Calling in Spring

Some countries have their own ritual for calling in the change of seasons. As yesterday's snow quickly melted and soft buds of green from the honeysuckle began to unfold, I contemplated the best recipe to entice warmer temperatures.

My answer to the conundrum was to choose soft pastels and orange brights for my next phase of trim work. Of course, I could put pink curlers in my hair, step into my bunny slippers, and dance a jig under the full moon while listening to Tommy Dorsey, but I'd probably trip over a honeysuckle vine and crush all of those new leaves. . . . yes, playing with soft colors is much safer.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

1-800-fabric-elves

Sometimes you have to call in serious help when a small project creates piles of chaos.

Of course, the end product is always worth it.

Until then, keep stitchin . . .

10 more out the door

As many of you remember, last summer I worked diligently on piecing odds and ends into QOV tops. Just random bits and pieces that needed a new purpose and a new home.

Now these tops are winging their way to Mary who has, as always, done such an outstanding job on the previous ones sent.

A heart felt thank you goes out to Mary for her dedication to such a worthy cause, as well as the volunteers assisting in various aspects of this project.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Fancy that!

Have you all seen this site? E-Quilt Patterns where you can order and download patterns on line.

Isn't technology simply wonderful. Such eye candy for the quilt world.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

(photo compliments of the Quilt Study Center)

It's March already

Ohhhh yes, I'm still here. I've been pretty busy though and there's very little sewing going on right now.

For those who love applique, do stop by and visit Dorothy our neighbor in Canada. She has some exceptionally lovely patterns.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

(photo compliments of the Quilt Study Center)