2013 Quilt Symposium

This was my favorite quilt on display. I loved the snowflakes and the French knots that were on it.

I had to buy several of these patterns. It was my first trip to the Symposium...I enjoyed it. I could not get my pics to upload earlier.

Smashed Peas Giveaway

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Sign of the Times

                                                 
                                                I saw this on Pinterest...it describes me!!!

Latest project

I'm teaching a class to a group of beginner quilters. They wanted stars. I choose the simple sawtooth star and 4 patch chain block. I do not have the binding on yet..it is the same fabric as the narrow separator border.

Been busy....just not quilting

 

My first Christmas pocketbook was for me....It was from fabric (Santa pants print) I had gotten several years ago to make a retreat project ( that became an UFO)

I made a second one for my daughter from fabric from Hobby Lobby...the tie matches the print on some of the Santa hats

My 6 year old granddaughter said I should make her a bag too...so I used a pattern from this monthh's issue of Quick Quilts and made her one , too. 

Christmas Carousel in Raleigh NC

Angel Dogs for Vets collecting money to help the cause. The dogs could really work the crowd.

You gave the money to one of the dogs and they dropped it in the bucket.

The rest of the fellows (8 more) in a pile waiting their time

to work. All the dogs are "rescued" dogs.

Some of the artwork on display for sell

 

 

Love the wood items

Gingerbread houses....that would last forever!

Lots of wreaths

And of course....Santa

 

Every year , the Friday after Thanksgiving, I HAVE to go to the Christmas Carousel show in Raleigh. I love all the crafts and things to see & buy. Lots of jewelry, Christmas decor items, one of a kind gifts,etc.  I bought several items for MYSELF...a really cute Christmas shirt, for instance.

 

DONE!!!

Quilted and bound....yea!!! I think its my favorite yet, probably because its my favorite color.