Inspired by Fall and a question.

Here's another top inspired by nature.  Four 6-1/2" scrappy squares assembled into one unit and then framed by yellow.

Sometimes bright is good and gets us out of our comfort zone.

I'm trying to set up my pinterest site, but can't quite find the right linkage to make clicking on "Pinterest" at the top of the page work.

As it stands now, after clicking on Pinterest, the visitor then has to click on Gypsy at the top right corner.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to correct this wee problem?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

It's a glorious day when . . . .

an entire 12 hours is devoted to quilting.

 Of course, now my right arm hurts since my sewing table is about 3 inches too high.

 And the pup really would rather be out riding around doing errands.

 But that can wait, I'm 3/4 of the way done - woo hooo !

Major cleaning continues and I have hung up some new quilts for the New Year. You may recall I completed this string quilt about 7 years ago.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Quilted AND bound in one week . . . amazing!

 From the book, Nickel Quilts, page 42.

 Started about 10 or 12 years ago, then aged well in a baggie.

 Various pre-printed panels such as vest, bird house, duck and kitties used for backing.  All very good muslin and now it's out of the stash.

When you compare the picture in the book to my quilt, you'll realize that I paid little attention to value placement.  Very much a reflection of my life at the time, extremely chaotic.

 We're all enjoying these 70 degree days.  This is my oregano plant on the front porch soaking up sun.

Tomorrow we're going down to 28 though, so a bit more back to normal winter.

As the sun goes down on another year, Dolly and I would like to wish you all a truly wonderful 2016.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Happy Christmas Ya'll

Dolly and I would like to wish you all the most peaceful of holidays, both here and around the world.

First the good news . . .

This weekend's weather of sunny in the 50-60s, allowed me to work on 3 more windows.

 I did this chore a few years back, all sanded and sealed.  However they need re-doing.

My newest Amish piece is a combination of blues, pinks, violets, and purples.  The hand-dyed fabrics really make it shimmer. I've enlarged it to twin size and by Sunday night reached the half way point. This is the kind of quilt where left over pieces of solid black fabric can be used.  The varying shades add to the glow.  I'm searching for stray fabric in baggies in an attempt to use up odd stuff.

Dolly wanted me to pass the word that Santa has delivered extra large chewies to the big box store. Over in the Christmas section.  They're good for keeping wee munchkins entertained while sewing.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .