Stitching Memories Quilt Guild sign

Today I made a new sign for our Guild events. I turned the letter "I"'s into spools of thread and did a machine quilting stitch from spool to spool.

Also pic of my Joseph's Coat roses. So many pretty colors on one rosebush.
Happy Quilting!
Colleen

My Garden Pics Spring 2011

The first blooms of spring! I love this time of year the wisteria smells so good! Mornings on the porch with a cup of tea and bird watching. I really should spend time cleaning the flower beds instead of sewing and quilting. There aren't enough hours in the day to do everything I enjoy.
Monday is a workshop with Marsha McCloskey, I am so excited! I will post some pics.
Happy Spring!
Happy Quilting!!!

Colleen

Joseph's Coat roses are blooming

I went to visit my middle daughter for a family weekend and look what I found in the garden when I returned. My Joseph's Coat roses are blooming, just had buds when I left on Wednesday. They are so pretty, this is the 3rd season for this rosebush. Thanks for joining me in the garden today!
Happy Quilting and Gardening,

Colleen

Spring Garden pics

Spring is here, my allergies are out of control sinus infection and bronchitis. Don't feel like sewing but I did get some garden pics to share. Enjoy! On Apr 10 I took a free motion machine quilting class and have done some practicing. I certainly do need ALOT of practice. Hobby Lobby had my favorite batting on sale last week so I purchased enough for the four quilt tops that are finished. Also ordered my backings, so when I feel better I will have plenty to post about!!!
Happy Quilting!

Colleen

Violets - Spring is coming

This morning I went out to feed the birds and look what I found! The first real sign of Spring in my garden.

Oklahoma Ice Storm

Hello from the Oklahoma ice storm. We were hit by ice last week on Thursday, 5 days without power. These pics were taken before limbs started breaking from the weight of the ice. So many trees damaged and some uprooted in our town. One town 10 miles north got hit the hardest, still no power there. Many repair crews from out of state are here to help restore power, putting up new poles etc. Thank you to all who have come to our rescue. This weekend starts the great chainsaw brigade to cut all those large limbs for removal. Spring can't come soon enough for me, with all the snow and ice we have had such a wet winter. I am looking forward to see what all that winter moisture does for my garden.

Staying warm and cozy with a quilt sure does have a new meaning to all of us here!