Art Sale

Delicious goodness for sale! A talented group of artists representing calligraphy, quilting, and book arts. We're now on to planning a fall event.

Sister's Gift to Me

My sister is so talented with her quilting. She has a natural gift of color design. And then her skills of quilting are absolutely amazing...her attention to the little details make her work stand above others. If you had a chance to see her work up close and personal you would not be surprised to know of the awards she wins!

I will look very stylish wearing my apron!

My sister knows how much I enjoy drinking tea and made me a cozy filled with tea samples. She included a piece that you place over the spout for dripping.....this probably has a specific name....just don't know what that is! And then buttons from Lansing as that is a memento of our retreat trip together. She also gave me a found object of a St. Patrick of Ireland medal (my husband is Irish)....and a pin cushion!





The table runner is perfect size for about three pieces of furniture that I have. Thank you Sister....you're the best!

I LOVE FABRIC!

My sister and I went to two quilt shops in Mountain Home, Arkansas when we were on vacation together. My favorite quilt store is called "Remember Me" as they carry an amazing selection of "arty" fabrics. I am addicted to batiks....so I purchased lots of those!

The second shop is smaller but they also have wonderful choices!

The Sweetest Sister

I have the sweetest sister, Annie. Once again, she gave me terrific birthday gifts. I know she gave a lot of thought and put her heart into what she made for me!

The miniature wall quilt is adorable. I asked her how she could work so small and she told me it gets easier after a few drinks! The colors are perfect for my home.....and she made a hanging pocket so it is ready to go! I LOVE IT!

Then the fabric bowl is awesome! She explained how she made the bowl but it does not seem possible. She wrapped a clothes line and sewed it together using a zig-zag stitch. Of course, she sews on a new Bernina.....that has to be the answer! Where does she get these great ideas?


Don't you love the colors!!





I absolutely am delighted with the handles! Way too cute ! ! !



And if she thought that was not enough.....she made this little wallet that is perfect for times that you need your I.D., credit card and a little cash instead of carrying the big purse. She must have had me in mind for all my flea market and antique shopping that I love to do! This is the front of the wallet.

Inside view....isn't the zipper fabric fabulous!



The back view.


Inside the wallet was a hand-painted pin! (painted by another artist) Wow....all the gifts sure makes it worth turning fifty-seven!

Thank you sweet Annie! You're the best!

Calligraphy Retreat

I'll be away this weekend for a calligraphy retreat with Lisa Engelbrecht! We're making a "Book of Intentions". Will post later......

Dad's Ties

My sister Annie made this quilt for mom as a birthday present in 2004. She had used Dad's ties to make the quilt.

After Mom passed away, Annie gave me this quilt! Mom used it as a "dresser" cover and I wanted to hang it. I very nervous about adding a pocket so I could hang it.....so I whined until Annie added it for me.

I finally hung it on the wall in the hall this past weekend. I think of Dad every time I walk past this quilt.



The physician sign is one we gave to my father-in-law when we were first married. After he passed away, it returned to us to enjoy. Now we have both fathers to think about when we are on the phone or just walking past.

The picture that was on the wall was donated a couple of weeks ago. I did not know what to replace it with. I just knew I was tired of the picture. Then when I was in the closet looking for something else is when I came across the quilt Annie had made.

It's perfect! Thank you Annie!