My Big Find

Hello Everyone,

I must say that I am quite relaxed after my vacation last week.  We did lots of things and one thing that we always try to do is find a book store... a used book store because you never know what you will find.  

This time, I found myself a gem!

Amish, The Art Of The Quilt 

Text by Robert Hughes

I picked it up and was completely inspired and want to make each and everyone of them! 

The reason why this is such a gem is because unbeknownst to me, this book is out of print!!! I purchased it for $7.00!  There are sites online that are selling it for exorbitant prices.  I lucked out for sure!

 I would like to share some of my favorites with you.

This Sunshine and Shadows was fabulous and it was made in several different color ways.

This rendition of Diamond in the Square was one of my favorite color combos.

This Diamond in the Square is simplistic, but hands down a fantastic color combo!

A great traditional Basket quilt.

Loved this variation on the Double Nine Patch.

Fabulous Wild Goose Chase.

The maker of this quilt enhanced the Bars with the patchwork inner border.

This Sunshine And Shadow from 1910 has extra added "umpf" with the pieced border.

Most of these quilts were from Lancaster County, PA and from the early 1900s.  

I am just so tickled that I came across this book and now own it!  A true find.  I was thinking that these would look fabulous in the Kona Cottons that you can find in my shop, what do you think?

If you can find one of these for yourself at a reasonable price go for it!! Or possibly go on the hunt like I did, the hunt is probably the best part... besides the prize!

Until Next Time...

My Big Find

Good Reads

Hello Everyone,

Like many of you, I love to read!  I don't use an e-reader though.  I have toyed with getting one, most likely (because I am a MacoPhile), but I just can't seem to bring myself to do it as I love the feel of being able to turn a page in a book!

All these books are on my to read list this year.

Currently I am reading Steve Jobs' biography, the big book near the bottom.  I am about halfway through it and am finding it really fascinating.  However, reading does take me longer than probably your average person as I read when I go to bed and it takes me all of 20 minutes for me to start dozing off.  Then that is it for the night.  If I am lucky I finish about a chapter.

Does this happen to any of you?  I just wish I had more time to read.

You will notice just under Steve Jobs' book is a magazine.

It is Quilt Almanac, just into the shop.  It is a yearly publication put out by the editors of Quilt Magazine.  Lots of great quilty projects inside for inspiration.  But I wanted to draw your attention to one in particular....

My good friend Victoria of Bumble Beans has been published!! Her gorgeous quilt Festive Cheers is highlighted.

Isn't it fantastic?  If you haven't seen the magazine and you want a copy you can find it here in my shop.

Another book that is just fabulous is ...

Lone Star III.  It is the third installment in this series of books.  I mean just look at the cover... WOW!  I was able to see some of these quilts up close and personal in Houston this fall.  They were fabulous.  If you would like a great historical chronology of quilts, this is a great one!  You can find it on Amazon by clicking here.

What is on your reading list?

By the way...

Just thought you might like to see that the boys are getting along!! Pavi doesn't seem to mind that Watson lays on him and they enjoy playing together.

Until Next Time...

Good Reads

New Book Finds

Greetings!

Just a short post to show you some great book finds. With winter slowly approaching, I surely could use some new reading. I found two short novels, I assume they will be quick reads leaving me plenty of time to quilt. Anyway, check them out on Amazon or your favorite book store.

The first is for the cat or just plain animal lover. The story is about Dewey. Dewey is a cat who was abandoned as a kitten at a library in their book drop. He was subsequently found by the librarian the next morning with frostbitten paws. He was nursed back to health and lived in the library as a resident filling people with tons of happiness. Isn't Dewey cute?  I can't wait to start reading this one.

The next one is a "to do" book. This is Glenna Hailey's new book. She has some spectacular projects in this book to start on during the winter. Great eye candy too! Thanks, Glenna for writing a wonderful book.

Last but not least, for those of you who follow Sylvia Compton and the Elm Creek Quilters, here is the latest installment. It is a short book (seasonal). It even has recipes in it! But we can see what Sylvia and the gang is up to in the kitchen. I hope that apple strudel recipe is included!!

Now I need to see which I will conquer first. I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Until next time, Happy Quilting!!

New Book Finds

Success and More......

Well, I had success in uploading the pictures to the previous post. But I also wanted to add one more. This one is how I used the smaller book case to hold my pantographs for my Gammill and some additional books.

I just used this one vertically instead of horizontal as I did under the window in my dormer. I hope that these pictures will help to inspire some of you who may need to organize better. I know I did and whew, boy do I feel better!!

Have a great weekend!

Jackie

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