tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221011062024-03-12T17:08:12.471-07:00MARY LOU and CHERRIES TOO
HERE IS MY NEW MANTRA ...
IF YOU ONLY HAD THE THINGS YOU GAVE THANKS FOR YESTERDAY, WHAT WOULD YOU BE MISSING?Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.comBlogger601125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-9460694259740707032013-03-19T13:51:00.000-07:002013-03-21T21:17:17.226-07:00THE END OF THIS BLOG--COME VISIT MY OTHER BLOG PLEASE- MARY lOU AND WHIMSY TOO<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWxNDT9HezTu_RPMDQye3_8oVz7AUuC9xDUXHJGz8PRjEaH3Odv13ASYHiWbHCSd7zrs1t8wYZl_o07bxj5aWKZlP2YyxchsKHmtoo2484r0ICANDwWrgKKEla22FAUhUJotf/s1600/577052_10151571626804101_211461471_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCWxNDT9HezTu_RPMDQye3_8oVz7AUuC9xDUXHJGz8PRjEaH3Odv13ASYHiWbHCSd7zrs1t8wYZl_o07bxj5aWKZlP2YyxchsKHmtoo2484r0ICANDwWrgKKEla22FAUhUJotf/s320/577052_10151571626804101_211461471_n.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMMYLpUsqqSjC1YW2giSZM1ZFRn1n4jwfOiLdtbmEUMEC8Y23RXEmQgZo0JpmY0hqo-BQSdt_4IQueFMNyLXoUWZ8C6HVUkysDVYodReLX4ff4Z8HbNIjfCie1C33mmg0Qz01/s1600/108.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMMYLpUsqqSjC1YW2giSZM1ZFRn1n4jwfOiLdtbmEUMEC8Y23RXEmQgZo0JpmY0hqo-BQSdt_4IQueFMNyLXoUWZ8C6HVUkysDVYodReLX4ff4Z8HbNIjfCie1C33mmg0Qz01/s320/108.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiGwxRu76Aafgxhd8KUgxSn5WUbZjmDjKPT7wm-Hk8axn-I6SnURK7Kub6PvfwYFBrQgV0tG12hezMMedDWmjGjjIbKEv2Mj8jt8sWbeX5VvYrEdzSNts7E5PYrUnidoFbJoDI/s1600/Pacific+Grove+9689+(1041x1200).jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-The Mary Lou cow quilt is by Kathy Collins from Atlanta and the Flower Power Blocks are by Mari Linfesty
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Hello Dear Cherry friends, I have had this blog for many years and for some reason Google has made it so I cannot see the photos I load, I cannot post until they are all loaded, I cannot change the size of the photos and it just takes too long for me to post, go in and look and then write and then go back and forth.
I could finish a quilt in the time I post these...haha.
SO I am going back to only ONE BLOG and that will be Mary Lou and Whimsy Too.
If you have not signed up there please do as I am cleaning out my sewing room and would love to give prizes away to people who sign up and comment.
I have lost about 20 pounds since the middle of december and I am going to be sharing my ideas for still eating and being healthier and thinner. I am not trying to look like a model, I am trying to be healthier because I want to feel better. Drink water. :0) I also have been cooking some family favorites for my family and want to start sharing those recipes and some photos and also some fun things people send me and also some of my adventures on the road.
Many people are sending in story quilt photos and COW photos and I want tho share those and some more cow ideas for you.
I always wanted to go to blogs where the writers sounded like fun girlfriends and this is the flavor I want my blog to carry. I am proud to be a quilter, a Grandmother, a Gardener, a Friend and other hats I wear and I hope to share this and that you will share too.
Please come and visit me at Mary Lou and Whimsy Too and we will both be very happy...and I will be honored.
Thank you................
Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-91168637338644304542013-03-17T14:12:00.000-07:002013-03-17T14:12:00.382-07:00Farm Chicks, Art Fest and Story Quilting + Golf for your Hubby<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uZ6DjZ49iy4fFtGFvEji_7SXC-NBaNxd26ubSQcHi9wawSmFM48fiG71T-BNNRXwh0a7EbBU_zN9SVjYswgjfZERLKTEZHP57_jyW1HT_ykg80413VJ6KBUkE0A68pStfE9J/s1600/farm+chicks.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7uZ6DjZ49iy4fFtGFvEji_7SXC-NBaNxd26ubSQcHi9wawSmFM48fiG71T-BNNRXwh0a7EbBU_zN9SVjYswgjfZERLKTEZHP57_jyW1HT_ykg80413VJ6KBUkE0A68pStfE9J/s320/farm+chicks.jpg" /></a>
Here is the Farm Chicks Poster for this year. This is where we will be going the day before my Idaho Retreat. It is sure to have lots to excite and a ton of ideas that you will love to think about to make once you get home. I always buy old trims, fabric, old tablecloths, some old dishes, a little furniture, last year I bought darling picnic boxes to store fabric in, a painted ironing board for a side table, an old American flag and earrings...as well as some charms to sew on quilts.
We all meet up with a cute apron on and I hand out our tiaras for the week. It is fun because alot of people dress up in Vintage clothing, cowgirl attire and darling tops and aprons. Many people asked for photos.
Then after that we will go to Artfest in historic Browns Addition in downtown Spokane where our Museum is. They have juried vendors with awesome art, jewelry, garden art, good food, and tons of things you will want to see. I bought the coolest pair of earring cheap there last year and I want more this year. :0)
Then the next day starts the story quilt class.
My husband has offered to take any husband's golfing on Tuesday which is his day off. We have beautiful golf coarses and lots to see here. Tourism is one of our number one industries and since we are on the Idaho border there is lots in both States.
Hope you can make it...we are down to two openings and I would love to fill them....Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-61699651028223250312013-03-13T20:04:00.000-07:002013-03-14T16:31:48.651-07:00A MOOVING SHOW AT BACK PORCH IN PACIFIC GROVE CALIFORNIA....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFh8tJkXJfX1l6Mobf-pcPvDXKqbZY5pW4QyuY42iunerEWUzst8a2zATLLEsSOl9V9cBwa7tobWlF8_RK1CbtiYvmApptmw_waTtd-iJhnFt9O-KYafGgvieznBg3esGMxHT/s1600/61L6F1RXu2L__SS400_.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFh8tJkXJfX1l6Mobf-pcPvDXKqbZY5pW4QyuY42iunerEWUzst8a2zATLLEsSOl9V9cBwa7tobWlF8_RK1CbtiYvmApptmw_waTtd-iJhnFt9O-KYafGgvieznBg3esGMxHT/s320/61L6F1RXu2L__SS400_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LTXBD7408XR6stpCb2z2LPMARtMd6PRD8rQlU8ncxBrIhNHQpBfgblm6wjsQIoG7uC1llxaYOYZggmXEnyxp09mX1TDr0SlisdhfqSNFAbV9mTv7csqwqqi3nnWGMe9ANrYe/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0"
tHE BOOK ABOVE IS WHERE YOU GET THE PATTERN FOR THE COW-We are going to take cows this year for three different shows and want all new cows for each show. On top of that, Mel and I are going to give a PRIZE for the BEST ChiCOWgo quilt...there will be a cow show at IQS in Chicago in June so we need them soon....please (you could win some cool stuff!).
AQS in IOWA is going to have a BIG Cow parade and you would love your cow in there right? I would!
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I have more cows to show you....I can't load them on my computer today...sigh...so keep checking back....
Tami Levin from Lemon Tree Tales had her photo taken with Mel and I at the book signing at Back Porch (I see I posted it twice...I must have loved it for the color and the three of us (FUN)...so much fun...we gave out black cow candy and cow pins and we had lots of fun planning new cows with quilters...
if you always do what you have always done, you always get what you've always got...make a cow and bring your artist outside! Mel and I have made LOTS of cows and wanna make more...they are so much fun and they look adorable on your porch or entry hall....gives people smiles who come to your home!
Friends, I am now offering a TWO day COW quilt workshop for guilds and shops. Email me if you are interested...Marylouquilts@aol.com
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Have been having a ball getting ready for my workshop in Idaho on June 2nd. I have all kinds of fun piecing ideas, embellishment ideas and things that you will want to see and learn.
You like original and fun borders...just wait! For more information on my retreat that I guve every year, go to Marylouweidman.com and check out the retreat on menu's at the top of the page.
Miss Tina from LA will be coming again to cook for us and we will also be going to Farm Chicks and Art on the Green in Spokane. Lots to feed our senses, stomachs and soul! Please come and join us at the JACC art center. We have a ball!
These are some quilts that I am auditioning borders for...they are complete now and you should see them! So fun and so colorful. Just what you want to hang for Spring which is just around the corner....
I am also going to do a quilt with old table cloths and pieces to show what one can do with the prizes they find at Farm Chicks....new fabrics, old pieces and old things all make for fabulous quilts....let me show you how!Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-84605021621705563722013-02-05T21:37:00.002-08:002013-02-05T21:37:32.243-08:00VISIT FRANCE IN STYLE-TASTE,SITE,SMELLS-OHH LALA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Beautiful foods and fruits and cheese and breads at every turn in France. Jeanne Mills Tours is the best way to see France as Jeanne lived there, speaks the language and loves beautiful things and places!
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A little description: Join quilters, who love to travel, on a tour to Southern France. The tour features activities, adventures and discoveries to inspire your creativity. In addition to visiting a Provençal fabric-printing factory (and perusing in their outlet), we’ll visit the museum in Nimes where denim was first made and have as tour through a museum of small quilts, known as “boutis”, the corded, quilted and stuffed textiles from the South of France. Of course, we’ll be on the lookout and stop for fabric along the way.
As well, we’ll fill our minds and cameras with the bright colors of the region, see the works of artists who lived and painted here. We’ll be inspired by architectural and decorative elements, the countryside we drive through, the food we eat, and the gardens and markets we visit.
For more information and details, download the 2013 Tour Brochure at www.jeannemillstours.com, or contact Jeanne at jeanne@jeannemillstours.com
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Above is the Louvre fountains and Ferris Wheel...such a wonderful place to visit!
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Above, look and see how fabrics are printed and get a chance to buy some of the most beautiful fabrics in colors we hardly can get our hands on. When I was there with Jeanne, I bought lots and I am still using them. This trip is a trip of a lifetime and with wonderful people. You will learn so much and have so many opportunities to meet and see and enjoy. France has so much to offer and you will get it all on this trip.
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St. Paul is a darling little hilltop town with cobblestone streets and awesome shops. If you like beautiful things, this is the town for you. People here are so friendly and I noticed that French ladies (ever the sharp dressers) would wear high heels on these streets with bandaids on their heals. Some advice...wear comfy walking shoes. I bought many beautiful things there- a silver bracelet, little dishes with painted flowers, a large serving dish with a beautiful rooster in fabulous colors (I always have it out), and little French cards with children on them.
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I loved the Museums and the way people dressed and so many other things. I took hundreds of photos and many many photos of the beautiful signs of shops etc., but alas it was before digital cameras and I only have them in prints so they are too hard to get redone to share.
But you can take my word for it that you stay in beautiful hotels, eat good food and see wonderful and beautiful things you will never forget.
If you have any questions about what i saw, you can contact me. If you have more questions about the trip and Jeanne's plans, do contact her. She is the BEST and the trip is first rate!
Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-65683227094650896232013-02-03T19:54:00.000-08:002013-02-03T19:56:03.705-08:00Super Bowl and More COWs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This made me laugh and it is so true. I am working on borders and I had alot of uninterupted time....
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My neighbor Connie made two cows for the COW shows -this one above is called "COWculator" and could also be called "ACOWtant"
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I forget what the "real" title is for this cow but it is ALL wool and has lots of fun things....like icycles on the udder.
We are hoping for more cows....if you need ideas, let me know and I will print more here. The pattern is available in "Out of the Box with Easy Blocks" book by Mel and I. These go fast and are so much fun to do!
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How about a quilt called "MOOving on!" This was suggested by Pam Dransfelt...very fun!Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-74941699365220106402013-01-24T18:53:00.001-08:002013-01-24T18:55:43.450-08:00Mari Linfesty's story swap blocks quilts and Granddaughter' BUGS!
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Mari Linfesty has been my friend for many many years. We first met at Asilomar and over the years have gotten together in many places. Mari is now coming to my retreat in Idaho (last year and this) and I love being with her.
We started doing a block swap on my Yahoo groups chatroom and it has gone for four or five years, maybe longer. Mari is now in charge of it and does a superb job. On top of that she finishes her quilts using the blocks we swap. I am missing her pails and fish photo which is awesome. They are all awesome. You can see by the themes what the blocks were and ladies from all over the US and Canada swapped. Now we have a group of skilled and talented quilters who do a super job and get their blocks in at the exact time. This has taken some time to get it together but we finally do and now everyone is very happy.
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Don't you think these quilts are wonderful? They are all getting quilted as we speak. And her quilter is awesome. She inspires me alot and when you give her a challenge, she runs with it which is very fun too!
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I think this photo is hilarious....my Granddaughter has LOVED bugs since she was two and drawn them on paper, studied them, caught them, held them in her hand etc etc etc.
She had alot more bugs than this and their family cat got ahold of them and chewed them up. So now we are trying to build her collection back up. I think the cat got ahold of that moth too.
She is six now and when she does show and share, it is usually about bugs.
I started a bug quilt for her and haven't had a chance to finish it, but I will. I have promised her that I will look for bugs on my travels everywhere.
I used to keep a tupperware container in my luggage for this. I found some good ones in Hawaii but couldn't bring them home. Hoping I get to go to Florida in the next couple of years.Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-28612028921404301972013-01-22T14:21:00.001-08:002013-01-22T14:21:54.733-08:00The day starts with a FUN Puzzle! Stay tuned for four new quilts and more!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have dozens and dozens of blocks that have been sitting here and I am finally taking them and putting them together for some quilts for examples. Such Fun!
I have all kinds of black or dark background and am adding and subtracting to make new sections and then quilts....it is such fun to see how the puzzle goes together and what else we need!
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I am going to make more and I want lots more birds and bugs and flowers in here...
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I am thumbing through the Flower Power book for more ideas (so many!) and adding some wonky baskets and pails and fun things....it is really ALOT of fun not knowing exactly what a quilt is going to look like and learning to trust your inner artist!
THAT is the making of a mature inventor and a great way to take the road less traveled which is actually ALOT more fun.
Come in June and take MY retreat which is held in Idaho and you stay in Washington...we go to Farm Chicks for lots of inspiration, go to awesome "Art in the Park" and then spend five days sewing, making super friends from all over and visit one of the best quilt shops ever. We have a ball and make some pretty wonderful quilts. See more info at Marylouweidman.com Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-89904112699602993392013-01-16T21:17:00.000-08:002013-01-18T11:18:52.939-08:00What I am working on, getting hurt and West Virginia Workshop from Last year and five day workshops!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is Sarah my little neighbor whose Mom sews with me. She makes a snowman every year and the snowmen get cuter and so does her....she is kissing him. :0) Stuff memories are made of!
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I think a MOOdern Cow would be great fun so I started one this week and my friend Connie helped me piece and it was alot of fun and since many places are borrowing the cows we know of this year, we are looking for all of them. We want all new variety when people go to see the funand the invention and the creativity! STAY tuned!
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This is the beginning of the embellishing I did on this small Southwestern piece. So much fun...there are about 500 more things on there now (no kidding) and it will be all ready in another week or so for my embellishment classes I am teaching this year...I will br bringing large quilts and wool things and other surprises. If you are taking any five day workshops from me, you will get some great tips on doing this type of thing. :0)
Slammed my hand in the truck door last night ....I must be getting clumsier...I dropped a suitcase on my foot not long ago
Maybe it is because I am getting older but I remember in fifth grade I was always falling because I could not control my longer legs etc...
Five day workshops are my most favorite because so many people can get their story quilts going to the point of them finishing them and knowing where they are going. This year I am teaching a five day workshop at Asilomar (it is full), At John C. Campbell Folk School in Mary, At Cedar Creek West Virginia in May and in June, I will have my very own Story quilt in Idaho. To find out what you need as in contact person and price and dates you can go to my website at Marylouweidman.com and click on schedule above. Hope to see you there!
I ran into some photos by Sharon B. from our West Virginia class at Cedar Lakes West Virginia...a five day story quilt workshop we will have again in May.
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This is a photo of Rosemary's quilt about her husband...so cool!
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Carolyn from Baltimore finished her quilt for her Granddaughter's Graduation...you have seen it here before and it is wonderful in so many ways!
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Carol made us all smile...
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Kim's smile and Happy attitude helped alot even though she sat in the corner...haha
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This is why it much better to take a longer workshop to develop, think and invent along with the concepts...one day isn't much of a time to learn anything in workshops...If you can find a five day workshop, this is what your artist wants and then you are on your own ROAD less taken.
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Isn't this the most wonderful story quilt drawing? So fun!
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I LOVED this necklace! SO SO cool and hey with her smile it is even better, don't you think???
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Sharon did a story about sewing with her family and isn't that a story many of us can relate to??? So glad that you are seeing these photos.
I have a great finished quilt from this workshop I just got of a woman on an elephant in Thailand....will be sharing it next with some other stories people have sent me.
If you aren't doing story quilts and whimsical quilts and happy quilts and family story quilts, you are missing out!
Hope to meet you sometime this year for one of the Creativity workshops...they are so much fun and so fulfilling too!
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Here is the information for Chicago....the classes are "Embellishing Makes the Quilt!" and "Invention with Easy Pieced Blocks". Both are very free and very fun and very habit forming...I love both!
<b>February 7th-9th-Evanston, Illinois -rlevin2000@aol.com</b>
Illinois Quilters Inc.
www.illinoisquilters.com
Meeting Overview
Monthly meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at
Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah
3220 Big Tree Lane
Wilmette, IL 60091
No monthly meeting is held November or June.
Meetings begin at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:45pm.
Workshop Overview
Workshops are held the Friday and/or Saturday following the monthly meeting.
Workshop Registration registration form and fee schedule
All workshops are held at:
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
1133 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
Workshops begin at 9:00am unless otherwise noted. Supply lists for each workshop along with a brief description of the workshop are available
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<b>Lincoln Nebraska workshops are on February 16 and 17. </b>
Nancy Holman
SouthEast Community College
301 South 68th Street Place
Loncoln, Nebraska 68510
phone- 402-437-2712
For questions, please contact Nancy Above...it is two full days of piecing FUN and bringing yur inner artist out for invention and discovery!
<b>Nancy Holman</b
402-437-2712
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Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-5949372448878495252013-01-04T21:33:00.001-08:002013-01-04T21:44:16.100-08:00COLOR of the Year, and some good advice too<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This color is ggrowing on me again...it used to be in once earlier in my life and everyone mixed it with cranberry and my goodness almost everyone had this green carpeting and restaurants too. I have always been a red, white and yellow girl in my home so I didn't sway to green BUT I am finding myself really studying it.
The reason why is I am invited to do an Ireland tour for the quilt show in 2014. I have started telling people that I would LOVE to have friends go and that with the date a year and a half away this would give you time if you started saving a bit now. We get to see the Ireland Quilt Symposium and also go on a bus tour to see the delightful country of Ireland.
Now to me this is music to my ears as I am Irish and with a name like Mary Donahue and my brother Danny Donahue, you can get much more than that. For years my Grandmother would send me a little package of Irish girls in porceline. Now I have the bright idea of doing a nice big Irish quilt. And what better color to base the quilt on this shade of green, am I right? So , if you are Irish or want to be, then you might plan on a trip along with me to Ireland in June of 2014 and also making an Irish quilt which I would happily feature here on my blog and if we got enough of them I can find us a great venue to show our work! FUN!
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What are your feelings of this color? I have a few give away things and if you post in the next two weeks, you might be lucky and win something fun.Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-27200112086596446352013-01-02T14:37:00.001-08:002013-01-02T14:37:12.044-08:00Happy New Year and Maxine's Comment....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love how Maxine hit's the nail on the head....she almost always makes me laugh...Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-18225046436307966172012-12-30T19:53:00.000-08:002012-12-30T19:53:13.097-08:00Happy New Year Friends! Count Your Blessings for More to Come<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My husband went fishing for the first time in years with my son in law and his Dad and my Grandson. He LOVED it! So nice for him as he goes back to work this coming week.
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My little Grandson was playing with the fish in the holding tank on the boat and all of a sudden he was quiet and when the guys looked over to see if he was OK, he was asleep.....pretty funny.
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Woody Allen usually makes me laugh and I found this photo of him walking his pet ant. Look at that face...it always makes me laugh.
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The New Year is almost here...maybe this will be the year you make a FLOWER POWER quilt....they are a ton of fun and they look awesome hung up and are great for gifts...LOVE COLOR? This is for you!
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Hope to meet you this year in a Flower Power class or one of the many other ones I teach!
Happiest of New years and Many happy happy surprises in the coming year!Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-17129059983357254872012-12-25T14:15:00.001-08:002012-12-25T14:15:13.730-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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HOPE YOUR CHRISTMAS WAS LOVELY! I HAVE SO MANY THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR...LOVED THE LAUGHTER AND HUGS IN OUR HOUSE.....
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"Ohhhhhhh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!"
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Mary Lou's Favorite Snow Angels.....
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I saw this little dress and wanted to know why they don't make things like this in my size? This would fit in perfectly with my quilts! It is a good reference for color ideas. And by the way, don't you wish they made adult shoes that blink? I sure do
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I want a set of these pencils for Christmas don't you?
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Can you believe the colors of duct tape now? My Grandfather's idea of fixing anything was to wrap it in gray duct tape...I remember a chair intheir kitchen that was half gray from him wrapping and wrapping,...it would be really fun for me to see now with this kind of stuff!
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I love all of the birds make from the Flower Power book but this time of year the cardinals are the best!
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My husband and I are very thankful this Christmas and so thankful for all of you who prayed for us. Bunnysisters, thank you sincerely. Kathy Collins your card to Mark was lovely and appreciated. Life is good and it is good to give thanks for it's many blessings no matter how simple.
I hope this made you smile today.
I put a clip on my column to the right by Ben Aaron, my favorite reporter,,,there is another one on my other blog. He is hilarious.
It feels so good to laugh and to smile doesn't it?
Remember to share your joy with others....people who serve this time of year, love a cheerful person who shares their smile and something nice to say...
I am going to share my Aunt's fudge recipe which is called "Don't share this recipe with anyone fudge"-it is delicious...stay tunedMary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-12017085900828541742012-12-15T15:37:00.001-08:002012-12-15T15:41:07.726-08:00COME ON AND GET HAPPY! It is healthier for you and those around you<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am taking the high road and protecting my heart and my health by taking time to pray for people who need prayer this week. We all know about the tradgedy that has happened in the US and avoiding television who wants to go on and on and on about how horrible this is will only make you sadder and what can you do? You can pray and then you can be positive and do something GOOD for someone to put good over evil in the world. Watching tv and reading about evil does nothing good.
Make some cookies for an person who might love them, send a card to someone who might be lonely, help someone decorate their tree, give someone an ornament to hang on a tree, make ornaments with kids and have happy music on to listen to while making memories, volunteer for something this month, hug a friend or neighbor, SMILE and be extra friendly to a waitress, coffee girl, clerk or someone who is working to help you. Tell your family and friends you love them.
Shovel snow or sweep someone's sidewalk. Give a poinsettia to someone. Be the happy person people who long for light in their lives. This is what we all need. LOVE, in a word.
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The quilt above is made by my friend Diane from Nebraska. She doesn't think she likes the cups on the bottom...I LOVE them!
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Now that is an Out of the Box snowman above isn't it" VERY happy
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COOL right
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I love anything that Bodi Gardner does....she is outstanding at story quilts!
I just want to make the point that this month is rich with happy stories of good and sharing....write down a few of these for quilt ideas and see what you can do in the way of something wonderful! I am so looking forward to being with some of you this year in workshops across the US....My focus is on happiness and if you are happy, you will make other happy too.
Want to see how I deal with trying times and a little mantra I say" Check out my other blog - google "Mary Lou and Whimsy Too" and you too will know the secret of having something good to say to yourself when you need cheering up! Like magic/Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-22328341789941526532012-12-07T20:58:00.000-08:002012-12-07T21:00:38.748-08:00Mel's NEW Machine, Pajamas for the Homeless Hooray, Snow Friends to Inspire!'s new mahine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I ran into this new photo of Mel McFarland who I did my "Out of the Box with Easy Blocks" book with.....
Mel has a good eye for fun things and I am not surprised she found this lovely featherweight machine at Roxanne's shop in California. I think this is awesome and you notice how it lights up her blouse too. :0)
When my hsuabdn was first diagnosed, she sent him new pajamas, a robe from Nordstroms, slippers,a warm blanket, books to read and gift cards for restaurants.
He has been healing and is still sore from the surgery but is so comfy in the things she sent that it made the whole experience better. This was more than special for our whole family, we were overwhelmed as you can imagine.
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I had wonderful news this week. I sold five of my Out of the Box books which brought in $15. each that I can buy pajamas for the homeless with. Then I got a lovely letter from a friend in Michigan and her husband and they are donating $100. to the "Jammies for Jimmy's" fund. I have a little money set aside from sales of my scissor necklaces and a little money I set aside that is from my Mother in an envelope.
So I am going to go down and find pajamas at Penny's and/or Sears. I am hoping I can find out when a sale will hit and then I can buy more. Such fun to know a homeless person will be wrapped in pajamas of love. It is getting so cold and damp here and the Mission is so good about offering the men a new chance to rebuild their lives.
Last year they opened a car lots that takes old cars etc. and teaches the men how to fix and redo the cars and they sell them to put money into the cause. If a man goes through the steps to rebuild and repair their lives, they set them up with a full time job, a place to live and they help furnish it. I give my old furniture, dishes etc. to them for thie reason. It is really a wonderful thing.
Thank you for those that helped me-as the Bible says "we are Blessed to BE a Blessing.
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Whow doesn't remember making cute snowmen if you live where there is snow. Myself, I am hoping for a white Christmas...how about you?
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I think these snowmen give you some good ideas for jumping off and making a snowmen or lady quilt or two...I remember I did one that I did every member of our family...such fun!
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I thought it would be fun to share this road sign that is from who knows where? I would like this outside my house during this time of year...I am so creaky in the morning and in the cold and I don't even make it so quickly as I used to to the mailbox. Haha. Luckily my husband has been going just to walk a little more which he knows is good for him. :0)
Have a wonderful Christmas month...I love this time of year and am so thankful for each of you who prayed for our family during Mark's surgery. You can't pay for prayers and it is only from a generous heart that you can get those kinds of gifts.
Thank you again.Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-53492495431682098092012-12-07T12:23:00.000-08:002012-12-07T12:23:09.878-08:00Color of the Year 2013-Do you Like It?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I thought I would post the old colors first...I like 2007.
This is the new color choice below...it is ok but not my favorite shade...
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Start looking around next year and you will see this color in Target, Nordstroms, and every other store that carries new merchandise. I am sure we will be seeing quilt fabric with this color too.
You will probably have a new purse this color and clothing and mugs and?
It's a conspiracy....to get our money. :0)Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-68966400906874436122012-11-29T16:13:00.000-08:002012-11-30T13:57:37.583-08:00Jammies for Jimmy's -Helping the Homeless-a GOOD deal for you and themI just read an article about a policeman who bought clean socks and boots for a homeless man.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/29/larry-deprimo-nypd-cop-gives-homeless-boots_n_2209178.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl2%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D239442
This reminded me of a charity thing I have done for years now.
I raise money during the year and at this time of year and buy pajamas for our local homeless mission here. The reason why is because when a homeless many goes there to spend the night, they must shower, change into pajamas before bed. Their clothing is taken and volunteers go in and wash, mend, fix or replace their clothing if need be.
We had a minister friend who went in for a weekend sort of like a secret shopper to live among the homeless and then he did a series of lovely sermons on how they are just like us and how we could easily be homeless except for God's gifts to us.
He also mentioned that they gave him mismatched pajamas that were too small and one of the pieces had a leopard skin print with tools on it. He said it was very humbling to have the homeless laugh when they saw him and how ridiculous he looked.
I felt like it was a tap on my shoulder and I have gotten pajamas ever since at this time of year.
I do not have that much money saved up this year and so I am offering this month to sell my story quilt book "Out of the Box" for $15. plus shipping to you. The book is normally $30. I pay half of that wholesale. I would love to be able to buy a good number of pj's for them as it is so cold and wet outdoors. I am thankful I do not have to live outside aren't you?
By selling the book for half would be a good way for me to get more money for more pajamas. If you are interested in this book and doing story quilts (tell the world about YOU and who or what you love) you may order it through <b>Marylouweidman.com</b>
It will say the charge is $29.99 plus shipping but really since I fill the orders, it will be $15.
And please, if you know someone else who might like this book for half price in December, please tell them. That would mean more pj's and warm souls.
Merry Christmas friends,
If you have a warm house, food in your cupboards, a warm bed, give thanks for your many blessings. We are so very lucky,
Love- Mary Lou
NOTE- I WOULD HAPPLIY TAKE PAJAMAS-size large or Xlarge is what they need- sent to 1521. N Argonne #276, Spokane Valley,WA 99212-2555.
God Bless you!
Get some kleenex and watch this- the homeless are just like you and I but a little down on their luck...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/30/boot-buying-nypd-cop-larry-deprimo_n_2218650.html?utm_hp_ref=american-hero&icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D240092
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Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-29759253273440437482012-11-28T19:09:00.000-08:002012-11-28T19:09:55.732-08:00Cancer Free-It's a Great Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just wanted to say "it is a wonderful day". My husband was pronounced cancer free after his surgery. He will have to be checked next year every three months but we are convinced your many prayers and good wishes gave him the best prgnosis ever. Thank you friends sincerely for your lovely notes and prayers and good wishes. We both felt so fortunate to be prayed for. :0)
This is going to be a lovely holiday for our family.
I am so thankful for many many things, especially YOU!
Mary LouMary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-89230914131198938322012-11-27T15:33:00.000-08:002012-11-27T15:33:02.801-08:00A Great Time of Year to Plan a Christmas or Hannakuh Quilt and to be Creative + a great Recipe
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I always did like things that John Lennon said although saying you are more popular than Jesus wasn't so smart.
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I love this figure with a little head and a bigger body...I am experimenting with this and offer this as a challenge for fun to YOU!
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BOYFRIEND BARS-YUMMY THIS TIME OF YEAR!
2 cups flour
1/4 teasp baking soda
1/4 teasp salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 extra large eggs,
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
1 & 1/4 cups chopped peanuts
1 & 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. Line with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Beat butter until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar and continue beating until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until almost blended. Stir in peanuts and 1 cup chocolate chips.
Transfer dough to prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle top with remaining chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, and coconut.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until edges are golden and topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.
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For those wondering my husband is doing OK and still have his catheter he is carrying around...a nuisance. He did have it in a grocery bag and my daughter in law kidded him so he took a bag I got from a shop in Hawaii that has a piunk bow on it...I am not sure which is better for a man....He is eating now and had his favorite "Frosted Flakes" which I normally never buy. We go to the Dr. tomorrow to get the cathetar out and back to the other Dr. next week to find out if the cancer spread. We are expecting good news...always. Thank you to so many of you who prayed for us...we felt it!Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-13021305569125634322012-11-22T12:52:00.000-08:002012-11-22T12:52:03.175-08:00Happy Thanksgiving Friends....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is a beautiful Thanksgiving. I am home alone and waiting to see if they will let my husband come home today. I have had a nice quiet morning and have been thinking about my many blessings and how blessed we all are here with a home, food, friends, warm clothes and so many other blessings.
My daughter Shelbi brought over an apple pie and I have two turkey tv dinners in the freezer in case Mark does get to come home.
I am thankful for you and that I have a chance to write two blogs to share what I am working on, what I am thinking and where I am in the world.
I hope you have a wonderful day even if you are in another country. It is good to always count your blessings because then, you have many more waiting to come into your life. This is the secret many people miss.
Have a wonderful day.
Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-54919086075069384592012-11-19T17:15:00.000-08:002012-11-20T20:07:22.096-08:00I am Thankful for you, My Many Blessings and Story Quilts...plus update edit.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just had professional photos taken of three quilts. It is so much better when you have someone take them with proper light etc., and Bruce Andre does an excellent job. I am lucky because he is close to where I live.
So I have shown photos of this quilt before but it is better to show professional ones. This is a story of when my Father pointed to a kid one day who had a whirleygig hat on. He said "see that kids over there?" "They motorized those things and next summer, you, your Mom and your Brother Danny and I will fly to South Dakota and Wyoming to visit the relatives. Now I never forgot that and I used to think it was going to happen. Instead we were prisoners in a car for two days and hours of my brother and I trying to get more room in the back seat. But in the end there were lots of memories and I have some of them in the quilt. I actually have stitched in new things too and will keep doing that as I remember more. I had great memories with cousins and aunts and uncles and Grandma Donahue. This is such a nice way to remember things you did as a kid and to include those memories you love.
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This small image is of my Brother Danny and his teddy bear....
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I mentioned my Asilomar quilt earlier and I think this photo that Bruce did is so much better than I could have done. Here you see all of the delightful things I LOVE about Pacific Grove California where Empty Spools takes place. I have put many restaurants and shops that are a MUST see when you go there. I have "Lotto House" on one of the houses because I would love to win the lottos and be able to move there. Who wouldn't? The smells, the sights, the things to do, the ocean, the tastes, the plants, the animals and the people who are wonderful, all in one place! If you haven't had the chance to visit there, I suggest you visit...you will love it.
On another note, my husband Mark goes into the hospital for cancer surgery tomorrow. I would like anyone who prays or sends good thoughts to please think of us this week. We are hoping to go home on Thanksgiving. I have my TV dinner (turkey) all ready. :0)
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I am hoping that you have a great day with people you are about and count your many blessings that have been sent your way and you can think of that day. We are blessed to have a home, food, warmth, loved ones, clothing and many things that others in the world do not have.
I am thankful for YOU and thank you for coming to my blog sight today. Thank you sincerely----------------------------------------------------------------------
The surgery is over and my husband is alert and happy to be alive---he had a robotoic surgery (see info on Google "Divinchi robot")- my little fhour year old Grandson asked the name of the robot (you can imagine what he pictures in his mind. When the anastesiologist was in the room his phone rang and he said "Hi Shawn" and my Grandson looked at me and said that must be the robot calling him."
Made me laugh I thought it was so cute.
I never thought I would ever see my husband in the hospital ever and this made him look much more fragile. I miss him here tonight and am so happy he is feeling so good. We go in next week to see what gives with his lymph nodes and we will keep having them checked to make sure the cancer did not spread. My kids and two of my Grandkids were there when he woke up....very sweet. This Thanksgiving we have even more to be thankful for and I am very thankful for those of you who prayed for us....Hope you Thanksgiving in the US is great and if you aren't here, that your weekend blesses you and that all of us can count our many blessings.
Much Love,
Mary Lou
Mary Lou Weidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13439018136590025287noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22101106.post-80045600159023903002012-11-13T22:14:00.000-08:002012-11-14T20:32:02.525-08:00Things to Make you LAUGH and Inspire Invention and Creativity-Let Your Mind Wander and have FUN
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I thought it would be fun to have something to smile about this week. :0)
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My husband, my son and I watch the Grandkids play hockey while my son in law who played professional hockey coaches...fun
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Just wanted to show how you can take a simple print of the season and add colorful fabric and make something quite good.
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I admire Linda Peterson's color style because she always uses different colors and they are awesome...
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Wouldn't this make a beautiful Fall quilt?
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This is the other Mary Lou and her Flower Power quilt
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I love this because it reminds me of those English licorice mixes my Mom used to buy
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My Mom and I on our last Thanksgiving together...I am thankful for her
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Plaid cat I worked on for my last book....who says "cat's can be plaid?"
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I often talk about the value of cheddar and how oveerlooked it is when making a quilt. Cheddar is the complement to any blue, any purple and any teal or turquoise....add some value as in lighter or darker and you have a winner...look at how pretty these fabrics work with one another.
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Imagine a whole leaf quilt made of greens and teals and blacks and cheddars...beautiful!
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This iws a fun quilt that makes you smile but also has great color and personality. Hope this inspired you! I love teaching Autumn quilts because the colors are so beautiful and varied....
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