Brody

I know you are all anxious to hear about my trip, but it will have to wait a bit.  I lost my dear Brody very suddenly this morning.  I know he's at peace, but it will take me some time.  There's a hole in our hearts right now.

2005-2011

Road Trip (Long One)

My girlfriend Joan and I are hitting the road Saturday for a long awaited trip to The Elly Sienkiewicz Applique Academy in Williamsburg, Virginia! This is my first time, not only to TESAA, but to Williamsburg, so I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I'm taking three classes, and I got my first choice for all of them! I have classes with Elly, Rita Verroca, and guest teacher Jan Parks, who is doing a class on Baltimore Album architectural blocks.




We are first going to Ohio to see a couple of textile exhibits at Kent State University Museum, and then on to Williamsburg a day early to site-see before classes start.  I can't wait to see the Material Witnesses quilt exhibit at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.

I'll have lots to blog about, and hopefully I can do a few posts along the way. If not, I'll see you all when I return!

While I'm away, you'll have time to check out the new fabric lines from The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum.
Ohio Star ~

Birds in the Air ~

and check out the greens in Pomegranate ~

If you pre-order before February 29, you get a special price.

Winners

I used my trusty custom random number generator, and the winners of my giveaway are Miriam and Maxine! Congratulations girls, and thanks to everyone who entered.

I couldn't help but show you this little doll quilt that didn't make it into my last post. Doesn't it just scream "Kathie, make me!" to you? ;)



Twelve post in 12 days really took it out of me, so I am going to take the next week off to catch up on my blog reading and answer all your comments. I'll be back next weekend with something big!

The 12th Day of Christmas

On the 12th Day of Christmas, I give you a baker's dozen from my archives. ;)

Wreath Quilt

Rolling Star

Toile and Calico dated 1846

Sunburst Variation

Unknown Pattern

Memorial Hall/1876

New York Beauty variation

This quilt as well as some below can be viewed at Stella Rubin Antiques.

Coxcomb

Lemon Peel

Maple Leaf signed and dated 1848

Star with Princess Feather

Rocky Mountain

Antique Friendship Quilt dated 1858

The 11th Day of Christmas

Well, the Christmas season is drawing to a close. Only two more posts. :(

It seems like Baltimore Album quilts are ever popular with quilt history buffs like us, so I have another one to show you.

Julie Silber from The Quilt Complex was kind enough to send me some pics of one she recently acquired for sale.

Besides being stunning, this quilt has it all: embroidery, stuffed work, wool, and 4 of my favorite "strawberry" blocks. :) Here is a chance to own a piece of history! For more pictures and info, click here. And while you're there, be sure and check out her other quilts. They are the nicest collection of antique quilts I've seen anywhere. I'm in love with this "Circus" crazy quilt."

So, settle in with a cup of coffee, and enjoy! See you tomorrow.