Tuesday, March 19, 2024

QUILTS ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE


Quilters have alot to say about GUN VIOLENCE!
They might even protest through their quilting stitches. 

Like sew many did at QuiltCon 2024
Raleigh, NC

The very first quilt for everyone to see 
as they entered the quilt show was this 
BEST IN SHOW QUILT


Front of the quilt  (classroom weapons)


Back of the quilt (because of…)


Quilts are not normally full of holes.
We do NOT live in a normal world anymore. 


The holes in this quilt are not from mice!


Looks like a bunch of tiny scraps...


But the Maker says is represents lives taken in Colorado 
by firearms… read her statement.


These two quilts stopped me ‘dead in my tracks’.
Read the Maker’s statements. 


First Makers Statement


Bang You’re Dead


Second Maker’s Statement


Aftermath


my message…my opinion

GUNS.KILL.PEOPLE

NO ONE today should own  AR15s
They were made for soldiers to
KILL PEOPLE!

I am NOT against 2nd amendment rights
WE OWN GUNS!
There has to be stronger Gun Laws,

You can scream mental health all you want.
Wonder what the victims of gun violence screamed
(Before the bullet, from the gun, held by a murdered 
who pulled,the trigger on the gun)
killed them ?

Yeah, answer me that! 



Thursday, March 14, 2024

GALENTINE GALA!

I have the best Galentine one could ever hope for and 
she invited me to attend a Local Made Galentine Event!

Kim Hensley! @kimmysueh

 
It was in February, 2024
Bridgepark area of Dublin, OH
Neither of us had been there and man..
has that entire area changed!
FOR THE GOOD!

The first vendor we saw was the one Kim wanted to see!
JJ's Boutique, who specializes in
Dried Flowers (that they grow and dry)
into old window frames.
Aren't they beautiful!


Kim bought this beauty for her guest room!


And I bought this smaller version for my guest bathroom



This booth also had some fun wooden signs.
I picked this one out and all of a sudden...
Kim says "Happy Valentines Day"
and took off with it!



But I found another one...for my hubby
and gave it to him on Valentines Day!


Then Kim spotted a vintage clothes type booth.
Upcycled clothes using old quilts!

How bout this patchwork lettered sweatshirt!


or this CBUS (Columbus OH) version!


I was scoping out how these items were made.
Like these fun t-shirts expanded into a larger size
using flannel shirt pieces/sleeves.


Kim was investigating the upcycled coats.


And this one went home with her!
Jean jacket w quilt pieces in the sleeves.


The company is a fun one
with a name to go along!


This jacket was in another booth
but I loved it too!


Yes we had a wonderful shopping day
that also included a yummy Mexican lunch
..this time my Valentines treat!




Thursday, March 7, 2024

2024 SARASOTA MQG - AiRING OF THE QUILTS



One of my favorite quilts shows happens every year at a beach
in Venice FL.

Its the Sarasota Modern Quilt Guilds 
"Airing of the Quilts"

I don't always get to be there that first Saturday of February
but my friend Kathy Guenther does. 

Here are some pics she sent from this years show that 
Kathy took and sent me!

One of the guild challenges was Mid-Century Modern.
Jetsons Meet The Jestsons!
(Anyone remember those cartoons?)


Kathy knows how much I love Dragonflies!


We both like this style of Modern Quilts
and the colors are wonderful
and check out that modern  quilting


And THEN she sent me all these photos...of...
my favorite quilt block
THE CHURN DASH

Look how amazing these modern Churn Dash quilts
have come together

OK I'm not big on solids (which is a principle of  modern quilting)
and I would loose that border....BUT he wonky blocks havee my attention!


I just can't get over these CHALLENGE
Churn Dash Quilts!



Look closely at the Gray quilt on the right!
The churn dash blocks are made...one piece at a time.
Each block get the nest piece and sew on!
Genusis!

And then the BIG Churn on the right
and littles below!


I love the white background quilt with what I would call
positive and negative Churn Dash blocks.
and the blue one on the left is spinning apart!


Then I just had to visit the Sarasota MQG website and look!
ALL these churn dash quilts...ALL part of a guild challenge!



Anyway, I hope maybe next year I can visit in person.
There's nothing as beautiful as quilts by the beach!
Also known as "Quilts in the Wild"



Wednesday, February 28, 2024

BEST IRON EVER!

You can keep your high end, high priced irons.
I have drank that nasty kool-aid too and lemme say...they ALL LEAK!
I started buying the $20 irons at BIG LOTS many years ago and
eventually they leak, but some have lasted longer
then BIG BRANDS!

In January, while at a retreat, there were two of these
wonderful small, DRY irons to use during our stay!
I was doubtful cause it was a DRY iron, small iron!

After using it for the weekend...we were all impressed.
Several of us ordered one on-line before we got to Day 2!
 
Panasonic Auto DRY Iron
NI-A66-K
It may read that it "ships from Japan"
but mine was delivered via Amazon Prime
in just 2 - Days.
It was at my home, before I was!

And look at this price it was offered at on AMAZON!
$44  WTH!


She's small and lightweight!




It has an auto-shutoff after some time of inactivity.
I haven't pinned down that time yet...


The sole plate is SOLID...
No holes cause there is NO water NO Steam
And in case you wonder....
HOT HOT HOT very FAST FAST FAST!
The tiny tip is the hottest part 
but man does it press those seams flat!


Look how small it is for our hands.
Most irons are so big and bulky and HEAVY!



The only downside is all the printing on the iron and the instructions are
JAPANESE!
But I found this pic on the internet to show you the degrees in Fahrenheit.
It's not rocket science and if you can make a quilt...
You can figure the iron out!


I am NOT being paid for this review.
I just love this little iron.
Sew much, I am about ready to order another
cause I never want to be without it!
PRESSING MATTERS!


Thursday, February 22, 2024

ORCHIDS & HEARTS

Columbus OH
Franklin Park Conservatory
Orchid Show, January 2024
Dale Chihuly installations 
And
Infinite Hearts quilt!

My sweet friend Susan was my first
for this winter outing!





























Quilts in the Wild are simply the best!