Added a new page today, quilt tops waiting to be quilted... I suppose I should be quilting instead of posting!

Guess I can start a new page called Blocks waiting to be pieced too....

Who knew....

This is the funny thing I stumbled on today while surfing for something, don't even remember what I was doing now...

 http://handmaderyangosling.tumblr.com/

I think we are getting somewhere... first border done... only 100 more inches to go...

Used cross hatching in the background of the embossed feathers. 

Adding feather art to the first border of the king size swap fabric quilt...

I swear there is a brightly colored lone star in this top... still working on the first border.

My grandniece letting me know she is using her quilt along with the matching quilt for her American Girl doll. Apparently her mom said she had to put the quilt back on her bed...

I sent her a text at the baby shower for my niece letting her know that
I would make her a quilt to celebrate the addition of a new brother.
She quickly responded with a picture of  this 'template'  for use in designing her quilt.
You will notice I followed all of her request like a good Aunt would.

Birds of a Feather...

Had a great weekend at Virginia Long Arm's "Birds of a Feather" educational retreat in Lancaster, PA. 

The beautiful dragonfly and feathers quilted here where done by Jamie Wallen one of the great instructors, whose class I was lucky enough to get into before it filled up. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes and planned to use what I learned to stitch some of these feathers on a quilt real soon.... You can see more if his work at www.jamiewallenfineartquilting.com.

This quilt, done by instructor Sue Papalia, was a real 'Mini Quilt' - note the coke bottle - the blocks used in the center looked to be less than a 1/2 inch. Her class "How do I quilt this?"was great, allowing us to bring in a quilt top for everyone to discuss. I brought my  "Seven Sister's Swap Quilt," the king size lone star I am suppose to have done by March to get suggestions. Sue's website: www.zanykreations.com

Thanks to Lou and Karli for coming along and hanging out with me for the weekend. Pringles, Oreos and a sewing machine, what more does one need to live in a hotel room. Oh there was the great indoor pool/playground for entertainment. We decided on the drive home Karli spent more time in the pool then I did sleeping...

Well as you can see, I have just got this baby up and running.... so please feel free to comment, complain or just say hi so I know someone is out there....  Vinny the moderator.