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Okay, I have another story for you.  And, remember this is only funny when it is OVER!!!

Yesterday, I took a photo of our little table topper called Zippity Doo Dah which we have made into kits.  I wanted to take the photo so we could get it on the website (Doug has it now listed at:  http://www.abcsofquilting.com/kits )and also for the pattern.  So far, so good, right???

I got the camera out and had Shannon hold the topper and snapped the photo.  I was still on a roll and dashed to the computer and inserted my card into the reader without looking at which slot I used.

Yup, the computer ATE my photo card like it was a fresh & still warm chocolate chip cookie!!!  Let me tell you that there is NO amount of tilting or shaking that helps this situation!!!!!    Even Shannon with tweezers and a refashioned paperclip were not able to solve the problem.  After a big giant, “…aaaauuuuggggghhhh” and several other words, I was forced to call Doug.

You remember Doug, right?  My wonderful hubby who keeps our website up and running???  Well, he is also the same guy who manages the Computer Store that we used to purchase our computer.  I thought I should just start with ‘falling on my sword’ as they say and told him that I had done one of the Top Five Stupid things in computerland.

His response was pretty predicable…our conversation was punctuated with a lot of “….you did whaaatttt?”.  Finally he said that the tower for the computer would have to come into the shop and get fixed.  Like they were going to have to take the whole thing apart to get the card back out.  Yippee!!   I did ask if he would come over and pick up the tower and take it to the shop for me(yes, people, I get some extra benefits because we are married).  He agreed to be here first thing this morning and take it away.

However, one of the techs arrived instead.  Got the little card out and while laughing at me said that it happens a lot — which I guess is supposed to make me feel better!  I gave him a handful of Halloween candy and thanked him profusely!  Not only was I happy that he retrieved the card, but I was really happy I didn’t have to be without my computer for the entire day.

So, I put the card back into the camera and took the photo of  the Candy Kisses Table Topper (http://www.abcsofquilting.com/kits) and now there are TWO new kits on our site! 

All I can say is that it did end well, but I was feeling pretty low for awhile!  Enjoy your day and Happy Quilting!!

I don’t know about you, but one of my worst traits as a quilter is using a pattern only once.  And, I happen to know that I am not alone with this problem, either!!   Why do I do that? 

Now, I know that some people use the pattern and then pass it on to a friend or even sell them.  Not me!  Once I get it into my house, it is with me forever — and used ONCE! 

However, I received one of the thousands of catalogs that seem destined to be delivered to my mailbor a few weeks ago, and saw a lovely little quilt on the cover.  WOW — was I impressed with the colors.  It was very striking because of the high-contrast and the richness of the burgandy fabrics.

I raced to the shop and tried to find a pattern  and fabrics that would replicate the quilt.  And, I did!  Good ol’ Cheese & Crackers (you can find the kit at:  http://www.abcsofquilting.com/kits )!!  

It is a very easy quilt pattern and just by changing the color scheme, I was able to create a totally different looking quilt!  And, it is perfect for this time of year — great fall colors.   I just love it and I really love the fact that I used my pattern TWICE!

I know, I know….I hope this isnt’ going to be a ‘trend’ for me or I will never get to all of the kits & patterns I currently have that haven’t even been made once!!

Let me know your thoughts, okay?