Hellllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooo

I can't really update you on what's happening in the forest but I did want to check in and just say Hi and I miss you all and Love you and that I also hope you are all behaving nice in there. I know there is a lot going on and I hope you are creating lots and having fun. Don't forget the big exhibit in September will be needing your little burst of fairie dust, so get working on your DreamWatchers and remember once the watcher always the watcher so drop me a line and let me know how you are doing.

Ali

Look at me all upto dated :0)

It’s an extremely windy day here in the UK as I write you this, Hull hasn’t faired too bad but some parts of the UK have really suffered. I hope all reading this are safe and well and life is treating them well.

After Gina posted her Zen ( I just love she calls it that), Tray went ahead and posted hers. I have to say GOPHER IT Tray, if you’re wondering why I say that its because she is doing something pro-active in the help for finding a cure for Cancer by taking part in the “Walk for a Cure” event. You rock Tray (((HUGS)))

So how you all getting on with your Siggie Blocks for the International DreamWatcher??? Don’t know what I am talking about, go check out the files section, go on I’ll be here waiting for you to come back :0).

I turns out E-Fairie has gone on a cruise to Haiti, I hope she hasn’t taken Orla as they may mistake her for another kind of doll :0). Hoo doo, you doo, VOODOO!!!!!!

LFF Theme has been selected “Landscaping”. So come on gang lets try and have a big booty for this one. Get your FQ and $1 to LilBarn Cat by April 4^th to be in with a chance.

Its Quilting Day on Saturday (15^th April) what will you be doing??? Nothing planned ok how about a Four Leaf Clover Block to Celebrate St Patricks or maybe you wanna do a green beer. Just thoughts ya know.

Peggie had the flue the vaccine didn’t work for, I think maybe a chimney sweep could have gotten rid of those germs better. I know a groaner what do you expect I am going to work soon.

Quilt Topper Game has just been announced, the theme is Earth Day. Block size is 10.5 (this allows for the seam allowance). Photo of block in a folder by April 15^th then its de-winging time. What does Earth Day mean to you, I think of forests that need saving, recycling that needs to be done, animals that are endangered, just the thoughts that come to my mind.

OMG the Round Robins are AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE, you girls are really pulling out some great work and should be very proud of yourselves, I know I am proud of you all. Lets keep on top of the mailing though.

The forest always pulls together when one of us is in need and now is no exception, I know you have all being sending little Jared major healing and lets all keep it up, sending extra bright and strong Blue Sparklies. ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))). And Liz there is some positive energies heading your way for you and your sister too. May the FairieGoddess bless and keep you all safe and well and give you strength.

Ok I gotta go to work but I am doing good for me, only 100 emails to read when I get home. Sometimes you all get so chatty its hard to keep up but you know what I actually love it when you do.

So what if any quilt program do you use????

I just looked at the other blog we have for the group and I am very sad to say we haven’t posted anything on there since April last year, I think the group is long over due a little competition. I might just start you all off gentle with a postcard competition, that’s of enough people show interest. Are you interested, yeah you reading, please leave a comment.

It was good to see Alex hanging out at BBChooks, I really must send the photo’s I took of the little dude off to Lynn.

That’s it, I am actually update, I would say I am impressed with myself but actually I am in shock :0). So til next time, be careful of those magic mushrooms. ((HUGS))

Ali

Can you believe I'm here again already

Hi FiGums,

Figure I will try and do this one as I go along, might be easier for me to keep up. That’s the plan for now at least. :0)

Secret Sisters have been assigned their names so now it’s just a matter of finding a fabric that goes along with the book they are reading. The one I’m reading at the moment is a little gruesome so maybe best I didn’t play or someone might get totally the wrong idea about me.

Impatiently waiting to hear where all the round robins are, I’m nagging because I really don’t want any of these to go missing. So far they are coming along really great.

Go read the files, there is one there I want everyone to be aware of and take part in, Siggie Blocks for the International DreamWatcher. You know you wanna, I know I want you to.

Sure has been a bad few months for coughs, colds and flu. Hopefully we are all on an upward turn its time to get fit in the forest. ((HUGS))

Wow its not just “ickies” wiping out everyone but it really seems the world has gone crazy with Tornado’s, floods, earthquakes. Gina B’s neck of the woods has had more than it fair share lately. Hope everyone out there is safe and sound.

Nice to see a few of you taking on my last little “Alikat Word Challenge”. So for the really brave I now challenge you to put your 3 words in a block/quiltlet/postcard even. Its just a little self challenge but it would be nice to see photo’s and I will post them on here if you do it.

I am going to put an email from Kay to the group here, Kay has very kindly donated a Prize for a Challenge and set the Challenge so here is the info incase you missed it on the group.

I checked with Listmom and Ali and got the OK to issue a new
challenge. I know, I know, there's a lot going on right now, but
this is easy with plenty of time to do it.

The Challenge - Make as many breast cancer pillows as you want and
post pictures of them. You will get one chance for a prize for every
pillow you make. If you make a whole batch and post one picture of
the whole batch, you will still get one chance per pillow.

The Prize - A beautiful book called "Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairy
Journal" about a girl who accidently discovers the secret world of
the flower fairies in the "magical summer of 1920". It is
beautifully written in the style of a journal, obviously, and
contains drawings, photos, mementos, and so forth, like a journal
would. It is supposed to be for children 6 and up but I was totally
charmed by it, so much so that I wanted to give one to you all.
Since I can't do that, I'll settle for giving it to just one.

The Rules - The challenge will run until June 24th (Fairy Day this
year) and the winner will be drawn by me on the morning of the 25th
and the prize mailed immediately. One chance for the prize will be
given for each pillow completed.

For those who haven't made them, BC pillows are approx. 9"x13" and
stuffed but not so firmly as to be hard. Examples of some we have
done previously are in the photo section. They can be fairie-related
or not. Lables are available to be printed in the file section.

FITs and FMGs outside the U.S. are welcome to participate. After you
make and post the picture of your pillows, you can distribute them to
a hospital in your area or send them to me and/or anyone else willing
to stuff and distribute them for you. The chance to win will be for
the person making the pillow, not the person who stuffs and/or
distriblutes it. That will be done purely from the goodness of your
heart. There are several FGMs who distributed these to hospitals
previously and they can do this again if they want to volunteer to do
so.

That's it! I am so excited about this. I hope we get lots of
participation. The cause is worthy and the prize is enchanting. Let
me know if you have any questions.

Kay

Hopefully we will get a lot of pillows, we have been doing this as an ongoing project and I think its great that Kay is putting up a prize. So big hugs go out to Kay. Thank you. So come on girls lets see some pillows. Never mind some lets see LOADSSSSSSSS. I will be reminding you often about this particular Challenge.

Get those weapons of fairie destruction ready (NO FIGUMS ARE HARMED IN THE PLAYING OF THIS GAME) LFF will be played next month. Just waiting for Barb D to pick the theme then its FQ’s and dollar to Kathy (Lil Barncat). As a very sweet and kind person once said “Only a Dollar”.

Biology 101 for Snap she wants to know why I am here and how I got here. OMG I can’t even think about my parents like that, I swear it only happened the once ewwwwwwww.
Oh that’s not what you meant??? Maybe I shouldn’t read emails so early in the morning.

Well its me waffling away on the group so I guess I better zip it for a bit and get to work.

Love ya all

Ali

Back Again already to pester and nag you, you know there is a fine line between nudging and nagging and I think I walk it very well.

Barb D talked about rainbows, she made her farm sound so magical I really want to go. I have always thought of myself as a night person, I love moons. If you have any cool photo’s of rainbows or the moon please end them this way so I share them with everyone. Only if they are your own we don’t want to go messing with copyright.

Gotta say I am being a little sassy today so I best get my running shoes on and be ready to duck for cover, but I gotta wake you all up somehow.

I often joke about World Series Baseball, you know the WORLD doesn’t actually play and I am feeling that you are all forgetting its not World Series DreamWatcher, so come on gals don’t forget the rest of us will ya, but then how could any of you forget me :0P

I am so proud of Gina, she just posted positives and you know what there was no bad stuff before it she just posted, she just went ahead and bypassed that bit. I challenge you to list one of your simple pleasures. Mine for today is Kitten Kisses as long as the are not followed by Boo Bites :0)

I am thinking about a organizing a Holiday RR and by Holiday I mean Christmas or however you celebrate that time of year. I don’t want to be non-PC but I also don’t want to get to the point I have to watch every word I say. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in taking part in. It would be a similar idea to the current RR project. You can email me onlist, offlist or just leave a comment.

Get those Siggie blocks done and off to Barb for July 1st, you can find more details in the files section of the group.

I believe we have a little Gina B magic rubbing off on the rest of the group as Tray posted her positives minus the negatives. Happy Watcher here :0).

Ok I have rambled enough at you, for now at least. Thanks for checking in. Leave feedback, I love it, when its good :0)

Ali

Finally Made it Back

Hello Dear Forest Friends,

Have you missed me, I know I have been very naughty not doing this sooner but Boo takes a lot of my time. And now the weather is improving, except for the earthquake last night and the severe winds here that is but ya know. Anyway I am going to play a little bit of catch up. So here goes……….

Birthday girls just so you know, I cannot rotary cut so instead of charm squares you will be receiving “Charming Hunks” from me. There should be enough fabric for you to make a charm square out of them and with you doing them yourselves least they will be square :0).

So far the round robins are looking really good. A lot of thought has been put into the borders that have been added and you can feel the love. Just gotta nag a little to keep all of you mailing on time, its my job ya know.

For some reason Morag’s computer things I am “pornographic spam” and I thought I behaved really well in the forest and didn’t let my fabric fetish show. Guess you cant lie to some machines.

Ok I just got thru a load of the emails I am behind but am gonna call it a night for now, but I’ll be back just like Arnie.

Nightttttttttttttttttttttttt

Hi Again,

Its taken a long time but I am back. It was good to see that people actually listen, Morag is an inspiration in spite of all she is going thru she played the game and after having a wee rant she posted negatives. If Morag can so can the rest of us. ((((((HUGS))))))).

I had a little dyslexia reading one of the messages, BlueRose wanted help naming a quilt and Bluee suggested Dragon’s Blossoms for some reason I thought she wrote Dragons Bossoms, boy I really need to have an early night tonight.

OMG E-Fairie is getting to work with Jane Sassaman, how cool is that. Just goes to show that if you “stalk” politely good things can come of it. :0P

What’s your favourite online quilt store??? Please leave a comment.

Chris B posted a link to a blog and I have to say I love the hexagon tree, alotttttttttttttttt. Here is the link so you can have a look for yourself http://disdressed.blogspot.com/2008/02/quilt-forest.html

May-Irene almost got something “fishy” in the mail from Morag. I am trying not to but can you imagine how aromatic that would have been by the time it hit Sweden. EWWWWW

Someone sent this to me and I just had to share, I would put it on the group but I don’t want so of the more delicate ladies shouting at me and as you know this is a bit like the naughty corner of the forest. Hope this makes you all smile as much as it did me.

To make it stand,
you wet it !

To make it wet,
you suck it !

To make it stiff,
you lick it !

To get it in, You push it!

Damn !!!!!!!

Threading a needle when you're older is a BITCH!

What made me post that was all the talk of Straw Needles and small eyes and I just remembered an email I had, sure hope you smiled a little at least.

ListMom was a little naughty she posted about being a little Blue and I didn’t see positives under it ummmmmmmmmm hopefully she got pulled up on that one and I will see positives soon.

Way to go Fleur, she done out and asked ListMom to name those positives, that’s what I love about this group, the help, support and encouragement is never ending.

Alex has turned up in Texas, lordy lordy wonder what Janet has planned for him. Good to know he is safe well ya know what I mean. He will be in for one heck of an adventure with Janet.

Had to wait just a little while but ListMom did eventually post her 3 positives.

Quick Alikat Challenge, are you ready after reading this you must go to the list and post 3 words that describe you. Ready set go. You can always come back I’ll still be here.

I wanna welcome the newbies to the group so if some of you oldies could direct them here that would be great. But make sure to warn them what the Whispers in the Woods can be like.

Sending out Fairie Dust to those in need by the bucket full, I want all my FiG’s and FigFamily Members to be fit and well. Lots of sparkle and sprinkle coming your way.

Cheryl apologized for going into Nursey mode, no need to apologize its good to have help and support on the list. What I do ask EVERYONE is to remember we like to hear the good stuff in your lives not just the illness and doom and gloom.

I am going thru the emails super fast, you have been super chatty but I do have to say you have also been super good so I have little gossip.

It’s really nice to see the emails about the “This Is Me Challenge”. I do know you are all busy and cant always commit or comment but it is nice to know when you like the idea of something. I have added the next theme for this self challenge and its HERITAGE. With such a diverse group of people on the group I thought this could be a very interesting block even for those not doing the whole thing.

Go look in the file section and you will see something relating to the International Fairie Barb D and I have been talking about. We would really like to get as many Siggie blocks as is possible.

Ok the emails coming in now are from me so I will wrap this up, I have really condensed this one down. But I did leave whatever juicy bits there where out there in here.

Love ya all

Ali

That Mid Feb Thing

Helllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooo FiGuM’s

I have to say I just checked out the Database and was pleased to see we are up to 17 for the SS. See the little things make the watcher a happy bunny, also I am lovingggggggg seeing the borders that are getting added to the RR blocks. You probably have about a week or so to get that first border on before you need to be thinking about packaging them up and getting them rolling again.

Orla has been a busy little fairie, spreading colour and love thru out the forest. As one very lucky recipient I want to say thank you so much for brightening my day beyond belief. These RAOK’s bring so much joy, why not surprise someone today with a smile.

Orla and Effy super huge hugs to you both from me.

This from Effy is just too darned good not to share again with you…….

Joyful Joyful we get fabric all for being a secret sis. All we need is lots of giggles and some fabric for a gift.

You need not worry that it is expensive all you need to do is join. Joining is the easiest adventure type you name and off you go.

Don't be worried
You must hurry
Do it now before it's to late
Linda's joined and so has Shawna, Kay and Barb and you know who.

Everyone here is welcome to join. Be you a FGM or a FIT. Still we only have 11 people but there are so many more of you. We have over 250 people reading even those who have no clue.

Joyful Joyful, we adore swaps its a way to share the wealth. Fabric is an adictive pleasure but it does not harm the soul. It is only one fat quarter that can be bought were fabric is sold.

A fat quarter is a half yard that has been cut in half again. You could but as much fabric as you like and then send parts to your friend.

For one luck person on the list you will get to receive from me. There is always lots of other stuff that I will add cause I know what you need.

Lots of fabric
Lots of shiny bling
losts of other Fairie stuff

I you do not want to lose out. Stop the reading and join now. There still only 14 people 3 have added since this I began. Sign up now and I do mean you!!! Last time Orla joined she had a real good time if we get over 25 people she can join too!

SO stop the reading
Stop the fussing
Stop the wine-ing unless you have cheese

Secret Sister is a grand time join up now and you will see!


By E-fairie
Can be sung to the tune of Ode to Joy (thought you may have to be a quick singer on some parts)

Some folks sing for their supper but Sun Ray Leni sings for the SS swap :0). La-la-lalalala-la

If you know someone out there who needs a little pick me up why not make them a little heart block. I know we have a few people out there who could really do with it right now :0).

You know when I first joined the “quilting/crafting” world I thought ummmmmm will I fit in??? Well I am learning that this is a very friendly and diverse world I mean where else would you have posts about fabric, kitties and death hats :0)

And to just add to the above comment, how many people start their day “painting pigs” all I can say is “Welcome to the Forest”

Got off to a false start with the Valentines Quilt Topper blocks, this one has been a slow going one. But I think we have finally gotten going. I’ll let you all know in a few.

A little mystery was solved when Effy kinda took a photo of Ms Orla in her brand new outfit for her upcoming trip to see Page of Savannah or Ms Lady Fleur.

It was good to see Janet T checking in. ((HUGS)) for you and yours Janet and don’t go getting run down you are not long over your own illness. We need a little Texas sass in the forest.

E-Fairie mentioned making Fairie Wreaths with Pipe cleaners, maybe in the future I will have an Alikat Challenge where you make a wreath that your fairie would wear. Keep your eyes peeled, I think this would just be something fun and silly, you can get those multi-coloured pipe cleaners in most craft stores. I think this could be really good, it would be nice to see a few of you playing along should I “Challenge” you.

AWWWWWWWWWWWW Leni B was the first fairie to fall in the Valentines Quilt Topper Game. We are now waiting for #10 to step up and bow out.

Well gang that’s about that’s been going on just lately, for the full news of course you have to read all the messages I just cover bits and pieces and like all good quilters I do embellish some things just a little.

Hugs all round

Hi FiGuMs,

I hope this finds you all fit and well if not here is some fairie dust for you ******* I know it looks like little blue asterisks but its super charged fairie dust. As ever its time to find out what you have all been chit chatting about.

Did I mention last time how happy it made me to see photo’s in the “This is Me” folder. Well it did and I really hope to see lots more over the course of the year. Just a gentle nudge :0).

11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s all that have signed up for the secret sister ummmmmm this doesn’t make me a happy bunny at all. Guess I am gonna have to come on the group and NAG.

This is the email Snap posted to the group with regards the Alz project……

Because of the red tape and paperwork that Ami is going through
setting up her new tax exempt venture, we have decided to hold off on
our 2008 Alz Quilt donation project.

Listmom is in the process of checking out other charities that FGMs
might try to help this year.

Next year, after the dust settles, we will re-examine the AAQI.
Right now however, there is just too much confusion and we would only
be adding to it by such a large donation in the mist of all the
mayhem. Not to mention that MY head would explode.

Many of you have written me back channel with questions regarding our
larger size unsold quilts. I'm not ignoring you.. I just honestly
don't have the answers. I do know that Ami is setting up an Ebay
account and her original intention was that our LT quilts would be
auctioned there.

Also. some of you noted that your previously sold quilts are now
listed as not being sold. I don't have the answer to that either.
I think it's probably just typos on Ami's end and these quilts are
actually sold.

If you have any questions regarding last years quilts, please ask.
If I don't have the answer I can certainly try to find out for you.

Thanks

SNAP

You all have to check out the quilt Ty is working on, its gorgeoussssssssssss. I love the colour selection. You can see it on Ty’s blog http://www.tyquilts.com/blog I love checking out everyone’s blog’s and I especially love seeing what you are working on.

We are all waiting to hear how KY Lake Nana made out on her exam, how long is it now til we find out????

Databases, Database, DATABASE please just fill them in, that’s all I ask. Contact list database and any swaps you are in. It doesn’t take long and it saves you all getting earache from my nagging.

The RR’s seem to be coming along ok, there has been progress on a couple of them and I have loved seeing it and very much look forward to seeing the continual growth of these quilt tops. If you are interested in taking part in a RR with a Holiday Season theme please let me know.

What’s NPR????

Sun Ray Leni sure was gonna spread the love with her 6 foot charm squares ohhhhh my.

Shirlie T has finally converted to Yahoo mail, I am so happy about this because every time she goes on the move we have issues this way she can keep update with forest email anywhere in the world.

As part of the law of the forest 3 positives must be posted and mine this last week was I GOT A KITTEN and I was so excited that it just was a positive times a hundred. To be bored rigid check out my blog to see my little Peek-A-Boo-Boo-Bay Bear or Boo-Shaka-lacka orrrrrrrrrrrr just Boo for short. Can you tell I love my little baby. She is mostly black with a smidge of white, in fact not unlike Ms Magic. She is approx 12weeks old according to the vet today. She is quite talkative and just loves to snuggle but only when she is ready.

Ok I am gonna go watch my show, its Medium tonight.

I’m back, I wonder if we should have a quiltlet challenge that has the theme of my fav show. It’s a thought right :0)

Wow lets all zap Janet T with some fairie dust because she sure has a lot going on and could do with the extra energy. Ms T if you wanna hear Boo purr you can I put a little video of her on my blog just turn your speakers up. Take care dear one.

It was good to see Riviera Momma posting and what a fitting tribute she has to a lost friend, Charley would have loved it. (((HUGS))) You can find it on her blog.

Mini FiGuM gathering in Savannah, impatiently waiting photo’s. Nudge nudge

Morag has found a way to keep in touch with the forest and this really makes me happy. I know from personal experience that the people in this forest are very caring and have a way of making me feel safe and special on the days when I really don’t feel either. You won’t find a more supportive group than here in the forest. (((((((HUGS)))))))) for you Morag.

The result are in Congrats to KY Lake Nana on getting the points now lets send extra fairie dust to get her accepted to the course.

Seems like lots of you could do with some extra fairie dust right now, so I am sending out a mass batch to those in need of some cheer and to your family, that includes all furkids too.

11 People will be getting numbers tomorrow for the Valentines Quilt Topper, I had hoped to get one done but got slightly distracted. The blocks are gorgeous and who ever wins them is in for a treat just wish a few more people played along is all.

You all know the rules of the group have fun and if you post a negative you have to post 3 positives. In a style that only Effy could pull off she posted this and it just really tickled me. I belly laughed til I wept because I can see and hear Effy saying this in my minds eye. Here is said quote “4) well there really is not a four but I like the number. You should all be glad that I am not super bored cause my other fave number is 57.”

Listmom asked “Why did you start quilting” so come on tell the tale :0).

Only in the forest would there be an email about Ore Spinners and Death Hats. I love this place soooooooooooo much. ( Check out BlueRose’s email for reference)

I want to thank the people who contacted me about being a pen pal for my friend Elizabeth, if anyone can still help me out that would be wonderful.

I am actually all caught up, of course I have really condensed the happenings in the forest here to really get the full feel of the love you gotta read all the messages. Its 12.30 here and I think maybe I should go to bed.

Night night and sweet quilty dreams

Ali

Don't Mess with Effy

Good Morning all good fairie folk, ok and bad fairie folk too. So whatcha all doing? Keeping busy creating I hope. I am about to find out as I take a walk thru the whispers that are floating around the woods………………

Barb D is working away on the inner workings of the International DreamWatcher, we are really hoping to get a good response on those who want to do a little Siggie block to show where we all are. So far no stitching has been done but Barb is working really hard to make this something special for all of us to be a part of.

Tammy aka KY Lake Nana, cleared up the mystery behind hubby’s nickname of Spanky, now I am sure it was obvious to all you in the US that it was from a TV but not to the Brit and as you can imagine, well its me, so ya know. Moving swiftly along :0P.

There is a dark under belly to the forest, there have been hints that with the right persuasion LFF games can be rigged. Lies I tell all Liesssssssssssssssss, there is no corruption in the forest or there better not be.

The Round Robin is underway. You know I am very excited to see this project succeed. I think if everyone communicates we should be able to keep it rolling and have some beautiful quilt tops created to boot. Mid year or so I would like to maybe get a Holiday RR started providing I get a decent response. Please leave feedback either here or email me personally about it at ali@aliensandanimals.karoo.co.uk.

You still have until Feb 10^th to make a block for the Valentines Quilt Topper Game, so far 8 people are taking part and the blocks are gorgeousssssssssssss. Even with just this small number playing some fantastic blocks are up for grabs.

Dreamspinner brought a little romance to the forest with a charm swap. And with some rallying from E-Fairie there are 20 people signed up. Excellent. And I even got adopted to boot, how lucky am I, FREE LOVE. :0) Thanx Dreamspinner.

Check out http://www.quiltersthreads.com/ I think you will see a couple of very familiar names amongst those teaching classes in March. :0).

I have sent up a new database for the latest SS. I know there is one outstanding from the last swap but a little angel has popped something in the post for our dear sweet Roo. For more details of the latest SS go check out the database.

You have to check this out, Dreamspinner brother did some amazing wood carvings. Comes from a very talented bloodline. Check them out for yourself though and see some of Dreamspinner’s stuff while you’re at it http://junkdrawermindCheryl.blogspot.com

I really need you to send out some fairie dust to Roo and her family and to one of our newer FGM members Morag. Please keep them in your prayers.

Snap is on a clean up mission of the photo’s. If you find one of yours missing have no fear its just been moved to a new home and not evicted.

Ok just going to take a tea break, catch you all in a few.

I am back, I would like to take a moment to welcome all our newer members. We are becoming a truly international group. Makes this watcher extremely happy. And if I’m happy it’s just easier for everyone.

Just put up a pic of my Virtual Quilt for the “This is Me” self challenge project. E-Fairie has done a very bodacious babe for her center piece I love it and am looking forward to seeing what she comes up with for family and now Emblem/Symbol of where I live. I do hope one day to do this myself as I think it could be an interest heirloom.

This is a very clever website, just it a moment and let it load up and do its thing. Some people have way too much time on their hands but then when it leads to things like this I am glad they do. Thanks for sharing Dingy. http://producten.hema.nl/

Ok this is a message Barb D sent to the group…..

I am sending it today as soon as I get my water sample together. It will be delivery confirmation for lack of other means with lots of fairie dust to make sure it doesn't go wrong.

Barb D

Now you know me and I wonder about the weirdest of things at times, what I wanna know is, Is Barb telling us that after she pee’s in a little tube she is gonna mail out her round robin block or does she mean like water for the farm. Ummmmmmmmmm.

And talking about Barb D, winter has arrived in Maine. No not the white stuff that has Barb cut off from the rest of the world at times but her LFF Fabrics. Congratulations Barb and get your thinking cap on for the next theme.

Ok so that’s about it from me to you. All be good to each other and be creative,

((HUGS))

Ali in the UK

The Ties that Bind

Its Forest Time (to the tune of Hammer Time)

Hey everyone, how’s it going??? The list has been a little off kilter of late and I am wondering what we can do to get you all excited about it again. I know we just all had Christmas so participation in swaps and games have been low but lets hope we can all get in the spirit of the forest again soon.

I need an angel for a couple of Secret Sisters who have been missed out, if you can help me out please email me direct at ali@aliensandanimals.karoo.co.uk. Thanks in advance.

Ty has been receiving her cards and charm squares for her birthday, poor woman wait til she sees my attempts at 6” squares. Here’s a question for you, how do you all stop your square ruler thingie from sliding on the fabric?

The Round Robin Groups will be assigned very soon, Jan 22nd is the last day for getting those photo’s in the folder. I’m sorry but if I don’t see a photo then I won’it be able to put you in a group. I know I’m a meanie. :0P

Barb D and I are going to work on a quilt together, hope she knows she will be doing the actual quilting. Applique I don’t mind but the rest Ummmmmmmm. It does sound like its going to be a pretty cool project. Just had a little brainstorm with Barb about the project andddddddddddd we are going to ask the group to send a small sparkly to put on the map to show where they are and a special Siggie block for round the outside but this isn’t all set in stone. This might just turn out to be a real group project. Yahhhhhh. Makes this watcher very happy.

Quilt Topper Game is still open, actually its open for ages yet Feb 10th is the deadline for the blocks to be done and a photo posted. Come on, the more the merrier :0). We have 4 blocks in the folder so far and they are all great :0). Gonna make someone a gorgeous quilt but we will need a few more than 4, nudge nudge.

After a few hiccups we have a winner for LFF, Barb D will be receiving her winter fat quarters very soon. Congrats Barb.

Time to spread a little love and surprise a FiGuM, my Alikat challenge………..send a RAOK or RAW, its can be a little card, a bead, a charm square just something to make someone smile.

Ok gotta take a break here it’s the finale of Ghost Whisperer be back in an hour or so.

Backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk, oh wow that was really good. Only thing is I now have to wait ages til it comes back and I heard on the grape vine its going to be cancelled. Least Medium is back for me to watch. Ok enough tv talk.

Congratulation to Jone, her quilt earned an Honorable Mention in the 2nd Online Quilt Contest held by AQS. Jone will receive $100 towards her air fair to Paducah. Well done Jone.

Typo Queen is in full force, after her fire Sunshine had cleaning screws in. Not sure where they inserted them but it sounds likes torture to me but a good idea at the same time, I know I hate cleaning up and the threat of cleaning SCREWS might just make me do it all the quicker.

I have to say I am pretty proud of myself, Shawna made a block for the Valentine Quilt Topper Game and the minute I saw it, it reminded me of a four-leaf clover. Its in the folder go look at the pic, anyway I named it “Lucky in Love” and Shawna actually liked that. Yahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Usually people have no idea or just groan but this time I did OK.

You know what I think that’s about all for now. Hope you have enjoyed this little vacation in the forest. Be good, be healthy, be happy and most of all BE CREATIVE.

Love ya all

Ali

I think its time for a competition, don't you

Hiya Forest

Would you believe it’s another grey wet day here in the UK. I really need to see some nice weather. Parts of the UK are flooding, fortunately my little corner of the forest is staying dry. Time to check out the chunterings in the forest.

Its nice to see members answering the roll call it gives me a chance to be nosey, not that I really need any excuses but I have always loved hearing about DreamWatcher quilts as they grown and take on a personality of their very own.

Sketch has acquired not only Man but Beast also with a very interesting name, Fuzzy Booger. Oh just so you know that the beasts name not the man’s.

LFF, I’m out as you know, then Lucky Leni SunRay was hit with the arrow, she took aim and shot down ListMom and now we are waiting for #1 to reveal herself.

Janet mentioned the Secret Sister’s, we still have a couple of gaps in there. I am in the process of getting a couple of Angels so if you haven’t received yet please hang in there.

It’s great to see people are reading this and then actually posting 3 positives to the group. Those who didn’t read my last entries, posting 3 positives to the group was my AliKat Challenge. Such and easy one, I really think I am going to have to stretch you lot a bit more.

Dingy told us why she is Lady 3x9. She thought it was boring but you know learning stuff about your friends is never boring. Some things do give me a little shudder like knowing Janet T is up to loving her old grey haired man again and that Roo has thongs on her feet, actually that’s probably why she falls down all the time not that the halo slipped but that some other things have slipped, heck those are not images an innocent like me should have in their mind.

If anyone out there has a copyright free crochet pattern for a tiny doily that they can point Sherri (not Dingy as this is serious, hey that’s what she said herself) in the direction of could they please get in touch. You can leave a comment here and I will pass it along to her.

You know I love the positive that Snap always puts up first, its seems a very obvious one but its always, always brings a big smile. You wanna know what it is okkkkkkk in case you missed it………………#1. I woke up this morning. ALWAYS better than the alternative!!!

OH My Diane Doodles wants to put a link to here on her blog, does that mean I am gonna have to behave a little. Yeah right like that’s gonna happen. This little corner of the forest was create especially for those with a little naughtiness in them. So that pretty much sums the whole group up.

Barb D told Ty not to let me intimidate her, pfftttttttt. I am about the least intimating person I know, ok I can look a little mean if you get between me and the chocolate but other than that I am a pussy cat.

So I have been harassing and nagging members for the last couple of hours. I should have their brains spinning by now and them wishing I would just SHUT UP. So now that my work here is done I will go. :0P. Love ya all.

Ali

A little PS, Roo you still haven’t told us what your can do with those eyebrows of your.

I Called a Roll Call

How you all doing??? Hey please a comment, I do so love to read them ya know.

The email count is up to 200 so I guess I better catch up, now don’t get me wrong I do read the emails as they come just don’t always have the time to answer them but I am about to put that right :0).

E-Fairie talked about going to see Lynn in Georgia and taking a class with Jane Sassaman, I wish you could all see E-Fairie’s face when she says JS’s name her eyes get as big as saucers. Just brings a big ol’ smile to my face when I picture her. E-Fairie not Jane.

As I sometimes do I am posting a little Alikat Challenge here, don’t fret its an easy peasy one. When you have finished reading this go to the list and post 3 positives for the day. Seeeeeeeeee and you thought I was actually going to have you making something.

Its really good to see people adding to the Frappr map, you know I had forgotten all about it, thanx to Snap for jogging the grey matter and letting all the newbies know about it.

I just posted a Roll Call, it’s been a little while since we did one and we have had quite a few new members join since we did one so let’s see who will reply. I have put a call out to all members maybe we will actually get a couple of lurkers to post, YEAH RIGHTTT. They are a nice way to just quickly catch up.

As many of you will know last year we had a big drive to get priority quilts for Ami Simm’s Alzheimer’s Initiative. Ami does a fantastic job in raising funds to help research Alzheimers. Many of our group have been touched by this awful disease so the FiGuM’s decided to do their bit and made an amazing 186 quiltlets. We are hoping to do even better this year. Here is the email Snap sent the group.

I have revised the (2008) ALZ quilt rules in the FILES section.
There are a few changes from last year. Please read them carefully.

Last year we had a database to sign up in. I don't know if we have
room for one this year or not. I'll have to check with Listmom and
Ali on that. If we are able to put one up, I will let everyone
know. Regardless... the only deadline will be the quilts must be in
my hands by May 12th.

Below are some additional guidelines.

Along with your quilts, I will need a completed registration form,
and "permission slips" on any copyright designs or patterns…for EACH
quilt you are donating. Steve & I will then work with Ami's staff
to register and number all the quilts before sending them on to
Ami.

Ami is in the process of making new registration forms, so they are
not available yet. I'll let ya'll know when and where to find them,
once she has them ready for us. She will need the standard info…
your name, address, phone number, size of quilt, hanging method .

We had a FGM quilt label in the files to download, print out and put
on the back of your quilt. I'll talk to Ali and see if we can get it
back up for everyone to use.

If you have any questions, PLEASE do not hesitate to ask!!!!

SNAP

I do know that size does actually matter, well where quilts for Ami are concerned at least. Ami really wants the quilts to be no bigger than 9” by 12”, these are just easier to handle and auction. I believe postcards and ATC are fine it’s just that she doesn’t want the quilts to exceed this size. I know this group is always up for a challenge so lets do our very best. I know in the future ListMom will be giving suggestions for self-challenges so maybe you would like to donate those and you never know there may be an AliKat challenge or 2 before that you want to try your hand at.

When I read Dreamspinner’s welcome email I had this urge to wear Daisy Dukes and a gingham blouse and do a good old square dance. Wonder is it was all them YEHAWWS she put in or it could have been the smell of the moonshine in the background, them there’s fumes sure are strong.

Apparently Terri can do awesome things with her eyebrows, honestly it came straight from Roo’s mouth herself, I tell no lies. Only thing is I am very curious as to what exactly one can do with ones eyebrows. I admit I did ask her on list if this was said to her after Jeff’s birthday dinner. I mind boggles, least mine does.

Dingy asked us about footwear at a specific time and she even posted evidence of her own on her blog. Well course being behind I missed the deadline but I do know that as it was the weekend I have on my warm and cosy rainbow coloured slipper sox that I got for Chrismas, like having heaven on your feet. Roo posted that she was wearing White Thongs, now for those not in the know awhile back Dingy and Snap got to talking about undies well its feeling like Roo has been sucked into that, why you might asked she just said Thongs well its that language thing again. Here in the UK thongs are not something you wear on your feet and fit in must more with what Dingy and Snap were talking about, nuff said right, cause Roo with thongs on her feet is just too weird an image to have.

Ermmmmmmmm what haven’t I told you, I know Quilt Topper Game, 10.5” block in a lovey dovey Valentines theme. To get a number to play you have to have your block in the folder no later than Feb 10^th. Then its Fairie Gladiators into the area to do battle with the last one standing winning all the lovely blocks. Come on you know you wanna play. We already have 2 photo’s in the folder, better get my act together and get my block done. Be nice to have a few more, heck a lot more playing.

ListMom gave the group a little challenge. Create a poem using the following words

Needle

Thread

Room

Life

Some of you have taken the challenge and here’s what you have come up with…..

Light shines bright inside my room,
Needle and thread join this to that,
Life is good, no doom or gloom,
This quilt is almost done, by Dingy Brat.

(Dingy Brat)

******

The room is quiet, no sound to needle pulling thread
Quilting is a big part of my life when all is done and said

(Barb D)

******

Each dip of the needle, and then the lift,
paints thread on another part;
and brings to life another gift,
expanding the room within my heart.

(Shawna)

******

Life is like a room filled with needles looking for a thread

(BlueRose)

*******

I can't find my needle and where is that thread
My life is in chaos, the sewing room I dread!
(Mama Cat Diann)

******

From the drudge of daily strife,
Reality takes a break from life
No more dismal doom and gloom,
When I am in my sewing room.

The politician's mud they throw,
But, inside my retreat, I will never know.
My mind goes blank from things I dread,
As soon as I pick up needle and thread.

I have now played ListMom’s rhyming game,
And I must admit this poem is lame.
C'mon FGM's don't be shy,
Give this challenge your best try.
(SNAP)

******

"My life has no room now for needle and thread.
Alas, I must toil, and slave for my bread!

But I long for the frolic! And so miss the flitter,
And so before long, when my finances are fitter,

I'll rejoin the fray, to the Forest I'll fly
And again I will play, but for right now....goodbye!
(Dreamspinner)

******

-Sing to the tune of "My Girl"

I've got needles
A-and thread, you know.
In my sewing roo-oo-oom,
My life becomes a costume show.

We-ell I guess you'll say
What can make me feel this way
Fabric
Talking 'bout fabri-i-ic
Fabric!

Then, if LeFleur were to add to this she could sing,
I've got sooooo much fabric, FGMs envy me....
(Kay)

******

Ok Mama Cat wanted to added “I’ve got the sweetest piles in quantity” to Kay’s but all I can say is that any one who has actually suffered from the P word would never ever describe them as sweet, in any way, shape or form.

I think that’s all the Poems from now, all so different from each other but all great. It’s amazing what your brains can conjure up from 4 simple words. Bravo.

Our Quilted Fairie Tale Exhibit is going to:

PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL QUILT EXTRAVAGANZA XV

HARRISBURG, PA THIS SEPTEMBER 08

WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Listmom Linda

Can you tell ListMom is a little excited for us. Hey but you know what we all should be really excited, this is a huge show and will be seen by a lot of people. So newbies do you think you are going to have a quilt ready in time for this :0).

This was my call out to those doing the Round Robin.

Can those of you who signed up for the round robin please have a photo
of your center piece in the photo album by next Tuesday so that I can
assign the groups. I would really like to get the ball rolling on
this. Soon as pics are up for everyone signed up I will be emailing
you your group and the rotation. So far there are 11 taking part so
there will be 2 groups of 4 and a 3 unless we get a very last
minute joiner. Remember please photo's in the folder by Jan 22nd.

We started the LFF game and guess who got clipped first, yep ME. Its just so unfair and here I was thinking that all the fairies in the forest loved me but BlueRose just snipped my wings. I really hate those crash landings. We are waiting for ……………. Who is #9 to check in because they got checked out of the game.

That’s it, I’m talking to myself on the list so I will leave you all in a little peace.

((HUGS))

Ali