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#5  This mini was made for a selection of Mary Engelbreit novelty print fabric.  I have always enjoyed Mary Englebreit's work.  Her whimsy is always a cheerful boost to me whenever I see it. 

So much so, that I have used her whimsy in my Utility Room. I don't know about you but, some days when the laundry is as tall as a Irish Wolfhound whimsy is truly needed.




This old breakfront contains my collection of whimsy.  The little mini quilt measures 6 1/4" x 9 3/4".  It is hand quilted and contains two Scottie dog buttons---for what else but whimsy.  Whimsy seems to be a good name for this litte AAQI quilt.  Happy Quilting!

March is Mailing Month

March is going to be my Mailing Month for mini quilts to AAQI.  I'm on the count down to reaching my goal of a 30 quilt donations in 2012.  Some you have seen in various stages of completion, so excuse any repeats.  #1

Unconditional Love is a little 9" x 9" medallion quilt with prairie points facing in and leaf beads in the corners. Hand quilted and highlights man's best friend.  He reminds me of Bo, my black lab.

#2

Redwork Memories is an 8" x 8" mini that was fun to make.  No special theme just little designs I found here and there.  I did include a magic feather.  Check out Jude Hill's blog--Spirit Cloth for her magic feather project.  Hand quilted.

#3 & #4

I've talked in detail about these two quilts.  The first I call Gees Bend Christmas the second one was named by a viewer, Good and Plenty.  Both were part of a Liberated Quilter's Challenge.  They were so fun to make I plan to put away my rotary cutter and ruler again for another liberated mini quilt.  Give it a try it is fun just to let yourself go and see what happens.  Gees Bend Christmas is 7 1/2" x 8" hand quilted and features a housetop pattern look.  Good and Plenty is 11" x 7 1/2" and hand quilted with hot pink to add to the look.  I'll have another one ready for a Wednesday posting until then Happy Quilting!

Sunday---Precisous Promises

Judge not, and you shall not be judged, condemn not, and you shall not be condemned; forgive, and you shall be forgiven.  Luke 6:37

Sunday---Precious Promises

And, whatsoever you shall ask in my name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son: if you ask anything in my name, I will do it.  John 14:13-14

Treasure in the Prescott

Just returned from a great little get away in Arizona.  Most of our time was spent in Sun City West, except for a two day trip to Sedona and Prescott.  Sedona and the Red Rocks are beautiful.  With the addition of great shopping.  But, my quilting heart is in Prescott.  Seams Sew Right Quilt Studio has been opened for about a year.  I was there last year and bought some great baltics, but this year I wanted to purchase some wild and crazy new prints.  This little shop is simple not overwhelming with to many things to look at, but the variety of great fabrics is breathtaking.  The shop is arranged by color and type, with fat-quarters of every option. With a small selection of notions and threads that is just right.  The owner has taken the time to stock the brands she considers worth the space in her shop/studio.  In the back room is a small but again just the right size teaching alcove.  There are samplings of wonderful and unusual quilts on the walls.  The staff is great to work with when selecting fabrics.   Can you tell I love this place?  My selections this year will help me spice up my own fabric collection and miniature quilts.

The colors are so bright and fun I can hardly wait to start planning. 

The dots were my first choice and what I based the other selections. I enjoy using dots in my quilts and I think this year will be my year of the dot.

I'm off to, the getting the back from vacation chores done so I can start quilting. If you're ever in Prescott, Arizona stop in at  Seams Sew Right Quilt Studio you will not be disappointed. Happy Quilting