A week ago today the Quilters at First were very busy welcoming friends, friends of friends, first time visitors, neighbors, family members and church members to the opening day of the 2026 Quilts Etc. Sale. It was wonderful! The twinkle lights lit up Meredith Hall. Pumpkins, autumn leaves, potted chrysanthemums created a cozy fall look.Continue reading “With Gratitude!”
Author Archives: Judith Oswald
And they just keep getting better!
Wednesday we sorted, moved, re-labeled and debated all our projects that we had collected over the year getting ready for the sale. Plus we received several new things! My life is full at present–house guests, a new car and life—so I will just show you the new items! With out further ado– This 14″ xContinue reading “And they just keep getting better!”
Photo Gallery-of the ETC items: home decor, accessories, gifts
Table Runners The above is two sides of a 25″ x 46″ table runner/ wall hanging. Cinco de Mayo and autumn. $50 18″ X 55″. $40 18″ x 49″. $40 12″ x 34″. $40 14″ X 55″. $40 TABLE RUNNER. 13.5″ X 51″. $40. PLACEMATS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE Wall Hangings/Table toppers 17.5″ X 21″.Continue reading “Photo Gallery-of the ETC items: home decor, accessories, gifts”
Photo Gallery of “Just” Quilts!
Quilts 51″ x 62″. $150 Handquilted. 67″ x 74″. $400 47″ x 65″. $125 MaggiePearl #1. 40″ x 66″. $100 backing is bright floral print. 41″ x 53″ $125 Vintage Piece Vintage hand quilted, hand appliquéd, and hand embroidered baby quilt. The edges are finished with a blanket stitch. Only one faint stain above the bunny’s head. 33″Continue reading “Photo Gallery of “Just” Quilts!”
Photo Gallery”Christmas Theme”
58″ x 58″. $150 . Santa or Saint Nicholas. $20 23″ x 23″. $40 25″ x 20″. $40 46″ x 56″. $100 45″ x 56″. $60 25″ x 36″. $60 $40. 11″ x 35″ 18″ X 19″. $30
Photo Gallery Fall- includes Halloween
57″ x 57″. $100 Halloween table runner 45″ x 48″. $60 18″ x 18″ $40
A Short Visit North
Have you been to South Dakota? I had not and seeing Mt. Rushmore was on my bucket list. I spent the last seven days visiting part of the US that were brand new for me! The Bad Lands were so much more than I expected. Miles and miles of incredible formations. In addition we sawContinue reading “A Short Visit North”
Just in from the Third Floor!
My son was in high school when he learned the word “plethora” and for a year or so he used it whenever he could. “Plethora” came to mind last Wednesday as we gathered our projects together to photograph and price. Maybe we didn’t get an excessive amount of new items, but as you will seeContinue reading “Just in from the Third Floor!”
How it all Began~
The Quilt Etc. Sale is a big deal in the life of First United Methodist during the month of October. It isn’t the only activity –the calendar is full of opportunities, but it does bring many people together to make it happen. A quilt is hanging in the narthex every Sunday morning from the firstContinue reading “How it all Began~”
“Getting to Know You..”
My Church class has forty to fifty members; some have just joined us with the last year and others have been members for decades. Members leave the class to move closer to grandchildren or to attend a church closer to their new home. Some have health issues that make attending church difficult. But at theContinue reading ““Getting to Know You..””
