Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween - 2010

Here's the card my daughter sent for Halloween.....I hope some fun Halloween themed cupcakes are part of your day!Here's my two Halloween Quilts, well really 5 . . . I made 3 of these.See Lifetime Quilt # 5, 6, & 7 to the right for more detail.And I made 2 of these.See Lifetime Quilt # 25 & 26 for more detail on this one.But what I really want,is...

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Celebrations . . . .

Here's Nottingham Star with a few red stars filling its center. Woo Hoo, I'm liking the looks of this quilt top. I get these ideas in my head, but am never sure if what I see in my mind's eye will appeal to my naked eyes....so far so good!Today is Cooper's 2nd birthday, so in addition to two tablespoons of canned salmon in his food bowl, the celebration...

Friday, October 29, 2010

Plan in Action . . . .

So I've started on my next project, Nottingham Star by Grace's Dowry Quilts available from the Quilt Merchant. I was able to actually see the quilt when I visited the store last month. They have kits available if you're interested.So here's where I stand on mine. I've got the browns cut and all the brown and cream hst units done.Right now it doesn't...

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

I Have A Plan . . . .

I almost forgot to share with you the fall quilt I've been enjoying this month.This is the only quilt that I own that is hand quilted. And as if the hand quilting doesn't make it special enough, it was hand quilted by a friend, so it's twice as special.This is Lifetime Quilt # 18. If you would like to see better pictures of the quilting and learn...

Monday, October 25, 2010

Route 44

On the back of the Route 44 pattern by Carrie Nelson, she says, "Route 44? It's not a road but it will sure transport you to happiness."I could not agree more.My road is over, but I loved every minute of the journey. I started planning this project as soon as I saw that Carrie Nelson was teaching a class sponsored by the Quilter's General Store in...

Friday, October 22, 2010

Next Up ? ? ?

Before I'm done with one quilt, my mind is seriously planning the next one.Like most of you, I have my Quilt To Do List. Not a random mix of patterns and fabric in my head, but an actual list, that I write up, add to and best of all, cross off, when I complete a project. My Quilt To Do List has all my patterns with fabric, families of fabric with...

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Great Giveaway ! ! !

Monique Dillard, of Open Gate Quilts, is having a wonderful giveaway . . . . . A flying geese ruler and kit are up for grabs. The fabric is her Olde World Style line that I love, own, and hope to start cutting and piecing in the next few weeks.After you leave a comment here,hop over here, to Monique's Bundles and Bolts website. I just love this page,...

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

A Little Now, A Little Later . . . .

I connected all the blocks for Route 44.andadded the first border fabric.What a difference one little two inch strip of fabric can make!!Next up, 4 more rows of borders.......It should be interesting, there are two one inch border strips involved!The other day, I was "talking" to Nicole about working on Belle Meade. This is a Bonnie Blue Quilts pattern....

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Signed, Sealed, Delivered. . . . .

Look who's back from the quilter!It's Lee's Quilt, my Lifetime Quilt # 59Just a little reminder on this quilt's history; I made this quilt for my father-in-law, Lee, to celebrate his 90th birthday,it finished at 58" X 64",I modified the Simple Stars Beautiful Quilts pattern by Debbie Maddy,and used the fabric Butterfly Garden by Kansas Troubles Quilters.We...

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Day 3 - Virtual Quilt Retreat

All Done!!My blocks and the Quilting Retreat!!YEAH! I was able to wrap up all the piecing on my Route 44 blocks today.I only had to resew two, not too bad. I'm happy with how they went together and how they look on my design wall.I'll give my design wall a rest for tonight, then check out my placement again tomorrow before I start connecting all...