Category: Quilting

 Well, no quilts made in January.  I had good intentions, and if left alone, I would have finished a baby quilt.  However, just as my day was getting started yesterday, I got a call from a co-worker, begging me to take her shift.  Her father's cousin's brother's neighbor's girlfriend was giving birth and since she […]

I had a wonderful few days off visiting my daughter.  Now I am home, and ready to get to sewing!  The holidays are over, my work schedule has lessened, and I am ready to focus on my true passion:  quilting!  My friend Thelma and I plan to do a project together.  It is a Bonnie Blue […]

This stunning quilt was made by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company.  I got to see it in person while I was in Illinois in September taking a class from her.  The quilt is a pattern called Brown Eyed Girl, made with the 3 Sisters collection Aster Manor.  Great quilt, great color choice with […]

Thelma and I have been talking about making this quilt "Belle Meade" for the longest time.  We both thought it would look really pretty done up in the French General collection "Rural Jardin".  After much discussion, we decided to begin this project sometime after the New Year.  But we keep bringing it up when we […]

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 […]