2009 Quilt Retreat

Working away on 48 center star blocks for a quilt I started 10 years ago- for ny sister's 40th....ha ha...it's going to be done for her 50th!!!!! This was our yearly quilt retreat- always so much fun!!!

Tagged

Tagged
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16 things about me....

working on the binding

working on the binding
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

This quilt for our bed has been waiting for it's binding for a couple of years! It is one of my New Year's resolutions...after this is finished,it's off the the BIG washing machine to soften it up a bit.
Next I will have to make some window treatments to coordinate. I do have some pillow shams started that also need finishing, too!

Memory quilt 003

Memory quilt 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Got 3 of these done in time for Christmas! Each one has a different plaid. I think the girls will be pleased- their Mom was!

Christmas apron

Christmas apron
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

I got two aprons from this tablecloth with lots of leftovers, too. The rest has quite a bit of red stain- maybe too much wine at a Christmas dinner????
Merry Christmas everyone!

Open sign 002

Open sign 002
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

The latest thing I have completed. it's hanging on the front door of the Gallery. It was fun free-piecing the letters! and I used fabric I already had- nothing new!

Dishtowels 001

Dishtowels 001
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Too funny! I think I'll make a His/Hers pair...would be a great shower gift for hip couples!

Christening dress 003

Christening dress 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Custom order from her wedding dress. I was very nervous! But I think it turned out very nice! Of course it looks better in "real life". I'm not sure I want to do these very often...

Claire's Bag

Claire's Bag
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

What I made today...I'm glad to be inside because we are having a heat wave! UGH!!! Sewing in the AC suits me fine! This was fun- I had all the fabric here. Took awhile to decide what to line it with but Claire likes dogs and I thought this green just gave it a kick and the button matches the green just right!

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

In the backyard- I didn't trim it back at all last fall and it' doing very well this year!

Tabby

Tabby
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Our 11 year old tabby has a new favorite sleeping place....she loves to get in tight spots!

Dishtowel apron

Dishtowel apron
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Finally finished this one! Cute apron that my daughter found at an antique store...worked well for this!

"Table-wear"

"Table-wear"
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Some of my items I make from vintage tablecloths.

Nancy's bag 003

Nancy's bag 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Just finished! I found this fabric at a local antique shop and had to have it. We host the Columbus Carriage Classic, a pleasure driving competition, here in Columbus WI every summer- this year Aug. 22-24. I made this for a dear friend for her birthday. The fabric is a Waverly- called "They're Off". Don't know what year it was made. I got a good sized chunk of it and will make some more totes and maybe pillow, too!

Tree branch down

Tree branch down
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Didn't hurt anything except the cable line!

Tree branch down

Tree branch down
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

I wonder if they will have to take the entire tree down?

Tree branch down

Tree branch down
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

We are having record rainfall and storms...this just happened about 30 minutes ago in our next door neighbor's yard. It fell in just the right place! Nothing and nobody got hurt!

Movie pictures

Actors chairs
Me with a real Tommy gun- very heavy!!
Setting up the camera, etc
Some of the excitement here at the Gallery...we are the scene of the Green Castle bank robbery. They spent all day, Tuesday March 18th, filming this scene...the gang coming out of the bank after robbing it. Can you spot Johnny on the car? We did get to meet him very briefly- he is very gracious. They finished up the filming here last night-or should I say early this morning (3am) We will miss them!

Quilt upholstered 2

Quilt upholstered 2
Originally uploaded by sunshinesyrie.

Found this in a new group I joined- isn't it just gorgeous!!!???

The Force is Strong...

The Force is Strong...
Originally uploaded by jigabugbaby.

Is this the coolest nursery set you've ever seen????? I am blown away by this! So creative and fun!