Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks

I'll be on the Blog Tour on Thursday, May 2nd so be sure to stop by for a visit. I'll be giving away a copy of the magazine and some fat quarter packs of the fabric used in my block, Sausalito by Quilting Treasures. I'll also be describing my design process for blocks and some quilts setting ideas for the blocks. Hope to see you there!

Getting back up to speed

Just back from a wonderful river cruise vacation in Holland visiting Amsterdam, Brugges,  the historic windmills, and an incredible visit to Keukenhof. Although the tulips were about a month behind schedule in the fields, the greenhouses and their incredible displays were out in full force. I've never seen so many varieties of tulips and they say there are more every year - truly amazing!

Serena's Quilt - 3rd place at Dallas Show!

Finally coming out of the mad dash to get customer quilts out the door and off to the shows they're entered into. Spent January puttering along on this amazing red and white of friend Serena. Her fabric choices and intricate piecing on this beauty are truly amazing. Such fortitude to finish a quilt of this magnitude. I'll post other picture are she sends them

Shades of Gray

Just finished my newest workshop sample, so here it is. The workshop technique is learning how to piece in circles easily using the freezer paper, starch, heat set, glue, heat set, stitch method. Works very well for a crisp finish.

Back to work on customer quilts, DH gave the longarm its annual spa treatment today - it's a happy camper.

Sharyn's Gift Quilt

Customer Sharyn's present for her Mom. Love the soft colors of the fabrics and and the whimsical feather quilting design she selected. My favorite "tomato soup" red thread makes it sparkle.

Ann's ready for the holidays!

Just finished quilting Ann's beautiful poinsettia quilt. Used Superior's So Fine thread and Heavy Metal metallic gold thread. Had fun staying with the holiday theme in this beauty.

Christine's Graphic Batik

Just wrapped up the quilting on this graphic batik quilt. Quilted with "Swirls' using a very subtle gray variegated, perfect for its recipient - her college student nephew.