I didn’t think I would get to do a Christmas in July post this year, but the mail man was nice to me yesterday. So I am able to do it after all. I unexpectedly received a package from Quilter’s World, and in it are my Christmas runner and copies of the magazine’s special interest [...]
Archive for July, 2011
Christmas Hospitality Runner in Quilter’s World’s “A Quilted Christmas” (Fall 2011)
Posted in Christmas, Home Decor, Quilt Pattern, Quilting, Quilts & Projects: Published, Quilts: Pieced, tagged A Quilted Christmas, Christmas Table or Bed Runner, Henry Glass At Home for the Holidays, Pieced Christmas Star Blocks, Quilter's World Special Interest Publication Fall 2011, Wendy Sheppard Designs on July 29, 2011 | 23 Comments »
Fresh and Refresh: Final Sneak Peek
Posted in Quilting, Quilts & Projects: Upcoming, Quilts: Pieced, tagged Benartex Backyard Butterflies on July 28, 2011 | 16 Comments »
Here it is, quilted! I opted for a very informal allover flower/leaves motif to keep with the light-hearted fabric theme. This was my first time trying out this particular motif. I don’t think my execution was as perfect as I would like it to be. I am also not quite sure yet how I feel [...]
Fresh and Refresh: Sneak Peek #2
Posted in Quilting, Quilts & Projects: Upcoming, Quilts: Pieced, tagged Benartex Backyard Butterflies on July 27, 2011 | 25 Comments »
Friends, I hope you are staying cool (for those who live in the northern Hemisphere). It’s HOT over here!! I have been working away on my Fresh and Refresh quilt. Here is another peek for you: The next time you see this quilt will be the final sneak peek after I get it quilted. Thanks [...]
Fresh and Refresh: Sneak Peeks #1
Posted in Quilting, Quilts & Projects: Upcoming, Quilts: Pieced, tagged Benartex Backyard Butterflies on July 26, 2011 | 17 Comments »
Remember these adorable fabrics? Here are the blocks I have made with the fabrics. The look of these blocks is a little different from my usual style. It’s good to get out of my stuffy box once in a while. Thanks for stopping by. I am back to putting the quilt top together in order [...]
Recovering from the weekend…
Posted in General on July 25, 2011 | 8 Comments »
Happy Monday, Friends! I am recovering from a whirlwind weekend. We witnessed the re-enactment of the First Manassas Battle, commemorating the 150th anniversary of that Civil War Battle. The event gave me lots to think about: We will be back to our regularly scheduled program tomorrow. I have some quilting pictures to show you. Till [...]







