Sitting on the porch last night I realized, hiatus is over!

It was a beautiful evening last night and my sweetie made us a delicious summertime meal, steak and corn on the cob which we ate on the front porch. After dinner, not wanting to leave the beautiful breeze (it had been a 90+ degree day), we decided to take it easy and enjoy porch sitting a little bit longer. We worked on a couple crossword puzzles together while I starting sketching quilt designs for the rest of Laura and Rob's quilt. By 10:00 PM, the borders were decided and planned, the crosswords were done and it was quite dark!

I am happy to report today that besides being very relaxed from such a great evening and a good night's sleep, I am also officially off of "quilt hiatus." Quite honestly, I was never really totally idle. I know I am working on the next step of the plan in my pointy little head even when I do not look like I am working (or thinking) about it at all. I think this part of quilting has always confused my very rational husband! But then again, maybe not. He is a philosopher by trade so he spends a great deal of time just thinking about things as well.

I have accomplished the re-organizing of the quilt studio and come up with a plan for this quilt so this weekend, I begin sewing again! There is no way I will have this quilt done by fair time (next month) which was my original goal but I should wrap it up this fall rather quickly.

People always ask me, when I show them a quilt picture, "How long did it take to make that?" So much of the time is spent pondering or waiting for the quilt to tell you where it wants to go, that it is a very difficult question to answer accurately. I guess the answer is it takes as long as it needs to....

More Art Quilts to view!

Here are some more art quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum!

Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Those of you who know me or know something about me, know that I am the Museum Shop Manager at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.



As Manager, my job is to purchase products for sale that relate to the Museum's collection and to the traveling shows featured in our transitional galleries. I have been very busy this spring and summer getting ready for the exhibition which starts Saturday night, July 24, 2010 called "Rooted in Tradition: Art Quilts from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum." As a quilter, you can image how fun this was for me. Tomorrow I will bring my camera in and take pictures of the great merchandise available. Until then, please enjoy some pictures of the art quilts you can see here at the Westmoreland from July 24 - September 19, 2010. Enjoy!

How will I work these into future quilts?

A few beauties I picked up at a neighborhood yard sale this weekend. I will try to work them into future quilts!

It's nice to visit an old friend

While in California on vacation in June, I visited with a quilt I finished in 1999 for my mother, Ramona. Here are some digital pictures, compliments of my sweetie George. The pattern is Boston Commons with a Card Trick border and it is an over sized queen.

The quote on the back is Alfred Lord Tennyson: Oh tell her life is short but Love is long.

My mom's last name is Tennison so I thought it worked well.

a long time gone

I have been away for awhile and am finally back posting. Did you miss me?

A few things have happened since my last post. Remember the quilt I made for my friend, Melody in January (Post: My most recent quilt, January 31, 2010)? I am sorry to report that Melody died on June 8, 2010. She is finally at peace and I am so glad I finished her quilt in January so that she could enjoy it for a few months.

Life is eternal and love is immortal and death is only a horizon. Rest in peace, Melody. You will be sorely missed by your family and friends!

On hiatus

Those of you who follow this blog may have noticed it's not had a new posting for a few weeks. I am on creative hiatus, working out the next part of Laura and Rob's quilt in my little pointed head. At the same time, I am busy in the garden and with home projects. So stay tuned. I will be back!