Hello Bloglandia - Anyone Home?

Happy Holiday Month!  Just popping in to do a little life journaling with photos.  I have to back to Thanksgiving to catch up.

Hanna ran a 5 mile Turkey Trot.  I could not more proud of her.  She is registed to run a half marathon in DC in March.

We had a wonderful dinner together and indulged on the leftovers.

We spent a week eating, drinking and hanging out.  We won't be together this Christmas so we splurged.

We went to an escape room and it was so fun.  We almost finished it!  Hightly recommend as a family activity.   More eating....this is Yale staple pizza dive that is always fun visit.

I visited the New England Quilt Museum and did a gallery talk the Saturday after.  I met up with Meliss and Wendy!  yay!

Here is wendy by her quilt (on bottom)

Brenda, Gwen's daughter came and it was so wonderful to meet her for  the first time.  She reminds me so much of Gwen!  I'm hopeful that she will put together an exhibit of her mothers quilts.

On Sunday Hanna and I went to NC to the Biltmore Estate to see the chrsitmas displays.  I started each day with a little applique in the lobby.  

The Mansion and Grounds are absolutely incredible.  Worth every penny to tour.  Here are some of the decorations.  My favoirte:  The Library Tinsel Tree

This little Japanese tree was so so charming.  

There were more than 70 decorated Christmas Trees this year!  The winery was fun to visit - this is the entrance cellar hall talk about dramatic.

Sadly, I picked up a bug and spend several doing this.... I watch The Gilded Age which was perfect after visiting the Biltmore.

My Modern Quilt Guild had a lovely party!  I brought a cheese ball.  Who can resist a cheese ball?

The decorations were lovely.

We had a gift exchange and I made this runner for  Carolyn who loves neutrals and the beach.  I unofficially named it Wave Runner....ha ha.

I received this sweet thread catcher bucket.

I am still working on my scarf.  I had no idea how long it takes to crochet a scarf!  I added fringe to the finished edge.  More Gilded Age watching.....Ada is my favorite characater.

I received bit news!  My entry has been in a photograph in this post.

Well, if you're still with me, I wish you a peaceful, happy and healthy holiday season.

I make no promises, but I don't intend to completely disappear from Bloglandia.

xo

Happy Pumpkin Month!

I finally put a little fall on the wall!  I love Autumn - buy who doesn't right?  I designed this quilt using 3 inch diamonds and it is all hand EPP.

If you follow me on Instagram, you no doubt saw that I have an article in QuiltMania #157.

I feel so honored, and also grateful that I could share the importance of my friend, Gwen Marston on my work and life.

My friend, Cecile, of Patworkinspirations wrote this beautiful article.  Thank you, Cecile'!

I also have a quilt pattern in this issue using several Fun with Barb swap blocks!

In other big BIG news, my guest curated exhibit:  Personal Expression; The Legacy of Gwen Marston is now on display until the end of December at the New England Quilt Museum.

I'm so excited to have so many Gwen connected quilt friends in this exhibit!

To see more of the quilts on display, check out their website:  The New England quilt Museum.

I've been parcipating in Tayrn's of Repro Quilt Lover ohio star stitch along.  

It's not too late to jump in on the fun.

I never have just the right fabrics, but I have fun getting close.

So many quilters are posting wonderful and creative posts on Instagram I've been inspired to do the same.

I think that's enough for  today.  Thank you if you are still reading my blog.

Make yourself a pan of Rice Krispie Treats and pick up some caramel apples and enjoy the beautiful autumn season.

They are so easy and as good as you remember!

xo

Barb

February Fun

New England Quilt Museum!

I had a  day of good weather so I drove up to the NEQM to see the new exhibits and my quilts on display.  Thank you to Pam and all the volunteers who made everything look so beautiful.

Here is my Artist's Statement~ 

Old Abe has never looked so good.  Nice to have it on display for his 213th Birthday.

I don't know who Joan and Lew are, but their little note in the guest book  touched my heart.

There is a bird exhibit on display that I loved.

I'll share one with you.

Laura L. has put together a gorgeous display of Tree Quilts from the museum's collection.

I adore this quilt by Ruth McDowell.

Since the show is still open that's all I'll share for now.  I know several people who are going to attend, so I like to let them discover it all for themselves.   See details on the NEQM Website.

I'll be giving a talk to The Applique' Society this Saturday at 1pm Central Time.

 Here is a link to their website if you are interested in becoming a member.  Membership is $25.  There are many resources and benefits.

I thought I had finished my words quilt.

Then I decided to go back and quilt additional lines.  I'm glad I did. I will say more about that when it is completely finished.

I've also started a baby boy quilt for a friend with two different Fun With Barb swap blocks.

The tutorials to make all the swap blocks are still available, see the tab at the top of the home page.

Stay Warm and Well and let me know if you visit my quiltts!

xo