Monday, December 27, 2010

Wishin' I Was Quilting!

I've been thinking about quilting all day; browsed through two new quilt magazines that came in the mail today, and have studied a bit of a hand quilting book I got last week at Half-Price Book Store.  I just haven't gotten my energy revved up to start sewing yet! 

Here's a little pillow cover, made by my mother in the '30's; it matches one of my Dutch Doll quilts she made.  In times past, I've displayed it on my grandfather's piano stool, but discovered it fits very well in the little doll bed I bought at a garage sale and refinished last fall.  I may have shown it earlier, I'm not sure.  Anyway, I have my mini quilts---table runners and wall hangings --- stored in it, and I thought maybe the Dutch Doll pillow cover would make a nice covering for them. 

See, I am beginning to think "quilting" again!  I'll probably wait until after New Year's to really get into it.

I even sat down with a tablet and pencil and made a list of things I want to accomplish around my place in 2011; no guarantees those things will get done.  I did the same thing with quilting plans, to some degree.  One thing that was on my imaginary list last year never got done, so it is on the list again.  I hope to make simple labels for all my antique quilts --- just makers' names, location, and approximate dates.  The information is recorded in my journal, but not on the quilts.  Someone someday maybe will want that information on them.

Happy New Year to all my blogging buddies!  I hope 2011 will be a better year for all of us!   Stay well, and stay safe! 

Happy Quilting too!  ---"Love"
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8 comments:

  1. LiriopiaDecember 28, 2010 at 5:22 AM

    The little pillow cover is adorable! Your mother was a wonderful needlewoman. Now I know where you got it from, LOL! A list is always helpful. At least it tells you where you want to go. Keep on quiltin'. How is your foot?

    Liri

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  2. KatieDecember 28, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    What a perfect fit! And I'm glad to know you're starting to think about quilting again. I hope you get to DO some soon.

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  3. RuthDecember 28, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    The little sunbonnet sue pillow cover is so cute on the doll bed! The colors are so bright and it is in such good shape for being made in the 30's! Maybe I'll get around to making a list - or maybe not. It's kind of hard to get a lot accomplished while traveling.

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  4. Connie204December 28, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    The little pillow is just wonderful. You have so many beautiful memories. I have a list in my head, I guess I should write it down. However, I'm the type of person that will freak if I don't accomplish it. So I'm just better keeping it in my head. How's your foot?? Have a good New Year and I'm sure you will make some wonderful quilts. Connie204

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  5. UnknownDecember 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I'm glad the quilting bug is starting to come back around...it's the one bug I don't mind having;) Take your time, finish up the year, and things will get rolling again soon;)
    Happy Quilting!!

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  6. BethDecember 28, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I hope your foot is on the mend. Glad to hear your thoughts are turning to quilty things. Your Sunbonnet Sue is just adorable and looks great on the cradle.
    Hope that we all have a healthy, happy, quilty, new year.

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  7. Marsha BDecember 28, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Happy New Year! I love the sunbonnet sue, it is perfect on the doll bed! What a great idea storing other little quilts inside the bed! Hope your foot is getting better and you get to start sewing soon.

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  8. SandyDecember 31, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Stay well, and stay safe to you, too. Happy New Year.

    Sandy

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