We have a winner! And...another giveaway!

Thanks to all of you who entered my giveaway to win Lisa's generous donation.    It was fun to read all your preferences of thread.  Seems like most of us like Valdani but will use most anything to get the look we want.  

Drumroll please!

The winner is........ Moosecraft who said:

"My favorite thread for wool applique is Valdani 3-strand...there isn't any sheen to it...and since I also use a casual whip stitch, the finished piece is very prim.  Lisa's designs are always a fun stitch...  I've been admiring this one since it's release!  Can't go wrong with fresh picked daisies in a glass ball jar!"

So, Moosecraft, email me your address and I'll get the kit in the mail to you.  abryson@bendbroadband.com

Now, on to more Quilt Market pictures.  

This is Kathy Schmitz who designs wonderful quilts and embroidery pieces.   If you remember, I showed her trunk show just a few posts ago.

  

Here she is showing a block that she designed that will be available in September when the Moda designers have their blog hop.   

The crispness of the red and white in her booth was stunning.

And her quilt from her new book, "Simply Red" was a "stop dead in your tracks" kind of quilt.  

Isn't it fabulous?   Well....Kathy is another generous designer who gave me an autographed copy of her book to give to one of you lucky readers.

This time, if you want to enter the giveaway, how about if you tell me what your favorite blog (or blogs) is/are.   Please don't mention mine.  I'm not fishing for complements, (honestly  ;)  I just like finding new blogs to inspire me and I'm sure many of you feel the same.

I'm such a sucker for the heart in hand design.   

I have lots more pictures for you and even another giveaway, so stay with me people!   

Hugs, Anne

Civil War Sunday

First of all...Happy Mother's day to all you wonderful mothers out there.    I hope you all are having a fabulous day filled with love!

I can't believe how fast Sunday comes along and once again it's time to share another block from the Civil War Sampler Book by Barbara Brackman.   This one is called "Hovering Hawks".  The description is too long to post and I'd be surprised if anyone even read it.  LOL

Here are the first 5.   Now head on over and see what wonderful colors Karen has put together for hers.

Last week I was at Sew Many Quilts here in Bend and saw the next Block of the Month they are offering.   It's called "Freedom Rings" by Paula Barnes of Red Crinoline Quilts.  It's absolutely stunning and I'm trying really hard to keep from signing up for it.    The colors are so "me" and I'm really drawn to them but am focusing on working with what I currently have going.    If you'd like to sign up, give them a call. They would love to have you in the club.   It starts this month.

Also in the shop is a trunk show from Kathy Schmitz.   It's so fun seeing all her quilts in one place.

The embroidery on her quilts is so rich looking.  

At our embroidery group on Tuesday, Linda showed us her finished background for the Buttermilk Basin little monthly mats.   Check out her crazy stitches.   She's the queen of embroidery, that's for sure.  

Barb just finished a baby quilt for her niece.    The little chenille charm squares just make this quilt.  She got them off of ebay a few years ago but I did a search and you can still get them.   Hmmmm, I have a couple of baby quilts to make soon.

Some closeups.

Aren't they wonderful?

Have a great week everyone!   See you with the next installment.

Hugs, Anne

Handwork

I've been negligent about posting pictures from our Stitchery Group which meets twice a month at Sew Many Quilts in Bend, OR.   So.......this post might get a bit picture heavy.  

Most of the ladies are working on Kathy Schmitz's Sweet Stitches Block of the Month.   It has been a huge hit for the shop.    They meet once a month to get their new block and to get any help they might need. Then, they come to the Stitchery Group to work on them.

 Works in progress...

Karleen recently had shoulder surgery but it sure hasn't slowed her down.   She has been a busy bee working on her wool projects.  

Here's Pat peeking over her Sunbonnet Sue quilt.

Linda is working on the background for the Buttermilk Basin Wool & Needle project.

A Crabapple Hill design.

Cute pattern by Bird Brain Designs.

I'm not sure what the name of this sweet little mat is, but the shop, Sew Many Quilts, will have kits available for purchase.

Even the back is cute.

Sue is working on the cute embellishments on her Tiny Town block.

A little wool project

Some "blackwork" on this flower basket that Margaret is stitching up.  

And Karleen has moved on from Easter to Christmas.   :)

Even a little cross stitch was being done.  

Oops, I didn't get a picture of what I'm working on so I'll just save it for a future post.  

It's a wonderful group of gals who all share in the love of handwork.  It's great food for the soul!

Hugs, Anne

Quilt Market–the people

First:  Janet update

She is out of ICU and her blood readings are showing positive changes.  She is awake at times and continues to make progress.   She still has a long way to go but the doctors feel she is on the right path.   Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.   Keep em up!

On to the wonderfully talented designers.

Whose feet and cute pattern do these belong to?

Why it’s Lynette Anderson and her cute hubby Vince.  The slipper pattern was a huge hit.

Brenda Riddle from Acorn Quilts and Gifts with her new quilt based on a cross-stitch sampler.  It’s darling.  Wouldn’t it look cute in wool?

Barri Sue Gaudet of Bareroots Designs showing off her new book.

Close up of that cute quilt above the book.

Cute holiday projects.

Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles.

Check out the border of this quilt.  So many pieces, so little time!

Sandy Klop of American Jane

Karla Eisenach and her darling daughter Lisa with Sweetwater.

Sisters – Kathy Schmitz and Bonnie Sullivan (All Through the Night).

They took a trip to France together and were so inspired it led to a book collaboration.  It’s filled with beautiful photos and projects.

And here is Joyce from Geoff’s Mom patterns.  She has some really wonderful new patterns.

Her new Block of the Month.

And this darling pillow that I just have to put on my list of projects.

Wool sheep and embroidery.

Cute table topper.

Deb Strain of Saltbox Illustrations.   We had a fun dinner with her and her hubby one night.  (her coat dress matched her booth colors – cute)

Mary and Barb of Me and My Sister Designs.  They were also at the same dinner and are so funny. They tell the best stories that always make us laugh till we cry.

Barb and Alma of Blackbird Designs.

I still have tons more pictures, so I’ll see ya soon.

Hugs, Anne