I pulled out the crazy quilt that I've been working on for a few years featuring the landmarks of McHenry Illinois where I live. I still have a few blocks to go but this is the old Iron Bridge over the Fox River. It was built in 1881 and replaced with concrete bridge in 1976:
The colors are brighter than they look here. I need to get a new digital camera so for now, I'm just using the camera on my cellphone.
Here's the entire quilt so far:
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This quilt is pieced entirely by hand on a cotton foundation. A lace is either vintage or antique. Each block has a spider and spider web on it. The spiders are made from vintage Mother Of Pearl buttons.
The next block is our Brewery. I'll post a photo when it's complete.
I decided to release my January Cross Stitch patterns a little early. I'm going to take a little break between Christmas and New Year's to do some stitching. I pulled out my McHenry Crazy Quilt. I have 12 more blocks to do and then I think it'll be ready to assemble. Stay tuned for an update on that!
Here are the new releases. First a new Colorful Cat named Vivaldi:
And a set of Valentine Heart Ornaments with little Blue Birds:
Easter Egg Friends is a set 2 full coverage egg shaped ornaments. One with a little chick and one with a bunny:
Finally, a set of 4 geometric quilt designs with little birds. One for each season:
Ask for my patterns are your favorite needlework retail store or find them here:
I have a new free cross stitch pattern today! But first I wanted to share my little Christmas Tree.
I've had this little 2 foot tree since the 1970's. Every couple of years, I redecorate it and decided this year it could use a fresh look. I picked up some little cream and gold ornaments from Hobby Lobby along with some red berries and used some little gold beaded garland along with some torn Homespun fabric. The Santa at the top is an Avon pin from the 80's. The picket fence box was made by my dad. I like an elegant country look. Now to keep my cats away from it!!
Okay, so I promised you a new free Christmas pattern. Here it is, Holiday Joy:
This vintage snowman border would look great on a fingertip towel! If you collect Vintage Fire King Jadite like I do, the colors will match perfectly!!
Cracking me up
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My right thumb has returned to painful cracks at each corner of my nail,
and now my index finger wanted in on the action. Both of those nails have
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April IHSW
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IHSW or International Hermit and Stitch Weekend always starts on the third
Friday of the month. It's a chance to lock yourself away and focus on your ...
Additions
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I've added a little to the landscape as you can see from the photo. I
ended up embiggening the truck slightly and, at least to my eye, it looks
more in...
Beautiful days at last.
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Yes at last we are now getting some beautiful days , makes you feel so
good .
Well the last two weeks have been busy with appointments like the dentist...
Bluebell Time
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Hello again dear readers.........sharing lots of blue and white quilt
pictures today.....
..........it's bluebell time here in the uk and it always makes...
Happy Spring Here In Minnesota
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Greetings top all my faithful followers, thank-you from my heart for your
comments, thank-you for all the private emails I received about how well I
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Working on Nametags for Guild Retreat
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This is what happens when I can't find my binder clips (found them 10
minutes after finishing this task...isn't that the way it always is).
Adding some...