Crazy Quilt Trinket Block

I pieced another block for the McHenry Landmark Crazy Quilt but I haven't started stitching on it yet.  Instead, I felt like playing with some glittery beads and sequins.  I wish the sparkle showed up better!

 

You might remember, I started a Trinket Quilt a few years ago.  I had all sorts of little things that I've been saving all my life and thought it would be a nice way to display them.

The little Bluebird on this block is a Mill Hill beaded pin that I made for my aunt years ago.  After she passed away, my cousin gave back to me the things that I made for my aunt.  So I have more of those little Mill Hill pins to include on this quilt.

These blocks are 6 inches square.  I have no idea how many blocks there will be because I have a lot of things to use.

Many of the blocks can be seen in my book Crazy Quilt Inspiration.

When I have a some time, I'll put a JPEG together with all the blocks I have so far.  I think there's 40 something now.

Cross Stitch Free Pattern and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

I have a new free cross stitch pattern for you to enjoy.  Perfect for January stitching.

Click to here to download my Free Cross Stitch Patterns in PDF format.

Have a wonderful New Year's weekend!!

McHenry Landmark Crazy Quilt Block 30

I just finished up another block for the McHenry Landmark Crazy Quilt.  This is the McHenry Brewery built in 1868 by George Gribbler:

Here's an older photo of it:

Much of the original building has been replaced but it's still in operation!

Here's the entire quilt so far:

There will be 10 more blocks so I still have a little way to go!

The McHenry Crazy Quilt Block 29

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:

Click on the photos to enlarge the images.

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.

Classic Chicago Christmas from WGN

If you grew up in the Chicago area like I did, you might enjoy these classic Christmas favorites from WGN TV.

Suzy Snowflake:

Hardrock, Coco and Joe:

Frosty The Snowman:

Merry Christmas Everyone!