Saturday, March 31, 2012

Buffalo Mtg vs. NYC METRO MOD Mtg

Hmmm, where would I rather be. After what was to be an hour flight, I finally made it to Buffalo, NY via Philadelphia.

While I am always proud to be a Part of such an upstanding bar association I must say I miss my quilty folk.

So in consolation, a quilt buddy is here and we will have a mini quilt shop hop to two LQS in the surrounding area. Your meeting will be over before I get to even see outside, but stay tuned to scenes from Buffalo's LQS.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

All Hail the Queen

Happy Birthday to my Dearest Queen Bumblebeans...

Victoria - here is wishing you the bestest of days, years and quilts to come...smooches..

I am so enjoying this quilty ride with you...Hugs and Loves... Earamichia

This picture is courtesy of bing search - Flickr

equevedov's photostream
This photo was taken on November 25, 2009 using a Samsung SL620.

Purple passion

A name tag for Emily. Those who know her know her preferred hair color. Smiles.

Sorry to Miss you guys this weekend. Rats

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

February Lucky 13 Block

Just as all the trees outside are beginning to flower and bud (allergies, anyone?!), I finished up my February block for Ellen.


For some reason the construction of this did not come intuitively and I basically ended up making a facsimile of one of Ellen's example blocks. I hope you don't mind!

Monday, March 26, 2012

MEETING SATURDAY!



Reminder: Meeting is this SATURDAY MARCH 31st.
10-2pm
Same old place!


Please bring along your 

Whose will this be? ;-)

and ALSO YOUR NAME TAGS if you joined in the swap.

Also your Lunch and 

ONE show and tell per person.

We will have a nice casual meeting, and end with a Q.S.O.S. Interview!
Helen Will Be interviewed by John K, during the second half of the meeting.

See you then!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Packwood House Museum



Packwood House Museum cordially invites you to plan a trip to the museum during the summer of 2012 to see the museum’s major quilt exhibit, “Pennsylvania Quilts II: Patterns and Variations,” which runs from June 12 through October 13. Located in historic Lewisburg, the museum boasts one of the finest antique quilt collections in Pennsylvania.


Visit the museum’s website, www.packwoodhousemuseum.com for more information

Friday, March 23, 2012

Wonky Star 'n Stripes

This bee block is for Carole. Lots of fun to make! I want to do more now......

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Wonky Star


I celebrated National Quilting Day by sewing this block for Carole. I hope she likes it!

Friday, March 16, 2012

March Bee Block - Double Trouble Star

I just finished Carole's Bee block for March!  I made a double wonky star.  Lots of fun to make, and I can't wait to see the finished quilt!


I explained more about the block design in my latest blog post.  Enjoy, Carole!

A Bee Block for Carole


Carole, here is your block!
Very fun.  Can't wait to see them all together.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Book release

Anyone want to go?? I will be there!

Book Release Party!

Modern Quilts Traditional Inspiration
March 29th from 6 to 7pm
Purl Soho, 359 Broome St, NYC
212-420-8796


Monday, March 12, 2012

Name-tag swap

I made a name-tag for our swap today.




Have you finished yours yet?
Remember, they don't have to be a surprise.  Once you're done, send me a photo via email or post it here on the blog!  Everyone who signed up for the swap must bring their completed name-tag to the 3/31 meeting~

My Dresden Obsession

I don't know why, but this somewhat ordinary and simple block calls tow from my sleep. I have this odd obsession with Dresden plate quilts. The older the better.

During one of my eBay trolls I came across this 1978 Dresden quilt kit from "Yours Truly" also known as Marti Mithell. Didn't care to much for the colors but hey, who can resist a pre-cut kit for $18 with vintage calico's. I couldn't. Smiles

So after painstakingly sorting and stitching (fudging a few), I mounted them on muslin and decided on a modern fabric for the center. (modern meaning made today of course lol). Then I got a great idea to leave out some of the centers. (stay tuned to see why).

I brought out my trusty quest plus and went to zigging and zagging. I was pretty thrilled with the results. What did you do Sunday night?



Sunday, March 4, 2012

Brooklyn Guild : Show quilt



Brooklyn Guild Quilt Show: Block By Block
April 21-22, 2012; Sat. 10-6; Sun. 11-4
Admission:  $8;  $5 seniors (62+);  children under 12 are free
Location:  Block Institute, 376 Bay 44 St., Brooklyn, NY 11214
Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible.
More than 100 member-made quilts on display (all sizes and styles, ranging from contemporary to traditional), plus vendors, silent auction, quilt raffle, demonstrations and a raffle quilt. Refreshment will be available.
For more information:
www.quiltbrooklyn.org