Some "TLC"

This Quilt Needed Some Tender Loving Care

 

Karen (a friend) and her mother made this quilt in the 70's. A few years later her mother had passed away. Karen treasured the memories of her and her mother making this quilt together. 

Over the years this quilt has been loved by Karen's children as well.

And she wanted to somehow preserve it. 

  This came to me worn thin, spots, tied (not quilted)

 and also needed  new backing.

It now has new batting, backing and is heavily

quilted with feathers.

So... no matter how many Love Stains, Love Tears and Love Memories

a quilt has seen, it always brings

Love To Our Hearts!

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen

Remember When!

Quilts are memories, in my mind of the past.

When I see this Quilt:

The boys where really LITTLE boys... then.

Losing my dad was so new... then.

I worked on this quilt with a broken leg... then.

Lady, our dog was alive... then.

Didn't have gray hair... then.

Wore smaller cloths... then.

I thought I was a skilled quilter...then.

Gas was ALLOT cheaper... then.

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen

I Really Miss Her!

 This wall quilt was made on my Dearly Departed fancy machine that I once had. 

I love the way it came out!

All the squares were done on the embroidery part of the machine. 

 There was a total of 24 designs and only used 5 in this piece (photo not so clear) 

 It took awhile to get over the loss of her.

 I think back to all that she was capable of doing and had done.

Nothing will ever take her place, but threw some wine and fabric shopping therapy.

I have come to Love my New Machines but in a different way!

The Quilting Still Goes On!!

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen

Another Spring Day! Well Almost

From inside the sun was shining, the clouds were big, blue and fluffy.

Then I opened the door.

It was COLD and WINDY!!!

So here is a photo of some spring flowers and a wall quilt that looks like a bunch of flowers.

This is from the stack-n-whack technique.

One fabric with the repeat layered 6 times-cut into triangles. Then sewn to form a octagon (or a flower-depends on the way you look at things). So here is sending you a Spring Bouquet! Till We Quilt Again Helen

Goodbye Winter & Hello Spring!

As much as I enjoy the cold gray days, fire lite,

calming music, and the hum of the sewing machine.

I am ready for spring and summer!

So....this is my final reminder of a winter.

While in Vermont, my mother and I took a day class.

This looks like where we have been skiing for the past 35 years.

We learned about free motion, and how to use reversed fabric.

This and the next 2 photos where done at day classes with Donna Clauer.

She is a incredible teacher and artist.

She held her classes at her summer vacation home in Ocean City, NJ.

All the pieces we painted by hand and her techniques of painting is done
in a very freeing and a non structured approach.

Everything was done on a blank piece of

fabric and you apply paint and tread.

It is my understanding that she has moved up around Lancaster, Pa.

and teaches at the quilt stores in that area.

I highly suggest a class!!!

Till We Quilt Again,

Helen