Twisting Turning Twenty

I finished my 'Twisting Turning Twenty" quilt in June, but I see I never posted a photo of it for all to see.  I apologize for my oversight. I learned a lot about color tones and saturation from making this quilt. I have another all cut out and ready to be assembled, but there are at least four others in the queue ahead of it.  That is how it goes. 

Use Addition to Make a Jelly Roll Quilt

I prewash my fabric before quilting, therefore I stay away from layer cakes, jelly rolls, and the like. However, I decided to give one of those jelly rolls a try. I purchased it at the Calico Cow in Roswell, NM, last year. It was easy, fun, and cute!

Happy Birthday Mary Buehler!

Surpise!  Carol got off her duff and completed her dolphin themed quilt, named Sea of Tranquility.  Happy Birthday, Mary!


This is a happy quilt.

full shot of all the activity; 69" X 95.5"

Wooden Boxes -something different

Up To My Neck in Projects

Hello.  I am working on an oceany quilt that is for a friend, so I can say no more.  I hope to have the quilt top finished tonight.  Then tomorrow I will need to clear off my quilt table to prepare the backing.  Doing the back is my least favorite part because of the need for squaring it up. 
I did just finish a sweet baby quilt on August 30.  It is constructed with nine exploding pineapple blocks, bold polka dot inner border, and scrappy outer border.  I am not a fan of Mickey Mouse, but I am amazed at how wonderful it turned out. Chase is the Mickey Mouse fan. It is his quilt now.

Ribbons from the Fair on Doll Quilt

Remember, I said I went to The Fair for an hour?  It has been reported that I had ribbons on the doll quilt that I entered in The Western Idaho Fair.  Well howdy! It was more than I expected, and frankly I was rather in shock, but I was smiling all the rest of the day.  It got first place and best of division ribbons. Smile!


Doll Quilt for 18" doll. Finished the weekend prior to the fair.

Summer is Not Over Yet

Summer is going by so quickly. I still have summer-time things I need to do, so I feel like I enjoyed the summer. I went wadding, ran through a sprinkler, had a picnic in the mountains, ate watermelon, went paddle-boating at the park, went to the Western Idaho Fair for one hour, drank a root beer float, made stepping stones, irrigated the property, and did some woodworking.  Yesterday, we went to the botanical garden where I got some sun on my shoulders and had a relaxing wonderful time.  I feel better now. I see I have done some summer things.  Below are photos of my quilts that won ribbons at the Kuna Quilt Show.  I am very pleased.

Cup O'Joy -2nd place; Fish Quilt -3rd place