Rainbow Ohio Star Quilt

It's done! Finishing a many-months in progress quilt seems like a great way to end the year. I started this scrappy rainbow quilt for my older daughter back in February, and it was only my second quilt project ever. When I designed it, I had no idea how long it would take me to piece all those stars! It turned out to be as beautiful & special as the girl it was made for...


The quilt back is a vintage flannel that came from the fabric stash of my husband's grandmother. My daughter always had a special connection with her great-grandmother, so this sweet little deer print makes for an extra-special backing for her quilt.

Finishing up

I've been working off and on this month on the Ohio Star quilt, and it's almost done! At the request of my 6 year old, who the quilt is for, I quilted it simply in channels. It's really soft and cuddly. I'm hand-finishing the binding today- not the Denise Schmidt fabric I first thought of, but I think this 50's green polka dot works great.

WIP Progress

I just finished my rainbow star quilt top- the second quilt I ever started!

I've been making this for my 6 year old since February (yikes, she was 5 then!) I'm thinking it would be good to finish it in time to give it to her for Christmas. I have a great vintage flannel from DH's grandma for the back, and I'm currently fixated with binding it with the Denyse Schmidt Katie Jump Rope in green dotted flowers. If I can get some in time for Christmas.

Happy Mail Day!

I had just decided to stop watching the mailbox for my DQS5 package to arrive, so it was in a total Zen calm that I found a big squishy envelope from Kara-lee with my mail today. My excitement upon opening it, however, was huge and really un-Zen-like!

Inside, I found this lovely, jewel toned little quilt. The filtered, overcast light resulted in some great, realistically colored photos. It is really richly colored as well as textured- the bow tie "knots" are kind of 3-D; a cool effect! It looks great on my couch, too!


The back is beautifully appliqued, making it hard to decide which side to display.


I was listening to Grover Washington's excellent holiday album, Breath of Heaven, while I was opening my mail. The music added to the beauty of this quilt made for such a peaceful interlude in my day.

I also appreciated the card my partner sent...


Inside, she said, "...instead of trying to interpret your taste I thought I would make something that reflected who I am, within or around your colors. I hope that you love it as much as I do." I do! Thanks for your innovative approach and beautiful quilt, Kara-lee!

Holiday Wishes

For the holidays, I always wish for peace on earth, and happiness and plenty for all. But that doesn't stop me from coveting all the cute, crafty stuff that I pass by all year in hopes of reducing my stash. Why do I even go in the fabric store in December? Now all I can think about is collectible Gutermann thread tins and cute pin cushions. I wish there were more people who sew on my list so I could buy these things without guilt!