As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, this is my year of the UFO (unfinished object). By the end of 2012 I want to have all quilt tops quilted and unbound quilts bound. I am making good progress, but in order to stay motivated, I have to stop and make a new project with modern fabrics. I’ve had a… Read More
Quilt market opens today in Kansas City. This event is for the quilt industry trade only and not for the general public. There are similar shows during the year geared toward the consumer called Quilt Festival that are sponsored by the same organization that sponsors Quilt Market, Quilts, Inc. I have been fortunate to attend… Read More
The baby shower was great! It was in Mt. Dora (about 2 hours from here) at a lakeside restaurant and we enjoyed wine, lunch and dessert. The new mom-to-be got lots of nice gifts and I had a nice visit with my sisters-in-law, nieces and nephew/photographer. It was a full day of driving, partying and shopping… Read More
The binding and hanging sleeve is finished on the Winter Palace quilt. The only thing left is to put my mark on it; either some embroidery or a quilt label. I haven’t decided what I want to do yet for the label. I don’t believe that you have seen the back. I used some darling… Read More
So what else have I been working on? Photograpy, and I feel so incompetent. I used to take my quilts to a professional photographer and I may resort to that again, but I wanted to try it myself. Maybe I need a new camera, but I am afraid to invest in a new expensive camera and… Read More
Need inspiration? Check out the Quilt Gallery page for some of the quilts that I have made. This one was made for one of my granddaughters when she was born.