Northwest Quilters, Inc

Next Monday I will be presenting 

 Glory Bee! Patriotic Quilts from my Collection

I have loved patriotic quilts and patriotic colorways since I took my first quilt class! I love history as well and these two loves go hand in hand. 

I will be at Northwest Quilters, Inc  Monday, March 9, 2026, at 9:30 am, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, Oregon.

Most guilds have a small charge for guests but if you will be close by please stop in and be sure to say HI!

Here is a Youtube video I did 4 years ago before having an official trunk show for guilds. 

I am sure hoping this laryngitis I have is gone before Monday! We have a quick little getaway planned for the next few days and I am going to try and preserve my voice!! 

PS- The annual Humble quilt swap will be announced soon! 

Sewing Expo

Years ago I used to meet my SIL in WA state and we would attend the Sewing and Stitchery Expo. This year we were able to go! 

For those of you who have attended my trunk shows this is the SIL that I took my first class with in Sisters with Jean Wells!

 

Not one thing was purchased but we saw a lot of quilts with sheep!

We made it to a couple of antique stores and saw a few overpriced beautiful quilts. 

I thought the quilting on this was unique. (see next photo)

Oh that sashing fabric! 

The zig zag border is always appealing to me.

Loved the homespun backing of the pink and brown.

I thought Lincoln and Mary were so cute!!

We got to my great niece's soccer game right as it was over. The sky was so pretty but it was cold!!

I had a bit of a set back with my cold- so annoying!!

Happy March!

I'd Love to Visit Your Quilt Guild: Glory Be!

 As the USA celebrates 250th year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence I'm excited to share this trunk show in a couple of weeks!

Glory Bee! Patriotic Quilts from my Collection

I have loved patriotic quilts and patriotic colorways since I took my first quilt class! I love history as well and these two loves go hand in hand.  I hope my lecture will inspire you to start your own collection of  Americana quilts!

The large one is in the Smithsonian, so I won't be bringing that one! lol 

I do hope to make a little progress on my 250 year eagle quilt and bring it for inspiration. 

I'd love to visit your guild with a trunk show, workshop, in person or online!

Contact me at humblequilts@gmail.com for more information!

Textiles Of Guatemala

The textiles of Guatemala are so vivid and beautiful!

 

I thought this beadwork was so interesting and beautiful! 

I live near a Native American reservation and beadwork is very expensive. These were reasonably priced. I can't say that I saw anyone wearing them so maybe they are for special occasions or ceremonies. 

2 years ago this man and his mother had the popup shop in our hotel. I was happy to see him again, but he said his mother has been ill. They were both so kind!

These aprons are so beautiful! I think they are called Ikat aprons. They wear them to protect their clothing and it's part of their culture. These little girls at the public school we visited were so adorable with their traditional clothing. 

Even at the dump these women moved their trash bag so I could see their lovely aprons!

This was at our hotel. At first it looks like a photo.

But upon closer inspection it was embroidery!

Here is a purse I purchased 2 years ago at the pop-up from the mom and son. I get comments on it ALL the time. So I purchased a few bags to sell and proceeds will benefit Faith Seeds! Mine is a bit larger than all that I am showing below. 

All of the below are $40 plus shipping. 

I love them all and do not have a favorite!

This is is a little more purple and blue and is somewhat flat. 

This is is a little more pink. 

This is the same shape as mine and has red ends.

Blue ends.

Black ends. 

My email is humblequilts@gmail.com if you want more photos, have any questions, or would like to purchase. 

Thanks for reading today!