Finishes!

Just finished quilting and binding the little crib quilt. 
These little critters are machine embroidered onto vintage feed sack material and I think they are adorable.  I then blocked and bordered the quilt in teal green.  

This is my very first attempt at custom quilting with my long arm machine.  It's not perfect, but with a little practice, maybe I'll get better at it.  My machine is not equipped with a stitch regulator.  I think that would probably help a lot.
Anyways,  here are pictures.

Let me know your thoughts and feel free to offer suggestions and hints.  

Blessings,
Pat

Candle Cozies

I have an embroidery machine on loan from a friend, Ginger, who bought a newer machine.  She was kind enough to allow me use of her older model Bernina in exchange for painting lessons. I have recently been experimenting with some vintage feed sack material from another lovely friend, Carly, of Mountain Light Jewelry.  Carly inherited quite a lot of this material and was generous to share with me (Momma Pat).

Here are some candle cozies I put together this past week.

 
Aren't they sweet?

Blessings to all 
Pat

Absent but not Forgotten!

It has been a while.  I have not forgotten my blog, but I have been busy with other things lately.
Been working on some new quilts.  One full size and one crib size.  Pictures will be posted soon.
I've also been working on a few other  projects that will also be posted in the near future.

My husband was away last week on a fishing adventure in Canada.  Such a great opportunity for him to visit that part of the world and get some awesome pictures.  Photography is a well loved hobby for  LB.  The photos that he took were great, so I thought I would share today.

There were many more.  I think they are pretty awesome!  Let me know what you think.  I love to hear from you all.

Blessings, 
Pat

I have been working on some Americana things since Easter has come and gone.  Thought you all might be interested to see.

Next week I will be at the Calloway Elementary School for a festival and these items and more will be for sale.  There will be an antique car show and food along with crafts and lots and lots of fun.  Join us!

Be blessed
Pat

Easter Blessings!

Happy Easter Everyone!  

Thank you, Jesus, for the complete sacrifice you made for me.

I am blessed,
Pat

Hand Painted Recycled Books

Working on a few things for craft shows in April.  New hand painted recycled books and more of the hand painted china plates.  I have also been doing a little hand quilting and making rag rugs. 
New items have been added to my booth at Buy the Season in Salem.  Stop in to check them out.

I really like the way these recycled books turned out.  They sell for $10 and look great hanging in a cozy spot on the wall. 

Be Blessed, 
~Pat

New work of heart!

Just wanted to share my newest creation.  Hand painted on an upcycled  china plate.  Soon to be available at Buy the Season in Salem, VA

Happy Day!

Pat