Silver Fox Quilting

  When my dad past away, my mother gave my ex-husband my father's bath robes. We were still married at the time. He never really like the idea of wearing them. But I was very happy. I wore my dad's bathrobes all the time, and when we divorced they came with me. They were a comfort for me through many dark days. It was like having him with me and giving me a hug.  When I married my husband now, I never really wore them. They had stayed in the back of my closet for a few years. I could never really part with them, but the need to wear them had changed. I think maybe I am just a but more centered in my life. More secure in myself. Either way I needed to do something with them.  I seen a class at my local quilt shop for memory bears. I went to sign up, but the timing didn't accommodated for  me to take the class. I purchased the pattern and went on YouTube to find many helpful tutorials.  So here he is! He will sit in my guest room to greet anyone that is visiting u...

 One of the fun things that has become a tradition for me, is that when my husband and I travel, I try to find fabric that is specific to that area and make something with it. For me it is a great way to remember a vacation. I also collect Christmas ornaments, but that is another post.  It all started a few years ago when my quilting and sewing took off. My husband has a very busy job, so having a vacation to look forward to is something he loves. I can’t complain, he is a fantastic partner to travel with.  One vacation we were down in savanna and Hilton head. While in Hilton head I found a quilt shop that had fabric specifically made for Hilton head. There was a fun quilt kit so I purchased it.  Another vacation we were at the Oregon coast. One of my all time favorite places to visit. In fact it has a special place in my heart. It is where we got married.  At a quilt shop I found another fun kit. This time it was appliqué. On the back is specific fabric that sa...

       I grew up the youngest in a very creative family. My oldest sister sewed most of my clothes through out my growing up. I also took home ec classes through school. I was comfortable with a sewing machine,  but usually relied on my sisters to do any major sewing for me.       When I married and had kids that changed. I needed to start doing for myself.  The first good sewing machine that I purchased was the Bernina activa 220. I still have her, she is a fantastic and durable machine.  I have had her for about 20 years.                                                  About three years ago my husband took a job that has a living in two different states. (Utah and Michigan) So I took my Activa to Michigan, and I was luck enough to be able to purchase a new machine for Utah. Wel...