Winter blues

Tucked away in a Sept. 1983 Country Living magazine was this little gem. I've had the page open for quite awhile and decided to venture on to a new project.

Carefully choosing from my box of 2-1/2" blue squares, I then cut 5" dark muslin squares into setting triangles.

It's important to sew the triangles on in the reverse method, as shown. Then trim evenly along the edge of the blue square chopping off triangle points.

Here's what's been done so far. I'll show the whole top in a few days when it's fully assembled.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

I now know where the phrase "bleeding hearts" comes from.

This little wall hanging is a Mary Ellen Hopkins pattern that I made about 12 years ago. It was found while cleaning up the studio yesterday and I thought, hey why don't I stipple quilt it and call it done. Hah, that's what I get for thinking.

For some reason, 2 of the fabrics used herein are bleeders that I did not initially pre-test. Remember, if a fabric is going to bleed, spray starch will find it. So now I have to take it apart and replace 4 of the hearts. Sigh . . . so much for a speedy finish.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Merry Christmas Everyone

Wishing you and yours a blessed, peaceful holiday.

Weather update?

We reached a low of around 9 degrees here this a.m. There was ice crusted on the "inside" of my kitchen window. Brrr.

I was just wondering what the temps were in your neck of the woods, or beach, or valley, or dale. Please leave a comment with your early morning weather report.

(Photo courtesy of the International Quilt Study Center)

The wonders of technology

Did you know that you can watch quilt-related videos via the Int'l Quilt Study center simply by clicking on the preferred title at Podcast.

I am continually amazed at the wonders the internet brings to us. Wasn't it just a few years ago we would mark our calendars in anticipation of a special guild lecture, show, or book release. Now with the click of a button, these can be viewed on the internet. I can only imagine what will come next.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

(photo compliments of Quilt Study Center)