Little Boy's First Quilt

Here Grandma goes,

Grand One’s Bedroom is Blue, with space things. I’m not doing planets. So it’s a bit of blue, red and a tan background.

I always start with a pattern, I have a software program, but for years I used graph paper. The size, the block, borders and binding, all right in front of me, usually doing the sections for a couple of blocks at a time.

I don’t like cutting yards of material and then putting one block together and then not liking it.

Plus I need to see the end result.

I know no one will notice, but this is the same pattern as his first baby quilt 6 years ago. That one was hand quilted, this one will be tied as I know how it will be loved, washed and washed.

This will be his 4th quilt. He love’s them. I love that.

I have the blocks finished and I’m going to get them all put together and off of the sewing room.

 

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New Quilt Started, Blue and Brown Fabric

The new project is a quilt for me. It's color and more color.

Told husband, I'd TRY camping this year. Well, I figure the best part of the day may be getting into the sleeping bag. So a new quilt was in order. I'll keeping working on it and let you see soon.

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The Quilt Ladies Book Two Helen and Teresa read their story

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Here's Book 2

Meet Helen and Teresa

Helen

There was a long silence, "Well…. It was the only thing I could think of to get you quilting. I knew you were too nice to come out and say no. Are you angry at me?" Mary Alice turned to look into her face.

Helen was silent for a moment, "For bringing me back to life, for giving me my husband back, for giving me friendship, and all of you Ladies?. Oh yes…I am angry," Helen answered with a large smile and continued, "A quilt for me? I like that."

Teresa

There were only five people today for lunch, and The Ladies knew they would have rather been invited to the quilting.

When someone asked about it, Teresa said, "No, no this is my occasion. I am not sharing this with them." Everyone all understood. This was her group. Her friends were all hers for the day.

The children ate under an apple tree on an old quilt. The Ladies sat together by the house. Mary Alice wondered if her girls noticed all the talking and laughter that came from The Ladies’ lunch. They were not just mothers or wives, but friends. She wanted them to have these kinds of friendships all through their lives. She knew that loving your husband and family were not the only things you need in life, you need to find what is your own. She wanted them to have a job, friendships and a hobby, such as writing or reading. She wanted them to have anything extra to make their days happy.

The Quilt Ladies are coming together, I'm on the late (hopefully) proof and then off to printer and a web page, but right now I'm happy. I've learned to just change the time line I've set up for myself and not let this stop any forward movement I've achieved. 

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Photography by Beth Ann  

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The Quilt Ladies Book One Mary Alice and Emily Brown their story

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You don’t have to be a Quilter to enjoy

The Quilt Ladies,

Just be a Reader.

The Quilt Ladies Books are NOW all in ONE Book HERE

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I’m going to do a bit of a show and tell about each book.


Here I go ! Book One, of The Quilt Ladies Collection

I would like to introduce the first two ladies to you. In book one you will meet two ladies, Mary Alice Gordon and Emily Brown.

First is Mary Alice, she's the one who started out most like me. She's married, husband Samuel. Has two beautiful girls, Hannah and Kimberly.

Mary Alice starts everything, she moves into a new community and needs to connect with someone. The arrival of Emily as a friend brings Mary Alice into a circle of friends.

"The girls settled into school just perfectly. It was as though they had been there forever. Mary Alice was the one not doing well. She was lost. Mostly she was just plain lonely. At times she felt as though people were judging her. When she worked in the store, people were always friendly, but just not too friendly. After a while she felt invisible. What she did and what kind of person she was didn't matter."

"Her name was Emily Brown. Mary Alice had met her in the store and they visited for a while, but Emily was here today to ask if she had ever quilted. Emily knew from her face and from her quick yes, she had. "
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From that moment on things changed. The group of "Ladies" Mary Alice met became as important to her as breathing. She formed some wonderful friendships. They accepted her so quickly, almost like they had known each other for years. They were fascinating and amazing people. They all knew women need each other more than men do. The "Ladies" brought out the best in Mary Alice. Talking or sharing ideas, she could say anything, and they never judged her or repeated what had been said. "

This is just a taste of the Ladies, stop back in and see who's next.

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Making a Blue Baby Quilt

The Quilt Ladies and this lady (ME)are getting things done.

Never enough hours in the day, but I’m working and have to say loving it.

Here a couple of pictures of what’s been on my cutting table .

This is a baby quilt or a lap quilt. It’s been hand quilted and ready for some love.

The books are moving forward and I'm off to do my daughter duties.

Love to all, B

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Photography by Beth Ann  

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Thursday October 2, 2008

Hi, I’m back ! ! !

Believe it or not, I was shut down for spam????
I had to laugh right after I read what spam was. Not to worry, this grandmother is on top of it. Everything is PERFECT and here I go AGAIN…..

We took a wonderful day trip yesterday to the Loess Hill

in Iowa, wine tasting and wine purchasing. A trip to Hitchcock Nature Center. A simple, good day in Cresent Iowa.

I’ve finished all the outside/porch painting. This 1970’s house had been more work, then the one before a 1892 house. But we are getting here, hoping for more attic insulation next.

The Quilt Ladies are in final proof stage and doing great. I’m working on the writing for the web page, that’s next.

Coming soon:

Meet the quilt ladies

How to quilt

If you have anything just ask??? B

Tuesday September 23, 2008

The Quilt Ladies Store

Hi everyone,

I need to fill some of you in a bit. I've been VERY closed mouth for years. Can you believe that one?? I've wrote a set of books and for years I've sold them at craft sells. After all my health things last October. Hubby and I talked and the idea was for me to do the books on a larger scale.

Talking with our Son#1, my idea man. He never says anything can't be done. It's moving forward. My book designer is Daughterlaw#1. I'm going to try and upload you one of the covers. They are fantastic, all Daughterlaw#1. Can you believe she's a designer for a worldwide company and doing my stuff. Pinch me???

I had so many moments (tears) last week seeing everything. UNBELIEVABLE.

Well, any way, I will have 12 books with stories that follow five ladies, for the reader, quilter or both. The pages of ideas just keep coming, adding more and more books. Son #2 has helped me with a computer a Mac, and I ask tons of questions. I think I'll have to purchase software, with Grand#3, work and life, Daughterlaw#1 time is limited. But we are doing it, NEVER say can't.

OK, here I go with the picture.

Thank you all for the support and PLEASE forward this on !!

I'll be asking you to do that again when the website is up too !

Do something for yourself today. Read, call a friend,

take a bath and don't open the door!!

The Quilt Ladies and me ! Beth

I am the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection

and Little Quilt Ladies Quilt Patterns

The Quilt Ladies Store

Photography by Beth Ann  

52 Week Photo Challenge

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