Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Going on line to the dictionary is a great place to start a search for a "K-name" for a project that needs one.  I usually end up with Merriam-Webster when nothing comes to mind right off considering the designers project's name.  For example, Kordova Klosure aka Orca Bay, jumped right out when I learned that Bonnie named it from her visit to Cordova and the colors of her project were of a sunset over the surrounding body of water.  You might laugh and say this is a stretch, but hey I've learned my lesson to come up with a name and put a sleeve on each project whether or not it needs one.  Because sure enough I will find that I needed it.

I took a workshop with Marti Mitchelle in January at Road to California Quilt Show in Ontario, CA.  The project "Seven Sisters Simplified".  Nothing came to mind that would work until Merriam-Webster showed me the way.  

First I looked up "sister" and came up with this:

sis·ter

noun \ˈsis-tər\

Definition of SISTER

1

: a female who has one or both parents in common with another

2

often capitalized

a : a member of a women's religious order (as of nuns or deaconesses); especially : one of a Roman Catholic congregation under simple vows

b : a girl or woman who is a member of a Christian church

3

a : a girl or woman regarded as a comrade

b : a girl or woman who shares with another a common national or racial origin; especially : a black girl or woman

4

: one that is closely similar to or associated with another (sister cities);

5

chiefly British : nurse

6

a : girl, woman

b : person —usually used in the phrase weak sister

7

: a member of a sorority

Next I looked up "simplify" and came up with this:

sim·pli·fy

 transitive verb \ˈsim-plə-ˌfī\

sim·pli·fiedsim·pli·fy·ing

Definition of SIMPLIFY

: to make simple or simpler: as

a : to reduce to basic essentials

b : to diminish in scope or complexity : streamline simplify management procedures;

c : to make more intelligible : clarify

Did you notice the meaning of "sister" 1) and "sister" 2)?  How about "simplified" c)?  Now that would be a mouthful for sure "Kommon Kongregation Klarified"...  How about Kommon Kongregation; it sort of has a ring to it.  Now a name is born.  Don't let me forget to put that sleeve on!

Design Wall Monday, September 10, 2012

I'm part of Jo's Country Junction Quilt Square Quilt Along.  This month we are to make the 9-Patch Square.  Those little 9-Patch blocks are just too cute.  Next month Jo will select another from Quilt Squares #6 pattern by Lori Smith.

I'll be making my quilt squares into a sampler quilt so planning the colors for the next three blocks is important.  Here are my blocks through September.

San Diego Quilt Show turn in of entries is today.  I'll be heading to Rosie's in La Mesa at lunchtime to turn in five of mine (Kolonial, Kordova Klosure, Kondor's Klutch, Kamile, Klunky Korners) and one of my Mom's (Chunky Cheese). 

Chunky Cheese

Preview Night is Wednesday with the Show running Thursday through Saturday at the San Diego Convention Center.

Later this evening I'll be attending Friendship Quilt Guild's September meeting.  Friendship has invited me to teach No Klucks Here! on Sunday at Quilters Paradise in Escondido.  I'll be on hand at the meeting to show the project and answer any questions students might have.

If you have time lots more quilters are sharing their Design Walls through the links at Patchwork Times.  Enjoy your sewing week. 

Design Wall Monday, August 20, 2012

I'll be working on Kaktus this week.  I'm at the point where sewing the blocks together starts.  I can't begin to say how glad I am that I started this UFO before it was called.  I have all the monthly challenges for August finished.  Time to work on a few other things that aren't yet on a challenge list!

This is Kommodore.  I got it back over the weekend from Kerry's Quilting.  I'll try to get a photograph of the quilting on this beauty when I have the binding down.  I know lots don't like the binding part, but its one of my favorite parts.

I'm anxious to see where I ended up with Kordova Klosure in this week's theme Scrappy Quilts with the Quilt Gallery.  There's a button on my side bar if you want to check things out.  This is a fun weekly contest.  I wonder if I'll have anything that will fit next week's theme?

Today is my first of four scheduled physical therapy appointments.  I'm still hurting from my sciatic flare up.  I'm sure hoping for some magic!  I've been slowing getting better; this has been going on since the middle of July...enough!

Have a great week.  Its supposed to be a warm week in San Diego again.  Like everyone else it will be nice when southern California gets back to what's normal.  See what other quilters are doing in with their fabrics at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, August 19, 2012

August 2012 UFO DONE!  I'm happy to say Klappers is finished.  Klappers is a Judy Laquidara pattern called Jazzy Nights that was featured in Quiltmaker September/October 2010 issue.  It is a combination of piecing, wonky cuts and foundation piecing.  The variety of techniques made it fun to put together.  I would have liked to have seen a finished drawing of the entire quilt printed as the orientation of the pieced border tricked me a bit.  Notice how the top and right have the HSTs with the light on the inside and the right and bottom have the dark on the inside.  I also found the blocks to be easier sewn as a 12 patch rather than the way it was suggested.  All said and done Klappers looks great!

I have Kordova Klosure in a contest with the Quilting Gallery.  It's last weeks theme Scrappy.  If you have a chance to vote I hope you vote for me.  I've linked you back to my Thursday's post where you can get to the voting.

So that means I have something to record as used this week.  Kerry finished Kommodore this week and I got it yesterday.  I'll be working today on trimming up, a sleeve, binding, and a label.  Next up is finishing Kaktus.  Hope you are happy with your stash report this week.  Find out how others used their stash at Patchwork Times.

Used this week: 13.25 yards

Used YTD: 192.25 yards

Purchased this week: 0 yards

Purchased YTD: 102.5 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 89.75  yards

Thursday, August 16, 2012

I've submitted a quilt in Quilting Gallery's weekly contest.  This week's theme is Scrappy.  I make so many scrappy quilts that it was difficult to pick one!  Voting will start around Friday, August 17th at 8am EDT and will last until Monday, August 20th at 8am EDT. 

I'd love it if you cast your vote for Kordova Klosure.  The quilt is Bonnie Hunter's design from last year's mystery called Orca Bay.  I made mine into a King size by adding the three outside red borders. You can get to the voting by the link on my side bar called Weekly Themed Quilt Contests.  Once there click on the Vote Now: Scrappy Quilts link to submit your vote. 

Sunday Stash Report, June 17, 2012

Happy Fathers's Day 

I hope you are treating your men as they should be on the one day in the year set aside for them.  My Dad is spending the day working on his home in Maryland.  He's always tinkering around with something to keep everything in order and him busy.  I sent a card with a Lowe's gift card earlier and I gave him a call today to see what he was up to.  Sure wish distance didn't separate us so much...I'd be grilling him up some baby backs!

Not much new to share today.  Kordova Klosure is complete...binding, sleeve, and label done.  I'll be sharing this one along with several others tomorrow at a presentation that I'll be giving at Canyon Quilt Guild in Kearny Mesa, CA.  Since this one is HUGE at the great suggestion of my Mom I'll be putting it on a quilt rack.  It is the last quilt I've completed... didn't think I'd ever finish the binding around this 100" x 108" quilt.  The pattern is Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay design that was a mystery started in November 2011.  It is one of the several string designs featured in her newest book that will be available in July or August.  If you want to preorder a copy you can do so on her website www.quiltville.com.

Mom and I have been using some stash.  The inner border and back were assembled for her Chunky Churndashes quilt and some to complete the third border of her Round Robin.

Used this week:  6 yards

Used YTD: 147.75 yards

Purchased this week:  0 yards

Purchased YTD: 47.25 yards

Net Fabric Used in 2012: 100.5 yards

Saturday, June 16, 2012

We got done with Mom's Chunky Churndashes top then went to work right away on the pieced back.  All done with both!  YIPPEE!  One project completed and ready for quilting.  There were four of each churndash and hour glass blocks left so of course they went to the back :)!

Another Crabapple Swap turned in.  This one is from Karen.  Everyone is doing a fabulous job this time grouping and identifying their offering.  It will make it so much easier to sort out for everyone when the time comes.

I spent the morning finishing the binding on Kordova Klosure (in my PJs =^.^=).  I'll be getting this HUGE quilt on the rack shortly for photographing for my post tomorrow.  It finished 100" x 108".  Like I said HUGE!

Next up is Mom's Round Robin.  She is right now sewing parts and pieces together.  See if I did okay figuring out the math...triangles can be a challenge....

Friday, June 15, 2012

Another swapper has turned in 9-patches.  Each and every turn in brings the number closer.  I suspect that Monday might bring me more when I go to Canyon Quilt Guild's Monthly meeting.  If not the postal service will be delivering lots more over the next two weeks.  I'm still not done with mine :(!

Betty

Mom and I have been real busy getting all of her projects done that we set out to accomplish while she's here.  In between I've been busy binding Kamile and Kordova Klosure.  I was asked to give a lecture and trunk show at Canyon Quilt Guild's Monthly meeting this month as part of what is being called "Member Spotlight".  My presentation will focus on Traditional Quilting.  Wendy Knight will also present with a focus on Art Quilting.  Now let's see how many quilts can fit into two large suitcases!

Last night's project was finishing Mom's Chunky Churndashes.  She's busy today putting on the borders.  She had several churndash blocks left so four will be used for the corner stones along with a two pieced border.  The rest of the churndash blocks will be arranged on the back.  Next to work on are hot air balloon blocks from a swap she participated in online a couple of years back.  She brought these last year but we ran out of time.  Time is running out again, but this one is going to get assembled...it won't go back to Maryland in pieces!  Then there's the round robin to pull fabric for...purples? greens? definitely a bit of black.  Strings?  Anxious to see how this one comes together.

I should find time to finish the remaining 9-patches for my Crabapple swap while Mom's busy stitching.  Then there's my Quilt Square Quilt Along block to finish before the end of the month.  Enjoy your sewing projects.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Today is my niece Tiffany's Birthday.  Where has all the time gone...she turns 20.  Tiffany is a beautiful girl in all ways.  Now if I could just teach her how to quilt!  We've had few opportunities together for this, but when she was just a youngster I helped her make a lap quilt that had a unicorn theme.  Wonder whatever became of that one.  Most recently she helped me with Kordova Klosure which is right now in the quilting queue at Kerry's Quilting.

I have been busy with Klunky Korners these last couple of days putting on the binding.  I found a very good match with the fabric.  Remnants passed to me by Melissa, a homespun of black with gold, green and red stripes.  It brings in all the colors of the corner stones.  I have one side and the sleeve to stitch down.  I'm thinking it will be done today :)!

This of course is what I should be working on...but you know very well how this works.  I have the fabrics all cut into the 1 1/2" pieces.  Just need to sit at the sewing machine and stitch.  Tonight's probably it's night...it must be done tomorrow!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Here is the layout I have decided on for Kamile.  I've got the in between rows assembled.  Time to put the "G" piece between each of the blocks.  So close.....can you tell I'm excited to get this one finished?

Tomorrow is an off Friday for me...I get to sleep in...aah!  Then it's up, exercise, and off to Kerry's for a fun day of sewing.  I'll be taking Knickels with me to work on.  Kerry has told me that Kordova Klosure is ready for me!  Most excellent!

This Memorial Day weekend is off to a great start!

Design Wall Monday, March 12, 2012

Today I'll be working on the binding of a quilt I just got back from Kerry's Quilting.  Kindhearted Klues turned out very cute with a frogs in a green thread.  This is the first quilt I've backed with minke.  It sure is soft.  Morgan my youngest niece should love it.

Here's Kordova Klosure.  I'm making it bigger with the additional pieces you see.  I'm adding 12 finished inches all around.  I may have to find some additional reds; I should be set with the blacks.  Maybe I'll bind it in blue?  I've cut 10 1/2" squares of black and white fabrics for the back.  I've got somewhere close to what I need ready, but need to wait and measure just how many I'll actually need.

I'll be continuing through the week on Konnections to Kollinwood and Klunky Korners.  Hope you are able to get into your sewing room as much as you want to this week.  I've got a 4 day work week YIPPEE!  Enjoy the extra day light.

Sunday Stash Report, March 11, 2012

Lots of sewing going on in my sewing room.  I have several projects oh so close to completion and the elusive ability to report something used.

I've been working steadily on my 2012 March UFO, Konnections to Kollinwood.  This one is assembled in columns which is a bit different.  I have the pieced border to get started on yet.  This is a free pattern by Judy Laquidara called Road to Brownwood that can be found on her website.

I'm ready to make a decision on one of the three fabrics you see on the left.  These are my blocks from the Chunky Churndashes block swap just finished.  One of the three fabrics along with the white squares make an hour glass block.  This is a free pattern by Bonnie Hunter that can be found on her website.  I'll be calling my quilt Klunky Korners thanks to a great suggestion!

I have started the next block swap with an end of June completion.  There are 18 of us swapping 9-Patch blocks for the Bonnie Hunter pattern Crabapple.  You will be hearing more on this in coming days.

I'm also close to having Kordova Klosure done.  It's actually done up to the pattern as was released, but I'm making it a bit bigger.  I'll have pictures tomorrow.

So you can see I'm creeping ever closer to reporting a usage.  I was good not to make any purchases this week too.  The net result is two big zeros.

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 46 yards
Purchased this week: 0 yards
Purchased YTD: 22 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2012: 24 yards

Have fun sewing this week!

Design Wall Monday, March 5, 2012

Here we go March!  Already two months of 2012 behind us...where does all the time go?  Today I've spent the good portion of it with Kordova Klosure.  I got all the blocks together now into rows.  The rows still need to be stitched yet.  I also have the border pieces together.  Tonight after work I'll spend time stitching the rows and then adding the borders.  I'm planing on making mind a bit larger so that it will fit on my bed.  I'll be adding a black border and then a red border using pieces that are left.

Looking forward to having this project finished so that I can move on to my two March projects. 

I haven't finished Korabell and her kitties yet, but when I was at Country Loft over the weekend I signed up for another doll class.  Fat Cats is really cute and looks quick.  Aren't their bags too cute?  Debra had signed up for this project and suggested I join in on the fun.  I resisted until I saw these at the shop.  I picked up a light gray for one of the cats and will look for more of this dark gray stripe or something similar for the second cat.  I have a shout out to Heavens to Betsy which is a wool manufacture where this piece came from.  Hopefully they'll have another piece; keeping my fingers crossed.

Hope you have a wonderful week.  Check out more quilty works in progress at Patchwork Times.

Sunday Stash Report, March 4, 2012

I've had a fun time purchasing fabric this week...not good for the report today, but most all of it will come off in March.  You see most of it was for fabric to make my #8 2012 March UFO with Patchwork Times.  I'll be making Road to Brownwood one of the  designs you can get on Patchwork Times FREE patterns tab.  My project is to be called Konnections to Kollinwood simply because of the relationship to where my parents live and the easy of changing two "Cs" to that sought after "K".  I picked up these fabrics from three different quilt shops.  The three greens are from Beverly's, the three camel fabrics from Amidon's and the purple from Rosie's.  I'll be stopping just after the pieced border and use the dark camel for the binding.

I spotted this pattern on Quiltville Chat (Bonnie Hunter's Yahoo Group) recently.  I picked up a few dark teals to go along with others I've already got in my stash to make this project.  It's not something I need to get done right away.  It will go together fast I believe.  It is called Pineapple Nine Patch from the Cathy Wierzbicki book called Geometric Gems.  (I spent enough at Rosie's that I was able to get the book 40% off. WINK!)

I picked up this purple FQ just because I liked it.  I believe it will have a home in another 2012 UFO whose number has yet to be called.  Krazy Kins will use bright oranges and bright purples.

I'm still working on trimming up the flying geese of Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay.  Kordova Klosure just might get done soon...sure hoping so.  The stack closest to the Brooklyn Revolver on the right is yet to be trimmed up.  Then as I've been saying, it will be time for block assembly.  All other components are complete.

So with all this said my numbers for this first week of March.  Be sure to see how other quilters are doing using up their stash at Patchwork Times.

Used this week: 0 yards
Used YTD: 46 yards
Purchased this week: 12.25 yards
Purchased YTD: 22 yards
Net Fabric Used in 2012: 24 yards

Saturday, March 3, 2012

I'll be heading to Rosie's Calico Cupboard this morning. I wWill be meeting up with Debra and Collette to pass off several Chunky Churndashes Swap Blocks. 

 I'll also be looking to purchase a purple similar to the strip of purple you see in this photo of the fabrics that will go into my 2012 March UFO with Patchwork Times.  It's a design by Judy Laquidara she calls Road to Brownwood.  I'll be calling my quilt Konnections to Kollinwood.  You see my parents live on Collinwood Road...

Another reason for meeting up with Debra is to pass along two quilts that will be shown and offered for sale at the 27th Annual Quilt Show & Boutique next weekend Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Lakeside.  It will be held at the Vetrans' Memorial Building on Lindo Lane March 9 and 10 both days from 10 AM to 4 PM.  If you have a chance to stop by Korrecting Koncealled and Koasting will be in the show.

As you can see I purchased the Flying Geese Bloc Loc ruler.  Just got it yesterday at Amidons along with a second size.  I pressed the seams out as instructed; started trimming them up on my Brooklyn Revolver to help turn the goose to the correct direction for cutting.  Today I'll spend much of the day sewing together the blocks of Part 7.  I'm looking forward to getting Kordova Klosure's top together.

I finished my March Sunshine Quilt Guilds BOM.  We were to put anything BUT bugs into bug jars.  I thought the spoons and forks were cute.

There's damage to report on my Sunday Stash Report :(

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

I've got lots to write about today. 

 

These are the ready to deliver Chunky Churndashes Swap blocks.  Everyone will start receiving them over the next few days.  Three head east to Maryland tomorrow morning.  I'd hoped to get to Beverly's tonight, but it didn't happen.  Other arrangements will need to be made for Jeanne and Sally.  Next up is Amidon's on Friday where Sue will get hers.  Saturday brings a stop at Rosie's where Debra, Collette, and Susie will get theirs.  Then there are all the rest to find there new owners.

Judy pulled #8 for March's 2012 UFO Challenge project.  I'll be making her design Road to Brownwood.  Not sure at this time what colors mine will end up.  I very much like her use of scrappy purples, green and yellow.  Need to check the stash and get busy on this beauty.

The 2012 Cruisin' Quilters Shop Hop starts this weekend in San Diego.  I'm not sure I'll get to all 14 of the shops this year, but I'm going to give it a go!  Maybe I'll see you out there.  I'll be wearing my kwiltnkats logo T-shirt...look for me :)!

 

Here's my other March project.  Jo's Country Junction's Quilt Square Quilt Along.  The star design is for this month.  I'll be using similar colors to go along well with the log cabin and bear paw designs from January and February.  These blocks along with six others will come together to make a sampler at the end of 2012.

I have the blue string blocks removed of paper on Part 7 of Kordova Klosure.  Still need to pick up the flying geese Bloc Loc ruler for squaring up the 127 flying geese units.  Then it's on to assembly.  Pictures of Part 7 coming soon.

The best part to write about is that my Koala Sewing Cabinet is being delivered tomorrow!  I'm so excited.  I have the insert already and a borrowed chair (just until mine arrives)...so I'm set!  I'll be sure to show you my new set up after a bit of arranging.  Come on tomorrow!

Design Wall Monday, February 27, 2012

Happy Monday!

I had a very good sewing weekend.  I finished all the sewing for Part 7 of Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay Mystery.  I've been wanting to get back to this project since setting it aside in January.  Too many projects at the time that had deadlines.  The first photo is the flying geese that were made from the string blocks and a pieced triangle in each corner (there were 127 of these).  You can get a glimpse of one on the far right.  I've to got to take the paper off, iron and trim these up yet.  I plan on purchasing the flying geese Bloc Loc ruler to help me do this.  One is available at Cozy's Quilt Shop...I'll be heading that direction sometime this week.

This is the second portion of Part 7.  Since I know the outcome of the mystery I know now that these components, 100 of them and the two hour glass blocks at the top make up the border.  I used the HST Bloc Loc ruler to square these up too.  I'm pretty certain that I'll be making my project into a king.  I've seen other projects finished on the Yahoo Group Quiltville Chat and found a super sized Orca Bay that I like.  I hope to be in a position later this week to put the top together.  I still have to remove the paper from the blue string blocks as well.  Kordova Klosure is on it's home stretch!

Hope your week has in store all that you want.  See other great projects in work at Patchwork Times.  

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Happy February and more importantly Hump Day!

I have been real happy with my sewing these past couple of days.  Monday night I spent time getting everything for my Chunky Churndashes project caught up.  I had all 30 of the Chunky Churndashes blocks that I will swap complete, but needed to complete the rest of them.  61 are required for the project.  I coordinate a swap with 15 quilters for this Bonnie Hunter design that is FREE on her website.  Everyone is to have 30 blocks to me by the end of February.  I'll be sending back two from each of the participants to all 15.  This means half of the blocks will be exchanged for every one's project.  A great way to get that scrappy feeling with only a few fabrics.  The second block design which everyone will do for their own project is an hour glass block with a dark and a neutral.  The dark is constant and the neutral should be scrappy as a continuation of the swapped Chunky Churndashes.  I've not decided yet on my dark; it will have everything to do with what's in my stash.

Tuesday night was spent laying out a delinquent 2011 UFO, Komplikated.  For some unknown reason I made more 12-patch blocks and light pinwheels than were required.  It was nice for the variety afforded me in the layout with the extra pinwheels.  All not wasted though as I'll use them on the back in some way shape or another.  Tonight I plan to sew the blocks and rows together.  There isn't a pieced border in the plans for this project...13 rows to sew and another chalk mark in the finished column.  I can just see the "Used this week" increasing this Sunday!

I think then I'll work on Orca Bay, my Kordova Klosure.  I put it aside to get some other projects with due dates finished.  I'm somewhere along in Part 7 with only Part 8 assembly to complete.

Judy with Patchwork Times has made the selection for 2012 UFO February #1 which is my Kokonut No! This is a pattern called Sunshine Pineapple a Quilting Time Pattern 103. I've been wanting to make this one for years...since 2007 when I purchased the pattern.  Now is it's time!

Jo's Country Junction Quilt Square Quilt Along for February is the Bear Paw design.  I'm told this one takes a bit longer to assemble than the Log Cabin...we'll find out!  I'll be using the same fabrics as the Log Cabin with hopes to put all twelve 12" blocks together as a sampler when 2012 comes to a close.

That's it for now.  Will you be participating in Bonnie Hunter's Yard Sale on Saturday...I am!  Check back Saturday to see what I'm selling.

Design Wall Monday, January 16, 2012

I've got several things going on in my sewing room today.  Too many to put on my design wall.  This is what is on my wall.  It is from a Scrappy Trips Around the World workshop I took with Bonnie Hunter at Memory Lane Quilt Shop on Wednesday.  I have just six of the 20 that I'm planning on making.  I've not decided on a name for this one yet, but it will go together fast once I get back to sewing it.

The other projects I have started and not finished include the Cheddar Bow-Ties (Bonnie Hunter) which is sewn up to my scraps of blues and oranges.  This one will be sewn as these fabrics come along OR I get to excited with it to wait!

Chunky Churndashes (Bonnie Hunter) is part of a swap that I'm coordinating with 15 others.  Several have turned in their swap blocks which are supposed to be to me by the end of February.  There will be more on this project later in the week.

 
Kontinuum (Judy Laquidara's Connect the Dots) is at Clue #3 which is the last of the connector block being assembled with the top's assembly as well.  It also has the instructions for the borders.  This is my January 2012 #5 UFO with Patchwork Times.

Komplikated (Bonnie Hunter's Patches and Pinwheels) is ready to assemble.  This is a 2011 UFO.

Kordova Klosure (Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay) is at Part 7.

Korabell and her three kitties (JoAnn Mullaly's Mama Cat) is no further along since what was done in the workshop that was in October last year.

Kartwheels (Judy Niemeyer's Mariner's Star) hasn't been touched since May 2011.  This one is a 2011 UFO.  It is sort of on hold until I decide what to do with the center melons.  Not excited with what I have at the moment.

Another January 2012 UFO is with Jo's Country Junction from Quilt Squares #1, the log cabin quilt.  It is a 12" x 12" project that once going won't take long to finish.

Finally two new projects to cut for in the next couple of days.  Yes it is crazy cutting out more when all the ones I've already mentioned aren't done!  I'm taking two workshops at Road to California Quilt Show this weekend.  The first is Scrappy Layered Log Cabin with Karen Eckmeier; the second is a mystery with Tracey Brookshier on Friday night.  I'll show you what fabrics come from my stash later this week.

If you have more time look at other Quilter's Design Walls via Patchwork Times.