Painted Forest

 This lovely pattern was created by Scott Hansen at Blue Nickel Studios. I made the first one similar to the cover quilt, nice a springtime colors. Perfect for my large stash.

I picked up a stash of Kaffe Fassett woven stripes and created another one. Unfortunately, it was out the door before I could take a picture.

Although wovens are a little tougher to work with, because they stretch, the colors are beautifully saturated. 

I honestly can't remember how I quilted this. I swear, if I don't take a picture, it never happened.

Bonnie Growing Up

 Pam is great about sending pictures of Bonnie from St. Anthony. It isn't fair that Jim gets so much grandparent time. Howard should be done with schooling pretty soon and they plan to move to Washington. She's such a happy little girl.

Cathy's Millefiori

 Cathy finished her millefiori recently and asked me to quilt it. I think it didn't take her two years. It is completely hand stitched. Most pieces are fussy-cut to allow kaleidoscope patterns to emerge. 

Freddy Moran was visiting with Opal so they came together to the YaYa group. She absolutely loved it. There is so much to see, it's almost an I-Spy quilt.

On the machine, it is a challenge to find something new and exciting to quilt in each section.

Shine On Me

 I had the opportunity to accompany the Chamber Choir at the St. Cecilia concert on Sunday. The song is tough to play, but I really enjoy hearing the choir sing it. Sadly, Marnie is hidden almost throughout this video behind a microphone. But I'm her mother and can pick out her voice.