The Joys of Red, White and Blue

It's time to think red, white and blue.  There are few things as down home American as a patriotic quilt.  I've done quite a few over the years, but there's always room for one more.  (Or two or three.)  This is a golden oldie, made because I love the fabric.

The piece along the bottom is part of a border print that I liked, but had no idea what to do with.  The only parts that were actually pieced are the five star blocks and the little four-patches in the corners.

The little hanging below is more traditional than I usually go these days.  Yet traditional just seems so right with these fabrics.

To get myself into the season, I decided to start small this year.  How about a postcard?  They don't take too long, and this one gave me an idea for something in wool.  I'll share it as soon as actually make it.  In the meantime, this little postcard will have to do.

Sometimes I have help with my computer activities.  Sometimes it's big, furry help.  The camera flash makes him look like psycho poodle, but really, he just wants to help.

I must now go experience the five minutes of sun we're getting today, before it rains again.

Think Spring

How many more minutes until spring?  I'm serious. I'm finding photographing rain to be a bit dicey, but here's March in the Northwest. 

We do have some hints of spring, aka crocus.  Apparently they don't actually require sun.

The tulips aren't blooming yet, so we had to create our own.

It's called "Singing Tulips."  We're working on the pattern right now and it should be ready to ship in a couple of weeks.  Check on our website:  www.mobquilts.com 


Now that we're out of hibernation, we plan to be here more often.  We'll be sharing the quilting experience and the goings on in the studio. 

Happy Quilting