sewlinzi Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Kids are back at school, finally starting to catch up on customer quilts but why can't I do simple stuff? I just had to do a gazillion pebbles on something again this week. I'm hosting a conference for Scottish quilters next weekend so very busy with that and sorting out snooty local government jumped up PITA administrator who decided a spanner in the works would be helpful at this late stage. I wrote a furious letter and they backed down so now all my friends want me to apply for the job of Prime Minister! Ferret is one of my visiting lecturers and will be staying at my mad house so I have an exciting week ahead. I'm busy making bunting...for the yurt! Just wanted to say Hello and I haven't disappeared just preoccupied - will I ever have time to make quilts again?! LINZI xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Linzi, I was wondering waht you were up to! Sounds like you are very busy. I love the picture of the tent...very cool looking. OK I have to ask what is a spanner, bunting and yurt? Sorry I live in a sheltered world :D:D! Your longarm conference sounds so exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 wish we could all come! With the chat, the world seems so much smaller - like we could reach out and touch you or just walk across the street to your house. have a great conference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 The tent IS the YURT. I've seen them on the Oregon Coast in smaller campgrounds. Bunting is like a ruffled-sort of decoration they put on tables at banquets. I'm guessing a spanner is a banner than spans an area like a welcome sign or advertisement. Now, I'm curious if my definitions span the globe--all the way to Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi Linzi! Glad you check'd in! I'll bet your a pro at those pebbles. I'm not too grand at those yet...maybe I need to put something of mine on and just go for it! Was afraid it would play havoc w/my shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Linzi, you English is showing. Dictionary please. If I remember my English from 3 years in London, a spanner is a tool. I believe we call them monkey wrenches. Love the yurt. How are you using it? I've only seen them used like a cabin in the woods with sleeping accomodations and sometimes sofas/settees for relaxing. Is the bunting for decorating the yurt? And how exciting that you are hosting other quilters. And Ferret is one of them. I love her work. You'll have to tell us how your conference goes. And please, stay away from politics and especially politicians. They are not near as nice as quilters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Linzi, you sound so busy! Please share more stories and information when you have a chance to breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Oh Linda, that's something I had not thought of. Ha Ha A wrench in the works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 In Australia "A spanner in the works" usually means the same as PITA. Trying to make things difficult especially at the last minute! Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Oops - here's the translation spanner (wrench in the works) = trying to make things impossible yurt = Mongolian tent - it was supposed to be somewhere for the kids to play but I think I'll keep it. It is eventually going to have a wood burning stove, lots of rugs, candles - a place to party and chill for people who have time! I have decided to make quilts that fit its side walls so that it is decorated and insulated and I have got an instant exhibition space bunting = colourful tringular flags on a string traditionally strung up at fetes, galas, parties etc. I'll post a pic when finished Pebbledash quilting... I haven't yet found a way of doing it that doesn't cause stiffness, especially in the hands, I just can't get comfortable with the micro handles so spread my small hands and fingers wide around the main handlebars. The quilted texure looks amazing and is weirdly addictive. I'm never going to make money doing it though as it takes ages! Some of my other latest distractions are on my blog. I was at a ball last week. I had silver crocs stashed in my handbag and because my trendy pink streaks had washed out, I put in my own temporary red ones with food colouring. They looked great but it's a good thing it did not rain. When I went in the shower afterwards it looked like I may have been murdered. Right - back to work - I have 200 little flags to iron and sew onto 50ft of cotton tape! LINZI x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Linzi thanks for the translation! Your party sounds like so much fun. I love the yurt and want one in my backyard! Too cool. Love the idea of adding quilts to the inside. that will keep you busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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