More Crazy Quilt Trinket Blocks

 I stitched up a two more Crazy Quilt Trinket blocks.  I think I'm up to 42 blocks now!

 

This one has an Autumn theme.  The leaves in the very center are a brooch that I found over the Summer at an estate sale for I think, 50 cents!

This is a crazy quilt on a crazy quilt!  The tiny little framed piece was made by my sweet friend Pat Winter.  I bought it from her a few years ago.  It's a pendant but I don't wear much jewelry anymore so I decided to use it on this quilt.  No one on the planet can make tinier stitches than pat!

The silver leaves are a vintage brooch that my long time dear friend Danielle gave me for my birthday back in the 80's.  Danielle and I share the same birthday, Christmas Eve.

The colors in both pieces are brighter than they look here.  I'm needing a new digital camera so for now, I'm using my cellphone to take photos.

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Autumn 2019

Good morning everyone!  The Autumn 2019 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available:

Our cover artist for this issue of CQQ is Janese Morris. Janese is the creator of the adorable little crazy quilt animals presented in previous issues of this magazine.

Also in this issue the next installment of the 2020 Challange interviews, a gorgeous Dresden Plate crazy quilt by Lauretta Allen, a wool crazy quilt by Patty Schock, an American Flag quilt made by Wilma Van Wagensveld and several quilts by Robin Waybright. Darlene Kliewer shares some of her recent projects too!

Be sure to see the Winter Solstice block by Marilyn Luke-Paris and the CQ Hand by Shirlee Fassell.

There are book reviews, an “orphan block” tutorial and a Snippet Roll by Mary Anne Richardson as well! We've also included an 1825 Redwork Signature Quilt that you may find inspirational.

Print copies are available in my Etsy store.

Print and digital copies are available in my Magcloud store.

Cats And Stockings Cross Stitch Pattern Series

Okay, I know it's a twinge early for Christmas (LOL!!) but my Cats and Quilts cross stitch pattern series and my Cats and Hearts cross stitch pattern series are incredibly popular. 

So I thought, why not do something similar for Christmas stockings!  And who doesn't love those sweet little black cats?

Well here they are:

Poinsettia, Snowflake and Evergreen (I give names to all cats, even cross stitch ones)!!

These designs use DMC floss and some Kreinik metallic threads for sparkle!!

What do ya'll think?

Please support your local needlework shop.  But if you don't have one, these are available in my Etsy store.

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Spring 2019

Hi Ladies,

Been dealing with a "flu bug from hell"!!  Wanted to let you know that the the Spring 2019 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available. 

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magzine Spring 2019

Our cover artist is Margreet De Reus.  See if you can find all the beautiful Spring elements that Margreet embroidered on this block!!  Thank you Margreet!!

At the moment this available at Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

I'll get this listed in my Etsy store in another day or so.  This flu bug just knocked me on my butt!!!

Also, we finished up the Valentine's Days Cross Stitch Mystery Stitch Along.  Here is the complete design:

 I hope everyone enjoyed this project!  We'll be getting back to the Never Ending Sampler with Panel 5 very soon!!  In the meantime, this design is available at Magcloud and Etsy as both a pattern leaflet and as an instant PDF download.

New Release!!! Crazy Quilt Inspiration Volume 2 by Pamela Kellogg

It's here!!!  Crazy Quilt Inspiration Volume 2 is now available!

Crazy Quilt Inspiration Volume 2 by Pamela Kellogg

Crazy Quilt Inspiration Volume 2 features my own crazy quilt artwork. These are my Trinket Blocks. Created using little things that I've been collecting or saving since childhood. 37 6 - inch crazy quilt blocks are sure to inspire the beginner, the intermediate and the advanced crazy quilter! Large photos of each block with a brief description of the trinkets.

This is an ongoing project so more Inspiration books will follow!

40 pages.

Print and Digital available at Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

Print copies also available at Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Autumn 2018

The Autumn 2018 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available!

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Autumn 2018

Thank you to our cover artist Elisabeth Jenkins Baty.  Is that a gorgeous cornucopia or what?!!!!!

Print and digital versions are available at Magcloud:  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

The Button Quilt - A Pictoral Guide To Button Clusters

I have a new book available:

The Button Quilt - A Pictoral Guide To Button Clusters

Buttons are an easy and inexpensive way to embellish crazy quilts! This is a pictorial guide to creating lovely button clusters! 25 close-up photos of the blocks on The Button Quilt will give you a lot of ideas and inspiration for your very own Button Quilt! A brief description of each block is included.

28 pages - $10.99 + shipping

 

Available at both Magcloud -  http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

 

And at Etsy - http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

 

 

McHenry Historical Crazy Quilt Block 6 - Hanley's Woods

I've been stitching on my McHenry Historical Crazy Quilt and finished up Block #6.  This Hanley's Woods:

If you don't live in McHenry, this probably won't mean anything to you but Hanley's Woods was owned by Alexander Hamilton Hanley and is located over by where my parents live.  Today it's known as the Whispering Oaks subdivision and Water's Edge.

The man on the left hand side of the photo is most likely one of Alexander's sons.  Probably George Hanley.

As I've mentioned before, Alexander Hanley is my old McHenry settler of choice!  LOL!!!  Honestly, I don't know why but if you're interested, here's a picture of him:

Special thanks goes out to Patrick Wirtz, our McHenry Historian for sharing the photo of the woods with me.  I had never seen that photo before.

Here are a few close up photos of the stitching:

I always embellish my lace.  Since this quilt is traditional in style, I've overstitched all the lace pieces instead of using beads and sequins like I usually do.

 These are just little satin stitched flowers, just scattered here and there.  Like they would be in the woods!

The little heart is filled in entirely with French knots.  I love doing French knots.  My grandmother taught me how to do them and every time I do, I think of her.

A simple little cross stitch pine tree, like one would find in the woods!

McHenry Crazy Quilt Block 3 - The Train Depot Complete

I hope everyone had a very nice Christmas!  I haven't been online for a few days but I did do some stitching and finished up block #3 of my McHenry Crazy Quilt:

I also started on Block #4 but I'll save sharing that one with until tomorrow.

McHenry Crazy Quilt Block #3

I pieced Block #3 of my McHenry Crazy Quilt this morning:

This is the McHenry Train Depot.  The Railroad came to McHenry, Illinois in 1854 thanks to a man named George Gage.  He owned much of land on the West side of McHenry.  Back then it was called Gagetown. 

The original Train Depot, according to my research, was built in 1856.

In 1908, the worst train wreck to ever happen in McHenry County Illinois happened on March 30th.  There is a curve just south of the depot.  The train hit the curve to fast and jumped the tracks.  The wooden platform was destroyed but the depot didn't suffer any major damage.  The trains fireman was killed by scalding hot water but everyone else was okay.

This photo is courtesy of the McHenry Public Library. Click here if you're interested in reading more about the McHenry Train Wreck of 1908.

This is our train station today:

I don't know how much if any of the original depot is still there.  I haven't done enough research yet to find out but once I find the info, I'll let ya'll know.

So that's the story behind this block.  One more photo for you:

This is a very old piece of lace.  I've been saving it for something special and I believe this quilt will be very special.  Why?  I've pretty decided, upon it's completion to donate it to our McHenry Public Library where everyone can enjoy it. 

I started this project to take my mind off of worrying so much about my husband and his cancer treatment.  I already feel that it belongs to the city of McHenry.  But first, I have to finish it and that's going to take awhile!

Never Ending Sampler Panel 1 Band 9

Here is Band #9 for the Never Ending Sampler Stitch Along (NESSAL) Project:

Here it is as part of the whole sampler:

And finally, here is an "overlap" so you can see where it goes in reference to Band #8:

And here's a closeup of the little leaf so you can see how to work it:

For Band #9 = Work the little "diamonds" with straight stitches.  For the little leaves, use 3 strands of floss so they look like satin stitching.

For my crazy quilters, these borders can all be used as seam treatments using waste canvas.  All are available individually now.  You find them here:  Crazy Quilt Seam Treatments

I will give you all a break now until next week.  I know some of you need time to get caught up and with Christmas coming in another week, you have as much stitching time but I'll give you 1 or 2 bands next week so no worries.  I just don't want anyone to feel pressured.  This is for fun!

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine Winter 2016

The Winter 2016 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available:

Special thank you to Genevieve Tracey for creating the beautiful cover design for this issue!

Order your copy today from Magcloud: http://magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

or from Etsy:  http://www.kittyandme.etsy.com/

Coming Soon - Crazy Quilt Magazine Winter 2016

Just thought I'd give you all a sneak peek of the Winter 2016 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine:

Our cover artist is Genevieve Tracey.  This issue will be released on November 1st.

And don't forget, my publications are now available at both Magcloud and Etsy!!!

Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine - Special Holiday Edition

The special Holiday Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available:

Order it here from Magcloud - http://www.magcloud.com/user/kitty-and-me

Special Holiday Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine - Coming Soon!

Just a quick note everyone, my staff and I have put together a Special Holiday Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine! 

Filled with crazy quilt Christmas eye candy and special holiday memories from our contributors.  Also included are easy gift ideas and tutorials, easy cookie recipes and lot's more!

This issue will be available on October 1st at Magcloud.

2017 Crazy Quilt Calendar Blocks

As I do every year, I thought I would post the 2017 Crazy Quilt Calendar Blocks.  For this year, my staff and I decided to hold a contest.  We were not at all disappointed in our decision!  The entries were wonderful!!!  Our only sadness came in not being able to give everyone who entered the contest, their own page.  The runners up blocks will be included in the Winter 2016 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine.  In the meantime, here are the winning blocks:

Cover Design:

Connie Eyberg

January

Nina Burnsides

Linda Hopkins

Shannon Szkapi

Maria Mulder

Susan Shufelt

Margaret Freeland

Kathleen Klein

Sharon Peters

Sally Mennella

Margreet De Reus

Jackie Keirnan-Hale

Heather Mantz

I would like to say thank you to everyone who entered the contest.  I'm so proud of all of you.  It takes a lot of courage and strength to put yourself and your work out there.  

I always say, everyone brings something to the table!!!

 

The 2017 Crazy Quilt Calendar is available at Magcloud. 

If anyone would like to enter our contest for the 2018 Crazy Quilt Calendar, here are the guidelines:

 Since the theme will be Musicals, Cathy Kizerian came up with a list of popular musical ideas.  You don't have to choose one from this list.  These are just some ideas. 

 Click on the images to see the details up close!

2016 Holiday Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Labor Day weekend!

I thought I would share a sneak peak of the special 2016 Holiday Issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly Magazine:

Our cover artist is Lisa Boni!  Thank you Lisa!  This issue is filled with eye candy and special holiday stories from our contributors.  Also included are tutorials for quick and easy gifts, tree ornaments and simple cookie recipes!!  Yes there's more, but I thought I'd just give a quick teaser!!
This issue will be available on October 1st.

Also, in case you missed my post last week, the 2017 Crazy Quilt Calendar is now available:

 And don't forget, the Autumn 2016 issue of Crazy Quilt Quarterly magazine is now available:

Finally for today, Saturday was our 28th wedding anniversary.  Scott and I went out for a nice dinner and then came back and sat our deck to enjoy watching the birds!  It was a nice evening.  Here is our wedding photo:

September 3, 1988, the most wonderful day of my life!