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Where am I?
Hello! I feel like I've been busy busy busy the past couple of weeks. Thank you to all the Brownstone Quilters who came out for my talk and workshop on Feb 11. Also thanks to Clamshell Quilters...
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Clamshells and QuiltCon
My clamshell borders are coming along. In this photo the top border is pinned but not yet basted. The bottom will be done next week. The pink and green strips are just placeholders. I work so much...
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Asian Log Cabin
I'm so late in posting my log cabins for the quilt-along hosted by Cecile' and Bea'. They have a great group of quilters making every kind of log cabin blocks project. Check out their websites for...
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Just Keep Swimming!
That's the name of my new finish made with the 2015 Modern Bow Tie Block Swap right here at FunWithBarb.Just Keep Swimming - 46" x 46"The backing is made with 3 different fabrics in a big nine patch.I...
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A One-Derful Life
Have you made a One Block Wonder? I've always admired them and now I'm making one myself! Yay! Here is the fabric I've chosen. Thank you, Norma and Pauline, for all of your advice on fabrics and...
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Change is Good - Real Good
I changed the quilt in my Bedroom. The crystals and mirrors on this quilt make it fun to see throughout the day and evening.I'm having so much fun with my OBW. Here are some more blocks sharing space...
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In Memoriam
My Dear Mary passed away Saturday Night. I will miss her more than she'll ever know. She has been such an important part of my personal and quilting life. Today would have been her 87th...
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The Big Rooster Reveal
All Cooped UpI machine appliqued the rooster and year. It is machine quilted. I lost my coin :( I was going to sew it on. I may turn up one day. Here is the backThanks Two Thimbles for hosting a...
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Springtime in PA Heaven
Happy Spring! Do you recognize this gal? It is my first attempt at the Pippilongstocking block that I saw on IG. I wish I knew who to give credit to for this cute free pieced block.Thank you to all...
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I do Windows
I interrupt my window washing to bring you this post...My finished "Girl Friend" quilt using the pippi longstocking block. Here we are: Nancy, Pauline, me and Norma (who has been known to color her...
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Come Over and Play!
is the name of a new little liberated house quilt I made this week using some brights and low volume fabrics. I started with these two blocks and a mailbox. I use the number print because it reminds...
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Quilts on Parade!
Thank you Herring Run Quilters for such a warm welcome last weekend. Your show and tell was amazing!The Northern Star Quilt Guild Show awarded my Alice Payne Quilt with a Blue Ribbon.Hot Flash...
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Butter & Beauty: Savannah!
Photo Heavy Post all about Savannah (with a zillion links). Not much quilting - just a little hand quilting on the plane.Our home away from home. The Old Harbour Inn on River Street. I fell in love...
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Preakness to Freakness
We hosted a little horse racing party on Saturday. I decided to make a hokey cake for the occasion. It was an exciting race with Cloud Computer stealing it from Classic Empire.I have been working...
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Swap Meet with Janet
Hello! Last week I took a little break for my Birthday but I'm back a few things to share.First up, I had a small quilt swap with my friend, Janet of Rogue Quilter. We've been blog friends for many...
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Done & Delivered!
Woo hoo! I finished the king sized quilt for my boy, Andrew. Harbor Fog - 96" x 96"I machine quilted it in 3 sections. All the quilting is done vertically to make it manageable on a home machine....
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All Over the Place
Sheesh it has been one of those weeks...busy busy busyHere is my final layout for my One Block Wonder project. It many different tries but I'm happy with this one.Here are some close ups.I am making...
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Good Ole' Summer Time
That is the name of this quilt that I made many years ago. It was a group project with Jill Reid and Susan McD. It is atypical for me as it is all pieced and as a plain backing. But it does have some...
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High Flying Flags
Happy 6th of July. What can I say? It is summer and there has been much to do.Here are some flag quilts that I have and have made:Flour Sack Flag I love the eagle on this the back Made by my dear...
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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
This is the name I have decided to give my One Block Wonder. I finished the top yesterday - Banzai!Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is one of my 3 favorite books. I wept the first time I read it. I met...
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