12.20.2011

Nathaniel's Memory Quilt

My daughter asked me to make a Memory Quilt of Nathaniel's first year outfits.  This was a project of love.  As I fussy cut each outfit, it would remind me of special moments in my grandson's first year.  The quilt fabric reflects the colors in his nursery/bedroom.  It's hard to see, but on the far right of this photo is a matching pillow with the feet of his pajama.

 I will be giving this to my daughter at Christmas and am so excited to see her reaction.  

11.08.2011

Snow Lady Quilt


Completion of "The Snow Lady" quilt is extremely satisfying.  It took almost 2 years to complete and was "embroidery" intense.  I did change a few of the sayings on the bottom of each panel and also finish with an attic window design instead of basic sashing, etc.  I like the window pane framing which accents each block.  Lots of fun to do and a great project to take with you on trips, etc.

Now off to work on "Susan's Dresden Garden"---more embroidery, quilting, baking,and holdiay crafts.  I love this time of the year!

9.25.2011

Daughter and Grandson's trip to NYC and Boston

In October my daughter walked her first Marathon---26.2 miles!  Amazing!!! But to add to the excitement she and our 18 month old grandson were getting on a plane and flying across country to NYC the next day to visit with Uncle Geoff (our son).  Since they had to travel lightly, I created this little "travel chalkboard".  It is approximately 8" X 11", so it fit nicely in their carry-on luggage.  Wishing them a great flight, a fun visit, and a safe trip back home. 

6.15.2011

Project Finished----Yeah!




Before
  


Seating near the water feature
  

Finished-now just adding plants and flowers!
 

Lots of digging, hauling stones, pavers, sand, etc., but the end result is wonderful.  We love it and even our dog, Dudley, uses the pathway on his way to running the fence line-it's pretty cute.

4.08.2011

My daughter's "Garage Sale" chair


When my daughter was relocating and single, I was helping her paint, etc. her first home.  We went "garage sale shopping" and found this treasure for only $5.00.  It has been with her for probably 7-8 years.  Now married and living near to my husband and me, the chair was retired to their garage.  Well, one of the things I love to do is to try and turn overly used furniture into revived furniture, so she asked me to help.  She found this beautiful fabric...and away I went.

Dudley, my King Charles Cavalier, found it very comfortable.



3.20.2011

My husband loves to golf!

  A special quilt for my golfing husband.  He only had to wait 37 years for this quilt.  I wanted to make sure the marriage would last, as you know a lot of work goes into making a quilt! 
Love you sweetie!

Barb is becoming a great grandmother!!! Yeah!

 

A beautiful flannel quilt made for my beautiful friend and her future great granddaughter!

A quilt for my mother

Knowing my love of snowmen, mom purchased this kit for me last year.  In September of 2010, she was diagnosed with cancer and passed away so quickly on October 4th.  Mom inspired me my entire life with her incredible artistic talents.  She loved to create and decorate.  I miss her valuable remarks, even the negative remarks that were always meant to "learn from".   Every time she discovered a mistake she would remark, "only God is perfect" and then continue to scrutinize my project.  But thanks to mom, I love to quilt, knit, crochet, garden, upholster and refinish furniture, watercolor, and so much more.  I, too, love to create!  Thanks, mom!