Up and Running

I got my new needle bar and had it installed today! This is so exciting, because it means we are back up and running, hopefully at above-normal speed for the next few weeks!

Wait time to get a quilt done is currently 2 weeks, but this might decrease depending on how fast some of the quilts get finished. I have several really little quilts that shouldn't take too long, so times may be quicker than previously quoted.

Thank you for your patience with our technical difficulties! Now, off to get some quilts done before it's time to go home! :)

Momentary Set Back

I'm having a bit of trouble. Between Blogger not letting me upload pictures, and my needle bar not holding any of my needles, I'm a little behind with everything.

Please be patient. We will be up and running, (and hopefully fully functional!) soon. I'm driving up to my Gammill dealer today to pick up a new needle bar. I spoke with the tech yesterday and he said it should fix all of my problems. Here's to hoping it does!!

As far as Blogger is concerned....I really hope they'll fix whatever problem it is they are having with their photo uploader. It's really causing some issues, and not just with me! But, I will keep trying to update as often as I can.

Please keep checking back for more updates. And, if you're in the mood to make a cute quilt or maybe even finish some projects, or just have a good time with a bunch of people who love classical books (and their movies!) check out these great links:

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt

Bronte-Along - Thanks to Melissa at Yummy Goods and Beth Dunn at An Accomplished Young Lady have put together a fabulous effort. We're reading, watching, and crafting along together while enjoying Jane Eyre. Personally, the 2006 BBC/Masterpiece Theater version of the movie is the best. I'm reading the book, bought the movie (and watch it multiple times a week!) and hope to be able to craft something really great soon! Join us in all the fun!

OPAM 2010 - it's currently closed to official participation, but you are more than welcome to still craft along with us at home! It's a great excuse and motivation to actually finish those unfinished projects that are cluttering up your sewing/craft rooms!

Red and White

This is my mother-in-law's quilt. Sorry the pictures are a little dark! The flash on my camera washed out all the quilting and made it all look just white, so I had to turn it off to show the detail.

In each of the blocks I quilted a feathered wreath.

In the sashing and borders I did a wavy-cross hatch design.

In the outer border I quilted a long feather.

I love how the back of the quilt turned out looking! It's my favorite!! I used Superior Threads' SO FINE! Snow colored thread.

Denim and Flannel

This sweet quilt was made with denim and flannel fabrics. I did an all-over loop and stars design in a navy blue thread.

Sugar and Spice strippy quilt

On this fun strippy quilt for a little girl I had a lot of fun.

I quilted loops, leaves, flowers, feathers....

"Sugar and Spice and Everything nice"

Hearts, more flowers and leaves. I used YLI parchment colored thread.

Gracie Lou's Runner of the Month - May

This is a shop sample for Gracie Lou's. It's part of the Runner of the Month series.

Using YLI parchment colored thread I quilted an all-over swirling floral pattern.

Civil War Repro Quilt

I had such a fun time quilting this quilt! It took me a couple of weeks to complete the quilting on it, but I think the end result was totally worth it.

In the nine patch blocks I quilted a flower in the center, with feathers in the outer corner blocks, and ribbons making a four-patch design in the alternating blocks.

In the color patchwork nine patch blocks I quilted feathered wreaths.

I split the border into three parts. In the outer part I quilted a non-traditional Baptist fan pattern. I left the green fabric part of the border empty, and then quilted feathers on the inner part of the border.

I love how the back of the quilt turned out looking.

On the feathered wreaths I used Superior Threads King Tut Sahara Shadows thread (a variegated brown color). On the nine patch blocks I used a YLI whole wheat colored thread. For everything else I used YLI parchment colored thread.