Myrna Ficken Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Wow, what a busy time I have had since MQS. We bought a house in St. George and moved about 10 days ago. I love living " in town". I am fortunate to have a great studio space again. I'll post photos when I get it straightened out. I have decided I really don't like packing and unpacking. I got rid of a lot of stuff before the move and now I am going to go through all my quilting stuff and clean out there also. Be sure to keep an eye on my website for items! It is really hot (114) here so staying in and getting organized is good. By the way I got my hydraulic lift, installed it WOW......what a great thing. I can't believe I waited so long to get it. A must have in my book. I have not had Internet for a couple of week and I have missed chatting with you all. I have a lot of reading to catch up on. Hope you all are having a wonderful summer and everyone is doing well. If anyone has been trying or needs to contact me please call my cell 435-229-2703 or 435-635-7900 My new address is: 249 W. Oasis Drive St. George, Utah I will have a new email address in a couple of days. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanros Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Myrna, Are you further west now then at Hurricane? I have been to St, George but its been a few years so I can't remember just how far are you from Grand Junction? I bet you love your new space. Good for you. Jean Mille Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjdanley Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 But it's a dry heat!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Jean, St. George is 15 minutes south on the 15. LOL Sharon, yes, it's a dry heat...........until you are out for awhile then you are wet. My new email: myrnaf@q.com myrna@apqs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPineQuilting Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Enjoy your new home and nice to see you back on the boards! Have fun with all that sorting!! Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I've been wondering where you were at....Wow 114 degrees - yikes. We are getting ready to visit BIL & SIL in Park City...I think it is cooler there, at least I hope so. Welcome back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingstitcher Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Congratulations on your new studio Myrna! Hope you and Earl really enjoy St. George. There are a lot of nice hotels in that town from which students can pick. Hope you are able to keep your clients like Blanche Young and find some new ones. Are you able to put in a smaller machine like the Lenni as another teaching tool? Good fortune to you and many happy stitches. It's been really hot here in Anthem on the north end of Phoenix. Played golf in the heat by drinking buckets of water. Lots of fun at 110. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Welcome back Myrna........and hope you are enjoying your new home. I don't care much for the packing or unpacking myself but it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigletaz Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK! It was great talking yesterday....yes, all of us in the SW are trying to deal with the exxxxxxtreme heat. Vicki - I'm in Gilbert, would love to meet you at some point. I met Mrs.Bishwit already. I'm new and you do such amazing work along with so many others on this site. Take care Myrna and I can't wait to see you here in September for my class. BYW - Myrna is coming to Phoenix in September to teach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellysuequilter Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 I can't wait to take a class! Which ones are you teaching? You know it is just a measly 108 outside today. No need to complain, Monsoon season will soon be here! I came home from running errands today and wouldn't you know, I had packages of quilting goodies waiting for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanros Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Vicki, Yes, Our son lives in Surprise, AZ he called us last night and said it was about 110 there as he was speaking to us...poor kid is a heavy equipment operator. Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Glad for you Myrna, I too am missing being closer to town. I love the country but at times it is nothing but WORK!! Big yard, lots of work, Big yard. Ok I made my point. lolol We all miss hearing from you. Can't wait to see some pics. Congratulations!! You and I have that in common "WE ARE MOVING EXPERTS" lol I'm ready to move myself. All this rain has me feeling like I live in a Swamp which I do! I would love that hot dry air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Hi, I played golf with my best buddies today for the first time in 3 years. Gosh it was fun, even in the heat. KellySue, I will be posting the classes in a few days. Hope you all can join me I like full classes and we always have lo9ts of fun. The first day I will also be doing the free start up class for those APQS owners that have not had it yet. I will also be doing machine demos in the evenings for those that want to take a look at APQS machines and see what they are all about. I'll try to get it all on my web site ASAP Bring on the rain. we have several fire here in Utah. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Myrna, your happy smile always lifts my spirits. So does this move bring you closer to me or further away? I'm hoping if people keep moving then someday I won't have to travel to see you all, LOL! Maybe if you get close enough I can just stand on my porch and let your quilt-shine waft towards me and just feeeeeel the warmth - and your amazing artistry will rub off on me! No? You mean I would still have to PPP? Aw shucks.... :mad: OK, enough silliness! Congratulations on your move to a nice place, and do stay coooooollll in this heat wave. Can't wait to see what you do next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Patty, she moved a little to the west...from Hurricane, Utah to St. George, Utah (about 20 miles apart from each other). Myrna, after watching your DVD and reading through your workbook (both several times) I have been having fun making circles with my Hartley fence. I just finished quilting a top (30 blocks with bright golden yellow suns designed in the fabric) and each block is pieced with the variable star block. I used gold colored thread (Highlights in the top and Bottom Line in the bobbin) and in the center of the block is a circle with flames going out to the edges so each block looks like the sun. (kinda like the sun design you did in your DVD) :cool: With 30 blocks, this is a sunny quilt! :cool: Can't look directly at it or I might be blinded. lol... It was fun to quilt those flames, and good practice making circles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Patty, I am a wee bit closer to you LOL Maybe 15 minutes. You know I would love to come there to teach. Congratulations Shana. Isn't it fun to do? Tammie, I am loving fixing up my house and studio. I want it all done now. Even in the heat Have been planting some flowers, (in pots)our house was built6 on rock. All the landscaping was done with the rock they hammer out. Got the bird feeders up and my machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Ok, y'all read it here. Myrna would "love to teach" a class here in the PNW. I think she should. don't you. Besides, she could use a break from all that unpacking. So, when and where? Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigletaz Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Myrna - should we have a western wild fire contest/heat contest to see who has the biggest wild fires and extreme heat??? I think Utah wins hands down. You guys have the worst wild fire in history i saw on the news. Whew! I know it's hot here, but it's always hot here in the summer, triple digits until October. I had no idea you got slammed as well. Try to stay cool, fire-free and safe. Are you getting any of the smoke from the fires? One year we got smoke from the Payson fires and it was really strange you could smell burning wood for days. Take care...I am so envious about playing golf, my dad is coming in 2 weeks and we are going to play golf together for the first time in 4 years. Can't wait. Take care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammie Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 I might have to come visit once my Darling Honey is away. I might have to make a round trip thru Colarado when visiting my family there. I so want to live in the beautiful mountains and have Snow at Christmas. I cannot wait. Seems like it might never happen. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Renee. The fire is really bad. We have one going in the Arizona strip as well. Lot of smoke in the air and HOT. Tammie come on down girl. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 congratulations on your new place Myrna!!! You certainly deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrna Ficken Posted July 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 thank you. How are you doing Bekah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 We are experiencing extreme heat and humidity right now in Southern Ontario....I just can't seem to function in it and never mind trying to go in my sewing room after 10 a.m.!!! I don't know if it's easier to handle in the south where some of you ladies are since maybe you get hot weather more often??? Right now I'm thinking "were those snowy days in January sooo bad???". Have a good day and maybe we should all synchronize 2:00 this afternoon to enjoy a nice daquiri together??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsbishwit Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Dry heat is much different than the high temps with humidity. When you get the high temps with humidity you just don't feel like doing anything not even eating. Where as the high temps in the southwest is a dry heat and it feels like you just opened an oven door but you still feel and want to do things (even eat, lol). I remember the hot muggy summers in the midwest when after you got out of a shower you started sweating from the humidity or no matter how much product you put in your hair within an hour after styling your hair it looked frizzy and limp. Give me the dry heat and tripple digits any day! Joann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted July 10, 2007 Report Share Posted July 10, 2007 Yes, Joann that is exactly right. We even have a window air conditioner in our bedroom window to help the central air. My DH didn't want to leave it running all day so he turned it off as soon as we got up...I just about beat him up...I informed him that after I showered and fixed my face and my hair...I would turn the air off. It is icky!! It has not stopped me from eating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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