A little Christmas candy

Compliments of the Quilt Study Center.

Southern Indiana, 1880-1900, 83 x 83 inches.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

This is to announce that all hang gliding ....

... activities will be suspended until further notice. Snow flurries continuing throughout the day make it impossible to clear your goggles, making landing your craft rather hazardous.

I borrowed this photo from the Quilt Study Center, as I wanted to share something red and green, as well as inspirational.

Dolly is keeping a close eye out for any airmen bucking protocol.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

It's time for a quilt picture

especially since the subject of house painting is so very boring.


Once again, the International Quilt Study Center comes through with a winner.

Can you believe this is circa 1890-1910? A Mennonite quilt done by Amy Bucher.

Aren't you glad she signed it! Don't you wish you could sit down and have a cup of tea with this gal and discover her thoughts on this lil' lovely?

It is, quite simply, mahhhhvelous!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Cheddar pop

No, it's not a snack food, just another lovely example from the International Quilt Study Center.

This one is dated 1890-1910.

See if you can find the red with black polka dots. What does that say about the maker?

"Let's use this one, it reminds me of Aunt Hattie."

. . . or perhaps,

"Well okay, since there are only 2 pieces, maybe no one will notice."

I love the way the cheddar border and navy binding pull all of the colors together and make them sing.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Mail inspiration

Included in a packet advertising the Fons and Porter magazine was this pattern.

The original is in the collection of the International Quilt Study Center and dates from 1860-1880.

In my baggie collection are several blue and white triangles, so I could whip this one up pretty quickly . . . . hmmmm, possibilities.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .