Author Archives: Judith Oswald

So, you bought or was gifted a beautiful quilt. The first thing you will ask yourself is “What am I going to do with it?”. The obvious reply is to put it on a bed; isn’t that the reason for quilts. But that isn’t always the solution. Your bed may be too large or smallContinue reading “Show Off your Quilts!”

If sewing machine could speak, what would they say? Mine might know a few naughty words…or be defensive. “I’m tired of being blamed for something that was not my responsibility–It is never the machines fault the bobbin was empty and no seam was sewn! PAY ATENTION” . But I would also like to think myContinue reading “If Sewing Machines could Talk”

Happy First Day of Fall–I thought you would never come! And it is raining–not much but after this summer, any is welcome! A month from today-October 22-will be the second and last day of the annual Quilt Sale. Wow! We have been busy sorting and pricing items for the sale…..and resisting purchasing for ourselves–but fellowContinue reading ““The Best Laid Plans””

Don’t look now but somewhere very close to you a gnome watching you! Gnomes have escaped the garden and can be found everywhere—from pjs to Christmas decorations to our Quilt Etc. Sale. This summer when we visited the Omaha Botanical Gardens, a gnome scavenger hunt was in progress. Thirty-six gnomes of all sizes were scatteredContinue reading “Gnome sightings”

There is a story behind “The Gathering”. Last November after the quilt sale, most of the Quilters at First were already planning for next year’s event. In the months immediately before the sale, we are finishing up–but the months after we are loving the search for new projects. Also, in November we are planning forContinue reading “Whale eggs??”

Quilting was probably born of necessity –to keep families warm. Worn clothing and scraps were used by the majority of the quilters. But in the twenty first century, most quilts are sewn from new fabric, and are made to satisfy a creative urge. The Quilters at First love to shop for new fabric–a trip toContinue reading “Reuse, Recycle and Repurpose”

The air was crisp at 7 am when I walked the dog–but my elderly neighbor who walks miles more than me, reminded me it was just a tease, that there will be more days of 100 degrees. But I have seen signs that summer is on the downhill slide, bringing joy to my heart. SundayContinue reading “Signs of Late Summer”

Remember the museums of your childhood? Although I have been to many wonderful modern museums, I still have the image of a dusty, cram packed room full of hundreds of artifacts when I read/hear the word “museum”. So, when my husband suggested a trip to Nebraska to the International Quilt Museum as a bribe forContinue reading “Visiting the International Quilt Museum”