Catching Up

I can't believe that it has been so long since my last post.  My husband had a knee replacement and while he was recovering I had to run errands and other chores.  Never realized how much running he did, but shhh don't tell him. 

I did get this little quilt hand quilted.  

This quilt was inspired by Jo Morton's book  "Vintage Moment" which I made a couple of years ago.  I sent it to the long-arm quilter and I think she did a great job.

I have also been making Lady of the Lake Blocks for a swap that I am in.  I  really like these 1840's Reproduction Fabrics for a change.  I usually use fabrics with smaller motifs and this has been fun.

When I finish up with these blocks I plan to get back to work on Lily Rosenberry.

I have also done some needlepoint for a change of pace.

The snowman will be finished as a flat ornament and the Pilgrims are part of a 7 piece set and be free standing. 

That is about all for this time.

Until next time

Pat

Marching On

It is a beautiful day here in North Central Texas.  The sun is shining, the trees are budded out, the sky is blue and the  Blue Bonnets are blooming in all of their splendor.  I only wish it would last through the summer, but I am sure we will sizzle in a couple of months.  Last weekend I spent at a delightful retreat here the center is located out in the country, the food was wonderful, as was the company.   My friend and author  Betsy Chutchian taught a great workshop from "History Repeated"

This is a sampling of my  Carolina Lily blocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I saw this quilt in Vintage Quilts magazine and decided I just had to make it.  I  finally got it long arm quilted and bound.  This picture does not really do it justice and I don't have a better space to lay it out.

The border can't really be seen.  There are 3 navy, red, yellow green and bound in red.  Mr. Q&H is looking into making me a rail with clamps that I can hang quilts to document and photograph them. 

Next week I will be retreating again.  Jo Morton is returning to Texas.  She has come  here every year since 2005 to do a workshop and all the attendees have a great time.  The retreat will be held at Our House In Milford, which is another great place to get away.

One more thing - I need to correct last post the little quilt is Shoo Fly not Churn Dash.

Until next time.

Pat

On My Way

This week I have accomplished quiet a bit.  I now have my second block of Lily Rosenberry completed only 2 more to go then the swag border.                                                                                           

Recently I was part of a block swap and had a lot of small leftover pieces of indigos and shirtings.  So I decided to put those scraps to use.  I made this little quilt.  The Churn Dash blocks are 3 inch finished.  I am calling it Blueberries and Cream and I will hand quilt it.

I  have tons of scraps and will probably use them up in other doll size quilts.  Do you use your scraps? 

Until Next Time.

Pat

Word Verification

Just wanted my followers to know that I have turned off the very irritating word verification. So if you desire to leave a comment it will be easier. Thanks.
Pat