Shayla"s "Oh so Sheepy" Quilt

Shayla's "Oh So Sheepy" is finished!

I'm So Sheepy

Some weeks back I had a customer ask for a quilt for a baby girl with the colors of lilac, purple and black.  After much thought I came up with this idea of sheep. Megan (MC2 Productions) with her famous Provocraft Cricut found just the right sheep for this project.  Again, the right tools can make a project flow. I am nearing the completion of the quilt top and will be ready to applique those sheep into place.  So far this has been a fun project but I am excited to see the finished product.

Stoogesmania

This quilt was made for a dear friend of mine who will be retired after 40 years of service with Verizon Communications.  Knowing his passion for nostalgia and comedy I just knew that he would appreciate the theme and also those Verizon colors of red, white and black.  I am hoping that on those cold, snowy & wintry nights he will snuggle up with the Stooges and be so grateful that he does not have to be at work by 11pm.  Congrats and best wishes to my dear friend Mike!  Enjoy your retirement. 

Justin's Quilt

My nephew is visiting from Germany and I wanted him to take some part of our country and our Philly teams along with a memorable photo of his Dad (Jim ) and Step-Mom (my loving sis Re). Justin enjoyed his visit here and we are hoping he has a safe journey home and returns to us real soon. We will miss you Justin!

Kathie's Quilt

Piecing a quilt is quite a task for the beginner.  This is a quilt pieced by a newbie quilter, Kathie Harrington , who just began this craft in February. I also had much fun quilting this for her .  This was a first for me.  My style of quilting is usually freestyle but I have opened a new chapter of quilting.  My first attempt at a panto went rather well.

Michael's Frogs is finished

Finally Michael's Quilt is done and ready for the shower on Saturday.  Yea!!!!

MQX at Rhode Island

Just returned from MQX in Rhode Island where I traveled to take classes, ( hopefully to enhance my quilting techniques), and also to see the many quilts that were entered in competition.  Wow, I was truly humbled! There are so many very talented quilters out there with works of art that are magnificent. The teachers there were incredible and the classes were excellent.  
But all that aside now and I am back to work on my own projects (i.e. Michael's Frogs).  

Ringbearer's Pillow for Wedding

Today was a real test of treading into the unknown waters. I have a customer, Kelly, who brought me her Great Grand Mom's Wedding dress and asked if I could make a ring pillow for her sister's wedding from the back portion of the dress. This dress was incredibly special because it was worn in 1930.  Wow, what a treat! So very old and so very special. 

Michael's Frogs

Thanks to Megan ( www.mc2prod.com ) and her inspired baby shower card I was able to create the
faces for Michael's Quilt. 

Jayden's Jungle

Nearing completion, this quilt has indeed given me a few challenges. A pieced backing was necessary because the quilt exceeded my original design size.  It does, however, give the option of being used as a reversible quilt.
So, at present, Jayden's Jungle is on my long arm table and in the process of being quilted. Yea!! Thanks Jeanne and Debbie for your help along the way.  Every project is a lesson in patience and creativity.

Jayden's Jungle

Hello Again!  Well I am heading down the home stretch and yes this quilt is almost completed.  The quilting and the binding are all that remain.  All in all this has been a fun project and has given me a reminder that all aspects of quilting are enjoyable.I find it very fulfilling when a simple idea turns into something just sew perfect!

Jayden's Monkeys

 Jayden's quilt has been progressing but I did get tied up on some long arm quilt work for other customers who had given me their quilt tops earlier. I needed to get them done before I leave for MQX (Machine Quilters Expo)  I am always seeking more knowledge and always looking to offer my customers a variety of services. Jayden's Jungle Quilt Challenge is indeed a work of art in progress and I am excited for the finished product which should be soon. I must give special mention; to my friends at The Quilting Circle who offered input on my current project and it was all greatly appreciated. This is a wonderful group of ladies who add humor and knowledge to our group and make the day a total thumbs up!