Bingo, Blunder, Boats and Birds
I have a funny post today with nothing much, especially if you follow me on IG which I hope you do.First an oldie but a goodie and never shared before.Fairy Mini Quilt - just 11" x 11"The center was...
View ArticleNow where was I?
Oh yes, still stitching clams for the Birdie border on my Medallion Quilt. Â Three down, with only one to go - woo hoo!Hint~ Â I find the best way to press applique' with a clear water spritz, right side...
View ArticleVacation Mode - Bermuda Baby
My sewing machine is on Vacation too. Â A great tip is to get in your annual cleaning while you are away. Â Thanks, Norma, Â for reminding me. My Etsy shop is reopened and I'm offering a 20% discount...
View ArticleSwap News & Mary Schafer
Will there be a swap this year? Â What is the theme? Â How can I get in on the fun? Â I've had many inquiries and here some answers.Hink for the next swap:The timing for the next swap is going to be...
View ArticleFeeling Like a Million!
I am feeling so lucky to have had an opportunity to purchase an early quilt of Gwen Marstons'. Â While this wasn't my 1st or 2nd choice, once I received it, I knew it was the right one for me.Gwen's...
View ArticleFun Block Wonder(ful)
Well it wasn't all fun but it did turn out Wonderfully!Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - 63" x 62"(it's a rainy day here, so the colors are a little funny)Â I didn't have the heart to kick coco off, as I...
View ArticleHomework
It has been a homework week. Â Working on the home, having work done at the home, doing sewing homework......I finished the 3 pieces I committed to make for the AQSG Seminar next month. Â Thank you ,...
View ArticleAmazing Ann Arbor
Thank you Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild! Â Â I had a wonderful time visiting your guild. Â Everyone was friendly and welcoming.I made a great new friend, Julie H. Â We have so many things in common. Â She...
View ArticleFair Report 2017
Oh My! Â I received an embarrassment of riches from the Durham Fair.This was the first year that I entered any quilts in my local fair.Alice Payne won Big and I was so so happy for this quilt.You may...
View ArticleA Day in The Life
Thank you to all who left such nice comments here and on FB about my Alice Payne Quilt. She and I appreciate it so much!The blog reader "Quilt Granma" asked about this quilt, so I thought I'd share it...
View ArticleOh my Gourd - Hexies for Halloween
Hello out there - I thought I'd share a little liberated quilt that I made years ago. It was part of my Mary's collection.I machine quilted it in a wiggly cross hatch.I finished my Halloween Hex...
View ArticleDear Doreen!
What a wonderful visit to Virginia and the Centreville Quilters Unlimited Guild. I stayed with long time blog friend, Aunt Reen, in her beautiful country home.  She wrote a sweet post about the visit...
View ArticleHistoric Giveaway
Hello!Part of my busy fall schedule included attending the American Quilt Study Group Seminar in Manchester, NH. It is a wonderful organization that concentrates on American Quilts through study and...
View ArticleBaskets - Sew With Us!
Surprise! Happy Friday Post!After seeing Julie H's antique quilt in Ann Arbor, Kelly (Pinkadot) and I decided to make some and do them in our own style and size.We're inviting everyone who would like...
View ArticleWinners
Thank you for so many nice comments and for entering my AQSG giveaway. Congratulations Janet of Mrs Sew n' Sew!.As promised, here is a better look at the antique 4-block applique' quilt that I won at...
View Article2017 BSQ Show - Part I
Hello there. It's been a busy couple of weeks but I'm back to share quilts from the Brownstone Quilt Show 2017 Show.The quilts are followed by their info cards. I did a bad job taking these phone...
View Article2017 BSQ Quilt Show - Part 2
Hello~I'm back to share quilts from the Brownstown Guild Challenge: Home Sweet Home. The challenge was to create the home of a famous person or a famous home.Here were some of my favorites~Here are...
View ArticleGone to the Dogs Thanksgiving
YaY!I finished the center section of my basket quilt project. If you're wondering how this goes together; the answer is not easily. There are partial seams and by that I mean, I sew it wrong, rip out...
View ArticleGod Jul Everyone!
Hello Friends~ My issue Simply Moderne Magazine arrived this week and my God Jul quilt pattern is in this issue! Thank you Rachael Daisy for encouraging me to submit this quilt. I love how they styled...
View ArticleChristmas 2017 - It's Practically Here!!!
Today's Post is all about Christmas and a tiny bit of quilting.I worked on this Red Work for about 10 years and finished it in 2010. I had it framed this year ,and I just love it.Our dear friends,...
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