I came across this photo while looking through some old files. This is me and my MeMaw in 1977 pinning a quilt top on the floor. I can’t tell where we are though. Look how young I am – sigh.
Category Archives: quilting
I am asked all the time – What do quilt judges look for?
I am off to Houston on Tuesday and thought I would share alittle bit about judging quilts. I shop lifted this article, with their blessing, from – You have just finished your latest quilt, are proud of your accomplishment and want to show it off. You first share it with your family, then with…
Shhh it’s a secret
I have been quilting on three quilts for the last three weeks. I can’t show you the quilts, although two of them are finished, but I can show you some of the quilting. This is the back of one of the quilts. Here is a glimpse of the front. The back on the other one.…
Quilting HickoryNut Leaves
Before I begin to quilt a project I use 505 spray adhesive to hold all the layers together. I really like this product. I find it doesn’t gum up my needle or discolor the fabric in anyway. There are products that do both of those things – DON’T USE THEM – I have and I…
PEACE – Man
Making patterns is a lot of fun. You can do what ever you want. I like that. I have never really liked it when people tell me I have to do things a certain way. I have always liked to experiment and find my own way. PEACE is that kind of pattern. By experimenting I…
Playing inside
With this terrible heat driving me inside, I am working on a few small quilts. My basement is cool and comfortable, if a bit messy. I really wish I had a magic genie to come in every night and straighten up my workspace, just the way I like it.I will never be that really neat…
Free Friday Give Away
Remember this? Are you ready to make one yourself? I think it is time to share. This week and next I will be giving away parts to make this Tablet Keeper for yourself. This was a fun project to do, and most importantly have. I love using my tablet keeper. This Friday enter your name…
Inspired to Quilt
Dear Friends, In just a week the “Inspired To Quilt” Online Quilt Expo will be opening their doors for what is shaping up to be a very exciting event for all of us quilters. Who would have thought, even just a few years ago, that something like this would be possible? I don’t think our…