tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91041812011-11-06T13:43:31.643-05:00My life as a third generation African-American Washingtonian and third generation African-American college graduate.Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.comBlogger231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-52322554421680924992011-03-28T08:20:00.001-04:002011-03-28T08:20:36.798-04:00

More on this very soon. I had a wonderful, didn't leave the house, weekend that I used to finish up a few projects and "want to do's". More to come I promise.

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-49056646252758221002011-03-20T18:22:00.001-04:002011-03-20T18:29:52.585-04:00

My guild met this weekend and as a policy we are only suppose to show finished quilts, thus I had to leave this lovely top at home. I took part in a Quilt-A-Long over at PS I Quilt and of course I did not stay on schedule, but I did finish about two weeks late.I think I'll quilt it while I'm on retreat. Too much to do for my April quilt the retreat right now.

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-62788378862768372232011-02-26T16:56:00.006-05:002011-02-26T17:22:13.748-05:00

I'm completely overwhelmed with quilt projects, so I'm starting anew. Yes, indeed; I spent the last hour outlining what's on my plate and breaking it down so I can get it done.I have "Scrapbag 2011 Retreat" coming up in April, I'm looking forward to it but I'm behind on two required projects. This is causing enormous stress, but I must have a new outlook...and as my lovely, always working, never

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-87758944515770667442011-01-17T13:14:00.003-05:002011-01-17T13:21:48.146-05:00

I'm on schedule with my first 2011 quilt along, from PSiQuilt, and feeling pretty good as long as I don't think about all the retreat assignments I'm behind on and all the projects I want to start.

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-23744879201063561922011-01-04T21:27:00.002-05:002011-01-04T21:33:20.119-05:00

Well, here I am again...going to try to blog consistently this year. Yes, I know, but you gotta believe right? Anyway, this is usually and will continue to be mostly a quilting space, but of course, as life goes so will this blog.Happy 2011, wishing you wonderful!

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-3034059958843468372010-02-11T14:19:00.001-05:002010-02-11T14:24:27.481-05:00

Need I say more. Just dug the car out AGAIN! Taking a mug of hot cocoa and retreating to my quilt room now. Making beautiful things from this book One Yard Wonders a gift from my friend Jackie

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Dad is home safe, but I am losing him. How sad I am these days watching my dad drift away from me. Just like Grandma, first the forgetfulness, then confusion, then suddenly I'll be lost. One day he won't know me, it may only be for a moment, a minute or two, but that day is coming. How do you prepare yourself for that day? When the person who made you the person you are doesn't know you. Perhaps,

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-59446488831713340662009-01-15T22:10:00.002-05:002009-01-15T22:22:37.604-05:00

Well,well, here we are already! The start of a new year, full of hope, surrounded by sadness. What's on deck for 2009? Lots of things of course, but what can I stay committed to this year?A. Finish all of those unfinished quilts!B. Start and finish that list of 13 projects I wanted to do in 2008!C. Ladies of the Sea, Blue Willow and Bird BOM!D. Commit to praying the rosary more.E. Stay positive

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-39742532028631684002008-04-11T22:31:00.003-04:002008-04-11T22:38:52.299-04:00

You know the feeling, slightly stuffy, scratchy throat, and generally wiped out. And what do I want to do when I feel like this? Get in bed with a pan of warm brownies of course, but then again a pan of warm brownies just about fixes all things in my life. I'm going to call it a day with the hope that I'll rise at the crack of dawn, feel a bit better and ready to churn out a few Dear Jane blocks.

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-56888527765828073132008-03-24T22:01:00.003-04:002008-12-11T17:41:58.398-05:00

 Here it is, my first Dear Jane block. I'm about six blocks behind, but I have it in my mind I can catch up over my vacation next week. Pink is "my favorite and my best" to quote one of my son's favorite story book characters. I've never been a girlie girl, not at all, really quite the opposite. Growing up I loved sports, cars, and tech gadgets; not that any of these things should have a "gender"

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-70809602720465144272008-03-24T00:25:00.001-04:002008-12-11T17:41:58.805-05:00

 Since I'm hand piecing my Dear Jane Quilt, I need a way to organize and carry all of my block piecing as I'm working. So I've made this little "carry along" block book. Of course, it took me longer to choose the cover fabric than it did to make the book, but I love it and it is currently always by my side. Yes, I've also even made a block. I'll post that photo very soon, now back to piecing.

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My guild show is a few months away and I'm way behind! I am not sure how but I'm determined to have two fabulous quilts in this show. I don't seem to be sure of much lately, but I am by nature an over-thinker, which tends to make one indecisive too. I feel like I'm in mental chaos, creative chaos...don't commit me, just say a small prayer for me. As usual I'll get it together, I'm going to pull

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-23900405087737971242008-03-10T16:03:00.003-04:002008-03-14T14:54:10.081-04:00

You've always been like a dream, so far away from my reality. How will I ever find you. Well, I've started out on my journey to you...Yes, I've taken the plunge. Don't ask me how or why. But I'm going to make a Dear Jane Quilt, by hand...All hand pieced! I thought at first I'd only use reproduction fabrics and try to be as true to the spirit as possible but now I think as true as I'll get is hand

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-50433732746494754472007-11-14T15:28:00.001-05:002008-03-10T16:22:10.367-04:00

Every morning for the last four years, since the first day I dropped Sean off with his sitter, I think he was nine weeks old, I've whispered goodbye to him saying that I loved him and God loves him. Well this morning, way before our goodbyes, I asked him if he remembered what he was to do today in school and when he recalled every item, I said "awesome, I love you" and he reminded him of his "

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-61956626081648987742007-11-07T06:18:00.000-05:002008-12-11T17:41:59.003-05:00

 

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My husband and I had this long discussion on the way home the other day about Fenty and if he'll really be any different/better than Williams. Until we had this discussion I fancied myself a Fenty supporter, but in the midst of our discussion I saw my support slowly drift out of the car window.Don't get me wrong Fenty was clearly the default choice and I think a bright guy but his recent

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-1145671236349254342006-04-21T22:00:00.000-04:002006-04-21T22:13:12.256-04:00

Today my son, Sean Ben, turned 3! You know the first thing we did was measure him! Even before he woke this morning we measured him; he's 39 inches. It's official we are height obsessed. I never thought we were but clearly wrestling him out of a dead sleep to get the number just right proves it. Makes you wonder right, and NO I'm not 5 feet tall. Actually, I'm above average height at almost 6

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-1145420816731385452006-04-19T00:13:00.000-04:002006-04-19T00:26:56.743-04:00

OK, so I vowed to post more often. I'm recommitting. It's funny I can have great self-discipline, sometimes. These times are few and far between, but when I'm on, I'm on. So here we go yet again, this time I'm only going to commit to updating once a week. Small steps. I read quite a few blogs and I've found so many smart, cool women that have interesting, funny and thoughtful things in their

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-1140227163554127902006-02-17T20:45:00.001-05:002008-03-10T16:09:39.843-04:00

Yes, I call myself a quilter. I have the patience and talent for it. A gift from my ancestors, Aunt Helen, Aunt Olga and Grandma Esther. Of course, I'm sure I've benefited from my mom; the well known artist, fine arts professor, gallery owner and curator. As a matter of fact, most people assume my talent is from her. I never call my quilting art, I guess it's because I've been around artists all

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-1140113067029423812006-02-16T13:04:00.000-05:002006-02-16T13:09:24.663-05:00

OK, it's been months since I've posted and I'm ashamed of myself. To think my last several posts have been about being a better blogger.We'll it is a new year and I'm gonna try this again. One day at a time. My cousin asked me last night "What is a blog?" "I know the definition, but what exactly is a blog?"Well cousin, this is a blog, a sad blog, but nonetheless a blog. Soon to be a better

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-1121312733816988122005-07-13T23:39:00.000-04:002005-07-13T23:45:33.816-04:00

My son can't sleep, thus neither can I. I'm going to be a better blogger, even if it means staying up 'till 1 a.m. I spend way too much time reading blogs these days; perhaps I'm a reader not a blogger. It is even more baffling to me how fellow quilters, full-time employees, who are also, wives and mothers find the time to blog...and be good at it.Watch this space, better blogger coming soon!

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-1121311970873113712005-07-13T23:31:00.000-04:002005-07-13T23:32:50.876-04:00

I envy all those who manage to blog daily or even weekly. I just can't find the time...

Lissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15974989908527973464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9104181.post-1100190174095458032004-11-11T11:04:00.000-05:002004-11-11T11:22:54.096-05:00

Baseball is back in DC. Maybe. They must first get the site worked out. I'm truly torn on this issue. I love baseball, NL ball especially. I own a home an earshot away from RFK stadium where the "Nationals" will play for a few years. The question is will this be good for DC? Will baseball be good for DC in N.E. or S.W.? Can the city, afford a team? Is this a sacrifice or a benefit? Economists,

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