Sitting in a Seattle restaurant and we see this

This made me smile!!!

Redemption

I have some time away from the sewing machine so hand applique it is for this morning. I started this applique in 2018 and designed it from a small drawing of my uncles'. I think this art is called Formline and is of the Northwest Indiginous tribes, like the Haida, Tlingit and others. Once I get the main applique finished I will applique it to a white background and possible create a formline border. Not sure about that yet but it is in my brain and being thought about. I am not sure how I am going to do the spirit part in the oval center, applique will be challenging, but I could do fusible. Something that I will have to concentrate on. I tend to spend much time thinking things over before I get going on certain aspects of a quilt, and that contemplation can take months to years before I figure it all out. Luckily I have many other projects in motion to work on. Martha

Blast from the Past-2019

I came across these photos on my phone today and thought I would reshare this little freemotion quilted wall hanging. It was such a fun little quilt to create and it was donated to a group who helps disadvantaged girls. So sweet and a blessing to be asked to donate one of my quilts for the silent auction. Hope you enjoy the photos. I also have one photo of my little Bailey who had to be up on my cutting table whenever I was in the sewing room working on something. I miss her deeply!!! Martha

Going Camping

Next quilt in line for free-motion quilting. I actually got it all pinned today so the quilting can commence soon. My sweet little Bailey is sitting in the passenger seat. I miss her terribly but now she gets to go camping forever on this quilt. I have also been making epoxy resin candle holders. I have about 9 more to make so hopefully I can get those done quickly, they need to be wrapped up for Easter vigil gifts!!!

I started making Rosary containers to match but I just don't think I have time to get them all done. So candle holders will be it!! Take care and thanks for the visit-Martha

Harley Davidson T-shirt quilt-FINISHED

I totally forgot to post about the finished Harley quilt!!! So sorry about that!!! I am pleased to let you know that it is done and being used daily!!!!

As you know, I did a large meandering all over quilt design. I freemotion quilt on a Juki TL-98Q straight stitch domestic machine purchased from JoAnn's in 2008 and it still works wonderfully!! Take care and I hope you all have a fabulous week!!! Martha

Quilting the Pears quilt

I am finally back to quilting unfinished quilt tops, and the Pear quilt if first in line. I have several more lined up but not yet layered. I would love to empty out several of my to do bins to create open space. I love these colors together, very bright and the texture is lovely!!! Hope you enjoy!!! Martha

Joyful coasters

Good Morning, thought I would share again the coasters I am working on to bring a little joy into our living space and for some gifts for special people. The book giveaway was a bomb. Not one comment so I suppose people aren't really interested in books. So I will be donating all my books that were destined to be giveaways to our local humane society thrift store. With that, I hope you enjoy the chosen fabrics for the coasters. If you want to make your own, check out my previous post and you will find a link. Have a lovely Sunday, Martha