Okay here are the two blocks

first one is "Saving a Life - 50 Years of Valve Replacement Surgeries" and the second one is called "Women's Votes Count" Both are triumphs to me.

In one election here in Anchorage a few years ago only 3 votes separated the candidates. Wow it was really close and one of those 3 votes where mine I like to think. I was also the last generation of women voters who had to be 21 to vote, that year it was changed to 18.

Woman outnumber the men worldwide but in many countries women are in danger when they vote, or not allowed to vote. Women need to support each other and voting helps them as well ourselves.

Then in November of 2005 I had open heart surgery. I got a new mitral valve, a repair on my triscupid valve, had a maze proceedure (this is so heart electrical paths stop heart from beating in the upper hundreds which is called AFib - what they do is go in and slice up you heart in crisscross marks so that the electric path hits roadblocks...a easy version of what is really done) and I also then got to be the proud owner of a mechical device my CRT-pacemaker (I still don't like it but I know 'pacerracerdacer' is for my own good. Women need to know our hearts are important and that its very important to always have health checks and take care ourself! Our illnesses are different from mens and at times Doctors don't listen to us. So make sure Yours is listening!

Let me know what you think of these ideas for my blocks and the colors I've choosen.

Sunday and Its cold!

I didn't blog yesturday I tried, but the site was running slow or maybe we need to update to a faster way to internet. Dialup just isn't getting it anymore!

Anyhow I am so excited! A dear person left a comment, another said online that they loved my blog, two emails from friends also encouraging with their love of my blog.

And then ------ I got an invite to do a quilt square for "Tragedy & Triumph" quilt project! I'm jazzed, oh yes so jazzed. I'll will take pics of the fabrics and block as I work on it. Last nite I designed the block, and selected the fabrics, and will be working on it today.

Listed at my AlaskaSews2.etsy.com a crochet needle case and one knitting needle case. These little cuties are so handy in keeping your needles from getting lost! Even though I don't crochet or knit over the years I've brought items to see if I could get my dumbo fingers to work and get something made. Well my talents I must say lay elsewhere!

Yesturday was a fun exciting day. Our neighbor had a huge big ole dog called Rex, who passed away around Thanksgiving time. He was the best ole dog and of course our dear little Lhasa "miss Patches" was dearly in love with him, as he was with her. Well last week I talked to Rex's daddy and he told that NEW PUPPY was coming this weekend.

Dang if that puppy of a few months isn't bigger than miss Patches already! He is soooo cute. Has that little puppy tummy (bigger around than dog is long LOL you know the look) Patches is besides herself, she is woffing and woffing in the house all last nite and today. She must hear the little fellow whining or barking in his new home. Will do updates on this New Love as it happens!
Oh ya his name "Buck". I can't wait to get to know him and let Patches do the nose to nose lookie!

TGIF

It has been 'one of those days' nothing got done, couldn't keep my mouth shut, had to do running around, played way too much on the puter and only listed two new cards on TiffinsTidbits. Didn't sew.

It also snowed the last two days off and on. I think we got a whole total of 2/4 inches which makes on the ground maybe a whole 9 inches. This has not been a snowy year for Anchorage at all.

But here is a pic of front yard for those who not seen Alaska's winters.

In the next week I'll listing a few of my follow Etsy sellers and hope you all are looking over there to see what Handcrafters have to offer - Its really wonderful - Its great to see that in this world so many are talented and have a flair for what they do!

Todays fabric ready to make a handy little purse for someone who is Modern yet old fashion! I love the combo!

This will be a reversable handbag about 11"x13" not sure how I will quilt this one maybe random stippling or maybe in a diamond pattern. What do you think?

What I've done today

Well I'm ready to start sewing some Handbags for the upcoming season!

This photo is the fabric I mentioned that is just so colorful and can't wait to see it as a handbag on my arm! Will be able to turninsideout or as others say reversable Will quilt it and then add to items for sale.

The size of this little gem will be 11"x13" super size not too small and not too big

Last nite the chinooks hit Anchorage making for a very warm and windy day. Tomorrow lol or I should say today I'm must work on sewing several handbags! I got some awesome fabric that I know everyone will love!

Added Paypal mini store to my blog so that not only can you see whats for sell over at Etsy you just select here, buy, and pay!

My first Blog

I've decided to blog about my experiences not only as an Alaskan but more of an Alaskan who passion is handcrafted items.

I quilt, make cards for any occasion, I design and sew handbag/purses, knitting needle cases, crochet cases, and also make jewerly.

So I have my hands in a bit of everything.

I sell many of my items at Anchorage Saturday Market, the holiday bazaars and now I have my wares on Etsy.Com

http://AlaskaSews2.etsy.com

which is my sewn goods Totally awesome spot if I do say so!

http://TiffinsTidbits.etsy.com

which is my Cards spot and love to have you visit either!

I also am a gourmet cook 95% of the time; lol there are moments that a meal turns out badly. Don't know why it just does. I believe it happens to any cook. Maybe I get nervous but I cater small parties (up to 25 folks) and I would be more than happy to do a party for you! My desserts alone are worth the money!