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!”
Tag Archives: quilting
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..””
The Small Things
There is the “big picture” and then, there is the “small things”. Which do you see first? Both can be equally difficult to recognize according to the circumstances. This week “small things” have grabbed my attention. One morning while my dog was taking a “sniffing” break on our walk, I looked down at the recentlyContinue reading “The Small Things”
Share the Love
One of the most rewarding interactions a person can experience is to share a passion with someone else and for them to become excited about it! It happened twice this week. My eight year old great niece has been very observant when visiting and often asks if I made the quilt or wall hanging orContinue reading “Share the Love”
Ken Burns and Quilts
I am a huge fan of Ken Burns and his documentaries and Ken Burns is a huge fan of quilts! Ken Burns who has produced and directed over forty films about different aspects of American history owns over 100 quilts that he has personally selected and considers them his friends. I have a history minorContinue reading “Ken Burns and Quilts”
Where Did I Put That?
I spent two days cleaning out my sewing room so my grandkids visiting from out of state would have a place to sleep. I gave myself enough time that I wouldn’t just stuff things in the closets and storage room which I have done in the past. This method of cleaning results in days ofContinue reading “Where Did I Put That?”
The finishing touch!
The finishing touch to a quilt is the binding. Binding is the frame around the focal point–the combination of fabrics, colors and cuts pieced together to make the quilt top. To become a quilt, the pieced top needs four more elements–batting, the backing, the quilting and the binding. The batting gives the quilt its bodyContinue reading “The finishing touch!”
