Latest News

It has been a while since I have updated this blog, but a lot has happened.   A year ago December I had foot surgery and was off work for 13 weeks.  My foot still hurts somewhat and I am hoping it will get better. 

The last week of July my husband ended up in the hospital for a week with a bad kidney stone.  He then came home and after 3 days went back to the hospital.  Due to a problem in surgery, complications resulted and he ended up in the hospital 2 more times.  Loosing about 35 lbs. during this time.  Well he is now back to work and has put back the weight. 

I have been busy sewing more orders for Christmas.  I have added a few more new things that I have made.   I had to get a new lap top because my old one was running very slow.   New technology is rapidly changing therefore making our old equipment obsolete.  I guess demand keeps the ecomony going and people in jobs, unfortunately not in this country because most of it is made in China or elsewher other than our United States.  

I welcome any comments you would like to leave for me. 

Holiday Place Mats

Christmas place mats I made for a Christmas gifts.  

Hoffman Challenge 2006

In 2006 I entered the Hoffman Challenge in the Beginner Quilter category, which I was.  I was so thrilled to enter my quilt.  The colorful pattern was of butterfly wings.  If you are familiar with Hoffman materials you know they have gold threading.  Since I was new to quilting, this was a challenge for me.  The measurements had to be perfect, they have strict rules to follow. 

This was a style of quilting that I had never done before, each square was individually quilted and pieced together in rows and connected.  I was proud of myself.  However, I didn't win anything, but received a pin for entering the contest.  I was happy to have done it.  Someday I plan on entering again.

Poinsettias Table Runner

Christmas Table Runner, with stylish embroidery, simple but elegant.  This was a gift for one of my neighbors.

Tropical Colors

My first large quilt I made fits across the top of a King size bed.  This was a definite challenge, of course it looks a lot harder than it was.  Accuracy is definitely important.  It was cut from the same material each star from a different section.   A kaleidoscope of colors.

Hanukkah Table Runner

My own design, materials purchased from California on the internet.  I only use the best materials.  

A table runner made for an order, about 60" long and 18" wide.  Again this table runner is reversible.  

Hanukkah Place Mat

Hanukkah Place Matt made for a someone at work.  This is with gold and silver, material was ordered from a company in California.  The picture below is the back side.  My place mats are all reversible.