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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
February 9, 2013 2:02 PM Post #9413356
| It seems I have been sick forever. I'm trying to play catch up. Nasty bronchial cough that just seems to linger on and on. I've totally lost count and we just turned in 5 that I didn't get to photograph so I have no idea what the count is at this point.
Starting with Number 1 through 4.
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MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
February 9, 2013 4:29 PM Post #9413483
| Does this relate to another thread? I want to hear the story of isolette quilts and what you are doing. They are lovely. Hope you are now feeling better and able to share the story of your quilts. Are they going to a neonatal unit? |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
February 10, 2013 7:04 AM Post #9414035
| For back history on this thread you might enjoy starting with March 6, 2009
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/959683/ |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
February 10, 2013 7:11 AM Post #9414039
| then continue here
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1240142/ |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
February 10, 2013 8:14 AM Post #9414078
| Thanks for posting these links Mittsy, I sure enjoyed reading them over again and seeing all the loverly isolette covers. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 10, 2013 8:27 AM Post #9414088
| all wonderful, butttttt I love # 1 :) |
gardenglory
Gainesville, FL (Zone 9a)
February 10, 2013 9:02 AM Post #9414117
| It is fun to revisit them. I like number one as well. It gave me an idea for a DG friends quilt. Im wanting to use the swap charms, blocks etc, in one quilt, all together. I was going to take al the charms and make a big twister basket, but I also think cutting them and doing something like that quilt would be good too. |
MaypopLaurel
Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b)
February 10, 2013 9:40 AM Post #9414149
| Yes, thanks mittsy. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
February 12, 2013 2:59 PM Post #9416921
| 5. toys 2 wholecloth. 6. Space kids. 7. Dinosaurs. 8. Goldilocks 1 wholecloth. 9. 1234 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
February 12, 2013 3:03 PM Post #9416923
| 10. Green lovey. 11. panel. 12. pastel lovey. 
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
February 12, 2013 8:16 PM Post #9417265
| Lots of new pretties! |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
February 12, 2013 8:29 PM Post #9417275
| I agree, love the panel # 11 ♥♥♥ |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
February 13, 2013 4:14 AM Post #9417415
| Tomorrow nite my guild will be donating children's quilts to the Country Sheriff Dept. We make them all year then, every Feb, donate them to a local charity. Last year they had over 200 & filled the backs of 2 patrol cars. I have 4 to take. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 13, 2013 4:54 AM Post #9417434
| That's wonderful Jean. They are so appreciated!!!!
Mittsy your girls are truly angels. What wonderful ladies you are able to surround yourself with... |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
February 16, 2013 3:26 AM Post #9420631
| One more, we call this one Teddy Charms. 15 machine embroidered teddy bears are scattered througout. Front, back, close ups of embroidery and serpentine quilting. Thank you to Blossom. 
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
February 16, 2013 6:43 AM Post #9420768
| Just so great. And who is Blossom? |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
February 17, 2013 9:17 AM Post #9421868
| Blossom joined us in the fall and has become a very productive new member. I will get her picture when she returns, she's currently sick with whatever it is that is going around. |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL (Zone 9b)
February 27, 2013 7:18 AM Post #9433449
| checked in here as I need a pattern for a baby girl quilt.Manager here had GDD and he is my life saver here...Nothing fancy or intricate.
A treasure cove of patterns and ideas. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
March 18, 2013 7:44 AM Post #9453381
| another one to add to the finished pile. Front and back. Third is a lap quilt to be donated to Rocket Quilter;s for their Community service outreach. 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 18, 2013 7:49 AM Post #9453391
| Those are pretty quilts! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 19, 2013 5:05 AM Post #9454419
| Very nice Mittsy! |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
March 22, 2013 5:32 AM Post #9457863
| A few more. Blossom is on the right showing her new Easter table runner. Christine is on the left, she is our very special ironner. Blossom's
granddaughters were visiting but camera shy. Also visiting was MaryEllen, Judy R's mom. She managed to make several quilts for us while here. We loved having her join us. Carol V. also joined us.
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
March 22, 2013 5:40 AM Post #9457867
| Baby Footprints. Front & Back of a new method for flannel reversibles. I was so thrilled that we emptied a lug of flannel , but wouldn't you know it, at dinner last night we received two bags of flannel. Enough to make 3 more quilts. Sheila dropped in briefly to drop off and pick up items as she was on her way to a longarm class in Orlando. When she met us at the library she was just bubbling over with new things she had learned and couldn't wait to try. She's holding a table runner that was on it's way to be backed and finished. Kathy fnished it last night at the library and into the lug it will go. 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 22, 2013 6:25 AM Post #9457932
| Great job everyone! Really love that Easter table runner! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 22, 2013 5:43 PM Post #9458481
| Very very nice. beautiful work!!!! |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
March 28, 2013 10:07 AM Post #9464981
| Before Maryellen, Judy R's mom, left to go back , she and Judy made two more flannel quilts for the hospital babies. Judy leaves tomorrow so she dropprd them off and said goodbye. They are reversible so I have taken pictures of the fronts and backs. Flannel 1 front and back, flannel 2 front and back. Carol V brought back Mary B's finished 2" squares which Carol added borders to and layered andquilted . She also made the binding and sewed it on. So lovely all I have to do is photograph and deliver to the baby leader. What a team, I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful generous quilting friends. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
March 28, 2013 10:09 AM Post #9464984
| Flannel front and back, quilt 2. Mary Brodeur's 2" marvel. For some reason I am having trouble uploading pictures . So trying again. 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
March 28, 2013 11:08 AM Post #9465029
| Those are beautiful! Lots of work in the 2 inch blocks! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
March 28, 2013 3:47 PM Post #9465253
| Wonderful work Mittsy. Please pass on our "attaboys" to them. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 5, 2013 2:24 PM Post #9472924
| A couple of more, with some close ups. 
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
April 5, 2013 5:34 PM Post #9473092
| I LOVE the zoo animals!!! a lil lamb!! those both turned out so cute. |
barefootT
(thunder)Wildwood, FL (Zone 9a)
April 5, 2013 6:14 PM Post #9473143
| Mittsy !!! thank you !! that close up reminded me... I have some of that foot print fabric !! I can make something for Ryleigh with it, and maybe a little woobie for Malena's new baby doll !!!
zoo animals ARE adorable !! My big tough soldier boy...loved lambs when he was little...shhhh...don't let him know I told... LOL |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 6, 2013 4:03 AM Post #9473393
| I do love the embroidery machine and have been trying to do more with embroidering on the isolette quilts and placemats. I have a Mickey that I'm working on now, just a basic 9 patch but has some Mickey fabric in the patches. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
April 6, 2013 7:12 AM Post #9473525
| "A 100 years ago" (OK, I'm exaggerating,it was 40 years ago) I used to make custom vests for my boyfriend, he was a waiter at Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor. I remember doing a Mickey theme with BIG applique on the back, and really fun "circus" vest that I carefully centered this big picture fabric on. An elephant on the back, an acrobat on the front of one side etc. When he was done wearing them, his brother (a manager at Farrells in Seattle) took them there and sold them used. It was soooo much fun!! I need to find a way to get more creative and ENJOY my free time now.!
Mittsy, I have found a quilting guild about 30 miles away. Maybe I can finally get with a group of women in person and do some sewing! I love your projects, they are always beautiful and fun. |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
April 7, 2013 3:06 PM Post #9475001
| Go for it Pat... having a group can lead to much inspiration & new friends who share your interests. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 8, 2013 5:04 AM Post #9475588
| Since I turned 70, I have found I really love the interaction with the younger members that are in our group. It helps keep me young and informed. I think it very sad that all of mom's friends have died and she lost that interaction Pat, I'm sure you'll find something fun to do. My granddaughters, both of them, loved the Sun Blossoms from youtube. We made two of them and they went home with them. I have saved the supplies so we can do it again as a craft project with them. The dress I copied from the thrift store was a big hit with dgd Taylor and dd Lisa, but Hannah was bummed because she forgot her bathing suit so she wouldn't try it on. Taylor held the dresses so I could get this picture. 
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psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
April 8, 2013 7:32 AM Post #9475811
| Yes, I'm grateful to have friend & co-workers of many ages. I LOVE the flamingo print!!! flamingos have a special place in our family... lots of practical jokes involve a stuffed flamingo my brother brought home. It made the rounds in our family for years. |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
April 8, 2013 12:27 PM Post #9476191
| We used to mess with my dad over flamingos. He was the sort who if he had paint and a brush, everything got painted until he ran out..bird houses, rocks, etc. That's how he got blue flamingos in his yard. My mom was livid but we had to keep it going by continuing to buy flamingos and putting them in the yard every chance we had, We put about 50 in the yard when he was coming home form the hospital after cancer surgery. |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
April 8, 2013 12:55 PM Post #9476238
| good plan!!! |
Qwilter
Fleming Island, FL (Zone 9a)
April 9, 2013 5:22 AM Post #9477101
| I think that is the same flamingo fabric I have. Think it is the piece Robin gave me!!!! I've been looking for the "perfect" pattern for a quilt. Maybe I need a bathing suit cover up instead!!!! |
morknotmindy
Oracle , AZ (Zone 8b)
April 10, 2013 5:57 AM Post #9478548
| Blue flamingos!! Love it!! Great story. Thanks! |
siliolegma
Traverse City, MI
April 10, 2013 6:55 AM Post #9478607
| Mom was always carping at dad for something so we felt the need to stick up for him. He fell in love with Shoe Goo and was using it to fix everything. Mom got mad and told him he wasn't allowed to buy another tube. Of course we all decided to give him some for his birthday. Contest was to see who could wrap it the most uniquely. Winner cut open a 2 liter bottle, put in the Shoe Goo and sealed the bottle closed again. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 11, 2013 11:42 AM Post #9480214
| Here's a few more quilts. The yellow and green was purchased by Christine as a baby/toddler gift for a new girl baby in the family. The scrap quilt was made from strips left over from other projects. Used up a lot of scraps on that one.
Now please heed this warning and look no further if you haven't eaten recently as I am posting pictures of our farewell to snowbirds River Lakes Stitchin Chicks covered dish luncheon. The food was awesome!
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 11, 2013 11:48 AM Post #9480217
| Food. We started our morning with coffee, tea and tiny blueberry muffins. The meal was served at noon and contained the following: peanut butter pie, pumpkin cake, strawberry cream cheese dip and cheese with crackers, cornbread, spirals with sauce and grated cheese. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 11, 2013 11:53 AM Post #9480227
| Next yellow eye beans, Kielbasa, spinach tortellini in cheese sauce, ham and pineapple, deviled eggs, iced tea, mimosas and lemonade. Grape salad. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 11, 2013 11:55 AM Post #9480231
| Kielbasa, tortellini salad. Wish you were here to join us. 
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morknotmindy
Oracle , AZ (Zone 8b)
April 11, 2013 1:07 PM Post #9480317
| I nearly drooled all over the keyboard... |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
April 11, 2013 2:46 PM Post #9480410
| Oh my, that looks yummy! How many we're you feeding? |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 12, 2013 2:51 AM Post #9480952
| 15 Mary B, Christine, Blossom, Delores, Judy, Mittsy, Lois, Garnet, Mary R, Ilona, Kathy, Joyce , Carol V, Sheila and a plate for Dottie who is in the hospital. We probably had enough to feed twice as many. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 5:07 AM Post #9490475
| A couple of more. Just a few turtles and frogs, applique. mixed scrap quilt. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 5:19 AM Post #9490481
| We rec'd a bunch of started blocks that I turned into a small quilt for community service. It was kinda blah, so I added applique of cups and cupcakes. Finished is better than perfect! We're off to Scotty Culp Community Center in Satellite Beach for a sew in with Margie Engel and the Coastal Quilters. Charging the camera so hope I'll have pictures to share. Have a great day! 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
April 20, 2013 6:06 AM Post #9490526
| Mittsy, those are adorable, love the frog one, and those applique cups are awesome! |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
April 20, 2013 7:42 AM Post #9490635
| Yep, frogs my FAV. |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 1:26 PM Post #9490918
| Had another great session with Margie. Here's some pictures of today's project, little house blocks. Fanciful cut outs fused down with Heat n Bond. It helps to have cute fabrics and a good imagination. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 1:29 PM Post #9490922
| More pictures 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 1:34 PM Post #9490924
| This begins the donated Little quilts that will go to NQA to raise money. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 1:54 PM Post #9490934
| and a few more. 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 1:58 PM Post #9490937
| more 
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mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 2:11 PM Post #9490950
| still more but I'm having trouble loading any more than 2 pictures. Guess I'll quit and give it a try later. 
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taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX (Zone 9a)
April 20, 2013 2:43 PM Post #9490986
| Mittsy, those are so pretty! Nice work everyone! |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
April 20, 2013 4:00 PM Post #9491071
| How great are those entries??? Just wonderful. Thanks for sharing Mittsy - looks like you are really enjoying this group! |
mittsy
near Syracuse, NY (Zone 5a)
April 21, 2013 3:56 AM Post #9491523
| The rest of them. 
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH (Zone 5a)
April 21, 2013 5:40 AM Post #9491587
| Those are incredible. I love the cat block!!!! And the work in the pineapple block is to be commended!!1 |
psychw2
(Pat) Othello, WA (Zone 6a)
April 21, 2013 6:29 AM Post #9491648
| You know me... LOVE the embroidery floral! |
morknotmindy
Oracle , AZ (Zone 8b)
April 23, 2013 4:13 PM Post #9494840
| OMG!! They are incredible! Thanks so much for showing them to us. I am so inspired! |
