Yesterday was a tad difficult. Not only did I have the fun of having both boys here, but my TMJ and allergies were acting up, it got to 112 on the patio, and I had a guild meeting to go to. Sunday and Monday were at 110 too so by Tuesday I felt fried every time I stepped out of the house. I meant to mention that my last DWM post was my 1,000 post for this blog, but my cooked brain couldn't remember much.
So this is the 1001 post for A Quilting Reader's Garden. I can't believe I am there. So most people do a giveaway or something - think I'll do one, too. Did I get to any applique since last Tuesday? No, other than making more musical symbols and thinking about LE. Every time I see one, I want to start on mine again. And today I went off on a scouting trip for our next Seniors Field Trip at our church. We took the train to Downtown LA, caught a subway and another train to Exposition Park and had a great time. This one is doable! Lots of things to see and do. We went specifically for the Pompeii exhibition, but people can do anything they want in the 4 hours they will have to explore before getting back on the trains. Took all day.
Back to the Giveaway - I've decided to giveaway a quilt (one in photo, about 48" x 60"). This will run from today til next Tuesday, September 23rd, midnight. There are several ways you can enter:
- comment on this post answering: Can you work in the heat?
- follow this blog and let me know you did,
- mention this giveaway on your blog and let me know you did,
- Visit Rhonda, check out her BOMs and BOWs and tell me in a comment on this post which is your favorite;
- visit Karen here and leave a comment on her blog and let me know you did.
- Visit Mercy here and leave a comment on her blog and let me know you did.
Be sure you are not a no-reply blogger because if you are your chances will be nil. Good Luck!
Congratulations on the 1001 post and thanks so much for the giveaway. I'm in Missouri and I can't function when the temp reaches 85 so can't even begin to imagine how you're braving the 100+ temps. Try and stay cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm a quiet follower of your blog via Bloglovin.
ReplyDeleteWent over to Rhonda's blog and checked out her BOM's & BOW's. I love the Teapot and Lazy Hearts BOM's and downloaded the patterns. Thanks for sending me over.
ReplyDeleteI'm now following Karen's blog. Thanks for sending me over to discover it. I did leave a comment.
ReplyDeleteWent to Mercy's blog and viewed her wonderful work. Left a message letting her know and she gained a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI've been following you on Bloglovin for some time.
ReplyDeleteWe have a more temperate climate here in the UK and the hottest it has been this summer is 76f. We are having an Indian summer with the days starting misty and cool but beautiful warm and sunny afternoons. Perfect for gardening so quilting is on a back burner.
Congratulations on your 1000 (and 1001) post- that shows commitment!
I linked your post to my blog this morning too.
ReplyDeleteI visited Rhonda's blog and had a look at her amazing BOWs and BOMs. I love her Texas Wildlife Adventure awaits, although it was difficult to choose. The jumping fish block was really fun.
ReplyDeleteYou sound completely done with the hot weather! Me too. I feel like a washed out rag in the afternoons. I really hate the heat and sit quietly working on something so I don't work up a huge sweat. Winter is on it's way - it has to be!
ReplyDeleteLuckily my basement studio is very COOL in the summer....so yes I can sew i the summer....but if were hot...NO!!! I lived in Arizona for 30 plus years and couldn't wait to get out of that heat!!! UGH!!!! Now 90 is HOT for me!!! LOL!!!
ReplyDeleteI work VERY well in the heat, if it isn't humid. If it's humid, it can be 80 and I'm not very motivated! Thanks for the giveaway. That's a beautiful quilt and I'd love to own it. =) dezertsuz at gmail
ReplyDeleteI do follow your blog, by e-mail.
ReplyDeletedezertsuz at gmail
I can't do anything in the heat plus I rarely go out unless it's to an air conditioned car.
ReplyDeleteI follow you everywhere....giggle.
ReplyDeleteThat's really hard. I'll pick Leafing Through the Year...just because I love leaves.
ReplyDeletePosted on Karen's blog.
ReplyDeleteI like all of Rhonda's everything! I first found her blog when she was doing the embroidered leaves, and that's still one of my favorites of her projects. dezertsuz at gmail
ReplyDeleteI posted on Mercy's blog and joined.
ReplyDeleteI posted about your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI tried to leave a comment on Mercy's blog, but she has the embedded comment box, so I couldn't. She called her block non-traditional, and the fabrics might have been, but I think that block would look right at home on any Baltimore Album quilt of the traditional time! I hope she can make another for herself - too beautiful not to have one!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1001 posts. YEAH! Long live A Quilting Reader's Garden blog!!
ReplyDeleteI don't mind working in the heat but NOT in hot and humid weather. That's a killer. When it is hot humid and hazy I go hide in the basement. Thanks for the chance of winning such a lovely prize.
I've been following you for a few months now. ;^)
ReplyDeleteI did visit Rhonda (which I follow too) and although I love all her quilts, I have to say "In these shoes" is the best!
ReplyDeleteI've been following Karen for a few weeks now and love her work too. I did leave a message.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Mercy and I am glad you sent me there. She does very beautiful work and I did mention it to her.
ReplyDeleteDitto on Karen's blog. I always love what she does and was so excited to see her owl quilt. That is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWell, I live in Az where it's over 100 for at least 4 months--I don't do much quilting when it's over 120 though! Love the quilt. thanks for chance
ReplyDeleteI've been a follower for a long time! congrats on 1001!!
ReplyDeleteAngie,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 1001 blog posting! You are amazing to do this! To answer your question: Can you work in the heat? Yes, only if I have AC, otherwise no. And, I am a follower of your blog. I enjoy seeing all the beautiful things you've made. Very inspiring!!
Hugs!
Beautiful quilt. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI am an email follower. Thanks. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteI really like rhonda's quilt, when nature calls. Congrats on the anniversary.!!
ReplyDeleteHave to have the air on, thanks
ReplyDeleteFollow by e mail
ReplyDeleteNice quilt but as I'm your daughter and already own a WONDERFUL quilt I have on my wall plus just a few others I'll pass on trying to win - do family members even qualify? heehee
ReplyDeleteHope the heat goes away soon!
What a generous gift and many to thanks for thinking of us on your special anniversary.
ReplyDeletea lovely quilt, I am envious of your heat as I love it and yes still stitch but it never gets so very hot here in the UK
ReplyDeleteI am now a follower as saw about you on BilieBee`s blog
ReplyDeleteIt's more fun quilting when it's a bit cooler! Congratulations on your anniversary.
ReplyDeleteI am so far behind in my reading what with trying to prepare for the quilt show this weekend. Thanks you so much for the shout out! You are a doll. The quilt is wonderful and I know it will keep someone toasty warm this winter! I'm a cold weather girl so working in the heat is not my favourite thing to do but I do it anyway! I just can't help myself!
ReplyDeleteI don't go out in the heat unless I absolutely have too. I am blessed with a great air conditioner system. Couldn't work without it.
ReplyDeleteKathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
I am not a heat person. I live in Florida and when it is hot is just to much for me. love your blog Mary - mburnette912@bellsouth.net
ReplyDeleteI visited Rhonda's blog! I just love the teapot's. Thanks for the recommendation to visit her blog.
ReplyDeleteNo I cannot work in the heat.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI don't like working in the heat but I'm in England and we don't get very high temperatures!!
Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI don't like working in the heat but I'm in England and we don't get very high temperatures!!
Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI don't like working in the heat but I'm in England and we don't get very high temperatures!!
Email follower!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Rhonda - such a generous lady!
ReplyDeleteI love her 'When Nature Calls'
I visited Karen
ReplyDeleteI visited Mercy!
ReplyDeleteCan I work in the heat? Yes but don't like to. Don't expect me to zip right along. It's more like a leisurely pace of stitch stitch stop stitch. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI just visited Rhonad's site. I love the Lazy Hearts BOM. It's great to see how many different ways you can make the hearts and theme them.
ReplyDeleteI'm already one of your followers and it is quite a feat to have done so many postings so far! I really love reading everything that you post so keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
Thanks for putting in the link to Karen's blog. She has wonderful things there. I left a message telling her so and have also now started to follow her. Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction.
ReplyDeletei CAN'T WORK IN HEAT BECAUSE i AM RENAL AND USE OXYGEN
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! All those beautiful fabrics on Mercy's site!!!!! I commented on them. Thanks for sending me her direction.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all your progress!
ReplyDeleteAt first it was really hard to work in the heat, but now I have fans set up and move them from room to room so I am getting somethings done.
Thank you for putting my name in the hat for your wonderful drawing!
I receive your updates sent in an email and I just now clicked to follow you via google.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I do not do well in the heat either. Melting is not a good look. I much prefer spring and autumn weather which is so much more liveable.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog and really enjoy visiting.
ReplyDeleteI visited your friends blog what a lot of projects! I have never done any embroidery but think I will someday. A is for Aardvark looked like it would be fun.
ReplyDeleteI visited Karen's blog and left a note on her orange crush quilt - so pretty and such nice tips!
ReplyDeleteI visited Mercy's blog and enjoyed her work. I had trouble finding where to leave a comment but did figure it out on the How Long Does Something Like this Take post. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI have published a post with a link to your giveaway. Hope you get many many more newcomers. Again, thanks for the chance. See me at
ReplyDeletehttp://atthecornerofscrapandquilts.blogspot.ca/
Wow Angie, many blogs and beautiful quilts.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower
I want you to know I left a comment yesterday, but I guess it was just practice. I can and do work in the heat. My shop is a Sweat Shop. I also, garden, and live in your town which is cooler today but has been very warm, okay, HOT!
ReplyDeleteI shared your post on fb yesterday .
ReplyDeleteI shared your post on fb yesterday .
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your prolific blogging, and thanks for sharing this awesome quilt! I can't believe that you are giving something so beautiful away! We don't have air conditioning in our old farmhouse in Wisconsin, so you would think I would be used to working in the heat. But no, when the temperature gets above 90, the sewing room get abandoned and I sit in front of a fan and read.
ReplyDeleteI follow you on Bloglovin. Thanks for the inspiration and your commentary on California. I lived there for awhile and still miss it, so I love reading about it. I envy you going to the Pompeii exhibit!
ReplyDeleteI visited Rhonda. I love "When Nature Calls"!
ReplyDeleteI visited Karen and commented on her great post in which she discussed what's unique about her work. I've been following her blog for a long time because I love everything that she does!
ReplyDeleteI visited Mercy and commented on her beautiful Baltimore block. Thanks for introducing me to her beautiful blog!
ReplyDeleteHeat? LOL not much of that in England! Please let me pay the shipping if I am lucky enough to win.
ReplyDeleteI just signed up as a follower, I look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteAngie Congratulations on your 1001st post! Woot, woot! I cannot do anything in the heat besides jump in the refreshing lake! And I despise A/C so stay in the lake I do. Off to Yankee Stadium so I'll check back later. Hugs, Karen
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 1000 posts! I find it difficult to work with my fabrics when it's hot. This summer has been the warmest since 1903 in Norway. So I did nothing but my small hexies.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I follow this blog, for sure.
ReplyDeleteI can't work in the heat. When I lived alone, the only way I would notice the heat was by realizingy my productivity was really low. I am now married, and my husband keeps the house very cool. I go outside to thaw. :)
ReplyDeleteRhonda's "In These Shoes" is really awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, and thanks for the chance to win this beautiful quilt! I follow via Feedly.
ReplyDeleteCongratulatioms con 1001 post,that"s a fabulous milestone.Thanks for the chance to win this gorgeous quilt!!
ReplyDeleteYes,I love heat.Here,Spain,July and August are the month most heattest and are ones of my fav months.
ReplyDeleteOf course,I do follow your blog by GFC!!
Love Rhonda's When Nature Calls!!
ReplyDeleteOh my, did you see Karen's Piccadilly to the Nines! Awesome, I just had to leave her a comment. I need to make one!
ReplyDeleteMercy certainly does beautiful applique! I posted to tell her so and that you had sent me there! Thanks
ReplyDeletePosted about your 1001 posts and giveaway on my blog!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 1001st post! That's quite an accomplishment. I work best in the heat. I hate to be cold, like I am today. Time to head south with the birds.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower and looking forward to not only your new post, but to taking time to check out your archives!
ReplyDeleteI posted about your give away on my most recent post.
ReplyDeleteI visited Karen's blog and left a comment on her exquisite work!
ReplyDeleteI followed your blog
ReplyDeleteI like working in my flowers when it's hot
ReplyDeleteI commented on Karen's blog
ReplyDeleteI commented on Mercy's blog
ReplyDeleteI cannot function at ALL in the heat. Can't think, can't stitch, can't do anything but whine and complain! LOL.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via GFC.
ReplyDeleteCan't do anything in the heat except drink ice tea!
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove Rhonda's teapots!
ReplyDeleteI commented on Karen's blog.
ReplyDeletecommented on Mercy's blog
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I enjoy hot weather as long as I don't have to work outdoors. Give me a fan and a cold drink and I'm happy.
ReplyDeleteFollow your blog by email.
ReplyDeleteno - just can't bring myself to sew when I'm all hot and sticky
ReplyDeleteWow ! What a generous giveaway ! Heat...I live in Central Texas, we have HEAT. My answer is yes and no. No for the most part unless it's something I really want to do....then somehow I can ! LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower, I found you from a post on Kaholly's blog
ReplyDeleteCan I work in the heat? Not very well, I'm afraid, especially since I'm in the midst of menopause! Ugh. When I sew, I have 2 fans running and the AC pumped up just to keep me cool.
ReplyDeleteI visited Rhonda's blog and chose her Lazy Hearts as my favorite BOM. I love hearts on anything!
ReplyDeleteI'm a blog follower too!
ReplyDeleteHeat doesn't bother me too much, especially for sewing, but humidity is another matter! We have high humidity in the summer, then head south for the winter, so more humidity. I'm afraid I resort to hiding in the air conditioning more than I'd like to admit!
Congrats! I can work in the heat, as long as I'm not doing something that makes me hotter.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog, I do not work int he heat. My shop cannot keep up against 110 degree weather and I love it when it finally gets into the 70's here in Central TX. Please include me in your giveaway, I would share with Billie, lol.
ReplyDeleteaka kingcooper0001@aol.com
Congrats on 1001 posts! That is exciting. What a generous giveaway you are having. Lovely quilt.
ReplyDeleteI do not like working in the heat. No way, No how!
I am a follower even though I have not been reading blogs much lately. Lot of family stuff going on.
ReplyDeleteI left a comment on Mercy's blog. did you know her husband dyes fabric? I need to get mine working!
ReplyDeleteHands down, on Rhonda's blog I would choose the Outhouses! I have visited her before for those same Outhouses! I just love them.
ReplyDeleteI live in Louisiana and that is the only way we work! And we always add heat to our food as well!
ReplyDeleteI just set up post that will hit my blog tomorrow telling my followers about your giveaway! I had to check my number of posts and I was surprised to find the counter at 1806! My it flies by, doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 1001th post!
I can work when it is hot but not in the direct sunshine. i don't quilt when it is hot but I will piece. thankfully at my house it doesn't get that hot very often.
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived up North (NY) I couldn't stand the heat and always ran into the air conditioner. I live in the South now and it doesn't bother me anymore, I guess my body got used to it. I also work outside most of the year so I was forced to acclimate to it. Congrats on your 1001 post!
ReplyDeleteI can work in the heat if I have a fan, rather have air conditioner. But sometimes you gotta do what ever if you are working on a quilt.
ReplyDeletencjeepster@aol.com
I follow you via Bloglovin and email, GFC. Your quilt is beautiful!
ReplyDeletencjeepster@aol.com
Stopped by Rhonda's and could hardly pull myself away. I love all her BOM's. When Nature calls is so pretty, especially Block 3. We have some land in TN and we built a little cabin/shed. I would love to do that quilt and make the outhouse as little cabins. Thanks for sharing, I love her patterns.
ReplyDeletencjeepster@aol.com
Went to Karen's blog and left her a comment.
ReplyDeletencjeepster@aol.com
Left Mercy a comment on her blog. Thanks for sharing these blogs with us to help learn new techniques and more.
ReplyDeletencjeepster@aol.com
Wow! What an amazing quilt! And congratulations for 1001 post! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Rike
I just commented at Karen's blog today in tje morning. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd i just started following you via Bloglovin and Google friends :-D
ReplyDeleteJust started following you, and can't have enough projects. Congrats on 1001 posts.
ReplyDeleteI love the pillow design and even more I love the scraps. (I usually pick out of the garbage what everyone else is throwing away!) I have loads of fun with my scraps, but perhaps it's a symbol of my unwillingness to commit (to cutting up larger pieces of beautiful fabric). I'm a scrapaholic and a fabricaholic. what can I say.
ReplyDeleteI don't do very well working in the heat! I've worked too long in ac to be able to do that... Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI cannot work in the heat and heat for me is anything above 70 degrees. What a fantastic and generous prize!
ReplyDeleteI can work in the heat if I have a GOOD fan around! Of course, then there are issues with blowing pieces. . .
ReplyDeleteI went to Ravelly's blog and looked at Rhoda's designs - they are AMAZING!!! Hard to decide on a favourite quilt though! I really love the combination of embroidery and patchwork. Leafing through the Year is probably my #1 pick but I also LOVE A is for Ardvark, and In These SHoes - oh as well as the Hearts quilt.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
As far as working in heat - NO!!!!! I hate being hot and without air conditioning I would not survive where you live. It makes me feel so lethargic - and that is not good.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
I visited Karen and left a comment on her amazing hexie works - her quilts are beautiful - I had no idea you could make such fabulous designs with hexies.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
I went to visit Mercy and her applique work is gorgeous - I loved the big bird design. Hawaiian quilting is truly fascinating.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
I have signed up for your newsletter and can't wait to get it!! What a generous giveaway - thank you for the chance to win your gorgeous quilt.
ReplyDeletePauline
perry94022 at hotmail dot com
What a beautiful quilt. I have a hard time working in the heat (especially in the sun--as I have lupus). thanks for a chance to win! kmassman gmail
ReplyDeleteI have a really hard time working in the heat. I am just a hot sweaty puddle in the heat.
ReplyDeleteI went over to Rhonda's blog and checked out her BOM's & BOW's. I love the Teapots.
ReplyDeletePosted on Karen's blog for her giveaway. I am a follower of hers.
ReplyDeleteI follow you via GFC and love all your work Angie! What a fantastic giveaway. Thank you
ReplyDeleteI shared on my blog late last night... Yeehaw! Sending followers your way!
ReplyDeletetotally forgot - thanks for reminding
ReplyDeleteI follow you on my feedly reader
ReplyDeleteI came over from Karen's blog, love the quilt. Here in the Midwest it has been hot then cold and my air is still on. Love the heat but need my air.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletetdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
Congratulations! 110 is too hot for me. I can't handle 95 anymore. Of course in the South we also have 95% humidity. Your quilt is lovely. Someone will love winning it.
ReplyDelete