Every time we think we have it figured out!

Every time we think we have it figured out, life makes another change.  Last week when we went to Lagoon with the kids James our oldest son was quitting his job and going to work with his grandfather and uncle on a construction job making almost twice what he was making at lagoon.  Three days after he started his grandfather decided that he could no longer continue working and had to go back home (they were staying in a motel in a small town near job site). James job was dependent on his grandfather, so his job is now over and is back home. A little sad and more disappointed, jobless and with no money (yes we talked him into this and now feel guilty too).

So today what do I do I register him for school and in 3 weeks he will be starting community collage.  I was hoping all the money we made selling quilts would go to material, now it will be going to pay for his first 2 classes at school.  Oh sad day.  But mom is happy to have her son where she can see him (and so is little sister and brother,  Rebecca is not so happy because she is back to not being the oldest at home, sad day for her too).

On a more happy note my Rag Quilt pattern (well Tanya wrote it but I posted it) sold 3 copies this morning on Craftsy and was 3rd on their trending list.  It is I think only our 3rd pattern to spend some time on that list (though it changes often, not sure what makes it trend)  but that made my morning.  We went shopping today to find a binding for our granny square quilt and in typical fashion we came home with 3 possibilities and that was with the fact we even brought the quilt along.  We just could not decide. (I did finish quilting it and finally picked the binding from the 3, so expect to see it finished in a few days).  Tanya is working on yet another new cute quilt out of her Bungle Jungle all, I can tell you is it is triangles and way different then any thing she or I have tried to do in the past.  So hopefully no more plans will change and things can settle down in the Healey house and let me continue quilting with out distractions.

Twin Size little pink owl's Quilts

This week you get a extra rag quilt post.  In addition to Quilt #4 from the stash you have its big sister.  #4 was finished a couple weeks back and was just waiting its turn when we were commissioned on Etsy to create a Twin Size version of it.  This picture is the quilt laying on my queen size bed, so its a bigger sized twin and will work as a great quilt to hang over the bed.  This quilt like its little sister is already sold.

Link A Finish Friday #78

Today is starting with Quilt #4 from the stash by my wife Tanya.  She is trying to get rid of some of the back log of flannel we bought on sale before Christmas last year and over the last week and half I have been cutting and she has been sewing.  I know that so far there are at least 9 quilts made from them.  

Winner for the month of July for the Fat Quarter Shop Gift Certificate is Karen of Quilty Creations she linked up the above image from her July 7th post about Something Old Something New Challenge

It is now time for Link A Finish Friday.  Today I would like to start with a big thank you to Fat Quarter Shop who has offered to Sponsor our Link A Finish Friday with Prizes.  This month's winner (August) will win a $15 gift certificate to spend at Fat Quarter Shop. 

Please remember to thank our sponsor by visiting their store at http://www.fatquartershop.com/ their blog http://www.fatquartershop.blogspot.com/ and Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/FatQuarterShop

Blocks Behaving Badly - My Imperfect Life

Plus-onality at Kwilty Pleasures

Cynthia Ann Dancing - Cat's Crossing

Back to School Civil War Finish - Sew and Sow Farm

Plus Quilt - Chocolate Dipped Quilts

OH, don't forget last Wednesday I announced a giveaway, go enter it!

 Linky Code can be found on the right side bar

1) Who likes rules. Toss them out.

2) Add a link to your finish blog or where ever you show off your finishes (Not limited to quilts but I like them the most).
3) Visit a few of the finishes and comment or encourage them on.
4) Monthly random winner picked from all of the months linkups to $15 gift card from Fat Quarter Shop.

Not required but fun to do

1) Follow my blog.
2) Follow the blog of all those that link.
3) Link back to my blog.
4) No finish, go quilt and stop reading the web.

Color Star Quilt

Tanya and I started working on a new pattern.  It is based on a quilt that my wife has made a few times now.  It is is one of the quilts that my wife has made the pattern for that I really enjoy.  I am twisting her arm to make the pattern so we can sell it.  She has made a rag quilt version and a pieced quilt version, I will show them both below.  Tell me what you guys think of this pattern.

I think the two previous versions star stands out more.  I like the newest one, but it will most likely will have the star stand out better once its quilted and washed.  Any way hope you enjoy this quilt and look forward to seeing the pattern on on Craftsy.

6 Fat Quarters Fabric Giveaway

It has been far too long since I have had a giveaway and so today to celebrate a great and fun and active summer I would like to give away 6 Fat Quarters from the line Secret Garden a Michael Miller fabric line.  Tanya and I have been busy this last month.  In addition to the quilts and patterns we want to do personally we have had 2 quilts that have been made (one made and one in process) for customers on Etsy.  And to add a crazy twist to our life my oldest son James just got a job away from home.  He is on a construction crew in a small town 4 hours drive from home.  So to celebrate the joy of success in making quilts and the sadness (or happiness) of our oldest leaving home for the first time. We are giving away this pile of fabric to 1 lucky winner.

Contest will be open for 7 days closing midnight of the August 6th (or as soon after as I think to turn the comments off on this post).  Now how to enter.  All Entry options are optional enter as many or as few ways as you desire.  Leave a separate comment for each.

1) Leave one comment stating something Happy or Sad going on in your life it can be short or long.
2) Follow us.  This can be Email, GFC, Feedly or any other (if I am missing one you like let me know and I can add that follow choice to my side bar)
3) Share this giveaway so others can enter.  (Facebook, Twitter, Pin this giveaway on Pinterest, Tell your next door neighbor)
4) Follow me on Craftsy
5) Follow Richard and Tanya Quilts on Facebook
6) Comment on one of my Craftsy Projects or Quilt Patterns and as a bonus I will give you a free pattern of your choice from my Craftsy Patterns.