Awhle ago, I decided it was time to start sewing with the "good stuff," fabric I've collected for years. I'm starting with my extensive collection of Anna Maria Horner fabric, some of which dates back many years. I began collecting with her second collection, Chocolate Lollipop. At the time, I was working at a local quilt shop so I think it's from about 20 years ago. Anyway, I was inspired by my friend, Diane, who posted a photo of a quilt she had made with Anna Maria Horner fabric, all large hourglass blocks. I began cutting and ended up with enough for five good-sized quilts.
Friday, April 26, 2024
Sewing Room Friday, 4/26/24
Awhle ago, I decided it was time to start sewing with the "good stuff," fabric I've collected for years. I'm starting with my extensive collection of Anna Maria Horner fabric, some of which dates back many years. I began collecting with her second collection, Chocolate Lollipop. At the time, I was working at a local quilt shop so I think it's from about 20 years ago. Anyway, I was inspired by my friend, Diane, who posted a photo of a quilt she had made with Anna Maria Horner fabric, all large hourglass blocks. I began cutting and ended up with enough for five good-sized quilts.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Really Random Thursday, 4/25/24
Janice and I went to the Heart of the Valley quilt show a couple of weeks ago. I didn't take many photos. However, this one was absolutely stunning. At first I thought the white fabric was a print. But on closer inspection, it was all the quilting design, teeny tiny quilting. It was so amazing. And then the docent flipped the backing over so we could see it more closely. The maker had added crystals to the flowers. I can barely do straight line grid quilting, and then only if the quilt is quite small. So this is quite mind boggling to me.
That night, Jessie Harper spent the night. She had come up for the MCC sale. It was so good to spend time with her. Mark made us breakfast Saturday morning before she headed back home. And we took this series of silly photos. Love this girl so much.
Then Mark and I went to the MCC sale for a couple of hours. I had one zweiback and it was delicious!
Charlotte attended her senior prom with a group of friends that night. I can hardly believe her senior year is nearly complete. It was a very rainy night but it sounds like she had a great time.
While she was at the prom, we took Levi shopping for his 16th birthday and then out for dinner. They are all growing up so fast.
That's about it for the past couple of weeks. I'm in the process of getting a new computer and that always makes me nervous. Hope the data transfer goes well. I have backed up all my photos, which is really the only thing I worry about.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Sewing Room Friday, 4/5/24
I'm trying to be open to new experiences, rather than staying at home all the time. And any time it involves any kind of public speaking, it is a very courageous act for me. :)
Last night, some of my quilts were part of our local Art Hop, a monthly display of art in different venues downtown. My quilts were displayed in a beautiful old home that has been converted to offices.