My Day at the Fair

After waiting three long days, the judging results were seen. There were 22 quilts this year. 

Here are my entries-

Moonlight and Roses, blue Bargello quilt

Got a red ribbon

Building Blocks

Got a red ribbon 

And last but certainly not least...

Dancing Butterfly 

Got a blue ribbon 

And got the Best In Show Visual Impact award!

I am humbled. It's amazing to see success. Four years ago, I didn't even know how to FMQ. But lots of studying and lots of practice and lots of start overs, this is where I'm at. 

Thanks to my mom for encouraging me to "try quilting", to my awesome husband for his support through my good and not so good moments, and to the amazing teachers' resources where I've learned so much about the art of quilting. 

When you have fabulous fabric...

What can you do with it?

Make bow ties!

These were made for a wedding party this summer. They were a pleasure to see come together!

If you want custom pieces for your formal event, let me know and we'll get it done!

A Year Of 221-ing

This is my rescued 1936 221. I found her in a closed up, dirty, smoky sewing cabinet at a flea market. 

If it weren't for her foot pedal sitting on the ground, I wouldn't have known she was trapped in there waiting to be free. I lifted her out of the cabinet and saw her scratches and grime but I also saw a diamond. She came home with me, cabinet free, that sunny, summer day in 2014. I've have given her lots of love (and elbow grease) and she sews like a dream. 

Even with my best cleaning and waxing efforts, this is as good as she gets but I don't care. She's worth it!