Calendar excitement!!

Have you ever used the American Quilt Society weekly calendars?

For many, many years, they were my staple for keeping our family’s schedule. Each week had two pages…..

….one for the week at a glance and one with a picture of a fantastic quilt.

I remember spending hours each year looking at the quilts that were included.

I finally outgrew this system, but I still have very fond memories of receiving my new calendar each year.

With that intro…..

Back in September, I entered two quilts into the AQS annual quilt parade. The quilts are entered by region (state or country) and viewers vote on their favorites.

Check out this website to see the winners.…..if you scroll down to the “Best of Show”, you will be amazed at the wonderful quilt!!

To make a long story, short…..Mine didn’t win!

However, I was contacted by a representative from AQS who asked if I would agree to have my quilt “Hiding Behind the Red”…

….included in the 2026 calendar!!!

Of course, I said an immediate YES and, just like that, she was packed up and off to a photography session!!

This past week a UPS box was on my porch and my fun quilt was returned to me…..

Now I can’t wait for 2025 to be over to see the 2026 calendar containing one of MY quilts!!

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Do you have a stack of scraps that you want to use in a fun design?

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Full-color pattern includes step-by-step instructions for blocks and border.

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Is pottery in my comfort zone?

A few weeks back, I had the opportunity to try pottery. Is it in my comfort zone?

NOT HARDLY!!

It started with my friend Sydney inviting me to a “Pottery Party”, along with several ladies from my church….

I have always wanted to try pottery, so I said, “Let’s do it”!!

This stack of clay balls is a hint at our fun evening…..

Our instructor demonstrated what we were to do…..

And then it was my turn….

No pressure here!!

It took a few tries for me to develop anything that resembled a mug…..

The final “mug” ended up being HUGE!!

….More like a soup bowl!!

The next task was making a bowl and it seemed a bit easier….

Apparently, I am a better bowl-maker than mug-maker!!

This past weekend I received my glazed and fired results…..

Michael bravely tried to use the mug for his espresso, but it defeated him!!

As expected, the bowl is a bit better!!

Now, would I love to try this again…..ABSOLUTELY!! It was a blast to do and I can see the creative potential.

The real question is “Do I have TIME to do this more?”….. DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT NOW!!

Maybe in my future!!

Be sure to come back tomorrow as we start viewing my favorites from the International Quilt Festival!!

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Binding chicken!!

Well, I had planned to show my next steps on the Holiday Inn carpet quilt, but sadly I haven’t had any time to get back to it!!

So, instead….

I won at a new game called……..

“BINDING CHICKEN”

It is just like Bobbin Chicken except with binding, and here is proof that I WON!!!!

That small, 1-inch strip of binding was ALL that I had left!!

Talk about relieved!!!

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Do you have a stack of scraps that you want to use in a fun design?

Check out this pattern for a quick and easy scrap quilt that will help empty your bins and bring a smile to your face!!

Full-color pattern includes step-by-step instructions for blocks and border.

Click HERE for more information.