Welcome September!

Hello! 

Cindy bought a kit of Cheddar Cheese and Crackers and here is her sweet top.  This was my first quiltalong and I still love it so much! Thanks for sharing yours Cindy. Perfect for autumn!

I usually have kits in my Etsy store but I am out right now. If you would be interested in more info please send me an email at Humblequilts@gmail.com

This years quiltalong may be a tad later than usual. Likely mid October. I have it ready on Electric Quilt but need to make it when I return from France and Germany!

This beauty belongs to Bonnie. She purchased a top from my Etsy shop and removed every seam, cleaned it and has this beauty ready to baste and quilt! Yay! 

If you want to see what goodies I have in my Etsy shop feel free to click HERE.

Thank you both for sending me photos.

I love seeing these!

I'm off on a loop around Mt Hood! I hope I survive 40+ miles!! LOL 

 

Red and Ecru

Here is a primitive adorable crib size quilt I picked up when I was back in New England. It has no batting and is such a fun goofy perfect little tied quilt!

I would have been a lot easier to use red squares. The maker put together half square triangles instead!

The binding is red on 3 sides and ecru on the 4th side. 

The cetner is only a fold line, not a seam. The seam is about 2" to the left of the fold. 

Lots of little stitches are holding that binding in place. 

Looks like summer had finally arrived here in Central Oregon! Have an amazing week! I'm feeling great!

 

Uptown July Blocks and MORE!

My July blocks of Uptown are complete. I like to lay out all of the completed blocks, but my sewing room is a creative disaster right now! Which is good, but I like to work in a clean room!

I thought I'd share the quilts I've made that Gay at Sentimental Stitches has patterned from antique quilts she owns. She does such a great job and so accurate! 

Here's the link to her shop where you can find all of these and MORE!- HERE

1857 Album block

I eliminated some blocks to keep the size in check.

Benjamin Biggs wedding quilt. I believe this was a collaboration between Brenda Papadakis and Gay. 

Again, I didn't want a giant quilt, so stuck with 9 blocks. I'm a huge fan of red and green but decided to mix it up a bit. 

Beyond the Cherry Tree quilt

I made all of the blocks and hand quilted this 100ishx100ish quilt. 

Gay's Sally Post quilt

I LOVE the setting! I opted to copy the original. This one and Cherry Tree are my fav's.

Just Takes 2 red and white commemorative quilt. This was a quilt Brenda and Gay designed, not a reproduction or antique. 

Here's mine. I didn't particularly love it and gave it away with a bunch of quilts to fire survivors in Paradise, CA. Read about that HERE. 

Seriously, I got all choked up reading about that again. So much has happened in that 4 years!

When tragedy strikes we quilters know how to move into action. We don't ask a person's religion, sexual orientation, political standing, health records (or lack thereof), or any other thing that keeps us divided! We jump into action without judgement, with bold love in our hearts for those who are hurting. Can we all try to love more and judge less? 

Okay, that's all. I love you quilter friends and hope you all have an amazing weekend! I'm going to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show! Whoop! Whoop!

 

Infinite Variety Revisited 2022

It is official! Quilts from the Red and White exhibit will be on display April 1, 2022 to September 10, 2022 at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln Nebraska!

Fleur de Lis

The International Quilt Museum’s Quilt of the Month comes from the upcoming exhibition, Joanna S Rose Collection of Red and White Quilts, on view from April 1st to September 11th in the West Gallery. Mrs. Rose’s collection of Red and White quilts became a memorable part of quilt history when her husband partnered with The American Folk Art Museum to display over 600 of her red and white American quilts in the Park Avenue Armory for her 80th birthday. The exhibition, Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts, was the largest exhibition of quilts ever held in NYC at the time.  “Fleur de Lis” is a gem of Mrs. Rose’s collection of red and white quilts, and its history has been well documented. It’s quite rare to know why a quilt was made, which is the reason we are featuring “Fleur de Lis” as March’s Quilt of the Month.

If you attended in NYC you are likely to never forget it!

It certainly won't be as exciting as NYC but I have asked my daughter if she'd like to revisit. 

How about you? Will you try and see this amazing collection while it is on display?

 

Blue Baskets

Blue Baskets!

I always have these 
"pinch me" moments when I see one of my quilts in print. 

American Patchwork and Quilting really does a lovely job from start to finish! 

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 Looks so lovely in this setting!

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I'm a sucker for the half blocks. I was inspired by an antique quilt in scrappy colors. I had these precious indigoes, from friends, hand dyed by me and purchased. Thank you to all who contributed. The baskets are chunky and although the fabric looks a little modern, the pattern and baskets are in my humble style.  

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 Here is the cover of the issue my quilt will be in. Look for it on newsstands or in your mailbox April 1st!

It's not too late to join my Zoom class tomorrow! Click HERE for details.

Have an amazing day!

 

Steppin' Out Class

I finished my little quilt project for class last night. 

Oh my goodness, I love it!

I'm calling this Steppin' Out since I really feel like I'm taking a giant leap into my quilting business by doing a regular online class. My Etsy store is going well and I have several guild bookings, online and in person. I'm super excited to see this year unfold.

Thank you to those who have signed up for my online class! You will get the pattern and Zoom info in the next couple of days. 

If you want to sign up for the class that will take place on March 29th, 10AM-Noon, please send $10 paypal to Humblequilts@gmail.com

What are you getting for $10?

• The quilt pattern via email
• A photo of the inspiration antique
• 2 hours via Zoom with me to make the quilt top.
• A recording will be made and will be good for 1 week after the class for those who cannot make it during the week. 

Thank you for your consideration, friends!

Let's have an awesome week!

PS, Fundraiser book sale on Wednesday! 

 

A New Chapter

Blue and white quilts always remind me of the snowy mountains in Central Oregon!

I put them on display when the Christmas quilts come down. 

Totality 2017

Now for really big news!

WE SOLD OUR BUSINESS! Papers were signed on Saturday!

We will continue to run the Machine Shop. The work load for paperwork and stress will be so much less! It all happened a little earlier than we anticipated, but the opportunity could not be passed up. 

This is why I mentioned a few posts ago that I will be having more time to sew and create!

I'd love to visit your guild, in person or Zoom and lecture or teach a class or do both! I'm hoping to put myself out there a bit more this year!

Thank you for your patience on my non quilty blog posts. Selling the business has taken a few months and this past week was a whirlwind with cleaning up stock and doing inventory. I cleaned out my desk....so strange! I was hired by my father in law when I was 17 and worked on and off since that time. We had a big family gathering the Saturday after Thanksgiving (which I hosted for the other side of the family!) to celebrate the closing of this chapter. Cory's dad, George, started this business in 1955 and he would be so proud! 

George DeJarnatt descendants. All 26 of us made it to celebrate!

Let's have a great week! I want to get the fall quilts and pumpkins replaced with Christmas decor! 

Much love.

 

Christmas Quilt Inspiration

I thought I'd share a few random photos of quilts that would be relatively easy to make for the holidays. (maybe not 2020 holiday) 

I'm inspired by red and white quilts all over again!

Look at this simple little cutie. (circa PA 1900)

International Quilt Study Museum

Kansas Troubles (circa 1999) From on line block swap.

Simple, but effective setting for pinwheel blocks.

1846 DAC Made by Amanda Carr. DAR Museum & the Quilt Index.

Triple Irish Chain (circa 2011)

Jo Kramer and her daughter made and designed this. It's darling! Free pattern HERE. 

So much inspiration in 2011 at the Infinite Variety Quilt Show in NYC. This was my first big trip with my daughter. 

I hope you are inspired! 

Merry Christmas friends! 

 

Swiss Cross Redeux

I've had a chance to sew, but am not ready to show it here yet, so thought I'd share this quilt from 2 years ago. I called it Swiss Cross and you can find the pattern HERE.

I think I need to make a few more red and white little quilts this coming year! This one is so charming!!

Have a great weekend!

 

Two color Quilts- The Sapphire Exhibit

I received my blue and white quilts back from Houston QuiltFest. I'm sharing them with you today! 

And if you prefer the link you can click HERE. 

Now a few photos from our week away. 

I'll let the photos speak for themselves. To get to the lake was a tough 9miles, but we stayed 4 nights and hiked around. It was nice not to pick up every night and move. 

Then we stayed 3 nights in a cute primitive cabin. 

When you see signs like this, you take is seriously and take precautions. When backpacking in bear country we hang our food in a tree away from our camp. No bears were seen on this trip. 

It was very relaxing and a memorable way to celebrate 39 years of marriage. 

Let me know if you've made a 2 color quilt!