The actual festival week!!

I am now putting this quilt in the quilt festival.This quilt is Bonnie Hunter's design, Ohio Stars and was made for a graduation present. I love all the swirls in the actual quilting and the design elements from the blue jeans. I've also included a pic of the back. Thanks Amy for doing this! It helps to get to know other quilters! Don't miss this girls. Tag the button on the side to get to the festival!

Time For The Quilt Festival !!!

It's time again for the quilt festival and even though I've not been blogging I could not miss this so I had to make time to do it. This quilt is Bonnie Hunter's design, Ohio Stars. Of course, my borders are different and I have added pics of the back to show some stash busting skills and an up close view of the quilting. I love recycling jeans because they have so many elements, zippers, pockets and rivets that add to the character of the quilt. This one is already on its way to it's new owner, my nephew, Corbin Watson, for his graduation present. CONGRATS CORBIN!! So grab a button at Amy's Creative Side and join in. Thanks a bunch Amy. We love the festival.

TAKIN' A BREAK!!

Hey Everybody,

Just a quick post to let everyone know I'm taking an extended break for a while to catch on some things - mainly my sanity!!! - and hopefully will be back ASAP!! Working on a few important things for some friends and will post pics when I'm done.

Forever Quilting!!!!!

TISSY ;-)

COLLARS AND CUFFS

Gotta love those mens shirts huh??? Even the sashing I used in these blocks is made of recycled mens shirts. When I was a newbie,(Ha!!!! Many years ago...mmmmmmmmm) whenever I took apart a shirt, the collars and cuffs would go in the trash (YOWZA!!). Of course, that was a waaaaaayyyyy long time ago. Now the collars and cuffs go in the STRIP bag to be used at a later date. It's so much fun!!! Mens shirts are sturdy and soft and make quite a cozy quilt. Winter is coming and snuggling in a quilt in front of the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies....ummmmmm... what could be better? I can smell the chocolate chips now!!!