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Look how cute my Kindle is now!! I got it and of course it needed a case to be put in.... so it was back to Amazon.com and SHOPPING!!! Have I told you I love shopping. And I found this Skin for my Kindle at http://decalgirl.com/ You can ge a Skin...
I am so excited my new Kindle came today!!So I am charging it now and I have my favorite tea with the water boiling on the stove as I type. Of course I will start with the"How To" sectionand then move right on to one of several books I already...
I am so excited ...I have more cupboard space and a cute Pot holder....it does need a plant. I will have to go shopping...I am so sad....NOT....I love shopping.I did my pictures backwards...this is my husband and daughter Bethanyfinding the center mark. So the pot hanger is centered above the...
It's a fun surprise...For Me!I couldn't help myself....Do you know how addicting Ebay is?I am a sucker for Children sewing machines.This is a Betsy Ross! I thought is was so cute. I love the red case.I can't believe what great condition its in. I feel like a little girl again just...
I am so ready for the Quilt along (button on the right side if you want to join).I had the hardest time picking my jelly roll .....there are so many new fabrics out right now.But I decided on "Moda's OZ".This is my side pieces and sashing. I am so excited...
Where Did I get that Cute Pattern?
This is the latest Pattern from:http://krisknits.blogspot.com/and the same place I got the one I am working on in my last post. The more I thought about it the more I thought I just had to show you how cute her patterns are. If you don't knit after looking at these cute...
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Greek Cross Quilt Block & Quilt Pattern
Greek Cross quilt blocks are all about color value. You can dramatically alter their appearance by shifting value positions within the block. I've included drawings to illustrate some of the differences, and included a quilt suggestion, along with yardages and extra instructions, of course. Such a simple block, but one...
Bonnie Scotsman Quilt Block & Quilt Pattern
Bonnie Scotsman is assembled with straight grain bars and squares -- no stretchy bias edges to deal with, and that means it's definitely a beginner-friendly patchwork quilt block. You'll find instructions for assembling it one patch at a time, which is perfect for scrappy quilts, and also a strip...
Dutchman's Puzzle Quilt Block Pattern
Dutchman's Puzzle is an all-time favorite traditional quilt block. I'm showing an example of a quilt here, rather than the block itself, because this pattern's color value arrangement is split vertically, and deviates from the norm, with a dark background in one half of the block and a light background...
Five Patch Chain Quilt Block Pattern
Five Patch Chain is another block that can be used to create dramatic diagonal movement on the face of your quilt. All pieces are cut along the straight grain -- no stretchy bias edges means it's super easy to assemble. The quilt block finishes at 10" square, and I've included...
Double Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern
This colorful version of the Double Nine Patch quilt block is assembled using a slightly different color value layout in the small corner nine patches than is typical of the traditional design. The block finishes at 11-1/4" square, and can be assembled quickly by strip piecing (most) rows. © Janet WickellDouble...
Lincoln's Platform Quilt Block Pattern
Lincoln's Platform is a traditional patchwork quilt block with a central area surrounded by continuous squares -- sort of a block with its own built-in border. This version of the quilt block finishes at 14" x 14", and can be assembled with quick piecing techniques. I've included a layout suggestion,...
Denise Aumick ~ Wild Thread Studio Art Quilts ~ Life Among The Textiles
The same framing method (like I used for the ATC in the post below) works just as well for larger pieces. The textile focal piece on this one is about 13x14"" and it's secured to a 16x20" painted canvas that's inserted into the black chunky frame. I really do like...
I finally found a way to display ATC's that take them beyond their small size. I stumbled upon these frames that work perfectly with a 3/4" thick painted canvas inserted into them. I think this presentation looks clean, polished and modern while showing off the textural elements of this...
A little mini painting I did yesterday...measures 5x6" from frame edge to frame edge. I think I'm going to post this for sale in my Etsy shop and see what happens. I haven't updated that shop for ages - time for some new merchandise!...
Fini...or just about...now to figure out how to get it to a framer in 12" of snow....
Getting there but haven't quite arrived yet....need to work on the headlights, the front fender, tire, background and a few other places. So far I have about 7 hours of work in this with - maybe - another 2 more to go. Whoever believes that painting doesn't require dedication...
Beep, beep...work in progress coming through. What's better than an image of an old rusted truck? Especially a big hunkin' 24x24" image? I think I'm going to call this one Americana Baby. Two wishes....1.) I don't screw it up as I continue and 2.) I get it done in a...
Contemporary Traditions
Sh-h-h-h! Don’t tell anyone it is really Friday… Another project I have in the works is a binding replacement on one of my antique quilts. This quilt was made by Leta Rauch, probably in the 1920s sometime. It is completely pieced and quilted by hand....
Congratulations to Kay of Out of the Basement!! Her quilt, Peppermint Stars, won Third Prize, Ensemble Bed Quilts, at the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show in Bloomington Indiana....
Debby over at These are pieces, too wrote yesterday about her journal in which she keeps pertinent quotes, lists and so forth. It has a wonderful quilt design on the cover too. I also keep a journal like that. One of the main things I make notes of...
I have not participated in Work In Progress Wednesday in a very long time. I’m going to try to get in the habit of posting progress every week again as I tend to do more when I know I have to post something!! :-) I have 5 quilts...
Would you like to take part in a FEEL GOOD PROJECT? Downy Touch of Comfort is sponsoring a quilting project. It is a "Quilts for Kids Challenge" and it is open to everyone who likes to quilt. Here is how it works: Downy has made up a kit for...
My customer Ann pieced this wall hanging. I quilted it with a panto from Willow Leaf Studio called Mozart. The fabrics all have a musical instrument theme. And I finished it off with a label on the back....
Highland Quilter
Its almost a month since my last post. We are all back to our normal life. Andrew is back at work, Alex is starting her first year at Uni studying Early Childhood Teaching, Georgia has settled into Grade 9, (although she has a dreadful head cold) and I am back...
We are all home from a very relaxing and restful week at Bridport. This is the 3rd year that a group of us have shared some of our summer holiday together. The group started at my previous teaching school. A few of us taught together and also had children that...
Just a quick post to show what I have be working on in my sewing room. I used a tutorial that Teresa had placed on her blog. This Block Roll was very easy to make. Here is the finished Block Roll in use. I finished the stitching on this Quilt...
Being on holidays is wonderful as you can do what you love most. This week I have read, sun-lounged, stitched, watched DVD's, napped and generally been a holiday slob! Bliss! I have managed to completed my FIS birthday stitchery and framed it. This year the Friends in Stitching...
I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and a great New Year's. We have been very family focused this year. Spending Christmas lunch with my sister Fiona, and Nathan, Issi and Ruby, Mum, Dad and John. We broke from tradition and had a BBQ and it was so...
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. I certainly did even though Christmas Day seemed to stretch over 2 days this year. The festivities are almost over and I am heavily involved with cleaning and sorting out my house. (a ritual I tend to do between Christmas and New...
Little Quilts Blog
Whimsical & fun home decor is here, from some local Atlanta original artists
These pieces are truly unique, wimcical and full of life! They would make such a great addition to any home. V. Originals is the unique result of a blend of talents from some hot Atlanta chicks! Each piece is hand worked, hand painted and individually detailed with love. Theese talented...
Bar Harbor... Picnics... and Watermelon! We can't wait for Shop hop 2010!
The "Bar Harbor" fabrics designed by Minick & Simpson for Moda are here! We have the entire line of beautiful florals, stripes and prints in red, cream, blue, and black. The line also includes several solids, some great woven plaids, and panels with anchors. The user friendly fabric (formerly known...
Denise Techmeier brought in this queen size nine-patch variation quilt that she made for a wedding gift. What a beautiful gift!...
Brenda Papadakis Visits Little Quilts
Yes, the delightful Brenda Papadakis of Dear Jane fame visited Little Quilts last Saturday, along with her granddaughter, Hannah, the subject of Brenda's book and CD Dear Hannah:Brenda had lots of visitors, some of whom brought their Dear Jane books to be signed and/or their Dear Jane quilts, some in...
With so many wonderful customers, it's no wonder why we've seen some really great projects coming in for show-n-tell lately! Take a look at some of these...Marla Hutton brought in this beautiful blue and white quilt.We get a lot of visitors from all over the country. Mary Seager and her...
Little Quilts Finishing School
Finishing School is a great way to get your UFO's FINISHED. You’ll learn techniques and tips for finishing those patchwork, appliqué and quilting projects. Whether you’re working on a new or unfinished block of the month, or being tested on how to finish a quilt you’ve started, it’s time to...
Living Life at LeeHaven
Oh good morning! I invite you in to take a look and perhaps take part in my question. What does your hand piecing set up look like? This is one of mine for the couch. A pillow covered with a tea towel and the needed piecing paraphernalia. I also have...
Dear unnamed member of my circle, This being the final day of MS Awareness week, I thought this might be a good, safe time for me to share what MS is about. I think you forget. The statement "but you look fine" or "but you post on your blog and your...
I was able to make 9 klosjes yesterday. Only nine. Nine more than I had on Friday though so that's progress. I wasn't feeling well (thanks to MS) so actually these nine blocks are a real achievement to be celebrated! This is the grouping of what I have so far. ...
What I'm Learning about A. Beauty Blocks (new fav)
Good morning and welcome to an Alabama Beauty moment. All AB for the entire post. First, it's nice to see you and if you're working on Klosjes Saturday, I'm all excited about that for tomorrow and seeing what y'all are sharing so far. This is fun! Second, I thought I'd...
Oh dear heaven! I love that green block. The green fabric is so pretty!!! I cannot tell you what a time I had with that background fabric though. I pulled it from my stash. It was sorta old and, as it turned out, not up to the inklingo task and...
At a time when I was unsure what I was going to share for MS Awareness Week, this happened. What happened? I received an email from a fellow quilter. A quilter newly diagnosed with MS. (she's actually doesn't have "final" diagnosis but all signs point in that direction) This lovely, well...
Art-Quilt-Works
me and John James Audubon. Of course there is no comparison, but at this moment, my life and curating an exhibit based on his work is foremost in my head. I love birds, I love to see them flying and I love their little quirky walk. Since...
A year or so ago I think I wrote that I've had a line drawing of the above quilt in my sketch book for years. Ever so often I would look at the sketch and flip the page and go on to another of the many ideas living...
This morning the sky was overcast and a fine misty rain was falling as I made my way to and around the lake this morning. I listened to a book on my CD as I trudged along, but unlike most mornings when I am out there with the single...
I think I have a love for tall skinny things like palm trees and long stemmed flowers
I am thoroughly enjoying the sunny days we have had this week. Each day has gotten better than the day before. It was like everyone was waiting for the cold snap to end so they could return as I did today and for the past two days. The lake is...
I don't remember much about the days between Feb. 1 and Feb 9 that is worth writing about. Yes the condo closed and yes the renovation has begun and yes there were unforeseen stuff that came to light (mainly more mold than we thought COULD be present), but we had...
This flower which I have no idea of what it is called was seen on the grounds where the Fountain of Youth is located as is this placque and tiled pattern that reminded me of a crazy quilt pattern....
Barn Quilt Memories
I am adding the O'Brien County (Iowa), Barn Quilts to the side-bar. With their web page hosted by the Economic Development Corporation, O'Brien County has over 30 Barn Quilts and a Recipe Collection. ...
Marquette County Home & Community Education Association (HCE) is working with you and Marquette County groups to create, hang, and promote the Barn Quilts of Marquette County! Partners include UW Extension, Marquette County Historical Society, Montello Historical Preservation Society, Maggie Mae’s Café, and moreA Request for Barn Quilt Location is...
.The Oconee Heritage Quilt Trail You Tube Video (linked here)....
.The public is invited to the dedication of the Oconee Heritage Quilt Trail (OHQT) on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The dedication will begin at 4 p.m. at Keowee Elementary School located on Keowee School Road. It will then move to the Oconee Conservatory of Fine Arts (, located across from...
The town of Lewis, Iowa is a quiet community located on a hill top overlooking the Nishnabotna River Valley and the Lewis Cold Springs Lake. A population of 444 people enjoy a rural location with a rich historical background, surrounded by abundant agricultural endeavors and a vibrant community organization....
The Garden State (New Jersey), has been listed on the side-bar as having one web-site. There does now exist enough information to list several of the individual counties. The Barn Quilt Association of New Jersey is a program of the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture. They are off to a...
Quilter Going Bananas
So what did I finish for the month of March (before I go on vacation) for the following challenges? I got the 9th block done for the Designer Mystery BOM #2 from FQSand here's my big finish for OPAM and PhD,Picnic, the Schnibbles project from November/09. I love how it turned...
Hello, I am the Sheltie that belongs to the family of Quilter Going Bananas (Mum to me), her Hubby (Dad to me) and 3 teenagers. You can call me Winslow which is one of my middle names :^)Mum and dad keep talking to me about an adventure. I'm not sure...
Here's the next SBS block that I completed for the Saturday Sampler series.It's called Anvil. 3 Blocks done and many more to go, LOL!Thanks to everyone who commented on the Comfort Quilt that I helped make for a dear friend who is seriously ill right now. I know she loves...
It is time to say what I would like to accomplish for the month of March forFirst up is peicing block #9 from FQS Designer Mystery BOM #2. I cannot believe there is only 3 more blocks to complete and then it will time to assemble the quilt top. I...
Some of you may remember that a while ago I made a block to go into a comfort quilt for a dear member of our Wednesday night quilting group who is seriously ill. See that post here Two of our members worked quickly to assemble the quilt top, quilt it and...
So what did I get done for the following challenges? I got the 8th block done for the Designer Mystery BOM #2And here's my big finish for OPAM and PhD,Cindy Lou Who, a Schnibbles project from October/09. I turned down the upper left corner a bit to show the awesome fabric...
Common Threads
I wanted to share the cross blocks I've received so far. They're so unique and fun! As some of you know, my mom has had a tough road lately, and one of our daily activities is that I sit with her and share what I'm working on. ...
Blocks for Jacquie and Carissa -- Finally!
The real tragedy here is that I have had these blocks done for about a month, and I just barely mailed them yesterday. But they are on their ways now, ladies. Sorry you had to wait so long. For Carissa. I tried to do a variety of...
I had a lot of fun playing with these cross blocks. I pulled out some scraps from my first Common Threads quilt (back in May 2008) to add some variety to the reds (and blacks). The bottom left one isn't calling out "cross" to me, so maybe you can use...
Fractured Forest for Nadia and Gus
This is the "fractured forest" block for Nadia. I love the way the little animals are peeking out. Congratulations again, Nadia. I know you will have fun putting this quilt together for little Gus....
Hi Nadia - hope you enjoying that little guy and that wonderful baby smell :-)I used Oh Fransson's Hedgerow pattern for my block - hope you like it!...
Somehow I had trouble getting my seams to line up perfect for all the crosses for Jacquie...but I made three and hope they are ok!...
Cottons 'n Wool
About a year ago I got an email from Mary at Quilt Hollow with a rather mysterious subject line. “Barter” was all it said. I had no idea what to expect when I opened the email but was really intrigued after I read it. She wanted to know if I’d...
Mystery location. Where are we? Seattle? No….. Alaska? No….Believe it or not…it’s Florida. We spent New Year’s with some of our bestest friends in the Ft Myers/Naples area and needless to say, I think it was warmer in Oregon. ...
I got a couple of questions from readers who were “no reply”, so I’m answering them here. I showed this picture of a quilt Marsha made when I was at her house for Christmas. She also made me one. Some of you wanted to know what pattern it...
Back at the end of December I blogged about the Joe Joe that Candace sent me which is supposed to bring good luck selling a house. I had put my Mom’s house on the market at the beginning of December. My brother lives in the same Del...
A couple of weeks ago I got a couple of packages in the mail.Candace of Squash House Quilts sent me this Hello Joe Joe that helped sell her house. It was sent to her by Monica, Happy Zombie, after her house sold using St Joe. So, now I have it...
It’s been so long since I posted that I almost forgot how. I’ve been experiencing the January “blahs”. No blogging, very little blog reading, no sewing, little e-mailing etc. You get the picture? Anyway, I’ve been trying to pull myself out of this...
Thimbleanna
Ooops! It seems like Chookyblue and I confused a few of you with the virtual visit! Just to be clear — she’s not REALLY coming to visit — she just wanted to know what it was like at some of her blog friends’ if she WERE to visit! Sorry! How’s your...
Dear Chookyblue, I’m so excited about your virtual visit and I thought you might like to see what’s in store for you when you come to ThimbleannaLand. First off, this will be your room — you’ve probably seen it here before. There’s an extra bed if you’d like to bring someone...
Yak! Where is the week going? We’ve been swamped at work this week, and it’s flying by! Tomorrow will be the third day of being stuck in and all day meeting. I can’t say it’s particularly fun, either — I’m sure everyone thinks I’m sleeping ’cause...
Man…can you believe we’re at the end of February already? Pretty amazing. I see a lot of people writing about how sick they are of winter and they just want to see spring. Not me. I Love the snow. I love being holed up at home working on projects. Fortunately...
Thanks for all the baby gift love! Sometimes I wish I could work on small, quick projects all the time. I’m sure that would get boring, but they’re so great for instant gratification. Unlike all of my UFOs — they have delayed gratification. It’s probably much greater gratification when it...
Well, boys and girls, I hope you’re having a good weekend! I had an awful week at work — had to work until 9 p.m. three nights this past week, so as a reward, I took Friday afternoon off and spend some time in the dungeon. Yipee! SweetiePie’s sister-in-law will be...
Barbara Strobel Lardon Art quilts
Before I got too busy this weekend I decided to get two house blocks pieced to help the homeless inNew York City. You can find the button on my sidebar with the house block on it if you would also like to make one or more for this cause that...
I just posted this sneak preview of myquilt that I am working on for "Interpret This!"I am a little early but the date for the posting is onMonday and I am totally busy that day and did notwant to risk missing it. Better early than late.I thought this would be...
Over the weekend Bob and I could not resist getting out in the warm sun and enjoying our days off. We decided to go to a local nursery to purchase some bonsai fertilizer and soil as well as be amongst the seedlings.While we were there I spotted this hanging plant. ...
Since I have not been able to get in my studio yet I thought I would share something funny with allof you. It is Jeanne Robertson and if you are in your 60's it is especially funny! She calls her husband "left brain" instead of by his name just so you...
For all who sent us well wishes for Bob's surgery I just wanted to say a big "Thank You". All went really well and he is home now and feeling great. I have not been able to start a thing and now will need to run our business for the next...
Here is the March Challenge Photo for we members of "Interpret This!" It is going to be an interestingMonth but I have some ideas already. It will be great fun to see what everyone comes up with.It is fun to see the photographs each person is choosing too. So unique...
A Quilting Life
A white wicker chair, and a new spring bag... With a wonderful over-sized fabric-covered button... I love it so much, I've already started another! Fabric: Verna by Kate Spain...pattern: "Mixed Bag to Quilt" by Nanette Merrill. Happy almost spring!...
I probably use the word "miscellaneous" a little too often. But I honestly couldn't think of any other post title that fit my thoughts today any better. The fabric above is fabric I heart...Japanese fat quarters that I received from Kerri. I love them all, but the Matryoshka dolls...
I've been wanting to make this basket quilt from the moment I saw issue 14 of Fresh Vintage. This morning I was just going to make one...and then move on to another project. But I couldn't stop at one. I absolutely love this block with these fabrics.I'm...
Not much sewing here lately...but I did bind 5 quilts during the second half of February! I do have something to share, though...the winners from the "Sunday Best" Parade of Schnibbles!And so, on to announce our winners...Carrie is sending a layer cake of Hunky Dory to Carol of Carol's Crafty...
Hello March--although I absolutely cannot believe it's March already! Our Schnibble this month will be "Roundabout." I really loved this pattern (as I love all Schnibbles)...and had fun using Aster Manor by 3 Sisters for Moda. We have a wonderful "Sunday Best" parade today--two, actually! The rest of the...
I've been making Bonnie's Fresh and Fancy table runner patterns this year. I love them all, but really was drawn to the February pattern. I wanted to use the perfect fabric. I also wanted to try to use fabric from my stash and finally decided on some of my Lecien...
Stitchin' Friends
Its been a few days since I last posted, but I have been so busy working in the house and having fun at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Show. I have a ton of pictures I could show, but I will limit it to just the 11 that I am showing here....
Congratulations Ellen and Cindy !
And here they are, my daughter Ellen on the left and my niece Cindy, on the right. This was taken right before they ran their first ever 5k run in Charlotte, NC. They both had been training for this run since Christmas and I am just so proud of...
Not much to talk about today as it has been a busy week with all but quilting. I did work a little on my Be Smart block in the Be Attitudes series this week, especially while watching the Olympics.I finished painting the new laundry room shelves. Cleaned up...
I interrupted Fred's Super Bowl game long enough to draw the winning name, and Mary, he said to tell you that you owe him $5! I'll bring it to you at our Saturday meeting, and Congratulations!Today I finished the Heart and Home wall hanging I have been working on. On...
We had a beautiful ice fall yesterday and last night. This morning the trees looked beautiful with the sun shining through the ice - just like glass trees. I must have a hundred or more pictures of trees like this over the years, but they still just leave me in...
How many squares can fit in a 6" block?
In this block, you get 169 squares in the 6 inch finshed block. I recently purchased Terrie Sandelin's book, Miniatures in Minutes, and while it took me many minutes, it was fun to do. This particular block is not in the book, but I used her method and my design...
Quilters Blogs
To avoid redundancy, I’m moving my blog over to the Quilters Club of America site. Since the new QCA site launched a few months ago I’ve been posting in both places, which seems silly. So, to find me, go to Jodie’s Blog on the QCA site. See you there! ~Jodie...
‘Twas the Night Before Quilt Out Loud!
Yesterday afternoon, the day before the debut of the show, I couldn’t glue, pin, or stitch myself down to any serious work. So this is my version of goofing off. I am so excited about the debut! (And so are the kitties, the dog, the rubber duckie, and the cuckoo...
On my morning run in Lincoln, Nebraska I found all sorts of inspiration, and some from quite ordinary places: sidewalks. Oh no, inset seams! Manhole covers become part of the design. This is right out side of the Cornhusker Marriott where Quilt Nebraska takes place. This design is pressed into the concrete. As are...
It’s mid-July and the garden is blooming, which is a feat here in Georgia what with our heat. One of those easy care plants that weathers the heat and humidity is this pineapple-like Eucomis. It takes zero care, multiplies but not too much, and has long interest what with its strappy...
I have a stalker. The worst kind: a cyber stalker. She sent me a box. When I brought the box in, it passed the bomb-sniffing kitties, so I opened the box. Inside were a fabric bowl and tissue holder. Scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cyberstalker you know who you are. Beware. Manny and Miss Lora Brody are always on vigil. You...
My entry for the Alliance for American Quilts contest is finished and was ready to send in, but I got an extension from Amy Milne in order to keep it for our first taping for Quilt Out Loud!. In each episode Mark and I open the show with a “What’s...