Clik here to view.
The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful
Well, I'm either really late for last weeks post or I am one day early for this weeks.Mothers Garden was on display in Houston at the Festival.  It is always an honor to be included in this show. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thanks and Giving to Paradise
I hope my fellow countrymen had a wonderful Thanksgiving.We did a lot of cooking including 2 pies, 2 cheese balls and cranberries 2 ways. At the end of the post I am sharing my Honey Mustard recipe....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Red & Green Forever
Who can resist a red and green quilt? Seriously they are the best. My favorite feature on this quilt is the simplicity and the different greens. I feel they add so much! The quilting is swoon worthy....
View ArticleClik here to view.
It's all Good
Vintage Ceramic trees keep popping up at my house. This one is special because Norma custom made it just for me.  On the kitchen counter. I went to 2 Christmas Fairs before picking up Mr. Hip. Is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deck the Halls Danish
My Mother-in-law, Geraldine Bovbjerg Vedder, was 100% Danish. We both shared a love for all things Christmas.I have a collection of Danish Nissemen. The one above is holding his giant porridge spoon....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Relax...It's almost Christmas
Take a page from Coco's playbook!I usually have my vintage pink tree in the sewing room, but this year it is in the Living Room. I used piece of vintage linen for a skirt. It looks pink here, but it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
All is Calm.....
Happy New Years Eve.  I hope you had a peaceful Holiday Season.I finished my mini Asian One Block WonderLilly 21" x 24" Here you can see how small it really is. I quilted it the same design as the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Well Begun is Half Done
It's a top!  It measures about 66" x 66".I had a little snag after attaching the last border frame. It left a little awkward background area.So I quick starch prepped a clamshell, unstitched the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ice Fishing and other Fun
My Modern Mini for January~ Little liberated ice fishing shanties. I had fun piecing it and quilting it. I did a facing on this one instead of a binding. It just didn't seem right to hold those...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Whats up Buttercup?
I'm finishing up the 3rd block of my Whig Rose. Woop WoopIt is almost one year since I started this project. I'm still loving it.A rough (okay very rough) sketch of a border idea.Here is another...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Single Binding Tutorial
Happy Friday! Welcome to my Single Binding Tutorial. This is one of the first quilts that I used a single binding on. It won a blue ribbon and a Judges Choice Award.The comment I remember her saying...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Doll Quilts Everywhere!
Doll Quilts are everywhere right now. Yay! Here is my February Modern Mini.CandylandI fussy cut stripes and printed fabrics to elevate my candy theme. I took this snow shot outside this morning.the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stitch, Stitched, Stitching
Slow and steady the stitches are filling in the center of my medallion quilt. I am enjoying the echo quilting although it is not perfect or even. then again, neither am I, lolA while back I had decided...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Welcome March
Pineapple is the International Symbol of Welcome, so Welcome March.started the next 2I am almost finished quilting the center of my medallion quilt~ I hope to finish it this weekend. It is really easy...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wintry Mix
Happy Monday!  Hooray three out of four Whig Rose blocks are done. My least favorite part of applique' - prepping the block. One day I'm going to do ALL the prep before I start....as if. I had a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Good Old Days
Elegant Migration 2008I shared this old traditional quilt on IG last week and was quite surprised by the positive response.I guess you can't ever go wrong with a classic. I was inspired by this quilt....
View ArticleClik here to view.
NEQM - Solid Gold
My March Modern Mini: Four SeasonsThe Back - the binding still needs stitching. I used blue to represent the sky.It was fun to take photo at Hammonasset State Park Beach on Long Island Sound, but it...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fun With Barb - How to Get Some
Yesterday I finished this new sample for my "Applique The Fun and Easy Way" workshop. I decided to make it a tribute to my hero, mentor, teacher and friend, Gwen Marston.It highlights all the good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
More from NEQM
Happy Tuesday from South Carolina! I'm sharing more quilts from my visit to the New England Quilt Museum.  This was a very powerful exhibit about Gun Violence. I DON'T do political issues here, but I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Spring!
It's finally here!I celebrated by potting one of my favorite spring plants; pansies.We rarely use our front door, so I position the pots where I can see them from inside the house ;)Â I wish I had my...
View Article