Brown Bag Challenge

This was a challenge that our group did. We had 3 fat quarters placed in a bag...colors were chosen from paint chips that represented our initials. We could add 1 yd. We drew names and I got Carol. I designed this in EQ 6 This is the 24 x 24 wall hanging that I made.

This is the tag I made.
Close up of the basket.

This was my first experience with EQ where I actually designed my own design...It is addictive and I now have EQ7.

Grommet Bag

This is my latest creation. The pattern is called Wallet & Grommet .. Maple Island quilts . I took the basic design and made it my own. Smaller Grommets...narrower handles...Velcro closure. It always amazes me when we choose fabric. It is part of collection from Sweet Treats a vendor at our Maine Quilt Show a couple of years ago. It has an Oriental flavor to it...On the back the prints are switched out top to bottom...cute idea and I love it!! I also put plenty of pockets in it and it holds everything as you can see I have it stuffed already.

A Gift

At the Maine Quilt show there was this quilt 'Scraps of Green' made by the Narrow Gauge Quilters, Phillips.

I walked by it and was so drawn to it and thought to myself that my husband would really like it. He wears green work clothes, his car is green. If he were to buy me a dress it would be greens. Of all the colors that is not my favorite color. But this quilt just spoke to me and I bought a ticket and just felt in my heart it would be mine for him. It was an unusual strong feeling. I did not hear from them so told my husband about it and guessed I did not win it. I was looking through my favorite blogs and lo and behold this quilt was on Sue's blog. I laughed and was glad for her that she had won it. That is the first part of the story.

Today we had a quilt meeting that we both attend and she said 'let's take a walk' so outside we go and she begins to tell me that she really likes the quilt and wanted to make one like it and that it did not really fit her bed the way she wanted it to. AND if I would like I could have it. So I asked the big question 'how much and that I would pay for it". Then I did not know whether to laugh or cry and she said 'just what I paid for it $7.00'. I stand amazed that the God I serve can orchestrate my life and give me the desire of my heart and uses special people to bless me. A couple of postings below a dear friend had made a wonderful gift for me. I am very humbled by it all and so fortunate to have friends that mean so much.

So if you go to Sue's blog you will see it posted on hers but it is now on my bed and I can't wait for my hubby to see it. He will love it especially because it is GREEN!!! Isn't that a wonderful story?? I think so!! THANK YOU SUE R ...YOU MADE MY DAY!!!

A friends Gift & Family

This was done by a dear friend, Jen. She surprised me and gave it to me at Maine Quilts in July when three of us got together to attend the show. I was so surprised and it brought tears to my eyes to think someone would put so much time into a gift like this for me. It will be treasured for many years.

This is Alli, granddaughter who is a treasure to me. She helps me clean once a week

And of course the twins, Jacob and Joshua who bring delight to me...we had 'tent city' in my living room last night. We got pizza and ice cream which they were thrilled by.They turned twelve today.Never a dull moment with them around.

Rangeley Trip

My hubby and I headed to Rangeley area this past weekend. It has been very dry and you can see the trees starting to show their colorful splendor that will be in full color in a few weeks.
We had 25 ducks wanting us to feed them as I sat on the porch overlooking the lake. Hubby finally went and purchased some bread. Lots of fun to watch.

A high point overlooking the lake and mountains in the background.

Gorgeous flower gardens!!

This was on our way home. It runs close to the highway in many places.

This was the view as I sat on the porch of our motel all afternoon soaking up the sun. This pic was taken later in the day when some clouds rolled in.

Red Onion - delicious food. They are known for their award winning Pizza and chili...I also had home made pea soup with ham....Delicious!!!

Clouds hung low are we headed up toward the mountains. The weather was crazy....some sun...some clouds BUT no rain!!

Short visit but relaxing!!

Star BOM UFO

This is what I am working on...I did a block of the month with Judy Laquidara beginning in Nov, 2008 and the blocks have been sitting. So I finally decided to get it out and put it together. It has been a challenge. I am ready now to put the 5 borders on. The third one is a pieced ribbon border and I am toying with the idea of scratching that and doing my own thing. We will see!!

BELOW

I entered a block into the Waterford Fair. Out of the 27 entries there were 5 winners and mine was #3. It is a very small fair that we and our friends discovered 3 years ago. The blocks are used to make a quilt for the next year and raffled off.
This was the block I entered. It is my own design that I have used in a couple of other quilts. It is needle turn applique and embroidery. The colors were to be white/green/blue. Their theme was blueberries.

Greenville-Moosehead Area Trip

The picture above was on our way into the Greenville & Moosehead area. We stopped and asked where the best place to eat with good food and cheap prices for lunch and was directed to the BLACK FROG RESTAURANT. We sat in the back overlooking Moosehead lake (forgot to get a pic). Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. The flowers were gorgeous in the planters. You can see a close-up in the sidebar. And of course I wanted to visit the quilt shop that was across the street. Also bought a couple pieces of fabric from Andover Fabrics called 'Pearl River' by Kathy Hall. My plan is to make a purse.

This is the shop owner - Marilyn Goodwin. She was a delight to talk to.

Moose are everywhere!!! This was on the end of her shop outside.

Shaw Block 1893


I remember seeing this many years ago when we visited. My maiden name is Shaw.

We stopped again back to The Black Frog restaurant after we finally found a motel. This was the sky after a few hours of pouring rain. I am not sure what was that in the sky. I did a close up and it was not a plane so it is a mystery to me.

A wonderful relaxing couple of days.

Life's Field of Dreams

This quilt was made for my special friend, Michelle who is a cancer survivor.....The pattern came from Fabric Trends - Summer 2010. I made it into a twin size and named it "Life's field of Dreams"...It speaks to me of beauty, freedom, fragrance which represents her. I finished putting the binding on at 10:00pm and we met for breakfast the next morning at 8:00am. It truly is 'more blessed to give than to receive' as the bible says. Free design quilting was done by 'Stitch N' Time quilting by my friend Sherry who does an excellent job. Original name: Jacobean Elegance and designed by Sue Goth & Cathy Anderson.

Sassy Snappy Purse

My Sassy Snappy Purse. This is the second one I have made. It has removable handles and you just make all kinds of bags in any flavor you like...this is my second one and more to go. Purse is designed by Barb D

Fair Entry-Bluebelle

This is a needle turn applique/embroidery that I have made to enter into a Maine fair . They supplied the blueberry material and I could add green/white...so I chose a design of mine that I have used on my niece's quilts. They are judged and then the entries are made into a quilt for the next year as a raffle quilt.

Snowman - Casserole Cover

This was such a fun project. Embroidered and little white buttons. 10" x 12"....This will go in my Black/White kitchen in the winter. cute...cute!!!

This is a casserole cover to hold those large 9" x 12" pans you want to carry. Just recently I was headed to a quilt gathering and I had a hot gingerbread in a 'round' casserole holder. Well, you know what happened when I got out of the car. It went crashing down on the driveway pavement and broke into many pieces and of course, I slivered a finger that bled and bled and I was near tears. I decided that I would make a cover and that would not happen again. So I found this wonderful 'rooster fabric' and lo and behold here it is. Now I can safely transport that large glass dish. It was quick and easy to make. I cross-hatched it with stitching first with warm and natural and then cut it out.

Tacoma Mtg. 6.16.10

Today was our last meeting of the year until September. A workshop by Koleen Painchaud was enjoyed by many.We did 'Luv my Sewing Candle Mat' and it is available in kit form from Pickering Farm Designs, 603.239.7550.

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A very popular 'show and tell' was the quilt holder by Bev. It is done with approx 23 2 1/2" strips and it opens up with ties on the sides.Really neat idea and probably will be a workshop next year.

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These were the cutest little purses done by Janet. This was demonstrated last month and she did them in various sizes and were just adorable!!

BELOW: This is a stack and whack done by Sandy and very stunning!!! It is amazing how they turn out. This is it for this Spring...Tacoma will see you in the Fall.

Tacoma Morning Glory Challenge

Click this link to see quilts to be entered into Maine Quilt Show.
http://heartinhishandquilting.blogspot.com/2010/05/tacoma-morning-glory.html

Piney Woods

This is a wall hanging called 'Piney Woods' 12" x 36". BRQ a local quilt group had it for a project. I really enjoy anything with trees. Fun project!!

Here it Is!!

This is my third and final entry for tonight.

People have been asking to see my new 'black/white kitchen....my hubby went out of town for 4 days so I got 'paint happy'...still have more to do but will get it done eventually. I really like it.

I have a long kitchen (26' x 11') and this breaks it up.

These are similar to the curtains I had before. I redesigned them.

Of course I would have a pile of something on the table..(smile)

Sassy Snappy Purse

This was a fun project that we did at Casey Quilters last week. This 'Sassy Snappy Purse' designed by Barb D of Pleasant Pond Studios. Handles are removable and so you can have lots of different designs. Simple to make with Fat quarters and a handle from Hobby & Land. They can be fancy, fun etc. We all were very pleased with our particular one.

Check out the designers blog

This is my design. I carried it this week and had many positive remarks. It certainly was a conversational piece. I intend to make many more.

Winters Medley 2010

Our local chapter Tacoma had block drawings each month. I won the January ones and have finally finished them. They were all different sizes so it took awhile to figure out what I was going to do. This is the final product designed and quilted by me. Sue B design
Barb D design

Baby Quilt-Shower

This is the quilt I designed for my great grandson...simple...ideas taken from here and there..

Used this wonderful technique to make windmills. There were a lot of fun and I am very pleased with the result. My friend Sherry quilted it for me as my was waiting for repair. Close up of the windmills

Granddaughter, Em...and great granddaughter, Ella who was excited and trying to help. It was suggested to also give her books for the baby and sign them. It was a wonderful idea by her sisters, Rachel and Alllison who hosted the party.

IT'S A BOY!! Her mom, Vickie inspecting the windmills

Alli, 14 who did this wonderful counted cross stitch. Poem about little boys. She is very skilled in knitting, quilting, sewing...it makes a Gram proud!! And Oh, she takes after her Gramp and loves the barn and mucking the horses..(smile!!)