I have a family in Australia, they live on a huge farm/ranch in Queensland. They raise cattle, ride horses, and have six children. Actually–they are not family, but I have been following their blog and instagram account for years. I watched the first child go off to boarding school and graduate, saw photos of ChristmasContinue reading ““Bits and Bobs””
Author Archives: Judith Oswald
“Not too busy”
Every time I show a new quilt top to my husband, his standard reply – “Is that a little busy”. Huh? I have threaten to name several quilts “a little busy”. In his function vs. form engineer world “busy” means more than two colors! There is something special about a quilt using one color familyContinue reading ““Not too busy””
“ROCK CHALK, JAYHAWK, KU”
I am having to write this post under the cover of darkness so I won’t be detected, because the other half of this household is a proud alumni of the “the other university and he bleeds purple”. But I did not graduate from either school, and my taxes help to pay for both of theseContinue reading ““ROCK CHALK, JAYHAWK, KU””
Nativity Scenes
Did you grow up in a home where putting out the family’s nativity scene was as important as putting up the Christmas tree? Some nativity scenes are put out with a great deal of ceremony and often are used as a teaching tool about the true meaning of Christmas. Nativity scenes were originally designed toContinue reading “Nativity Scenes”
Foxes
This is not a fox! This is a Sheba Inu dog. We have one. This is not his photo-he is much handsomer –but they all look very similar. If I had a “fat quarter”* for every time someone said, “Your dog looks like a fox!” I would have enough fabric for two king size quilts.Continue reading “Foxes”
“Bargello”
What you may ask is “Bargello”. Sounds like a delicious ice from Italy or a melody from an opera? In the quilt world it is a very different quilt design that many of us never would attempt. The pattern is adapted from needlepoint embroidery that was used on chairs in the Bargello palace in Florence.Continue reading ““Bargello””
What is your “favorite” color?
Spoiler–I don’t have one! I use a lot of red—but I wouldn’t say it is my favorite. To me, colors are like children–who can chose their favorite child? Each child does well in a certain field, has particular charms and even goes through a period when you are not sure you even like them! ButContinue reading “What is your “favorite” color?”
“Runners”
Hmmm…how can I tie this post to the Olympics finishing up in Tokyo? Fifteen different running events are listed for men and women in the official Olympic program –sprints, middle distance and long distance. That is not counting the hurdles, relays and steeplechases! And at the October Quilt Etc.Sale, we will have that many orContinue reading ““Runners””
Decorating for the Holidays
Normally getting ready for the holidays can be stressful. Lots to do and so little time! Last year during the COVID pandemic and no one coming to our home for parties or family gatherings, I was in an especially funky mood. I wanted to decorate our home for Christmas but really didn’t feel like spendingContinue reading “Decorating for the Holidays”
Fifteen fabrics or More
“Scrappy” may sound like a small but fierce puppy’s name. Or it could describe a child who doesn’t let a few bullies stop them. But in quilt circles it refers to a quilt top made from many fabrics or scraps leftover from other sewing projects. At the County Fair judges have a category for “quiltsContinue reading “Fifteen fabrics or More”
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