Woo-Hoo!! Farm Chicks Show

June 2-3 I attended my first Farm Chicks Show at the Spokane, WA Fairgrounds!  Oh  my goodness!  Unbelievable!

My sister-in-law, Patrice and I arrived at 9:00 am and there were already hundreds in line.  So many interesting people to talk to while waiting.....patiently.  Well maybe that patiently!  When the gates opened, the line moved quickly.  And we were in!

We had already mapped out our strategy of going directly to the back first and maybe beating the crowds.  That didn't work.  We stopped at the 2nd booth in the door and immediately found a treasure!

Because there were so many people it was difficult to take pictures of the booths and the merchandise but I did get a few of some of my favorite things.

A horse and wagon, plus a shabby old chair.  I love shabby old chairs!

 Isn't she cute?  And I love the green and white quilt behind her!

Then there's this delightful little cart that I can't believe I didn't buy! 

We had such a good time and found many treasures.  We even went back Sunday just in case we might have missed something and lo and behold we had!

Let's just say it's a good thing we brought the pick-up!

I'll try to show some of our treasures on my next post.

Thanks for stopping by!  xo, Karen

No, This Is Not Me

This fine woman is a picture of health and beauty.

We know this is true as it is written across her bosom.  And anything written across the bosom must be true right?  (Probably not.)  But within a few weeks I hope to look as healthy as she does.

Long story short, I was diagnosed with colon cancer early this year.  One month ago I underwent surgery to remove 12" of my colon and am now recovering.  Very well I  might add.  I've been given the go ahead to lift over 10 pounds and to start taking walks and riding my bike.  All 18 staples have been removed.  

And the really good news is that the surgeon got all the cancer and it hadn't spread anywhere.  Thank you Jesus!  And thanks to all my friends for their prayers!  So while I've never looked as pretty as the woman above, I have looked as healthy and intend to again shortly.

Thanks for all the notes I've received even though I haven't been an active blogger for a few months now.  I will be back on a regular basis shortly.

Happy Easter to all of you, xoxo, 

                                                        Karen

Working at the Quilt Shop!

I couldn't be more excited!

I am working part-time at one of our local quilt shops Village Quiltworks!

It's a beautiful shop owned by Debbi Trevino and is located in Richland, WA.

I'm including a few pictures for now.

Isn't it lovely?  All that luscious fabric!

I just love going to work.  I work with Violet and Sara who are wonderful women!

Next post I'll include a link to the web site for the store as well as pics of some beautiful fabric we just received.

Please leave a comment so I'll know you were here and thanks for visiting!