"Thank you Linda and Kris. Today is my day. I’m going to listen to music & ( putz around) in my room. I’m not going to stress over it, will be happy with the time spent and music— decompress
We were able to spend some time…"
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A big thank you
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wilma Schirra-Kays Feb 3, 2020. 1 Reply 2 Likes
I want to thank all of you who have been sending me cards. They have been so timely. Seems like when I’ve been having a particularly blue day another one shows up. Linda, the one from you has a front…Continue
just joined- happy to be here
Started this discussion. Last reply by Evelyn Boundy May 13, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
i don't know what took me so long to find & join My Quilt Place---but i am so glad i did! i've posted a couple pictures - i tend to do alot of applique, paper piecing and love working with…Continue
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"I haven’t been in the sewing room in it seems like 3 weeks I am hoping for some time tomorrow but feel so far behind on so many things lately. I will be happy to just manage to straighten things up & declutter the stuff that has just…"
"My car is called Cajon Red. It’s a deep chili pepper red. "
"Sorry the picture is sideways- I didn’t take it sideways. "
"My cupboards all go to the ceiling- I always wished for ones you could put stuff above. "
"Love the table runner Linda! I always love braided runners, and the back is wonderful too"
"Oh, I also love/ use table cloths on my 40” round table. We like placemats when I don’t put a table cloth on. I don’t really think about having a ( style) in the kitchen. There is only one wall which has a trio of paintings…"
"Our kitchen is an ok size, but shaped ( different and not much wall space. The walls are a pale yellow. We have a small (40”) round table that sits in the middle of the room with 2 chairs . I can almost reach the refrigerator on one side &…"
"I received my SS Sister info, downloaded and printed. I’m all set and looking forward to personalizing some things. I know I haven’t been around much- life has been crazy. I am here, daily in spirit- I do think about this site and…"
"Oh I love the idea of this. I still love Jacobs Ladder blocks but my second favorite is log cabin and pineapple blocks. I think I will narrow that down and go along with Kris, 12 1/2” log cabin blocks would be Fabulous! I also like the…"
"Oh I love those colors/ fabrics together, wonderful journal cover"
"Oh my goodness that is a great project! I want to go right in and make a dozen of these covers! Thanks Linda. Great project to start the year. "
"Linda, I tried to send my questionaire- I noticed it said ( 2 pages, but when I look at mine it shows 3 pages- so if some is missing please let me know and I will try again. I've been having headaches lately and my brain is still a little…"
"Always excited when this comes along. I love this exchange and working on things all year long. "
"I received my block from Wilma today, it is wonderful! Every time I get another Jacobs ladder block it just makes me smile l gosh each one is just wonderful "
"I would love to do another block exchange- who knows I might even be able to keep up this time. I will of course be joining the secret Santa again. It is a huge highlight of my year, year after year "
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- Tell us about yourself—as much or as little as you like.
- I've been sewing for about 45 years (started in 4-H when i was 8) made my first quilt in 1976, made small quilts off & on over the years- became avid about 12 years ago- started quilting for others 10 years ago. I live in Northern Michigan with my husband & a large white cat. I have 3 children & 2 beautiful granddaughters.
- How many quilts have you made?
- over 100
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- I even quilt in my sleep i am so fond of creating quilts!
- How long have you been a quilter?
- 36 years
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- applique/paper piecing
- Why do you quilt?
- it is a creative outlet that consumes me
- Do you have a website?
- http://www.colleenscustomquilts.com
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- At 7:28am on November 28, 2017,
Riana Noyes said…
Love the dramatic contrast ; black makes the colours so rich. Nice work!
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