tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:06:25 +0000SewingMusingsNavyUnderwaysCGQCMackNeptune FabricYOSfreebiesHolidaysSan JuanFinished 2009Pinwheel QuiltGenealogyCookingFig TreeFramedGiftsMarriageMovingNeptune JewelsYear of SchnibblesDinner PlansFun TripsHomeownersMafiaSweetsTVGranny machineBloggers Quilt FestivalChoresCollegeDishesFinished 2011Jelly Roll-a-thonMBS ProjectMoviesOther Arts and CraftsPlumeVacationsWild Thinghttp://alimaui.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Alicia)Blogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-1998657646893231566Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +00002012-10-27T10:00:04.815-04:00 So, I am currently living in limbo out of a suitcase, and I have for almost two months now. My house is apparently safe and dry in Florida, and I am just outside of Philadelphia, PA waiting for a "monster storm." See that last little dot? That is currently where we are living. Thanks NOAA for pointing that out for us. We are staying in a house that is in a flood zone, and has flooded http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2012/10/it-looks-like-sandy-path.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-7040750920275164519Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:51:00 +00002012-10-26T11:44:55.088-04:00 Baby Bikes, Baby Bikes, by Alicia Finished quilt measures : 40x50″ Special techniques used : Hex n More Ruler Quilted by : Me, on my Bernina 440 Best Category : Favorite Home Machine Quilted Quilt, Favorite Baby Quilt  Don't you love the PJ pants? I realize this picture will not win any photography awards, but I had a time deadline. This is my M-I-L's backyard, and I needed a http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2012/10/baby-bikes_26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-1864729361586373715Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:02:00 +00002011-11-22T12:21:35.474-05:00Yes, I am alive, and though I have not posted in a while, I still have many projects in process. I feel like my life has gone in such a different direction than I could ever have imagined, and right now I feel like I am trying to sort it all out. As Thanksgiving is here, I just want to proclaim my thanks for the many blessings that I have in my life. I have such a wonderful supporting husband http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/11/thankful-notes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-7332759708685891752Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:49:00 +00002011-06-20T12:57:25.421-04:00 This is the Nooks and Crannies pattern. I decided I was going to cut into my Plum Layer cake, and I love the way it looks. I am glad this wasn't my first attempt at lots of bias in one project, because it definitely tested my patience.  I did fudge the pattern a bit. I had all these offcuts from the sides (the initial cut from the layer cake), so I used these on the ends instead. I ended http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/06/feathers-in-nooks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-5529698356182242791Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:21:00 +00002011-06-19T09:21:00.242-04:00 This magnificent bundle was the first to arrive. The FATQUARTERLY team was giving away a ton of quilting loot from Jaybird Quilts. My bundle came with the Unwind pattern, a Robert Kauffman Jelly roll of some wonderful cheery prints, and a fun new ruler! I am excited to try it out. The Happy Zombie Blog was hosting a  book tour for Erin Gilday. Both of these fantastic artists are from http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/06/lucky-lately.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-8222349035763166904Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:17:00 +00002011-06-18T11:17:35.238-04:00And we haven't killed each other yet.... http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/06/5-years.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-1377445443561226029Sat, 14 May 2011 00:31:00 +00002011-05-13T20:42:37.906-04:00 This is "Under the Sea." It was made for Baby Charlotte. It was made before we knew if Charlotte was going to be a Charlotte or a Charley, so I tried to select a diverse group of prints and colors. I think it definately works. The husband was actually instrumental in the choices for this quilt. I gave him three fabric choices, and asked him to select what he thought would be most inhttp://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/05/bloggers-quilt-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-2013722449321568760Sat, 14 May 2011 00:10:00 +00002011-05-13T20:10:04.043-04:00So Cute! I am excited to own some! Now what should I do with it? http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/05/max-whiskersmore-basic-grey.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-5553227638437080368Thu, 12 May 2011 12:09:00 +00002011-05-13T20:47:56.080-04:00Fig TreeI promise though I have not been blogging I have been doing a little bit of sewing! I quilted in the negative space of this one. This was quilted about the same time as the Origins quilt, and so I was liking the look of the puffy designs. This one just needs binding now..... http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/05/another-fig-tree-club-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-7535408652329638636Wed, 11 May 2011 13:56:00 +00002011-05-11T09:56:31.613-04:00Granny machinePlume This is the Nooks and Crannies pattern by Fig Tree Quilts. I am using an uber delicious layer cake of Plume. I am totally digging this pattern, but I wish I could find some more finished quilts to look at in other color schemes. I have chosen the the bottom right layout, and I think it will look fantastic. I am still undecided for the sashing. I have the Bella Stone or the Moda Snow, http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/05/on-machine-nowplume.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-3452451662244414128Tue, 10 May 2011 14:02:00 +00002011-05-10T10:02:00.242-04:00Wild ThingI named this one "Wild Butterflies," because a commenter said it looked like butterflies flying accross, and I like that. Basting (my least favorite part of the process)... I quilted in the negative space. I like the way it makes the pinwheels "puff." And the finished product....folded on the patio, because at picture time, the grass was wet. http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/05/wild-butterflies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-893686789410494225Tue, 10 May 2011 02:01:00 +00002011-05-09T22:01:06.177-04:00MackI hate to say it, but the dog is a snob. He seems to know the difference between the Osteo Biflex, and the Walgreens brand. Last year, the vet recommended glucosomine because the dog has joint issues, and we were trying to prevent early arthritis. The vet told me that there was a dog glucosomine supplement for $80 a bottle or I could give him the people version (Usually B1G1 free at Walgreens). http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/05/he-is-brand-snob.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-3212936004329716176Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:53:00 +00002011-04-08T14:39:22.694-04:00Congress Still gets paid? This article makes me angry. Go figure. As of today, the husband will receive half his normal paycheck on the 15th, and nothing additional until congress gets their act together. He will still have to go to work on monday, whether or not he is getting paid to be there. I do have a smidgen of faith that Congress will resolve this quickly, but as they have had http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/04/will-fight-terrorismfor-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-187409516023173263Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:53:00 +00002011-03-29T22:36:34.554-04:00 Wild Thing is my new "go-to" pattern. This is the second time I have done this pattern, and I forsee many more incarnations in the future. This one is a gift, I was late for the wedding, but it will be finished soon! http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-wild-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-6650256710013373404Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:43:00 +00002011-03-08T10:43:01.030-05:00 I have started growing basil. It seemed easy enough, I picked up four small plants at the grocery store, and sent the husband out for a pot and potting soil, with a few tips from Grandma, I was in business! So far I have pruned 4cups of leaves, made about 2 cups of pesto, and enjoyed every drop of it! I was inspired by my Food Network Magazine, which came with an insert with 50 recipes to use http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/03/brought-to-you-by-letter-b.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-3368877192431159680Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:41:00 +00002011-02-05T00:41:07.024-05:001 Bolt of Beautiful Bella Solids.....for sewing OR 1 Civil War Pension File, for Hiram Obediah Lillie 1826-1905 Truthfully, I don't think the husband would want me to purchase either of these things, but Oh Hiram O....I would really love to know who your parents are....more about your beautiful wife, Susan Ann Walker.....and consequently your adventures marching on foot through the south. http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/02/what-75-can-buy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-8911711972086151857Sat, 22 Jan 2011 13:38:00 +00002011-01-22T10:10:44.244-05:00Fig Tree I love this picture. This quilt was finished just in time for our drive North for Christmas, it was dropped off along the way. I have to admit it is very difficult to acheive the "random" look. Because inevitably you will will have two of the same color or print just too close. Then of course the flower applique had to be placed so that the red blooms aren't too close to the same http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-way-to-get-thank-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-3984874788475636954Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:51:00 +00002011-01-20T16:51:29.665-05:00Finished 2011"Under the Sea" So this I started New Years Day. It is my first start and first finish of the new year. It has actually been in the thought stage for a while. Comes from the "Double Dip" pattern from ThimbleBlossoms. The recipient is one is one of the husbands' colleagues. (Now that he is on shore duty, he actually works with GIRLS!) She is moving away before the baby is born but hopefully http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-finish-of-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-3156724148519432175Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:24:00 +00002011-02-01T10:45:10.946-05:00 1.  I am so excited about genealogy. I am so proud to tell you that I am a Daughter of the American Revolution (it is almost official), and a descendant of Civil War veterans on both the North and South. I hate it when people pass on their genealogy stories without actually KNOWING if they are true, and and whether your descended from farmers or philosophers, its so exciting to KNOW. I lovehttp://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-realm-where-i-can-be-stylish.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-5495502994843642174Sat, 08 Jan 2011 18:02:00 +00002011-01-20T13:22:15.355-05:00I won a giveaway at the Quilty Pleaures Blog. Yesterday the most amazing bundle of holdiay fabric arrived in the mailbox. 1Here are just a few of the prints that have arrived! I am "through the roof" excited to make a Christmas Quilt for next year! http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/01/holiday-surprises-still-arriving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-4641545158900397180Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:23:00 +00002011-01-02T07:23:00.606-05:00Its scary, but some of these were started in 2009....guess I better get moving! 1. Fig Tree-Binding 001, 2. JR QAL, 3. Picnic Schnibble, 4. Neptune Pinwheels, 5. New Year 012, 6. D9P, 7. Simple Bag, http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/01/already-to-do-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-9204560959083878735Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:49:00 +00002011-01-01T08:49:24.623-05:00 1. "Neptunew Jewels", 2. House 016, 3. Simple Abundance Tote, 4. Fun Bag, 5. Cindy Lou Who Schnibble, 6. Sunday Schnibble, 7. Lots of Finishes 016, 8. Taggies, 9. Lucky Squares, 10. "Wild Plums", 11. Fresh Bag, 12. "Flowers for Lucy" http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2011/01/finished-projects-in-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-5826168396614188101Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:36:00 +00002010-12-31T15:36:54.997-05:00 http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-christmas-goodies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-6259333854825018100Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:04:00 +00002010-12-01T14:04:00.417-05:00Holidays Yay for Christmas Trees! Last year we opted to get a fake super amazing tree that doesn't need water! I never remember to water. This tree looked amazing (and big) last year in our super tiny(old old navy housing) dwelling. This year, with the wonderfully tall ceilings, the tree looks mighty small. On another note, every other day of the year, I am so very thankful that we don't http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2010/12/warning-this-blogger-is-not-decorating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24224565.post-2580404247227423513Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:32:00 +00002010-11-30T10:32:00.442-05:00HolidaysThe husband and I discovered that this movie was not present in our movie collection, so we got it this weekend, and watched it last night. We were surprised to see that Johnny Galecki was in this movie. I have seen this move a hundred times, but never really noticed him. We have been watching The Big Bang Theory recently, so it was interesting to see Galecki SO FREAKING YOUNG in http://alimaui.blogspot.com/2010/11/best-christmas-movie-ever.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Alicia)6