Yeah - I'm a little overwhelmed in the quilting world these days. Maybe life, in general. I have 2 queen sized quilts that need the bind...

I think Paul is laughing because he knows Lucky ain't getting anywhere near this quilt! Poor Lucky. Lucky Paul. He loved the quilt and ...

I am not a political person. Those who know me well know that I hate politics and I do not intend to use this blog as a "soap box"...

When I was in Atlanta last March I was talking about quilts when my nephew Paul said, "Hey, you should make Lucky a quilt." If yo...

OK, a seamstress I am not! But I can sew a relatively straight line, which is why I love quilting. I can be creative without having to sing,...

Click on pic for a much better view. I said I would not purchase any more fabric. However, I couldn't resist this. I saw this bluebir...

I planted this pretty little plant a few years ago and forgot what it is? Does anyone know? It sits low on the ground and is almost a comple...

Here's what I'm up to these days in "quilting land." My Elizabeth's Sampler class in now full gear. Tuesday will be w...

Saturday night we made steaks on the grill and had my nephew Patrick, his son Aaron and daughter Shannon over. Pam, Patrick's wife, was ...

Thanks again to Grace for sending me this fabulous pictures from the 2009 Quilt Show in Chicago. My mom, who died 6 years ago, and I both lo...

A while ago I was talking with some friends and we were discussing rescue animals. Specifically, some very odd and wonderful ways animals ca...

Through Ye Olde Schoolhouse Quilt Store , I joined Team QFL, which is like a football team for quilters. We are a large group and get points...

Thank you, Grace! She was kind enough to send these pictures from the quilt show. The first was my favorite of the "artistic" quil...

I have always been attracted to homemade quilts and quilting. This attraction is for many reasons, some of which are that I love antiques, I...

I am on overload. Yesterday I joined 40 other women and took a bus down to Chicago to participate in the International Quilt Show. OH MY GOD...

A few months ago I joined a mystery quilt group. We meet at Ye Olde School House once a month and get "clues" as to the lap quilt...

Last night I let the dogs out for "last call" a little after 10pm. Gracie came right in, but Lucy Lou was poking around and then ...

When Shelley and I were little (we met when we were 8) we both loved to read. Still do, but I digress. Our favorites at that time (c. 1963) ...

I'm starting to make up names for my quilts now. Scary. This is a twin size quilt I made for the house Phil and I will someday have. It...

As mentioned in a previous post, my sister, Suzanne, turned 65 on March 29th. Phil and I were lucky enough to be there when her dear husban...