It's a dogs life

I have often said here on the blog, "It's a dogs life" and George certainly proves that.

My mother is here visiting for a month. She gets cold, so she sits in this chair with one of my "sofa" quilts and a little pillow to prop her up. She is only 5' 2". When she vacates George takes over. Head on the pillow and everything. I hate to disturb him.

He always lays on what ever fabric is on the floor waiting to be ironed. I truly believe he is NOT color blind.

One of the two quilts that I have made in his honor. Georgie Porgy Puddin in Pie, Pie for my Birthday.

My friends know how I adore this little hound dog, and one year for Christmas Judy Coates Perez made this tree ornament for George. Notice the dog bones and squirrels in the border. It is truly a dogs life.

SALE

I have uploaded a sale page on my web site that you might want to check out. I will try to update it daily with new pieces. I really need to make room for new items, so please help me clean my shelves.
Have a very merry holiday season.

These are just a few of the items on the page.

I call this wicked fabric. Just four pieces left of this fabulously textured fabric.

I have about ten shirts that need to find new homes. These are all different sizes and makers. They normally sell for $48 but for you, what a deal.

Sohpie’s Toes Sock

I just bought some gorgeous yarn from my friend Emily Parson. This is for my sister for Christmas. I love this yarn. It is my favorite to make socks up in. You can check out Emily’s other offerings here at her Etsy store.

Audubon’s Fabulous Fibers, a review

BJ Parody wrote a wonderful review of The Audubon’s Fabulous Fiber show at the Audubon Musuem, Henderson, KY. You can read it on her blog at http://bjparady.com/blog/.

I have two pieces in this show.

Aspen Autumn Night

One of my students from “Quilting Adventures” just sent me this note and picture, so of course I wanted to share it.

I am attaching a picture of the piece.  It is called Aspen Autumn Night.  You pushed me so much to create this little piece.  And, I am most grateful for it.  I used 40 wt Sulky Rayon as I had the best color selection in that weight.  Around the trees and the leaves, I used the triple stitch, guiding it at a very slow speed with the needle down.  It gave a better outline, more embroidery like.  With this weight thread, I think it worked better.  The blue sky, the grass and the fill in the gold/brown are all free motion.  I hope you enjoy this.  I know I have a long way to go to get to where I want to be but this piece does show that I can get better.  It would not have happened without your training and encouragement.  Thank you so much.

Nice job Mona!!

Mother Earth Alphabet and Story Book

Meridith W. just sent me this picture of the baby quilt she made using two yards of my bright multi-gradation rainbow stripe fabrics. She used Sieglinde Schoen Smith’s Mother Earth's ABC: A Quilter's Alphabet and Story Book for the pattern. I think it looks fabulous and would certainly want one for myself.

I am trying to finish up a few projects before my mother arrives on Friday. I think Laura and Judy and I will go to the “One of a Kind” show at the Merchandize mart on Thursday. This is such a great show and we love to look at all the marvelous creations. Hopefully I will be able to take a few pics to post.

Christmas Morning

My quilt Christmas Morning is featured in this month’s Quilters Newsletter. This is an easy project for you to make and enjoy for years to come.

You can order a fabric kit along with one yard of wonderunder #805 on my website at

Christmas Morning Fabric Kit.