Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Winter Update

Ryan finally got his quilt for Christmas!  He is adorable and such a sweet boy AND he loves his YaYa or MiMi or whatever he wants to call me, ha, ha.  This was a fun easy project.  I used flannel for the front and minky on the back.  It doesn't get any cozier than that!




Several long-time friends have decided to meet monthly at the Ben Franklin store to work on a piece of handwork.  This is our first project.  Everyone used different fabrics, this is just my interpretation.  These little hexies and hand embroidery took a good bit of time, but they all look great!  




Kelly and I (the Kackling Kousins) started teaching a new class at Hoover's Bernina, the Cathedral Window.  This design is typically done by hand, but the pattern we use is all done by machine.  It uses a charm pack and a little bit of yardage.  The first class was held in December, and we have another one scheduled for May 21.  This is a fun quick project to make for gifts.




Check out the class list on the right side of this blog for all of our future classes.

I am working on another installment of "How Should I Quilt This."  Watch for it to come out in the next couple of weeks.



Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Finished Projects!

Thought I'd send out an update on some of the projects I have actually finished!  

First up is a quilt for Quilts of Valor.  This is a great program for anyone who is interested in making quilts to recognize our veterans and thank them in a very comforting way.  My sister, Crystal, and I pieced this one and our sister, Jackie, quilted it.  It turned out great!




Next up is a new class being offered at Hoover's Bernina in Mifflinburg.  My cousin, Kelly, and I will be teaching this Cathedral Window class on December 4, 2023.  The entire project is done by machine, and we are hopeful that everyone will go home with a completed table runner.  This is a great way to give a homemade gift for the holidays.  And it is so addicting, you might want to make two!  Call Hoover's directly to sign up (570-966-3822).  The class is filling up pretty quickly. but we are planning to run it again in the spring.



Next up is this cute little baby quilt that I quilted for a good friend who just had her first grandchild in August.  Henry is a very special little boy and is much loved.  He posed perfectly for this photo...


And even better for this one!!!  The back of the quilt was a cute panel.  Good job Grandma!



I had a fun day at Wooden Bridge Dry Goods recently with some wonderful ladies who were excited about learning to quilt with rulers.  I hope they had as much fun as I did!


                       

And, last but not least, here is a little mini quilt that I did using a pattern in the book, "Hope's Journey" by Betsy Chutchian.  The book is just full of fun little projects and a beautiful sampler too!





Tuesday, August 29, 2023

New Free Video

 Oh, wow!  I have a lot of catching up to do.  I just realized I haven't posted anything since March!  I promise I haven't given up on quilting.  It continues to be my therapy!!!  Here is what I've been up to...

 I just downloaded another free instructional video:  "How Should I Quilt This, Snowball Quilt."  You can find it in the video list on the right of my blog or click HERE.

This is a photo of the quilt.


Here are photos of some of the friends I've met at my Wooden Bridge classes.  These are finished quilts from the El's Kitchen Sampler class that we just finished in May.

Sandy

Donna

Eileen


I hope your summer was filled with fun memories.  Here are some of ours...





Don't forget to check out my list of upcoming classes!

Monday, March 13, 2023

Class Announcements

 First of all, we still have spaces available in the two classes we are teaching at Hoover's Bernina in Mifflinburg next week.  We start our Underground Railroad block-of-the-month class on Monday, March 20, and it will meet six times to complete a sampler quilt.


On Tuesday, March 21, we will be offering a Machine Quilting with Rulers class, focusing on Amanada Murphy's "Every Circle Ruler" set.  Here is a photo of the class sample.

     


We always have a good time at Hoovers!


 It's not too late, call Hoovers to sign up (570-966-3822).

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

New Instructional Video and Inspiring Photos

 Hi friends, I just added a new "How do I quilt this" video to the Instructional Videos menu on the right.  You can also find this video by clicking HERE.  

I have also added some photos below from some of my classes.  I have met so many wonderful people during my travels through the quilting world.  This is a sample from the Valley Forge Quilt Guild:








Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Fun at Wooden Bridge

 Last week I had the privilege of teaching two Rulerwork Quilting classes at Wooden Bridge Dry Goods and Fabric Store.  Two fun groups of ladies.  I hope they learned something too!!!





Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Valley Forge Homestead Quilt Guild

 I had the privilege of speaking at the Valley Forge Homestead Quilters guild on July 19.  They are a wonderful group of talented ladies.  And to top it off, I just happened to visit on the evening of their ice cream social!


 After the business meeting and my presentation, I got to see their show-n-tell.  It was wonderful.  They are all preparing for their Quilt Show.  Anyone who is planning to attend is in for a big treat!  Here are the details:

Who:    Valley Forge Homestead Quilters

What:    Bi-annual Quilt Show

When:    October 21-22, 2022

Where:   Good Shephard Lutheran Church, King of Prussia, PA

For more details, check out their website:  www.valleyforgequilters.org    


         


Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Baby Nora and Donna

Just delivered this quilt to "Baby Nora" on her first birthday.  She is so sweet, and I hope that she will love this quilt as much as I loved making it for her.  It has minky on the back and of course it has a silky binding.  I pray for much love and happiness for this precious little girl.





This quilt was completed by one of my students, Donna.  We had to postpone the class because of Covid, so she decided to give it a try on her own.  She did a great job!!!  Thanks for sharing, Donna.




Thursday, May 5, 2022

Oldie but Goodie

 I just finished this table runner.  I probably started it about six years ago!  My cousin, Kelly, finished hers, but mine got put aside for some deadline, and never made it back out to my top-ten list until recently.  I still love it, and it feels so good to finish up an "oldie but goodie."  Just in time to use it on my picnic table this summer!




Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Follow up from Ruler Workshop and a New How-Do-I-Quilt-This Video

Hi Quilting Friends...here are some pictures from the ruler workshop that Kelly and I led last weekend.  Lots of fun and laughs, and hopefully everyone was inspired to try quilting with rulers at home.  Keep an eye on this blog for a list of future classes.

Registration

Concentration!


Lots of Laughs

Practice, Practice, Practice


Kelly's Demo (She's not usually this serious!)

Working Hard

Kits for Sale

Kate's Demo

Thanks for all the fun ladies!!!

You can also find my latest How-Do-I-Quilt-This video (Wall Hanging) HERE or by looking in the Instructional Video Menu on the right.



Friday, February 25, 2022

 I'm not sure how I missed posting this quilt.  In August and September of 2021, I quilted this quilt for a dear friend.  She pieced it as a wedding gift to her son and daughter-in-law.  The bride and groom, Isabelle and Adam, picked the pattern and fabrics, Donna pieced the quilt top and I had the pleasure of quilting it.  Donna used the "Easy Piped Binding" to bind it.  Check it out in the close-up photo.  I think this is one of my favorite quilts.   I hope it brings them lots of love and comfort.


Monday, January 31, 2022

New Instructional Videos

Hi friends! I have posted two new instructional videos for you all to enjoy. I have embedded the links below and as always you can find them in the "Instructional Videos" section on the right.

How Should I Quilt This - Halloween Baltimore

How To - Easy Piped Binding for Quilts

Friday, January 21, 2022

 I just finished this little wallhanging.  It was hand appliqued a couple of years ago, and I finally got around to quilting it.  The binding is an easy piped-binding.  I am just finishing up a free instructional video to show you how I do this.  It should be posted in the next couple of days.