Are You Reliable?

Hi!  I am just posting a suggestion that you might like to try the Reliable Iron....it sounds like an excellent Iron for Quilters and it also has a company that backs it up....so just think about it next time you need an Iron....I do need one....dropped mine on its' Head and now it leaks.....that is not acceptable Quilting Procedure  (sorry I use to be a Nurse).... so just check it out.....and Sew We Quilt is giving away 3 Irons for Mothering Day!....so take charge!! and give it a try!! I hope my family and friends will always say I am Reliable too!!  Happy Quilted Blessings!!  Karen

 

Reliable    

Ellie's Rose Garden

Ellie's Rose Garden

This IS a quilt I never thought of making.  When our Grandgal wanted a rose quilt for her newly painted room in a pretty green and top 24 inches in dark brown.  She is almost 13 and wanted to grow up a little bit in her beautiful bedroom....so they covered up a meadow of flowers that her Mom had stenciled on the 24 inches.  She was so sweet about it.  She didn't want to hurt her Moms' feelings, because Leah had worked so hard....but it was ok with Leah....she knew she really wanted the change. So, she wanted a dark brown behind the white roses and cream on the back.  Being a longarmer quilter I used backing for the top and back...it is 108 " wide and then thinking she wanted a lofty batting I picked up 1' polyester for that and the Rose pattern was appropriate for the all over quilting design.  We are pleased with it.  I made 143 roses from an "antique white" cotton cloth....I cut them 9 inches wide across the whole width of 45 inches.....so there is ALOT of fabric in the roses....I have enough left over to make a nice sham for her and I think I will make a few chocolate roses to mix on the end of the sham....the chocolate has been crying out to be a rose....I can hear it, you know!!...As Always!  Quilted Blessings!  Karen

Rose Design

136 Roses

Fear=Paper Piecing?.....Not! Now!

Girlfriend!
 Do not have fear!! I did for years....so silly!!.....now that I do it!.....I am working on a Doll Quilt doing paper piecing this month, so I thought I would share Quiltys' 2 part video...she is so sweet!....Marianne Fons daughter....Fons & Porter...aren't they just the best!!  So, enjoy the videos, you need to watch both!!......

Calling Them.....Let's Play House Sis!

I call this pattern  The Meadow....LOVE IT!

Pattern is Wedding Bouquet....very nice!

I also was blessed and finished my 2 Grad photo quilts.....yeyeyeye.....now to bind them.....here is what we did!!.....shew!!.....lots of memories....and now I can put away  Lion King...and Beauty and the Beast.....their fav movies when LITTLE!!!......
Have a Blessed Day!! God is so very good to us....the world is Filled With His Glory....Quilted Blessings!!  Karen

Sweet

Had to just share this ..... it is just a sweet moment!!  Have a very special day today!!

 

Source: flickr.com via Shannon on Pinterest

Sharing

Doll Quilt

Oh Canada!!

You know, Sharing in life is just one of the sweetest thing going! Also, being in the Quilters' Community there is always something going on and ways to share and "meet" new folks! My Swapping Doll Monthly partner for April is in Canada, it is sweet to meet someone that you know is also stitching up something for you too....stitches!!...what a great way to show hospitality.....so my quilt arrived across our northern border today and she was happy....funny how you are lead to make something for someone you have never met and it just seems to 'FIT'....so that is so cool....here is the quilt I worked up for her, inspired by the Grad Photo Quilts I am laboring with love on....the House.....It was fun to make...watched The Masters' while I did the ribbon embroidery. FUN!!  Enjoy the Spring Sunset....YUMMO!! See you in a few! Just had to share that the Doll Quilt arrived! and Oh, how I love mine!!! Thank you Karen!!   Quilted Blessings, Karen

Love it!!

You can not beat an Indiana Sunset!

Lets' Watch Quilting Ideas

Quilting Ideas QNNtv

Isn't This Sweet!!

Please link to the video above...it is a great place full of ideas!! My Longarm Suziebell and I are bonding with my Grad Photo Quilts, it is all good!!....see you in a couple days!!....As Always, Quilted Blessings!! Karen

Surprise Spring Sightings!

Doll Quilt of Star! Doll Monthly Swap!

Back side....so sweet!

Close up and personal!

I wasn't expecting this surprise today in our mail box by the road!  I was taking "sightings of Spring" photos with my Iphone....and there it was!  I Love my Post Lady!! She brings me so much joy!!
Thank you, Karen in Canada also for your work of art....I pray you enjoy what I sent you too!  Thanks for being my April Swap Partner!  Quilted Blessings!  Karen

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