Brand Quilt

I've been busy on the crazy quilt - some times I feel a little "crazy" lol!! Not quite done attaching the 'blocks' with feather stitching, but getting closer. Hope to be done in a few days, and then have it tied and bound by the middle of August (self-imposed deadline).

I was going through pictures the other day and found this one (taken 11 years ago) of the quilt I made for Mike. I love stars and the brand he inherited from his grandfather was the "star" brand. So I designed this quilt of sampler stars and the alternate blocks are our families brands. This is our summer quilt and it now pretty faded and worn, but we still love it. I made a billion mistakes on this quilt, but I don't tell anyone!! lol

Blessings!

Drinkin' from my saucer!

You have got to go to http://www.gracioushospitality.com/ and see the post with the same title! Isn't it beautiful!! @LaTeaDah2011 gets all credit for the photography and she said I could copy her photos to my blog! I love it!

I've put a link in my right sidebar so you can go quickly!!!

Blessings!!!

Frugal Quilt - What's your take for a Story?

I've been working on "Orphan" blocks - a term I just learned today from Becky at http://thecivilwarquilter.blogspot.com/ . It is my newest blog I follow and I'm totally fascinated by her presentation. I've pieced the following small quilt from some of my orphan blocks and wanted to open it up for stories!!! I call it my "Frugal Quilt". The second picture shows how the large triangle was "pieced" to make the "piece". In fact, 18 of the 25 small blocks (about 4") have been "pieced" this way. Also, the seams are a very scant quarter inch (more like an eighth!)

My story is: The faithful servant, saved the small scraps from the family's sewing and after the day's chores were completed, she pieced the blocks hoping to get enough for a quilt possibly for her baby or even a quilt for her to share with her future husband.

What's your story?

Blessings

Back in Texas

Got back to Texas last Friday late - it was hot!!! Had a wonderful time visiting friends and family in Wyoming, Colorado and Oklahoma. I'm a lousy photographer - I forget to take pictures!! But the scenery was beautiful!! We did take a couple of pictures at my brother's place. I've never seen it this green in July!!! The ranch where he and his family live has been in the family since 1898.

It rained every day that we were there and one day the high was only in the 60's!!! We basked in the cool weather.

I'm sad to say that I didn't work on any quilting the whole time! Now it's time to get some projects finished!!

Blessings

Christmas Greetings BOM/Vacation!!!!!!

Well by switching June and July Blocks for the BOM, I'm now on schedule!!!! Yeah! Have an intricate applique block that I'm determined to do by hand!

Probably won't be in touch for a couple of weeks.We're leaving for Wyoming tomorrow. I'm so ready for some cool weather!!! Plus, I'll get to see family and lots of friends!

Blessings til then!!!

Happy 4th of July!!!!

Vintage Treasures - Installment #5

If you remember in my last installment I mentioned that I would be showing the quilt that began my journey as a quilter. Well here it is, along with a quilting book that I got through a book club. As you can see, I've looked at it a bunch!!! The quilt was one that Mike's paternal grandmother made, and it was on his bed in her house. He lived with her for several months after his grandfather passed away. So not only is it special to him, I fell in love with it. Simple, frugal, warm, cozy, family - there are not really enough adjectives for me to aptly describe it!!

 The quilt shown on the open pages - it is another of the WISPs that I am hand piecing. I have the stars all pieced (169 - all different fabrics - some of the centers might duplicate, but no star is the same)

 The following blocks are some that I bought on ebay. The fabric looks like the 50's and also some shirting fabrics. I know they were in an estate sale. I'm not sure what the block is called - IF SOMEONE KNOWS please let me know. Also, any feed back on layouts would be cherished. As you can see some of the big triangles are dark and some are light, so I've separated them accordingly. The blocks measure 4.75 inches. I'm planning on making two small quilts / table toppers / doll quilts out of them.

Blessings!!!!