Madison WI Quilt Show

This quilt was best of show... First Place... It was beautiful and so much quilting on it... :)

I had to take a picture of this one, because I love bears... The pattern is  log cabin... How cleaver... :)

The person on this quilt is made of all kinds of clothing labels... Click on the picture and you can get a better look... How creative some people are... :)
I will post more quilts from the quilt expo tomorrow... I hope you enjoyed these... Hugs :)

Show and Tell

The pictures are from the Ladies that belong to the Friendship Group.... They brought in extra quilts that they have made... The first one is a table topper, next is a quilt that will be donated to "The Quilts of Valor", Then there is a quilt Mary made, and then it is Eileen's quilt.... the next picture are of Kathy and Eileen who were making faces at me on the other side of the table... Gotcha ya .... The last picture is the Quilt Shop (Ye Olde Schoolhouse in Cedarburg, WI ) owner Jeannie showing a crocheted bakini she recieved... In the top of the bakini is brillo pads... the bakini is croched and has a tag on it with a cute saying.... We all had a great laugh ...   Hugs :)

The Friendship Ladies, Mystry Quilt

As I told you in my last post that I would show you the other ladies who were involved with the "Oldies but Goodies" Mystery Quilt.... Only 6 ladies from our group showed up and showed their quilts... It was amazing to see how they all came out... There was a mistake in one quilt and no one noticed it... I only did when I was doing this post...Too funny... If you click on the picture you can get a better look at the quilts.... Sorry but, one is a little blurry... It was hard to get the pictures because I was on the other side of the tables.... I will show other quilt some of the ladies brought with them...This is a wonderful group and I enjoy the mystery quilts that we made... The ladies at "Ye Olde Schoolhouse" are wonderful and a lot of fun to be around... I hope you enjoyed all the quilts... Hugs :)

Oldie but Goodie

This quilt is called "Oldie but Goodie" .... I belong to a group called "Friendship"at Ye Olde Schoolhouse in Ceaderburg WI ... This was a mystery quilt that our group did... We had to pick 5 light fabric, 5 medium fabrics and 5 dark fabrics... I had the flower fabric and a few other's in my stash... So, I worked from there... I am very surprise how it looks and how it came out... I just love it... When our  group meets next month I will take pictures so you can see them all... If you click on the picture you can see all the different fabrics that I used.... :)

On another note... I may be absent for a while because I am moving back to Cape Cod, MA on October 1st.... So, I will be doing hand work till I get settled...But, I will be checking on how everyone is doing... Hugs :)

"Blizzard Table Runner"

This table runner is called "Blizzard".... I fell in love with this pattern and the combination of stitchery and these blocks.... It was fun to put together and easy to quilt...I put the two pictures up, this is so you can see the stitchery better and how long it is.... The top picture I was standing on a chair so I could get the whole topper in.... Click on the pictures so you can get a better look at it... The label is on and now ready for this winter to put on my table... Hugs :)

Country Cousin #16

WOW!!!! I did it... This is the last block to "Country Cousin" block... This block is called "Scottish Thistle"... This block went together very easy... Now I have to decide what color to use for sashing... But, for now it will have to wait because my sewing machine is at the doctors for it's annual checkup... When I get my sewing machine back I will start to put the quilt together... but, I have to start on my Christmas Gifts first.... I have been working on these blocks for 13 months... I am doing the Happy Dance now that they are all finish... Hugs :)

Baby Quilt's

These two Baby Quilt's were made by my sister, Debbie... The pattern is the same with different fabrics... The Dinosaur is for a friend of her son's, who had a boy... The second on is for a co-worker who son is having their first child... It will be her second Grandchild for her... They both are cute and easy to make... Great job Debbie ... Hugs :)

Reggie and Country Cousin #15

I received a Birthday gift in this box (Yes, Lynn it is your box.... )... As soon as I put the box by the garage door to put in the recycle bin, Reggie claimed it was his... He was looking at me as if to say I want this box... He loves to play and or sleep in boxes and paper bags... What cat wouldn't want these things ... Hugs :)

This is "Country Cousins" block number 15... This block is called Summer Roses... It is quite pretty, and the last few blocks seems to move along much easier.....I find that my applique  is coming along so much easier.... I have one more block to do and I started it last night.... Hopefully I will be done in a week or so.... It is hard to believe that I have been working on these blocks for a year and a few months.... Well, one day it will be all done.... Hugs :)

Double Irish Chain Quilt

This is a quilt that my sister (Debbie) made for her bed... It fits perfect on her queen size bed... She loved the pattern "Double Irish Chain"... It is just right for a summer quilt....She quilted it by machine and loved the way it came out... A wonderful job for a beginner quilter... She enjoys quilting when she has time....

Laundry Basket Quilt

This quilt is called a "Laundry Basket Quilt"... There is no pattern for this quilt, I made it my own... The stitchery in the middle says "Friendship Grows Within the Heart"... The quilt shop that I go to (Ye Olde Schoolhouse)  all the time had half square triangle on a roll with fabric to sew.. There were about 20 half square triangle with two fabric... Once I sewed it I returned them to the quilt shop... I kept on buying them every time I was in the shop... The staff would put the squares in a wash tub... When the program was done they would mix them up and give you back the same amount that I sewed... I ended up sewing 560 squares... This is what I came up with when I was done sewing them... I love the way it came out and the scrappy look... I finished it yesterday.... All I have to do is put a label on it... If you click on the picture you can get a better look at all the different fabrics I used... Hugs :)

Country Cousins # 14

This is block 14 that is finished for "The Country Cousins".... This block is called "Basket of  Bluebells," It was a very easy block to do....I love the way it came out and now, I have two more blocks to finish .... Then I have to decide what to put for sashing around each block.... I am thinking now to use a dark green, but we will see... I took an advance class for applique and the teacher is very happy with the blocks that I have done so far.... The teacher (Peg) does a lot of applique quilts.... So, I was very pleased with her comment on my blocks that are done so far.... Hugs :)

Country Cousins Block # 13

I know that everyone is tired of seeing the Country Cousin's blocks..... This block is called "Sunflowers and Sweet Peas"... I have been working on other projects and I will show you when I finish them... I have 3 more blocks left to do and then it will be time to put this all together.... Hugs :)

Country Cousins Block #11 & 12

Moving along with my Country Cousin Blocks.... This block is called "Home Sweet Home"... This is the eleventh block that I finished... This block went pretty fast because of the big piece... I guess I am not perfect because as you see I went down hill on the green below the house... As I always say "It is what it is".... Hugs :) 

This is the 12th block that I finished of the County Cousins blocks... This block is called "Striped Flower Basket" ... As you see this is the only block that is sewed on an angle.... It is a very colorful block... I started my 13th block today and I have just three more to go... I have really enjoy this project for my first applique project... Hugs   :)

Country Cousins # 10

This is my tenth block finished for the Country Cousin ... It went very easy because there is only the tree and pears.... I just love how this came out, and I wish all the other blocks went together as easy... Click on the picture to get a better look at the pears.... I just love the material I used and it was so perfect for the pears.... Hugs  :)

New Car

Well, I did it and bought a new car... It is a 2011 Hundi Sonata ... It is very comfortable to drive... I am enjoying it... I bought it at the end of March and I am glad I found this car.... I was getting tired of looking at cars before I decided on this one... Now, I have a new ride and I am very happy with it.... Hugs  :)