Quilted Bookmarks

I recently refound these quilted bookmarks, unfinished, along with several others and decided it was time to get them done. All they needed was the lace ribbon at the top and the edge stitching. So one done, and many more to go, but so fun to be finishing them. Hope you enjoy them. Martha From Catholic Answers: Question: What does the symbol of the P with an X through the bottom of it mean? Answer: You are speaking of the chi-rho monogram. Though the two letters look like P and X in the English alphabet, they are actually chi (looks like X) and rho (looks like P) from the Greek alphabet. They also happen to be the first two letters of “Christ” in Greek (Christos). Hence the chi-rho monogram is used as a symbol of Christ, Christianity, and Christians. I started these bookmarks several years ago and "found" them recently. So now that I am feeling better it's time to finish them up. You can see the one that I have edge stitched and added some ribbon lace at the top. That one is done, and the other is on the todo soon list. These are fun to do. The fabric in the front is silk and the back is cotton. There is stabilizer in the center. I fuse all the pieces together.

Snowmen Applique by BunnyHill Designs-Snowbound

So I was working on my other blog and decided to delete the last post, and deleted the last post on this blog. My brain is not awake yet!! This is a pattern that I have had for many years and actually got all the applique done several years ago. So I decided to pull it out and get working on the Irish chain part of the quilt so I can get this finished. It's past time to get this done. The Irish chain blocks are tedious and with all my brain issues I have had, impossible for me to work on. But now that I am improving I am actually able to do the piecing withour overtaxing my brian. I am thankful for that. I chose a little different color palette than the pattern design and love the green with the blues. I hope you enjoy the sweet snowmen.

Henrietta Whiskers from Bunny Hill

I am prepping some hand applique for an upcoming camping trip. I have had this pattern for many years and decided it was time to jump in. I thought I had the fabrics for it, two collections, but they are for another quilt from Bunny Hill!!!! SOOOOOOO, I had to pick fabric from my stash which was actually a lot of fun. All the fabrics are chosen and I am halfway through the cutting for the background blocks!! This quilt is so darn cute!!! Happy Quilting~Martha

I'm Back Quilting!!!!!

I am finally back to my quilting and it feels so nice!!! I have been having health issues and for some reason I seem to like the rare stuff!!! Seriously. For 8-10 years the Dr's thought I had Menieres Disease. But in October my symptoms were worsening including cognitive issues, double vision at times, tinnitis worsening along with daily dizziness. An MRI in December showed Intracranial Hypotension which is usually caused by a cerebralspinal fluid leak. However, I did not have the classic symptom of debilitating headaches. Short version, I was sent to Seattle to get tesing done which was brutal. A venous spinal fistuala was found at T5 and the following day I had a transvenous embolization. I was put under general anesthesia three times in five days. I can say now that I am starting to feel better and my vision is clearing up as is my brain!!! WOWZA I have been pondering the lessons to be learned through all this. Faith, Patience, Hope, Trust, Surrendering. So many. And my gift is I am improving and hopefully can help others who are struggling with this.

So I am finally feeling good enough to machine quilt and really want to get this one done soon. Truthfully, I feel best when I am outside in the garden. I think that I don't have to think so hard when I'm out there so its very enjoyable. I have many vegetables planted and am looking forward to harvest time!! My plan is to spend at least 30 minutes daily quilting. My neurosurgeon wants me using my brain by doing puzzles like Wordle. He said it will take at least 3 months before my cognitive abilites start improving but I can already see a difference!! I am so Thankful!!! Thank you for stopping by!!!! Martha

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