Machine Monday

This is what is on the machine today.  A snowman throughout the year that I taught at Klassy Katz in Bartlett many, many moons ago.  It will be on a bed this Christmas.

I don't remember who did the pattern and I cannot find it -- which doesn't mean anything!!  I just have too much "stuff".

String Quilt in Process

I loved Barb's string quilt so had to make my version of it.  Here are the appliques -- great eye candy!

I now have the two rows of the flower appliques finished and the center of the quilt sewn together.  I still need to machine applique the two side borders and get them sewn on.  Then it will be ready for the longarm.

So much fun -- and used so much fabric!!! 
My father turned what I think is my grandmother's cast iron pot into a flower pot.  My nephew, Bruce, had rescued it when my parents house was sold and brought it to me this summer.  It is now planted with pansies.   Sorry I didn't get a better picture.

HoHoHo and a ho-hum quilt

Here is Nancy's cute, cute, cute Christmas table runner:

And my ho-hum quilt.   I made this years (like, 10 years!!!) ago and it is now finished!!

Have a great weekend!

Paula's Quilts

My niece, Paula, made this quilt -- her version of a Kim Diehl quilt.  So, so pretty!!

This is Mike's (Paula's husband) grandmother's DWR.  It was hand pieced and I did have a few issues and there are a couple (well, maybe more than a couple) of tiny pleats because of  the fullness.  But I think his grandmother will be very happy to see it quilted.

Love the back, too.  Hope Mike & Paula are pleased with it.
Now, I have this big bucket of scraps that I am going to turn into a string quilt.  Stay tuned to see how this pile is transformed.

Have a blessed day!

A Friday Finish!!

My version of Kim Diehl's Pie in the Sky is quilted.  Just need to get the binding sewn on.  I really, really like these fabrics.  I bought them at the last AQS in Knoxville, TN.

And my Roll, Roll Cotton Boll is pieced and ready to quilt.  I added the wide outer border because I am going to scallop the border once it is quilted.

Here is a picture of Roo doing his funky chicken dance!

Who would have ever thunk you could love a silly rooster?????

Civil War & Bonnie Hunter

How's that for a title??!!!  Here is my version of Bonnie Hunter's Roll, Roll Cotton Boll.  Still lack the pieced border but this is an accomplishment since there were over 600 tiny half squares to make!!  Thank goodness for the AccuQuilt Go cutter!!

I didn't do the string alternate blocks but just made them scrappy using several tan fabrics.  I especially like the name Bonnie gave this quilt since I grew up on a cotton farm in Texas.  Can't wait to get the pieced borders finished.
Here is Barb's civil war quilt. 

Barb said all the little pieces were pre-cut.  Love all the fabrics.

Quilt Retreat

Our little quilting group went on a quilt retreat last week --from Tennessee to a beautiful cottage in Clear Lake, WI which is owned by Barb in our group.  Here are some pictures:

 

I know, I know -- just too pretty to get much quilting done.  But we actually did quilt some!  We also went to the Quilt Expo in Madison and visited two great shops:  JJ's Stitches and Primitive Gatherings.  And spent waaaaaaaay too much money.  <grin>  But, oh, what fun!!  

MANY, MANY THANKS TO BARB AND BILL for allowing us to visit their beautiful cottage!!!