Saturday, April 7, 2012

Mountain Quiltfest 2012

This was my 5th year to attend Mountain Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge, TN. There were several Possum Town Quilters who attended this time. My first class was "Feathered Stars" by Nancy Mahoney. I finished my star since I've been home and am debating on how I want to incorporate it into a quilt. I've got some ideas floating around.


The next class I took was a two-day class taught by Annie Smith on "How to Choose Your Fabrics. I think I learned a thing or two. Still assembling my blocks but eventually I'll have a quilt put together.



This is Annie and me. Next is my friend Brenda who also took the class. We had a great time at Quiltfest and already have our reservations for next year.












Friday, April 6, 2012

I won a ribbon!!

Mountain Quiltfest was in Pigeon Forge in March. I had shown you my entry on my last post. Well, I won a ribbon!! Excellence in Hand Workmanship. I was (and still am) very surprised, shocked and excited!! I bought the challenge packet for next year and already have ideas swimming in my head. Dates for next year are Mar 13-16.



Sunday, January 29, 2012

What Tickles My Fancy?

I have enjoyed participating in the Mountain Heritage Quilt Challenge the past few years. This year's theme is "What Tickles My Fancy?"
My answer is "Quilting, Of Course!!". And also Christmas decorations. The poinsettia in the center came from 'Another Season of Beautiful Blooms' by Susan Taylor Propst. I am so happy to be finished. And the deadline is another month away. Whew!!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Orca Bay Revealed

Because of all the busyness associated with the holidays, I was unable to keep up with Bonnie Hunter's Orca Bay Mystery Quilt. However, I was able to make some of each step. So when the mystery was revealed on Jan 1, I was able to pin 2 complete blocks on my design wall...a positive and a negative.

I I really, really like it and can't wait to get more pieces sewn together.

My Family

This is my family. (or at least the ones who were able to be there for our Christmas celebration)
Ten of the 21 grandchildren!!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

More Christmas Ornaments

I did finish all the ornaments before our family gathering on Dec 31. Here they are:





















Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Just wanted to stop by and wish all my friends a very Merry Christmas. Remember, Jesus is the Reason for the Season!!