Quilter to the Rescue

Another one of  my "rescued" quilt tops finished.

What a beauty! 

Look how bright and colorful the blocks are.

And that scrappy border!

Check out the cute elephant 

and little pig prints.

The white muslin backing really shows off the quilting.

I used scraps of my reproduction prints for the binding. 

I'm getting ready to machine wash and dry my beauty 

to give it that "wrinkly" vintage feel.

Oh, can't you hear the piecer clapping her hands

 with joy at her finished quilt!

Oh Happy Day!!

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And this little girl needs a good cleaning.

And oiling.

She's been neglected for a long time.

But she purrrrrs like a kitten.

And has all her parts.

A Craigslist find.

The case is pretty stinky, not sure if I'll be able to save it.

I need to look up her birth date (year) 

she's probably as old as I am!

It's snowing, expecting 3-4 inches.

Mike can hardly keep the walk shoveled.

LOL!!!!

Stitch Me Up!

I signed up!

For my very first blog hop.

I'm so excited!

If you'd like to join in check out

Jane's Fabric and Quilts

for all the details.

I was busy being Grandma this week.

Watched the 3 youngest grandkids while Mommy and

Daddy are on a (much needed) sunny vacation.

What a joy getting all those angel kisses.

Here is a picture of the art project we made.

Could not get them to look at the camera, 

smile and hold up their signs.

One things for sure.....

Grandmas need a nap everyday to. 

I just have to finish binding my

 "rescued" nine patch.

 Oh,what a beauty!

Wait til you see......

Pinwheels of Yesteryear

A finish for ME!

I actually started this quilt three years ago at retreat.

Or four?

You know how I love 30's reproduction prints.

Such cheery fun fabrics!

The pattern, by Barbara Campbell, was free 

from Hancock fabrics. 

I think this red floral backing fabric is perfect,

don't you?

Of course, polka dots for the binding.

I have one of my "rescue" tops on the machine now.

Two in a row for me......yeah!!!  

Have a great weekend.

A New Year.....A New Start

While I'd love to promise that I am going to be a better blogger from now on.....

all I can say is I'll try. Harder.

For those of you that blog, don't you feel like you just run out of interesting things to share?

I sure do! 

My life is pretty dull compared to some on the web

(not that I am complaining mine you....drama free is good)

AND

I'm not nearly as productive as some of my fellow bloggers.

Almost makes me feel lazy! LOL

I quilted a few customer quilts this holiday that I'd like to share.

The photos aren't the best.

 I miss my front porch in winter!

Chris made 2 Laurel Burch Christmas quilts.

The fabrics were so fun and bright.

I used metallic gold thread on both quilts.

That black background fabric made the quilting just POP.

Check out this T Shirt quilt Kim made for her son.

I love her orange, grey and black combination.

What a treasure.

Look at this fun print she used for the backing!

Perfect.

I'm so happy the holidays are over, aren't you?

While I love the decorating, baking, eating, 
shopping and family visits

with 6 grandkids it's WILD!

BUT I WOULDN'T CHANGE A MINUTE OF IT!

Hope your having a grand weekend.

We are mourning our Packer loss here.

Well, someone is.  

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you about my new love.

It's on tonight!

I know, I'm a little late to the dance.

I played catch up over the holiday 

and watched Season 1 & 2.

Hugs,

  

Happy New Year!!!!

Enjoy the Holidays!

My Old Favorites

I appreciate you stopping in to check on me.

Are you busy this weekend preparing for 

 Thanksgiving?

 Here are a few of my family favorites

that I make every year.

Wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Cranberries, 

a Wisconsin favorite!

 

And our favorite pumpkin dessert.

We are spending the holiday with my oldest son and his family. 

Can't wait to catch up with the grandkids!

Gobble til you waddle!

Busy as heck...

Just wanted to check in and say "all is well".

Busy as heck.

Have Grandbabies quilt pictures to share.

And retreat friends.

New recipe for Italian Beef.

Now to find the time to post.

  

 Don't you agree?

Let's Take A Walk

 

So many beautiful colors this time of year.

 

Photos taken on the Rock River "Paw Park" trail. 

 

 

 

 

A taste of Fall.

Pumpkin Bread, a family favorite.

 

 

 My favorite Fall quilt.

 

 

Hope your enjoying the change of seasons!

 

 

Road Trip!

A day out with girlfriends.

Good friends and great food....

The perfect combination! 

 

 

Come on along!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkins everywhere!

 

 

OOOO, the magic of white lights.

 

 

 

 

Wasn't that fun??

 

Hubby is doing great. Up and walking with a cane.

We went to Milwaukee to visit the grandbabies on Sunday.

Took lots of pictures with their new quilts.

Yep, three quilts for birthday gifts this year.

And yes, it took me all year to finish them.

 

Happy Fall!