Trip down memory lane…
Even though this quilt was pieced by someone I never met, it took me for a trip down memory lane when I found two fabrics that reminded me of dresses my sister and I had in about 1970! They were … Continue reading
The best job…
I seriously have the best job in the world! I get to help first-time quilters like Bobbi D. complete quilts like this one — AND then send the quilt to a sick child in the hospital. I get to create … Continue reading
New favorite…
Single fold binding is my new favorite. A pleasant process from start to finish, no ironing (like the method of folding the front over to the back that I always used before). A very professional and dainty look when finished. … Continue reading
Satisfaction…
Is there anything quite as satisfying as completing a long-term project and being pleased with the results? Here it is, at long last — the Sunbonnet Sue quilt I have been working on for several months. Scalloped binding and all! … Continue reading
Having your cake…
…and quilting it, too! Here is a beautiful quilt made by my customer, Gayle H. The pattern resembles a “Turning 20” pattern, but is called “Twice-Cut Layer Cake.” Made with some exceptional Moda fabrics in stunning colors. Gayle did an … Continue reading
An important date…
Isn’t it a neat coincidence to find the date “March 15” (my wedding anniversary) on a snippet of newspaper from 1959? Especially when the snippet is a remnant of a paper-piecing foundation used to create a beautiful, hand-stitched vintage quilt … Continue reading
Simple pleasures…
I enjoy using vintage silverplate flatware every day. I have a drawer full of mismatched pieces, like this fancy, fluted butter knife. It’s like a little adventure each day, and makes me feel connected to the past. Quilting vintage tops … Continue reading
Scalloped binding…
Here’s my practice piece for scalloped binding! I think it’s fairly decent! This beautiful quilt was made by Helen R. at the Bluebonnet Patches group in Ennis. She made it for charity, the VA Hospital. I had the honor of … Continue reading
A well-rounded, um, little round piglet!
I had so much fun quilting this hand-embroidered baby quilt, featuring a happy little pink piglet engaged in everyday activities. I loved the fact that he (or she) is such a well-rounded individual. He spends part of his time engaged … Continue reading
Patriotic project…
I enjoyed quilting this patriotic quilt on Saturday at Seldom Seen Quilting Studio. Some red-white-and-blue variegated thread worked very well with these fabrics — the blue disappeared on the blue squares, the red disappeared on the border and all three … Continue reading
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