Yes, I was in the band and played flute - I was pretty good back in the day.

We are busy fighting little home battles this week. The AC man came Tuesday to fix the upstairs air conditioning. And now? The downstairs air conditioning has a problem. We spent a couple of hours trying to fix it last night (we think it's a clogged drain) to no avail. I think I may have another visit from the AC guy today.

Meanwhile, yesterday's lunch with my newest friend was so fun! We feel like we are kindred spirits and have so much in common. We're the same age, both blonde, and our kids are even the same ages, though her kids are boys. We both have a quilting business. We couldn't stop talking! We're lucky the restaurant didn't kick us out because we stayed so long.

Better run....Scout just arrived and we have some playing to do.

The Leaning Tower of...Hexies

Woo hoo! Here's my pile of hexies ready to be sewn together. I meant to do this last night, but just never did. I will today! I just got back inside from playing with Scout (and tiring him out). He's ready for a nap - while I make a few phone calls and then STITCH HEXIES!

I'm meeting a friend for lunch in a few hours - she's a new quilty friend and I look forward to getting to know her. I had a phone call yesterday from a quilty friend who now lives in South Carolina. We were buddies when we both lived in Birmingham. I may be going to visit her (and her quilt guild) next year. AND I found out yesterday that a friend from YEARS ago in my Engineering days is working in Auburn!!!! I plan on reconnecting with her soon. Aren't friends, new and old, the best!!!!???

I wish you a great day!

Stripes!

While sweet puppy, Scout, was napping this afternoon, I cut up some stripes. All ready for EPP! They are resting on a little trivet I bought in Germany several years ago. I love those ladies in their bright clothes. 

I plan on stitching these TONIGHT! 

The Google Map Guy

Have you ever seen the Google Maps car driving around your area. I've spotted it a couple of times, including while I was in Cleveland filming for QATV. Yesterday as I drove to my OB/GYN appointment, I saw the car parked on campus. (My doctor is on campus, at the University Health Center).

Then as I pulled into the clinic parking lot, I saw this guy! I know it's not the best photo. but that's the Google Map camera over his head. (Click on the photo to make it bigger.) He was walking campus to get photos. He was very nice and stopped to pose. This was a first for me! My younger daughter saw him later in the day on the opposite side of campus.

Yesterday was a whirlwind and I never picked up a needle and thread, though I did get some computer work done. Today sewing WILL HAPPEN!!!

And now for some Hexie Love news---
When a new issue comes out, I always send a free link to anyone who contributed, namely Mary Kerr for the latest issue. Apparently I was not careful when I sent her the issue - I accidentally selected EVERYONE who has previously bought an issue - so, many of you are sending me e-mails thanking me for the free issue. You're welcome. My bad, but your good fortune! I not going to attempt to take it back; I'm just chalking it up to my learning curve. I hope you all love the issue and consider it a gift for your support.

Speaking of which, isn't it a GREAT issue!!! I'm getting fantastic feedback from many of you!!!!

Hexies and Bikes!

We had a beautiful weekend here - lots of sun! And, yes, I made time for hexies!

The Bo Bikes Bama ride went right by our house Saturday morning. We set up chairs on our lawn, had our shakers, and drinks and snacks.

We saw lots of famous people ride by including Lance Armstrong, Picabo Street, Ken Griffey, Jr., a actor from the movie, Selma, and many more. Above are Auburn's football coach, Gus Malzahn, and Auburn's basketball coach, Bruce Pearl. Oh, and yes, Bo Jackson, too!

Someone came over to watch - he was mesmerized!

Scout should be here any minute this morning. I'm going to get him very tired out (Cooper will help) so he'll nap in his crate while I have a doctor's appointment. And I have lots of hexie plans for later today. I'm working on a new magazine project that I think every single one of you will want to make! That's enough of a hint for now...

Saturday Hexies

Hubby and I went out for dinner last night and then I settled in to baste hexies. Here's what I accomplished - love to use these little clips to hold set together. Today I'll be stitching the hexies together and maybe even doing some hexie appliqué.

And for those of you asking about this fabric...here's the scoop!

Hexie Medallions, from the Star Landing line by Jenean Morrison for Free Spirit.

Today I'll also hang out in the yard a bit. Why? Bo Bikes Bama is coming right down our street later this morning! Bo Jackson, a former Auburn football star (Heisman Trophy winner) and professional football and baseball player, leads a bike ride each year. Participants pay to join in, with the money going to charity. I'm thrilled the route comes down our street this year. I hope to get some good photographs.

I realized a couple of days ago that my beloved computer is near death. I think a fatal crash is only days away. So today I'll be purchasing a new one - while the current one is still well enough that the data can be transferred over.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

New Issue of Hexie Love! And May Block of the Month!

The new issue is here! I do hope you'll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed putting it together! Lots of patterns, lots of color, lots of hexie fun!

And the new BOM pattern is here, too!

Have a Happy Hexie Friday!