Humble Quilts: Christmas quilts

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Blessed Monday

I haven't been posting much but here is my recap. Scroll to the end if you are interested in quilts only.

Thanksgiving get together with the entire fam.

We went to a small and out of the way place that was perfect!

Apartment view of Portland at night.

Christmas! Cory and I stayed downtown Portland and went to an Air Supply concert.

Everybody together again! Yay!

Scandinavian Festival,

My husband and his brother left for NC to help in the rebuilding process after Hurricane Helene.

I was dropping Gary off at 12:30AM on Friday night. (Oh those early and late flights are crazy!)

I mentioned last week I would be going to court with my daughter for the teen that caused this accident and killed 2 young people who had married recently. We met the parents of the 2 deceased and listened to all of the victim impact statements. It was heartbreaking and very emotional. The girl got 5 years probation, 10 year license suspension and 8 days in county jail. (she is now over 18)

We don't have a tree this year but have been trying to make the house a bit festive!

The bird embroidery is what my daughter made for me. I finally got it framed. She said that helped her eye/hand coordination while recovering from her concussion and brain injury.

If you have completed your Summit Stitches top I can add it anytime to the link!

Blessings to you all for peace, joy and comfort during the holidays.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Wednesday Check in!

Here is one of two projects I'm working on for a workshop sample. The next one will not have as many spikes and will be a more modern version. The lovely focal print is an old one by Michelle Yeo. I will decide today if I bind it in red or yellow. I don't think I have a lot of either one. The back is a Michelle Yeo print too.

My husband is volunteering with Samaritan's Purse this week in North Carolina. It's almost been 3 months since Hurricane Helene and people are hurting and still needing help. The news has moved on to the next tragedy. If you can give your time or finances I highly recommend Samaritan's Purse non profit.

While hubby is away.....

I bought a tree and got it decorated. (definitely not perfect!)

It has been quite a year! The good, the bad and the ugly! But I'm grateful for every day.

The little red and white quilt above is called Swiss Cross. You can find it in my Etsy store- Digital download HERE or paper pattern HERE.

I hope you are having a great week!

Friday, December 22, 2023

Merry Christmas!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Hope yours is filled with peace and joy.

Merry Christmas my sweet friends.

Friday, February 18, 2022

Zoom Guild Meetings

On Monday I presented my Reruns: Quilts Inspired by the Past lecture/slideshow to Common Threads Quilt Guild in Colorado.

I love that we have many options now! The pandemic has forced us to be creative. They have a small group and I could see them all there! They had me on Zoom on a big screen. This is the first time I've presented in this way. Such a good idea for small groups that do not have the finances to fly speakers in to the area.

In person will always be the preferred way, but creativity is the name of the game now! I'd love it if your group would consider me for a trunk show or workshop. Thank you!

This is an older quilt that I made many years ago, designed by Alma of Blackbird Designs.

I cannot help but wonder if this antique was her inspiration. I just came across this recently. It is stunning!

More Zoom- I've got my first 2 backpacking trips on the calendar!

Gorgeous winter sunsets in Central Oregon!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Christmas Gifts

A generous blog reader sent me these Temecula mini quilt postcards! They are adorable! Thank you Annette!

I talked to Katy, blog HERE, as I feel like she knows a lot about the Go! merch and she recommended this set. Wow, I got a really great deal and bought it as a Christmas present for myself. Yes, I've used it quite a bit already!

My sister had this mug made for me and gave it to me when I arrived in Idaho this past weekend.

I love it so much!

I have 2 quilts for sale. You can see them by clicking on the upper right photo or HERE.

Have a great week friends!

Friday, December 3, 2021

Where are you Winter?

All week our weather has been in the high 50's, low to mid 60's! So unusual! I know it isn't officially winter until December 21st, but snow would be wonderful any time now!

I'm going to hang up this quilt and appeal to the snow "goddesses" lol

We have had so many things going on that this week my blog has been neglected. That will change soon! YAY!

One of the stresses is my daughter contracted Covid. Because she is a hairdresser she is super careful and cautious. She's been vaccinated and wears a mask in public. We have no idea where she picked it up. She lives with her boyfriend and he has tested positive as well. We were around her last weekend before she had any symptoms and so far everyone who has tested has been negative. (thank goodness)

My friend and fellow hiker Michelle, lives in Portland and made a grocery run for my daughter and me. We have a big crew here today working on inventory and it wasn't possible for me to get away. I'm so grateful for girlfriends we can rely on. I don't take my friendships for granted. Thank you so much Michelle! Rene loved the flowers too!!

Much love to you all.

Monday, November 29, 2021

Closing out November

How is it even possible after today we have one day left in November?! It seems like we saw a lot of people decorating earlier this year. I used Thanksgiving to get a few photos with a Christmas quilt background.

My grand nephew and Elsa- cute as a bug!

My sister, brother in law and their only grandson, Zack.

My daughter, Rene, and her boyfriend who I have not been able to see regularly. Now that salons are back open and holidays upon us she is working hard to replace all she lost when Oregon shut her down.

Sheets are changed and a Christmas quilt takes center stage in the guest room.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving meal and I am feeling overwhelmed with gratitude for everything in my life, including you all!

Let's have a wonderful week as we welcome December.

Friday, December 11, 2020

Carolina Lily

Here is a Carolina Lily quilt I made in 2013. I saw it in a decorating magazine and just loved it!

But this isn't the type of quilt I'd start and finish- just too boring! LOL

So, I broke in down into small sections. I'd make 3 blocks a month so basically it would be 7 months to make the blocks, then I'd have 1 month to piece the blocks together and add a border. (or 2 months if I was distracted with other projects) Either way I'd have a couple of months to get it ready to send off to my quilter, Kat McCarty to work her magic then bind.

My plan worked and it was my 1 year quilt!

In keeping with the old fashioned colors and setting Kat did very traditional quilting as well.

One thing I didn't expect....

Was that each block would have a personality of its own! Some on purpose,

Some by accident.

This block was certainly one of the more challenging quilts with 12 set in seams in each block!

It was worth it! It's one of my favorite humble quilts.

If you are interested in Kathy's quilting for you please contact her at MckatQuilts@gmail.com

Make it a joyful weekend!

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