Category: Quilting

I know what you want.  You want to see some quilts, don't you?  I sure did see some amazing new Miss Rosie's Quilt Company quilts while taking classes with Carrie Nelson this past weekend.  All these patterns are available for purchase.  I will let the glory of her work speak for itself.       […]

I am in the throes of getting myself ready for my trip to Illinois to meet up with Lisa, Allyson, and Thelma.  We four gals are meeting up to take three classes from our Quilting Guru, Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company.  Now, this adventure is super exciting on a multitude of levels. First, […]

Two quilts back from the quilter!!  I am very happy with these two quilts, as they represent what I hope to do more of in the future.  That would be more quilts that take some time and effort, rather than the Yellow Brick Road style of sewing. Now, there is not one thing wrong in […]

Thank you all for the fantastic suggestions for resources I can turn to for improving my machine quilting skills!  I spent a lot of time on the internet yesterday educating myself.  One of my favorite tips was from my friend Jean (In the Garden with Miss Jean).  She said if you quilt a leaf and […]

Well, I quilted my Roundabout Schnibble myself.  I did stitch in the ditch for the main body of the top and loop de loops for the borders.  Now that I see the photo, I think it could use some more quilting in those remaining open areas.  Let's just say the job was adequate.  The top […]

And that would be Debbie, of Prairie Queen's Quilt Shop in San Jose, CA.  Debbie does my quilting for me, and she just finished three quilts, each one prettier than the next! Madeline, in my hands already!  And look at the beautiful feather quilting design.  This is my adaptation of a Miss Rosie Schnibbles pattern […]

My friend Lisa at Stashmaster has posted a picture of a quilt she completed for Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie fame to present at Quilt Market, so I guess that gives me permission to post photos of mine!  Months ago we both were invited to do some stunt sewing for Carrie on a couple of […]

Have ya'll heard of Mary Ellen's Best Press? Well, many quilters think it's a miracle in a bottle, that is for sure.   Best Press is a spray starch in a non-aerosol bottle (environmentally friendly, doncha know?).  It is a clear starch alternative that makes ironing a breeze.  It smells real good (in several fragrances), will […]