Another Sneak Peak At The Upcoming Blog Hop!

What better thing to do on a cold snowy day but to create a new dessert recipe and finish hand quilting our surprise new free quilt pattern for the upcoming Blog Hop with Stacy Gross West of Buttermilk Basin! The Blog Hop starts March 1st and I'll be sharing this pattern called "Mountain Two-Step" and our new recipe - Peach Crumble Cheesecake Bars with you on my day of the Blog Hop on March 7!! Stay tuned for our excellent line up of bloggers - you're gonna love it! I'll post the links to everyone's blogs when the fun begins! on March 1, 2015!

Get ready ladies ( and gents) here is our outstanding line up of designers that are in the blog hop.  Thank You Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin for coordinating this fun event!  

March 1 * Quilts By Cheri

March 2 * Plumcute Designs

March 3 * Gail Pan Designs

March 4 * Woolen Willow Designs

March 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

March 6 * The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

March 7 * Sew Unique Creations

March 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

March 9 * Heartspun Quilts

March 10 * Notforgotten Farm

March 11 * Crabapple Hill

March 12 * Threadwork Primitives

March 13 * Buttermilk Basin

March 14 * Calico Moon

2015 Spring Blog Hop - Coming Soon!

Just a little "sneak peek" of my project for the 2015 Spring Blog Hop with Buttermilk Basin!! So excited!

Are you ready for a blog hop? So much fun and excitement! Wait till you see our designs and recipes we have in store for you! You won't want to miss it!

March 1st marks the start of another fantastic blog hop! I've seen a few sneak peeks of the projects and the recipes! Darling and such unique & fun recipes! Feel free to GRAB our button to share on your blog at www.buttermilkbasin.blogspot.com

And today - here's a little fun fact I found on FaceBook this morning!

Depression 1931 when they realized women were using their
sacks to make clothes for their children, the mills in West Virginia, Kentucky & Ohio started using flowered fabric for their sacks. The label was designed to wash out. If not for this many people wouldn't have had clothes or quilts
Courtesy of Life Magazine

Poem About Quilts

I found this cute little poem this morning on FaceBook and thought I would share.

In this photo is my Grandma Baisden, marking a quilt!

Enjoy!

In that far back-bedroom
without no heat in,
Granny pulled those quilts
way up to our chin.
Two little brothers,
each by my side,
were tucked in snug
like they were tied.
We could hardly breathe—
there was more than one,
each so heavy,
seemed like a ton.
There was no tossin’
or movin’ ‘round—
those quilts held us tight
like we were bound.
From the time she tucked us
‘til mornin’ light,
we were warm as puppies
on a three-dog night.
I could see the moon
thru’ window shinin’
as I crept off to sleep
with no tears or whinin’.
For ya see I favored
Granny’s warm ol’ quilts,
an’ I’d dream of playin’
on skates or stilts,
‘Cause life was peaceful
an’ without a care—
safe an’ secure
as we lay there.
Back in that bedroom,
way down the hall,
where under those quilts
we moved—not at all.
‘Til Granny released us
when she opened the door,
an’ our feet felt the cold
when they hit the floor.
I’ll remember Gran’s quilts
‘til my dyin’ day,
an’ wish I was still sleepin’
in that cozy way.
Author~ Don Garris
Raleigh County

Day #5 of the Facebook Art Challenge - The final Day!

Day 5 of the Art Challenge. 

Today we have Land Of Lincoln ( the blue, brown and cream quilt ) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the October 2010 issue!. 

Next up Shenandoah Valley - the red brown and cream quilt. 

And lastly is Rocky Mountains - the scrappy quilt. 

Today I would like to nominate Debbie Onaha Lofgren of Little Stitches!!! Debbie is a real sweetheart also and she is so creative. Her patterns are gorgeous and you just want to make each one she produces!

Enjoy your day!  I'll be quilting up a storm today!!!

Day #4 - Facebook Art Challenge

Day 4 of the Art Challenge. 

Today we have Autumn Spice ( the red, black and cream quilt ) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the August 2007 issue!. 

Next up "Harvest Medallion" a wall hanging size scrappy quilt and is a wool applique on cotton quilt. 

And last for today "Harvest Blooms Pennyrug" This is a wool pennyrug/mat pattern! 

Today I would like to nominate Carrie Nelson formerly of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. and now with the most awesome company - Moda Fabrics United Notions. I remember way back when we both were just beginning our quilting careers. I met this sweet, crazy talented lady in Houston, Texas at International Quilt Market. This gal has so much talent and creativity it's just amazing!

Today I'm off to quilt with my Aunts and Cousin!  What are you up to?  Happy Quilting!

Day 3 of the Facebook 5 Day Artist Challenge!!

Day 3 of the Art Challenge. 

Today we have Cinnamon & Nutmeg ( the red, brown and tan quilt ) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the October 2007 issue!. 

Next up "Seven Sisters" a small scrappy quilt that is in my book "Cozy Quilts" and is a wool applique on cotton quilt. 

And last for today "Bittersweet Blossums" This is a wool pennyrug/mat pattern! 

Today I would like to nominate Evonne Cook of Clothesline Quilts. I had the privilege of finally meeting this uber talented gal when we worked on a group project that debuted in Kansas City, Kansas for International Quilt Market a couple years back. She is one of the sweetest people and her talent and design eye is just amazing!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  Happy sewing!

Day #2 of The Art Challenge on Facebook

Day 2 of the Art Challenge. 

Today we have Blue Moon Of Kentucky ( the blue and tan quilt) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the August 2007 issue - and my debut design into the wonderful world of quilt magazines!. 

Next up 

"Girls' Retreat" a small scrappy quilt that is in my book "Small Treasures From Scraps" . 

And last for today "Primitive Stars" This is a wool applique on cotton wall size quilt!

 Today I would like to nominate Stacy Gross West of Buttermilk Basin. Stacy is such a sweetheart and so talented it's unbelievable. She always has a smile on her face and I miss seeing her at all the quilt shows we used to do!!

Day #1 of the 5 Day Facebook Art Challenge

Long time no chat!  I decided the perfect thing to "ease" my way back into blogging after my longggggg vacation from blogging would be to include you all in the excitement and fun we are having over on Facebook!

Day One of the 5 Day Art Challenge on Facebook. 

Thank you to Sharon Keightley​ for nominating me for this 5 day challenge where I will post 3 of my quilt designs for the next 5 days!! Today we have  Two Piece Puzzle (the red, cream and black quilt) - a quilt that I designed that first appeared in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine - the April 2010 issue. 

Next up 

"Full Bloom" a wool applique on cotton quilt that is in my book "Cozy Quilts" . 

And last for today "Faded Stars"  This was the beginning of my craze with small quilts years ago - I was and still am proud of this little quilt with all its seams and fabrics - what a treasure to look back on it and remember memories that link to a lot of those fabrics! 

Today I would like to nominate Kathy Brown​ of The Teacher's Pet​. Kathy is my long time friend and I love her dearly, she's one of those treasured people that is always there to lend an ear for frustration, complaining and whining or a giggle or two in the comical things we sometimes approach in life. Looking forward to seeing Kathy's beautiful Creations.

Stay warm everyone!  Enjoy your day and quilt up a storm!