Kokeshi Dolls quilted wall hanging for the Fouth of July

I created this for the Fourth of July 2012. I had so much fun making this....I enjoyed the planning and piecing...and three squares were enough....fun over. So, I am glad for the immediate gratification of a small piece. The center square has images of Kokeshi dolls which are part of Japanese folkart. I have five vintage dolls from my childhood. I don't collect them. I just like the ones I have. The red-white-blue fabrics represents me as an American and the center square represents my country of origin. I am truly Cheeseburger and Apple Pie while I lace my burger with Tonkatsu sauce. Yummm.

Hattie Shorts, artist extraordinaire !

Hattie Shorts, artist extraordinaire !

 

I attended a private art show in Juno Beach, FL for local artists. Every medium was represented well. My fascination was for a particular artist so gifted and prolific in her creations. Hattie Shorts quilts these "Stack and Whack" quilts (Author: Bethany Reynolds) in just a few days. There are three generationso of quilters/artists in her family. I recently met her daughter in law Suzanne and grandson Ryan. Ryan designed and made two quilts when ten years old. I'll be showing you more of their work soon.

Another great Mancuso Quilt Show in West Palm Beach, Florida

Two quilts created by Maya Chenovich. My photography just didn't capture the
beauty of the details. Click on her name for a close up of a quilt from 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Mihoko Tanaka (below)

 

 

 

 

Frenella Davies (below)

 

 

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Local Stuart, FL Quilters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Quilts by Gloria Loughton of Australia

 

 

 

More quilts

 

 



Etón FR160R Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger

Well, here it is only February and the alarmists are ringing the bell about hurricane preparedness. I usually ignore them till July but I did like this nifty little gadget. I do remember that year when a few h's touched down here and I did listen to the radio all night...ran out of batteries....couldn't charge a cell phone. Even if you're camping Yosemite it would be great to charge the cell phone with solar power...right? Here's the link to Amazon where it is 25% off and free ship.

Come Sew With Me at 35th Ave Sew & Vac

Where:  35th Ave Sew & Vac in warm and beautiful Phoenix, Arizona
When:  March 3rd and 4th, 2012
Why: Fabulous Trunk Show on Saturday & Sit and Sew on Sunday


Come and be inspired, laugh, sew, laugh some more....Shop!

This is a Premier destination store with Fashion Fabric like you've never seen before!

In Loving Memory of Evelyn McMartin

Her energy was as brilliant as this beautiful flower. She will be missed by many. Love, Stephanie

Snowflower and the Secret Fan

Just saw the movie. Beautiful...but, better read the book first. Two thirds of it was spoken in Chinese...although the emotions were universal. Make sure you're in an "up" mood and have high quality chocolate nearby. Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See.

The costumes were well done. The silks and embroideries were especially intriguing. Made me think about some brocade silks in my stash....hmmmm.