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bgirot

bgirot
Date Joined: August 27, 2009
Last Online: January 2, 2011
Birthday: December 15
Country: United States
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About Me

I have been doing fiber arts, embroidery and quilting for about 2 1/2 years. I learn from every project and really like it alot. I like all things colorful. I would say I am drawn to bright colors. I dont know that I can say I have one favorite color, I even like black.

I am a stay at home mom of 3 teenagers. I have 2 dogs who I absolutely adore. One Border Collie/lab mix and one Yorkie. We recently added two kittens to our family, they are the first cats I have had in my life. they are HILARIOUS. I like to read (addictively) the weekly trash magazines (Star, In Touch, etc) and do crossword puzzles. I like all word games and soduku.

My husband is in the Air Force Reserves (we used to be active duty) he is also a civil service employee (a computer guy). We have been married for 13 years. He is absolutely my best friend and supporter and encourager.

I live right out side of an Air Force Base and I love the sound of the F-16s roaring by. To me it is the sound of freedom overhead.

I am pretty easy going and easy to get along with. I am active with my quilt quild, an art quilt group, and an online art quilt group.

I drink a fountain (not from a can) diet coke every single day of the week without fail (and have done so since I was in the 10th grade!) I quit smoking a year ago (the best thing I have EVER done).

I look forward to doing swaps and meeting people!

Favorite Music

I like just about everything, but My favorite would be the oldies.

Favorite Television

I LOVE True Blood! The Vampire Diaries take up the slack when True Blood is off air. I am also a Discovery Chanel junkie. I also enjoy Animal Planet, Food Network. I think Mike Rowe is a STUD!

Favorite Crafts

I love to quilt and do art quilts. I like to fabric paint and do machine embroidery. I just recently learned how to hand dye fabric and had so much fun! I like to machine felt and basically like to try any new craft that looks fun.

Other Misc stuff about me

love the rain, especially just as its starting and I really love to watch lightning.

Collect Wizard Of Oz and Willow Tree figurines.

I love chocolate of course, dark being my fave and I chew alot of gum.

Some things that would be neat to add to my studio room would be:

  • Unique fabrics for art quilting, the more unique, the better they can be, remnants and smaller pieces work well. Cottons to pleather to wool -ANY fiber works.
  • Fabric with text on it
  • Always can use hot fix crystals
  • neat or unusual findings, charms, beads, small things to use in art quilts and postcards
  • Cool threads, yarns, ribbons, anything that can be couched down
  • Stationary, note cards
  • bag patterns
  • fabric paints
  • thimbles, all different kinds
  • old books or magazines of various topics (I cut them up to use in art quilting so nothing not suitable for that)
  • candies to suck on (from quitting smoking a year ago - I still need candy occassionaly)
  • Lace,rick rack and trims
  • Stickers (ones that look like stamps are cool, but anything goes)
  • Anything else you find irresistable and would like to recieve yourself.

Ratings

jensquil rated for Christmas themed fabric postcard on Dec 14, 2009
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Comment: Love the snowman!!! Thank you so much!!
Duckygirl rated for The Best Medicine (USA/Canada) on Dec 12, 2009
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Comment: Thank you sooo much i wish i could give you a million hearts :) I love the apron :) it is perfect to me you did a great job!!! Thanks for everything eles :) Thanks to your daughter for the rubber duck :) Great swap package :) :) :)
Response: I am super glad you like it! It was special to be able to put it together for youl Merry Christmas!
fabricmom rated for Fabric Postcard Swap - November on Nov 26, 2009
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Comment: Beautiful fabric postcard. I love it. Very creative. Thanks a ton. Thank you for the extras. I would give you more than one heart if I could.
Marata rated for Tea for Two on Nov 6, 2009
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Comment: My goodness what a beautiful package of things. I was so thrilled with every part of it and I am anxious to share it with my local ATC group. I wrapped it back up so they can experience the beauty of it. thank you again for the most beautiful gift. ***********
Cakers rated for Miniature Quilt Swap #2 on Oct 24, 2009
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Comment: This week has been super intense and to find this amazing package in the mailbox was such a fantastic pick me up. The theme you did was awesome, seriously creative - I never would have thought about combining fiber mediums like you did! Thank you so very much for a wonderful quilt - my best friend was here when I opened it and is quite jealous. I will get a picture on flickr as soon as I can, I absolutely have to brag about this! The towels were lovely as well, I don't know if I'll actually use them or display them only! I wish I could give you a ton of 5's. Since I can't, please know that you deserve many more than one. :-)
ajquilts rated for Fabric Postcard Swap - October on Oct 17, 2009
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Comment: Wow -- just...wow! Love the postcard more than I can say, right down to the fabulous sheers flapping in the breeze!! Thanks so much!
Response: I am super glad! It was really neat to watch it come together.
moowee rated for Handmade Fabric Postcard on Oct 17, 2009
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Comment: I am in awe over this card and you sent extras too! Thank you so much!!
krycek rated for Handmade Fabric Postcard on Oct 12, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard
jennschales rated for Fabric Postcard Swap - September on Sep 30, 2009
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Comment: I loved loved loved the postcard! It was so pretty! Loved the fibers on the top! What are they? It's always nice to meet fellow military wives! Loved the hand dyed fabric! Thanks so much!
Response: They are angelina fibers. I am so glad you liked it!

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Comments

raven on Nov 30, 2009:

atc

Wishing you a Happy December Birthday from Raven and the Monthly ATC Swappers Group

Marata on Nov 16, 2009:

I took your beautiful Tea For Two package to my ATC group and let them see it. Oh my goodness. They were cooing over the beautiful ATCs you made me. They talked and talked about how you did the edges and the beautiful threads you used and of course the beautiful cups and teapot. Thank you again for such a great swap....

fabricmom on Sep 2, 2009:

Thanks for joining the Fabric Postcard swap. It is lots of fun. It is great to have you on board. I quit smoking 7 years ago last month.

raven on Sep 1, 2009:

Click for a shortcut welcome

Thanks for joining us...Hope you enjoy the group

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