Judith Oswald

A Quilter’s Dilemma

I have a dilemma—I am not sure if I share this particular worry with other quilters but every holiday season, every birth or special occasion I spend too many hours worrying over this … Do I gift a homemade item? I love making quilts and quilted gifts for my family and friends–but have I goneContinue reading “A Quilter’s Dilemma”

Thank You, Everyone!

This past Wednesday we celebrated our 2021 Quilt Sales. Traditionally we have a luncheon and invited church staff and present our checks to the representatives of the TV Ministry and the Religious Nurture Center. COVID prevented us from having the delicious luncheon—–but both groups of quilters did met with the head minister and the directorContinue reading “Thank You, Everyone!”

Laurel Burch

Do you remember the first time you saw a piece of Laurel Burch’s artwork? I was in a gift shop somewhere in California and spied these colorful earrings. These unique pieces were “cloisonné” and everyone of them featured a cat! I bought a pair for my Mom and I still have them–they hurt my earsContinue reading “Laurel Burch”

Gifts from a Friend

The Quilters at First lost a very dear friend this past year. She was part of the hand quilting group and for years she was in charge of the bake sale at the quilt auction. Coila had the sweetest smile which was a reflection of the person she was. I can only hope people sayContinue reading “Gifts from a Friend”

Lessons learned

I was so excited to start my grandson’s grown up quilt. I had waited until after the Quilts Etc. Sale was over and my two sets of company had gone home. He had selected Unwind by Jaybird Quilts. His mother had made a baby quilt from this pattern and he liked motion with the whirlingContinue reading “Lessons learned”

One less stress

just returned from celebrating my grandson’s 13th birthday. Since it was the first actual birthday I had spent with him, I wanted to give him something very special, that he would remember for ever. After agonizing for weeks over the gift, I gave him money! I am sure money is high on a 13 yearContinue reading “One less stress”

An Invitation

Have you observed that when a friend is really into something–gardening or cruises or antiquing–they really want you to become passionate about their passion also. I am not immune to that tendency. I “enjoy/love” all aspects of quilting. Fabric shopping, pattern selection, cutting out with a new rotary blade, sewing together small pieces of fabricContinue reading “An Invitation”

Thank You!

Since my son was going to the Navel Academy after high school graduation, all the usual graduation gifts were unnecessary. The only thing the US Navy did not provide was a computer and printer. Family and friends showered him with money to purchase his own computer. Being old school, I insisted that he write thankContinue reading “Thank You!”

Making a list….

Pumpkins? Mums? Twinkle lights? Fall wreaths? The quilters are gathering all their props to transform Wilke Family Life Center into a quilt market place. Hopefully, when the doors open at 10 am on Friday, you will forget that last week a lively professional production of “Clue” took place in this space! The large former gymContinue reading “Making a list….”

Only Seven More Sleeps..

The Quilts Etc. Sale and Auction is next Friday and Saturday! The Quilters at First are getting super excited…and just a little bit stressed. The pre-priced items will go on sale Friday, Oct. 15, at 10 am and we will stay open until 6 pm. On Saturday, Oct. 16, we will open at 10 amContinue reading “Only Seven More Sleeps..”