Friday, November 29, 2024

Long Time Gone (again)

 I feel like a turkey, because I have not written a post since August! So this is a photo dump and catch up.  

Kindred Spirits won first place at my local fair in September.

It went on to win Best in State at the CT Fair Banquet earlier this month.  Thank you to all who commented on my IG and FB post.   It was a thrill to win and of course I share it with Jill.
The Wedding quilt was gifted to Rich's Goddaughter in Breckenridge.  Here is it after quilting.
It took quite a while to quilt it, but I liked how it turned out.
I continue to work on my Jane Stickle potholder blocks.
I made my first crochet hat of the season for  my friend, Scarlett.
Hooray - I finally finished Helen's horse barn!  It now lives in Colorado.
I finished this bag that I started 2 1/2 years ago.
I did a lot of traveling and teaching and had the busiest fall I can remember.  Here are some workshop samples.  
After my quilting trips the quilt storage room looked like this!  Nutmeg doesn't mind.
I've just finished this quilt top, which as you can see is like the wedding quilt I made earlier this year.  This is not the final layout.   I'll share the finished quilt next month.
We had an election.  Now we wait to see what comes next.  I was inspired to see this sign on a walk last week.
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving.  Ours was very peaceful and quiet.   We watched the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.  It is such a great story and beautifully filmed.
Thank you to everyone who follows me on Instagram!  It is not the same community as blogging, but it offers us a chance to share.

In the meantime, enjoy the holiday season and stay well.
xo

9 comments:

Cherie Moore said...

Lovely to see your post. Congratulations on the Kindred Spirits wins…..so well deserved! I love the sign you saw on your walk, it speaks what is in my heart.

The Cozy Quilter said...

I follow you on Instagram but always love to see your blogposts! Those blocks made from solids are fun…what workshop is that? I also am in full agreement with the sign. Congrats on the big win for your collaboration with Jill.

cityquilter grace said...

always delighted to see your work on any platform!

Juliana said...

Congratulations on having your beautiful quilts recognized with ribbons! I was glad to see a post from you today. Thanks for sharing the sign. It's what so many of us are thinking.

Susie H said...

What an honor for your beautiful quilt -- Ribbons galore!!!! I always enjoy your blog posts as I'm not IG. Your quilts are amazing so I'd think your classes would be too. Happy holiday season!

Lori said...

What a fun catch up post! I don't recall you making a Jane Stickle quilt, potholder style! So cool!

Nann said...

So nice to hear from you again. Congratulations on Best in State!

Robin said...

Congratulations! You always do such beautiful work.

Gladi Porsche said...

Congratulations on the awards for your lovely work! I enjoy your Instagram posts, but am a dedicated blog reader, too, so thanks for posting. Wishing you a holiday season of joy and peace!