Hearts, hearts, and then some more hearts...

Here's Madeline's Hearts from the Past quilt... its from the book "Lickety Split Quilts"... I know this because I also have the book! Althought they claim the quilts are "lickety-split" you would actually have to start the quilt for the lickety part to work... LOL which is why mine isn't done yet. Really, Madeline said it went together quite smoothly so we're gonna have to believe her on this one. Anyway, here's the quilt... j

One week to go...

Today begins the one week countdown until the PSL Crazy Quilters 2010 Show. Yesterday was judging of the quilts and from all reports seemed to have gone smoothly.... that's always a good thing!

During the next week I will probably be CRAZY busy in preparation for the show. Remember, this year I rented a booth to sell patterns. I have three wholecloth patterns that will be available.... Shield of Sarsens, Iron Acanthus, and my newest one... Bella Fiore. I had really wanted to come up with some smaller items for people to try, but time just did not allow for my creativity to soar. Don't fret... there is always something cooking on my back burner!!!

Until my next post, happy quilting--happy life!

Big Girls is finished...

well except for about 40 more inches of binding! Here's a looksee -- I thought the quilt was straight when I took the picture? I promise to post "fabulous" photos when everything is hanging at the show... til then it'll have to be a little "tipsy" - LOL

Here is a peek... yep, just a peek, at my latest quilt. It's called Big Girls Still Play with Blocks. I had this ingenious idea (or so I thought)... to take one of my favorite blocks (Girls Favorite) and enlarge it... to 55" -- which would leave me big spaces to quilt... so here is the beginning

Around the Twist

It's been forever since my last post... sorry!! BUT, I am happy to say that the award ribbons for the PSL Crazy Quilters Show are DONE... woohoo. the show's program is done and off to the printers! Even though these items are done, it is still beyond crazy at my house! The show is less than three weeks away and I am at the point of insane... just bear with me!

Anyway, on the quilty note here is Madeline's "Around the Twist"...

PSL Crazy Quilter award ribbons are almost done! Woohoo... all 71 of them! A few more this morning and I get to check another show related item off my never-ending list! Like that one check mark is going to make a substantial difference (LOL)!

Here's the final peek... you'll have to come to the show to see them!

Bella Fiore... D O N E

Can you believe it! Like I said I have been a crazy woman trying to finish this quilt and it is done! Its still wrinkly from the dryer (ahhhh) and I haven't blocked it yet, but here's a peek at the finished quilt...

And for some strange reason it appears off-white -- must be the lighting. Once I have all the wrinkles out and the binding is on I will take it outside for some good pictures. Until then... goodnight!

Bella Fiore... halfway there!

I was quilting like a crazy woman and managed to reach the halfway point today. Woohoo! Anyway, I'm very tired so here's a quick pic -- now its time for pizza!

Bella Fiore... Day 2

Okay, I'm sure by Day 3 or 4 I'll stop counting but for now it sounded good. Okay, I've been quilting for the majority of the day and here's what I have to show you...

and I'm starting to like it better -- still not loving it, but getting there. It always starts to look better once you get rid of some of those pesky blue lines!


There's still about 2-3 hours left of work in this day... but no promises. These poor arms are tired!

Bella Fiore...

Well here it is... my latest wholecloth pattern named "Bella Fiore". Its on the frame and the background fill is started, BUT (that dreaded but)... I am not happy with how the main design is looking. We'll see, sometimes I get this "trauma" while still early in the quilting process... it may start to grow on me -- or not?



Of course, part of the "trauma" is because this is one of my entries for the PSL Crazy Quilters 2010 Show -- yep, entered on paper, but just started quilting (ahhhhh). Apparently I am just a little bit nuts.


Okay, on another note -- I hope that you all have a wonderful New Year filled with everything that is good because 2010 is going to be a fantastic year! Have fun and stay safe!

One busy week... and a Christmas too!

I can't believe it has been a full week since my last post. Shame, shame on me! Anyway, I hope all of you had wonderful holidays! But, wow, it has been so busy here. Yes, busy cleaning... you might not know this about me... I am messy, messy in the stuff all-over-cluttery way. I had to "find" our dining room table in order to have Christmas dinner. Our dining room table is the "catch-all" for any and everything that enters this house -- any item entering the house must reside there for at least 24 hours. So before we could sit at the "company's coming" table I had to find it which caused some "busy". Then of course, at least one full day of baking cookies. We kept it quite mild this year with only sugar and chocolate chip... less cookies, less calories! Yeah right - doesn't work that way! Anyway Christmas morning was wonderful -- only two electronic dilemmas, both of which resolved themselves quickly and easily. Dinner was here... my darling MIL made lasagna and brought it over, while my darling hubby smoked a ham. If you have never smelled a smoking ham, it is an amazing aroma... don't you wish we had smell-o-blog? LOL! Needless to say, it was delicious and there's still some lasagna leftovers!

But, all of yesterday and all of today was "ribbons". Me, my MIL, and even Joe spent several hours in ribbon production for the PSL Crazy Quilters show... here was a picture from early this morning... we got quite a bit more accomplished during today. They are actually starting to resemble award ribbons now! Will post more pics later.

Sharman's Vintage Garden... done.

Okay, Jeannie has been way too productive in her quilt making! Here is Sharman's Vintage Garden (embroideries and pattern by Jenny Haskins) -- another king size embroidered quilt! I think this one turned out great -- just a couple pics!





Jeannie will be teaching this quilt as her 2010 BOM Embroidered Quilt. Check it out here!

Gails quilt is done

It was really done yesterday, but I'm a little slow in uploading the pics... sorry

The pattern is The Feathered Goose by Judy Niemeyer.

Next up...

Okay, other than a quick run to the Jam Patch tomorrow morning, here is what I'll be working on for the entire weekend -- I can't wait! This top belongs to Gail, it is The Feathered Goose pattern by Judy Niemeyer and I have been drooling over it since I received it!!!

Not only is it an awesome pattern, but it is also done in what I refer to as my colors -- deep rich autumn tones!! I have such big plans for this quilt -- hopefully my sore aching body will cooperate! It's getting better, and my range of movement is improving... LOL!

Oh, before I forget, another reason why I love quilting for Gail... take a look at her piecing; its not often I'll show the backside of an unquilted top, but ladies, this is pretty close to perfect piecing if I must say so!

Susan's Summer Wine

Here is another Summer Wine Quilt (embroideries and quilt pattern by Jenny Haskins - http://www.jennyhaskins.com/). This beauty was done by Susan -- she really did a great job!

To see a full view of this quilt, you'll have to attend the PSL Crazy Quilters Show in February!