Kelly
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Miracles at IHAN
Kelly
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Kim Rhoney's Sunflowers....oh How I Love Them
Smiles,
Kelly
Monday, November 9, 2009
Olfa Impresses Me Again at the International Quilt Market in Houston 2009
I'm walking along and I see the Olfa Booth and I ask about the ruler I'm looking for. The gentleman, John Johnson, politely explains that the ruler I'm asking for is not made by Olfa. I know I checked specifically before I left the house and I could have sworn it was Olfa. Nope.....but was John rude or did he look at me like I was stupid, No. He was everything a gentleman could have been.
John asked me why I wanted that other ruler. I don't like rulers that slip and shift. He handed me an Olfa ruler and explained that the Olfa Frosted Rulers have a Non-Slip manufactured right into the acrylic so it does not peal or wear off. Once you put pressure on it it does not slip. I tried it and he was 100% correct (I hate to admit when a man is right....but he was!).
When the Olfa ruler is placed on busy fabric you can still see the measurement markings.
The lines on the marker are black....but.....
When they are placed against a dark background (my pants, lol) the lines still show up.
The circle on this ruler is a helpful guide when placing pieces...how cool is that.
Heidi Severson was also at the Olfa booth. She was friendly and kind (gave me a little cool note pad to take my notes on....came in very handy since my notebook was huge...THANKS Heidi :).
I left the Olfa booth feeling smarter than I was before I walked up. I wasn't embarrassed because I had made a mistake and I learned some very interesting things.
Later in the show I came across a stranger looking for the Olfa booth. I told her right where it was and she said she was too tired to walk back to give them her order. Knowing the main purpose of Market is to educate and take orders, it was important to Olfa that the order got to them. I offered to walk her order to the Olfa booth for her and she was thrilled. Heidi and John were pleased I took the time to run the order to them. That was just my little way of saying Thanks to Olfa for helping me and educating me....so I can pass this great information along to you.
I am in the process of adding more Olfa rulers to my website. In the meantime, I'd like to offer a great deal to my blog readers.
Blog Reader Special:
Olfa Rotary Cutter Retail 19.99....Your Price 9.00
5 Rotary Replacement Blades 45 mm Retail 31.99 Your price 14.00.
Just in time for some holiday stocking stuffers for those quilting and stitching girlfriends and man friends too!!
You must e-mail your order to IHaveANotion@yahoo.com in order to get this special pricing. Orders through the website will not be given this price special because it is for Blog Readers Only.
Please do not share this post with others or link to it. This is intended for regular readers of this blog only. Quantities are limited and when I'm sold out I will come back and post that the blades and Rotary Cutters are gone. I know it is tempting to share a great deal with all of your friends, but for this offer....lets keep this a secret among the IHAN readers only :) Please just purchase for yourself or for gifts. Maximum order on Rotary Cutters is 2 and Replacement Rotary Blades is 5.Happy Olfa Smiles,
Kelly
Thread Work Unraveled by Sarah Ann Smith Has A New Home
This wonderful book, Thread Work Unraveled, goes to Carin!!!
Carin said...
I love those hands they are amazing!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Reliable Corporation at the International Quilt Market in Houston 2009
You may want to pour a glass of wine and slip into a nice hot bath. Take a few cleansing breaths and ENJOY this post :)
You may remember my idea of Porn... The Scissor Man's Apron
Let me tell you about my love affair with this ironing board. It all started at the Checker 61st Anniversary Open House. Art Garabedian was standing innocently in his booth demonstrating irons on a very nice ironing board. I think Art was wondering what it would take to make me happy because I liked the irons and the ironing board but I didn't seem quite satisfied. I want no wrinkles and everything to look like it came from the dry cleaners. Art explained the engineering behind getting those smooth crisp wrinkle free cloth which included a vacuum to remove the moisture from the fabric.
The secret of professional ironing revealed.
The “secret” to getting a clean-crisp finish to your garments? Your ironing table needs to have vacuum to remove the steam (it’s built right into the table). Plus, the ironing table needs to stay dry. The pros know this. For the C81 we add the “up-air” feature - we literally reverse the vacuum to create blowing so you can press on a cushion of air. Perfect for those delicate areas that are prone to show marks on the fabric (pocket area on pants, fly front, jacket lining, corduroy, velvet and so on... any area that if you pressed on a hard surface, it would leave an impression or crush the nap of the fabric).
I asked Art why he did not bring one of those boards to the show and he said Quilters don't seem to be interested. H,F & D (hell fire and damnation) I am a quilter and I'm interested!!! I told Art I would be in Houston and asked if he would bring The Board.
God Love Art....he brought The Board.
Look at this air flow!!! The board is getting bigger (I didn't just say that).
Can you see how the air fills up the top of the board?
A innocent piece of paper floats on top of The Board. I was having this board and nothing was going to stand in my way....not even Art Garabedian. As I gripped this baby and was attempting to satisfy my lust....that evil man grabbed the other end of the board and would not let go. I would have given him a karate chop and gotten the object of my desire but his wife was standing right there. Next time....I'm having NO mercy!!
We ended the fight with a nice photo. My hair looks like I was really having an experience with this ironing board but trust me it was only the humidity in Houston. Even though I talk a good story....I don't actually act out my lusty feelings in public!!! I'm sure you are glad to know that...ROFL.
This was a customer leaving at the end of the show Packing some serious Heat....perhaps that serious heat would work better than my karate!!!
If you too want to own one of these objects of desire (The Board)....e-mail me at IHaveANotion@yahoo.com and I can make an introduction.
Lusty Smiles and Grins,
Kelly
Someone recommended I may need this
Smiles,
Kelly
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thread Work Unraveled by Sarah Ann Smith....and Sharon Bishop BSQG
Sharon looked at her hands and thread painted this piece....it was her FIRST piece....talk about amazing.
This is just one page selected at random from Thread Work Unraveled. I have to give my little two cents about his book. I think Sarah did an excellent job of putting this book together. It is organized well with lots of information like:
- Thread
- Needles
- Your Sewing Machine
- Your Workspace & Ergonomics
- Understanding Good Foundations
- Marking Tools
- Applique
- Machine Quilting
I am a visual learner so the photos really compliment the written instructions. Sarah was kind enough to autograph this book while in Houston at the International Quilt Market 2009. I enjoyed meeting her and loved her generosity. The first copy she automatically wrote my name and then signed it....I told her it was to give away on my blog....she said I needed a copy and signed another one to give away. How kind is that? VERY :)
How to win this wonderful book?
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The drawing will be held on Sunday, November 8th at 9:00 PM.
Smiles,
Kelly
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Make Heirloom Needle Boxes and Cases for the Holidays
I love the way this one folds out and there are more places for needles inside. You can even label them so you know where each type of needle is stored.
This is a fun little carry all needle book for classes or carrying with your projects.
Here is another cool box. I really like how the extra sides fold down and there are even more sides revealed.
This Prism makes a very neat decoration and it also holds your sewing supplies. Very cool indeed. When the boys get a little older, I'm going to have stuff like this all over my house. I love these beautiful conversation starters. I know my Mother-in-Law loves these things too. Her computer is down so I can talk about this and she'll never know. She loves hand made Christmas gifts.
This heart one is interesting. I'm not a heart person but I still liked how this one opened to expose all the different sides.
What is your favorite? Would you love getting one of these as a gift? I'd be interested to hear.
Smiles,
Kelly
By the way, they are all available at I Have A Notion.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Quick Points Ruler purchased in Houston at International Quilt Market
Below are the You Tube videos Janet has taped demonstrating her Quick Points Ruler.
Rotary Cutting Machine and Bias Tape Maker Machine by Simplicity Update are HOT
Don't forget there is a White Table (see the acrylic table here....Simplicity has one that will be white) coming out for the Rotary Cutting Machine. It will measure 12 x 16. Stay tuned.....if you want your name on the waiting list please e-mail me at IHaveANotion@yahoo.com.
Both items are IN STOCK NOW at I Have A Notion. Don't wait until December to start ordering for the Holidays because things go on back order and I won't be able to guarantee a delivery in time for the holidays.
Laura Murray Designs "Star Builder" - More photos
Top Of The Day To Ya :)
Now....on to the DARKER side of life. I've have slid into the darkest of places...where no light shines....desperate times indeed. It is so dark here I can't even see my hand in front of my face.....gloom and desperation is all that exists here. You may ask...how did I get here....
PS....Maybe the swelling in my nose was caused by inhaling a Tim Tam and it is still lodged in my nasal passage.....nahhhhh....the swelling started prior to the Tim Tam's arrival.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Laura Murray Designs "Star Builder" is what I bought at Quilt Market in Houston
Laura Murray's book, "Star Builder Inspirations," was definitely on my list of must haves at Market. I bought the book and the Star Builder "Sirius" & Star Builder "2." These last two items are rubbing plates or rubber stamps for transferring Paintstiks onto fabric.
This was the banner for Laura Murray's Designs in Houston, 2009.
I'm Here....I Think
.....so that is how my last few days have been. We only have access to four computers here at our house. Three of them have not gotten the Internet all day. This one is only working because it is "borrowing" the Internet from an unaware neighbor!!!
So...quick update. It is not my sinuses....it is an infection of the soft tissue. Antibiotics are supposed to clear it up. Still have pain...and now my tongue is sore...red but does not have sores...feels burnt like I drank hot coffee. So if any of you are medical geniuses....I'd appreciate a cure :)
Next post....MORE FUN :)
Smiles,
Kelly