tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000472542094686482024-02-19T01:04:44.303-08:00Stitches n Stories QuiltingRhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-5766211714801961152016-04-10T07:42:00.001-07:002016-04-10T07:42:33.206-07:00Quilting In Progress...There is just something so soothing about a blue quilt (I'm not really a blue fan). <div>This quilt just makes me smile.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ETSWvgayt0giYIbJkbbYCDvG29xlTEmw8HHfHu5CibAaL8RYnznOTi6eXKKiC7Cd5jH6DNb17rNYj3mX3zmLpA2B3CRNr4dIh5uhQ8-mP1Qvz6LHgRFRee0ggP1zv979qTS2LIIJuQ5A/s640/blogger-image--1443158703.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ETSWvgayt0giYIbJkbbYCDvG29xlTEmw8HHfHu5CibAaL8RYnznOTi6eXKKiC7Cd5jH6DNb17rNYj3mX3zmLpA2B3CRNr4dIh5uhQ8-mP1Qvz6LHgRFRee0ggP1zv979qTS2LIIJuQ5A/s640/blogger-image--1443158703.jpg"></a></div>Happy Quilting!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-48387366309621706322016-03-30T18:37:00.001-07:002016-03-30T18:37:32.769-07:00Negative of quilting for the public....Yep there is one... sometimes you have to work on an Auburn Quilt! <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cvfVG5BVWk4/Vvx_VFDCgjI/AAAAAAAAEH4/I5dZ1A7PZog/s640/blogger-image--1121945219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cvfVG5BVWk4/Vvx_VFDCgjI/AAAAAAAAEH4/I5dZ1A7PZog/s640/blogger-image--1121945219.jpg"></a></div>The good news, just like any quilt there is a story behind this one and a young man waiting to love it.</div><div>This quilt was made by his mom years ago but she passed away before she was able to finish it.</div><div>A lady, Loretta, that goes to church with him found out about it and she finished the top. Now I have the honors of quilting it for him.</div><div>Auburn and all, I love it.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uf6ob_4cw_M/Vvx_WzLOIxI/AAAAAAAAEH8/of7AI4U5ifo/s640/blogger-image-1595900082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uf6ob_4cw_M/Vvx_WzLOIxI/AAAAAAAAEH8/of7AI4U5ifo/s640/blogger-image-1595900082.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-2561599716210931482016-02-28T17:50:00.001-08:002016-02-28T17:50:08.086-08:00Quilting In Progress.....My favorite quilts, as I have said many times, are memory quilts. So many memories, tears and love go into these.<div><br></div><div>These two quilts belong to a sweet customer. She recently lost her husband and wanted to give her boys something to treasure from their father.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BD0JBZpyWws/VtOjw8SnybI/AAAAAAAAEGU/6uwMneNMfdU/s640/blogger-image--614491053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BD0JBZpyWws/VtOjw8SnybI/AAAAAAAAEGU/6uwMneNMfdU/s640/blogger-image--614491053.jpg"></a></div>You can see the fabrics are primarily the same in both both the are very different.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hRnH3CIKtoM/VtOjnXFz-1I/AAAAAAAAEGI/Uy0sL_F8a74/s640/blogger-image--818998491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hRnH3CIKtoM/VtOjnXFz-1I/AAAAAAAAEGI/Uy0sL_F8a74/s640/blogger-image--818998491.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzQGmYR4tUN-XXoaTiYPgjKXH6CzL9se0lF4F5-U5siZLtGhEIU0n-n7fl84zxqtVjtLIdAkdfphS-zoF1J46C6VEl9s8APH554WgNyekHLsrJlU717M4xvD8miElhN6zHFzTWFx8IS1P/s640/blogger-image-1056101881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzQGmYR4tUN-XXoaTiYPgjKXH6CzL9se0lF4F5-U5siZLtGhEIU0n-n7fl84zxqtVjtLIdAkdfphS-zoF1J46C6VEl9s8APH554WgNyekHLsrJlU717M4xvD8miElhN6zHFzTWFx8IS1P/s640/blogger-image-1056101881.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Because she chose different patterns I felt they deserved different quilting designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am sure both the boys will realize how special these are and will treasure them for years to come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As these were being quilted, I also worked on getting some Tshirts ready for quilting. Nothing like a good process and assembly line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1HDhFte58m0/VtOjpQbeheI/AAAAAAAAEGM/XQiSreDcDk0/s640/blogger-image-322723127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1HDhFte58m0/VtOjpQbeheI/AAAAAAAAEGM/XQiSreDcDk0/s640/blogger-image-322723127.jpg"></a></div>These three are cut and boxed (using very good line clearance so we don't have any mix ups). T<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">hese are in the process of being cut.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vjVti2Qclos/VtOjsZUO-nI/AAAAAAAAEGQ/poRKGkPexKE/s640/blogger-image--1504800474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vjVti2Qclos/VtOjsZUO-nI/AAAAAAAAEGQ/poRKGkPexKE/s640/blogger-image--1504800474.jpg"></a></div>Once they are all cut out I will start the stabilizing process and layout. These are all being made based on a new Craftsy.com class that I recently watched. I can't wait to see how they turn out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Let's GO! quilting!</div><br></div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-88299856932732204012016-02-12T15:23:00.001-08:002016-02-12T15:23:26.393-08:00Quilting In Progress.... Double DippingSo this isn't something I get to do often but I try when I can. Two quilts loaded at the same time with two different designs.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cmty8ihjjHw0EAoI7K1a2lV6QSirzavAhyog2lPbIYT0UCnVEhH_EPPrI_NEGk4AczxAGEcnPqsFJISTUB2Y0C7NKPi75tWGzIUgUwd9YDPO0N_hb_820WELO6uHoQIvwJqeXAg8hr6K/s640/blogger-image-625192202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cmty8ihjjHw0EAoI7K1a2lV6QSirzavAhyog2lPbIYT0UCnVEhH_EPPrI_NEGk4AczxAGEcnPqsFJISTUB2Y0C7NKPi75tWGzIUgUwd9YDPO0N_hb_820WELO6uHoQIvwJqeXAg8hr6K/s640/blogger-image-625192202.jpg"></a></div>Saves a little time on loading and in this case, saved some dollars for the customer. I was able to use less batting with not as much waste. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nlGC6C07QGM/Vr5pZdhILgI/AAAAAAAAEFQ/ASPHtDGuc1U/s640/blogger-image-1472525603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nlGC6C07QGM/Vr5pZdhILgI/AAAAAAAAEFQ/ASPHtDGuc1U/s640/blogger-image-1472525603.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s9bnR90FTIA/Vr5pbReLUNI/AAAAAAAAEFU/PtJmlNHjFUo/s640/blogger-image-1712705280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s9bnR90FTIA/Vr5pbReLUNI/AAAAAAAAEFU/PtJmlNHjFUo/s640/blogger-image-1712705280.jpg"></a></div>Love it! Gotta get busy again!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-16839802446014298932016-02-09T16:30:00.001-08:002016-02-09T16:30:42.792-08:00Quilting In Progress...Just finished this beauty...<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWyB5fFLcN4j43w3YC3TxzC0I6P4ZAtBc9wXl-krbe1w2XpjlpL5q056tEbWLwZBY-YjWH2rvEwIsswVSNrYuKL6LAfVfjIXt_r0zGmqKDY4e31rYS5hU58RyvE9gkpFfRmeWfkorIQ9v/s640/blogger-image-1245447959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWyB5fFLcN4j43w3YC3TxzC0I6P4ZAtBc9wXl-krbe1w2XpjlpL5q056tEbWLwZBY-YjWH2rvEwIsswVSNrYuKL6LAfVfjIXt_r0zGmqKDY4e31rYS5hU58RyvE9gkpFfRmeWfkorIQ9v/s640/blogger-image-1245447959.jpg"></a></div>And check out the backing...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sEQfG9z2ZzU/VrqEpYQ_ZzI/AAAAAAAAEE0/PArz41yJzzI/s640/blogger-image-1494540877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sEQfG9z2ZzU/VrqEpYQ_ZzI/AAAAAAAAEE0/PArz41yJzzI/s640/blogger-image-1494540877.jpg"></a></div></div>Yep, it's minky. I just love quilts with a minky or flannel back. The quilting shows up beautifully and they are so warm and cuddly.</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-29084076926689731802016-02-02T05:54:00.001-08:002016-02-02T05:54:07.740-08:00Quilting in Progress...I say all the time that quilting to me is about memories. It is such a blessing to be a part of preserving someone else's memories.<div><br></div><div>This little beauty is started using a child's sheet with coordinating borders framing it out. I can only imagine a sweet little girl so excited that she got new little mermaid sheets for her bed. Now she will have that memory as well as the love put into this quilt forever. ;)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ciPcElm1AmE/VrC0-eJYszI/AAAAAAAAEEM/P37KE0MbzjI/s640/blogger-image--1295176185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ciPcElm1AmE/VrC0-eJYszI/AAAAAAAAEEM/P37KE0MbzjI/s640/blogger-image--1295176185.jpg"></a></div>When looking for a quilt design I found this pattern called "Under the Sea". Sounds perfect doesn't it.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gONyy0v9XGI/VrC0_rOhUlI/AAAAAAAAEEU/U9xLigj-TwY/s640/blogger-image-812547497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gONyy0v9XGI/VrC0_rOhUlI/AAAAAAAAEEU/U9xLigj-TwY/s640/blogger-image-812547497.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okd9V-kJ4II/VrC09Eu00hI/AAAAAAAAEEE/jYSB44NnRlI/s640/blogger-image-1661938037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-okd9V-kJ4II/VrC09Eu00hI/AAAAAAAAEEE/jYSB44NnRlI/s640/blogger-image-1661938037.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am so blessed that so many people trust me with their treasures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy quilting!</div><br></div><br></div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-28890794138983203812016-01-25T17:17:00.001-08:002016-01-25T17:17:43.724-08:00Quilting In Progress...Just finished this beautiful quilt from a customer, Sherry Nin!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LUvdMqSPNBw/VqbJNttB0GI/AAAAAAAAEDo/6AU-6pAmiao/s640/blogger-image--167877627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LUvdMqSPNBw/VqbJNttB0GI/AAAAAAAAEDo/6AU-6pAmiao/s640/blogger-image--167877627.jpg"></a></div>She does very detailed work and always does a fantastic job! It is a pleasure to quilt for her.</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-68489164034940446602016-01-18T16:59:00.001-08:002016-01-18T16:59:43.593-08:00Quilting In Progress...There is just something about a baby quilt that I love. This customer quilt is adorable. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yg0zqoEkYEo/Vp2KbrKOVJI/AAAAAAAAEC8/QUGdp1GHkjM/s640/blogger-image--1149469920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yg0zqoEkYEo/Vp2KbrKOVJI/AAAAAAAAEC8/QUGdp1GHkjM/s640/blogger-image--1149469920.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjBT0Ge8CVHcNlDTIkO7X4qgU16KnnwYRc3OvMFlkKKKUzYVLm93k7ObDBh0KTA-4BsDBDWyjOL3LhIZ1uJ75_yjungCOg3RA4-2_j9InQTRseb15-xtoqkxEGR-vZwJGQFaMsNp5-TJZ/s640/blogger-image--1312676083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjBT0Ge8CVHcNlDTIkO7X4qgU16KnnwYRc3OvMFlkKKKUzYVLm93k7ObDBh0KTA-4BsDBDWyjOL3LhIZ1uJ75_yjungCOg3RA4-2_j9InQTRseb15-xtoqkxEGR-vZwJGQFaMsNp5-TJZ/s640/blogger-image--1312676083.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--bpOIEPjHYk/Vp2KYnYf80I/AAAAAAAAEC0/olzqslfnVPQ/s640/blogger-image--1683244776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--bpOIEPjHYk/Vp2KYnYf80I/AAAAAAAAEC0/olzqslfnVPQ/s640/blogger-image--1683244776.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The customer appliqués the letters and the little turtles. :). Just precious.</div><div>Now let's check out the back.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRidMmh9DJ6rhjJQk1RggIPGSqnTK4-BVSDle8ZPFjsn3kmcgvsdjKboAQMhL761IwrzhTex6eDVx_NpVAMPtd_VdrtqOWDak4BOkVDMTbg0k4LJKFkyaKFKq0kTZejHMPx0kSe1F6SKU/s640/blogger-image--58579810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRidMmh9DJ6rhjJQk1RggIPGSqnTK4-BVSDle8ZPFjsn3kmcgvsdjKboAQMhL761IwrzhTex6eDVx_NpVAMPtd_VdrtqOWDak4BOkVDMTbg0k4LJKFkyaKFKq0kTZejHMPx0kSe1F6SKU/s640/blogger-image--58579810.jpg"></a></div>Now onto the next one.</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-15739005891932097332016-01-17T07:40:00.001-08:002016-01-17T07:40:39.353-08:00Quilting In Progress....Oh I'm back in my happy place. The holidays were wonderful but got me a little behind, then work for me further behind. Now here I am, in my quilt room and working on this beautiful customer quilt.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NIXoDx6FiDk/Vpu19obQHII/AAAAAAAAECQ/gjC3GdwAfWw/s640/blogger-image--75477262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NIXoDx6FiDk/Vpu19obQHII/AAAAAAAAECQ/gjC3GdwAfWw/s640/blogger-image--75477262.jpg"></a></div>Love love love it...</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-50885889278731089982016-01-17T07:17:00.001-08:002016-01-17T07:43:13.691-08:00Quilting In Progress...So I think "Thelma" was upset that I took time off for the holidays and allowed me to complete one row on a quilt before she broke. Thankful we completed the row and it didn't break in the middle.<div><br></div><div>So after a week more of downtime, Thelma and I are both happy quilters.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W0xOOM0uhf4/Vpuwhzib-5I/AAAAAAAAEB4/zhQS4U3UfhQ/s640/blogger-image-752706974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W0xOOM0uhf4/Vpuwhzib-5I/AAAAAAAAEB4/zhQS4U3UfhQ/s640/blogger-image-752706974.jpg"></a></div>Can you see the detail of the needle and thread? I love it.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DCw4d9eE350/VpuwltHxo6I/AAAAAAAAECA/jRPwcpgNiFU/s640/blogger-image--978109806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DCw4d9eE350/VpuwltHxo6I/AAAAAAAAECA/jRPwcpgNiFU/s640/blogger-image--978109806.jpg"></a></div>This is a beautiful customer quilt that is fuzzy cut and had sewing notions in all the blocks. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LK2URMjqoWQ/Vpu2iNZVLjI/AAAAAAAAECY/MOihGRj01To/s640/blogger-image--1351541880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LK2URMjqoWQ/Vpu2iNZVLjI/AAAAAAAAECY/MOihGRj01To/s640/blogger-image--1351541880.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kUE4Pw0SWR0/Vpu2kJwdevI/AAAAAAAAECg/iItQZmQgCyw/s640/blogger-image--2030471876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kUE4Pw0SWR0/Vpu2kJwdevI/AAAAAAAAECg/iItQZmQgCyw/s640/blogger-image--2030471876.jpg"></a></div>I love the fuzzy cut blocks and wish I had the patience to do some.</div><div><br></div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-46773670453007218822015-12-26T10:21:00.001-08:002015-12-27T01:53:49.232-08:00Quilting In Progress...It was so nice to have a few days off to enjoy my family and the holiday. I actually went hunting with my husband and not only did I get my first deer, I got a doe and a buck. Super excited!<div>Now, the holiday is over and it's back to business. Today's quilting in progress is from Beverly in Louisville, KY.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8_lPndUf_YE/Vn7akbf4MjI/AAAAAAAAEAg/rcT_vaboAdc/s640/blogger-image-1288105333.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8_lPndUf_YE/Vn7akbf4MjI/AAAAAAAAEAg/rcT_vaboAdc/s640/blogger-image-1288105333.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a3Qv_ZBWpR4/Vn7aoFc0coI/AAAAAAAAEAo/PfdjpkHUHkg/s640/blogger-image-330759049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a3Qv_ZBWpR4/Vn7aoFc0coI/AAAAAAAAEAo/PfdjpkHUHkg/s640/blogger-image-330759049.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f3geWaLyV1g/Vn7ar5RoL3I/AAAAAAAAEAw/F4X-TGB3XSU/s640/blogger-image--343238680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f3geWaLyV1g/Vn7ar5RoL3I/AAAAAAAAEAw/F4X-TGB3XSU/s640/blogger-image--343238680.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We all know we each have different talents. Not only is Beverly an amazing quilter, she makes beautiful jewelry.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE6mJx_LBKB-ttG6yP90NGh0w_BkxXeLJ9lrHefrQNjyjTt9LRMChx5Wv2F9iagpSk9YfFaM3F5J1LI2JD3kqF1Af_JuNBZNDnFeyq5JoBRLyuurwVj6Zww242jlhdfMsZJo19olLQu342/s640/blogger-image-704041430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE6mJx_LBKB-ttG6yP90NGh0w_BkxXeLJ9lrHefrQNjyjTt9LRMChx5Wv2F9iagpSk9YfFaM3F5J1LI2JD3kqF1Af_JuNBZNDnFeyq5JoBRLyuurwVj6Zww242jlhdfMsZJo19olLQu342/s640/blogger-image-704041430.jpg"></a></div>Recognize that quilt block. Yep, it is my signature block in a custom made necklace and bracelet. She also made me a beautiful paperweight and keychain.</div><div>You can find her at her Etsy store at BaublesByBeverlyKay. Go check her out.</div><div>Guess I had better get back to quilting.</div><div><br></div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-32095213461914207122015-12-18T05:07:00.001-08:002015-12-18T05:07:35.502-08:00Quilting In Progress...Oh the things we have to do as a business owner...<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Bbok1m5iAo/VnQE85QxVnI/AAAAAAAAD_8/25QjaUX9Vxc/s640/blogger-image--1889055112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Bbok1m5iAo/VnQE85QxVnI/AAAAAAAAD_8/25QjaUX9Vxc/s640/blogger-image--1889055112.jpg"></a></div>Look at the adorable little football....</div><div>BUT it's on a Florida Gators quilt. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8C9z7OVrt1k/VnQE7MQFGwI/AAAAAAAAD_0/ryZWv_sE-Xs/s640/blogger-image--1437085214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8C9z7OVrt1k/VnQE7MQFGwI/AAAAAAAAD_0/ryZWv_sE-Xs/s640/blogger-image--1437085214.jpg"></a></div>I keep waiting for my machine to stitch ROLL TIDE on it but thankfully for the customer it hasn't. </div><div>Let's GO! quilt!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-15126339077878316092015-12-08T05:07:00.001-08:002015-12-08T05:07:42.466-08:00Quilting In Progress...I have a problem, I have been trying so many new designs lately and they are all becoming my new favorites. <div><br></div><div>This customer as doe geometrical or straight lines.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hoXmt8J-tZs/VmbWHUNUlhI/AAAAAAAAD_M/QwYp2-kKbUQ/s640/blogger-image--1469628667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hoXmt8J-tZs/VmbWHUNUlhI/AAAAAAAAD_M/QwYp2-kKbUQ/s640/blogger-image--1469628667.jpg"></a></div>Love, love, love it!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wA7Q0ZaphPg/VmbWFbRnOYI/AAAAAAAAD_I/fgizYg3-Coo/s640/blogger-image--1013050568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wA7Q0ZaphPg/VmbWFbRnOYI/AAAAAAAAD_I/fgizYg3-Coo/s640/blogger-image--1013050568.jpg"></a></div>Noticed she coordinated the backing and front by using some left over top fabric and creating a strip for the back.</div><div>Let's GO! quilting!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-62306804792922478252015-12-01T18:01:00.001-08:002015-12-01T18:01:13.165-08:00Quilting In Progress...Today's has been a very busy afternoon. I have this beautiful Ohio Star quilt on the frame....<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F20j5XO-JIE/Vl5PzeS08FI/AAAAAAAAD-U/Y_RlfwnmRBI/s640/blogger-image--1538126506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F20j5XO-JIE/Vl5PzeS08FI/AAAAAAAAD-U/Y_RlfwnmRBI/s640/blogger-image--1538126506.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2MXU044xVsM/Vl5Q6MFTpXI/AAAAAAAAD-o/mPFPN4PEaRo/s640/blogger-image--1592753121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2MXU044xVsM/Vl5Q6MFTpXI/AAAAAAAAD-o/mPFPN4PEaRo/s640/blogger-image--1592753121.jpg"></a></div><br></div>And this beautiful Dresden Plate tie quilt on my domestic machine...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hndx9dd0waU/Vl5P1TWyWQI/AAAAAAAAD-c/FdiePD-GkEg/s640/blogger-image--1324010802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hndx9dd0waU/Vl5P1TWyWQI/AAAAAAAAD-c/FdiePD-GkEg/s640/blogger-image--1324010802.jpg"></a></div>I have stressed myself of this tie quilt since February. Yep almost 10 months of worry. :). I think it is turning out beautiful and pray the customer does as well.</div><div><br></div><div>Ok, let's GO! quilting!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-35407979590765499722015-11-06T04:45:00.001-08:002015-11-06T04:45:24.630-08:00Quilting In Progress....I have been so busy quilting that I haven't taken the time to post. I guess for a business, finish a customer quilt is better time spent than posting pictures. :). Thanks for understanding. <div>This little beauty is on the frame and almost finished.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEXjuNJtDAnWSmhRHEDweOjyqMEykmAEpOPCzSKOsq_4_0RJsf405Tu3oM56ZZ4yA-nIBVKSDUwZ-qELLcwZ6koOQ-gfr9uOSisSrkZsbxKr0ZwCLufP_LyMx1NsDP8NkvJVAsibRTjsb/s640/blogger-image--1033311379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEXjuNJtDAnWSmhRHEDweOjyqMEykmAEpOPCzSKOsq_4_0RJsf405Tu3oM56ZZ4yA-nIBVKSDUwZ-qELLcwZ6koOQ-gfr9uOSisSrkZsbxKr0ZwCLufP_LyMx1NsDP8NkvJVAsibRTjsb/s640/blogger-image--1033311379.jpg"></a></div>The customer requested clouds and then I noticed the "Aim for the Stars" so I settle on this design...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwBq0asjhzc/Vjyg26kTTjI/AAAAAAAAD8w/u3CZrr9eTKw/s640/blogger-image-421734931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rwBq0asjhzc/Vjyg26kTTjI/AAAAAAAAD8w/u3CZrr9eTKw/s640/blogger-image-421734931.jpg"></a></div>A perfect compliment. ;)</div><div>Ok, let's GO! quilting.</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-74616972453946352022015-09-30T04:33:00.001-07:002015-09-30T04:33:03.923-07:00Quilting In Progress.... And some recent finishes!Sometimes you have a design that you are just not sure about. Then you give it a try and it becomes your new favorite.<div>This sweet customer quilt is made completely from scraps from her stash.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7IDnt_vOzbQ/VgvIbUmECYI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/DbJBexAyv_Y/s640/blogger-image-1108006919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7IDnt_vOzbQ/VgvIbUmECYI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/DbJBexAyv_Y/s640/blogger-image-1108006919.jpg"></a></div>The quilting design is like a rolling pinwheel and add some great movement to her quilt.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Hc2ypy3_E0/VgvIZXo_36I/AAAAAAAAD7Q/2W7QVuPEpwQ/s640/blogger-image-2129373678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Hc2ypy3_E0/VgvIZXo_36I/AAAAAAAAD7Q/2W7QVuPEpwQ/s640/blogger-image-2129373678.jpg"></a></div>I can wait to try it on one of mine and I have just the one in mind (if I ever get it finished).</div><div><br></div><div>Speaking of finishes, I have to baby quilt panels complete for a customer.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vy-yqamCQ_M/VgvIXuxRIbI/AAAAAAAAD7I/xUepH4qwUb8/s640/blogger-image--585512119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vy-yqamCQ_M/VgvIXuxRIbI/AAAAAAAAD7I/xUepH4qwUb8/s640/blogger-image--585512119.jpg"></a></div>She was in a time crunch so we put them both on and quilted like one big quilt. :)</div><div>And I finished a tshirt quilt for a customer.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WUKS9WwXsQo/VgvIT5nW7uI/AAAAAAAAD64/fcFrO55wjfs/s640/blogger-image-2046959112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WUKS9WwXsQo/VgvIT5nW7uI/AAAAAAAAD64/fcFrO55wjfs/s640/blogger-image-2046959112.jpg"></a></div>She is a senior executive director for thirty-one and most of these are different conference shirts.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VqXSdA1Mso0/VgvIVqlN9rI/AAAAAAAAD7A/q79KW9AoN8c/s640/blogger-image-781004158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VqXSdA1Mso0/VgvIVqlN9rI/AAAAAAAAD7A/q79KW9AoN8c/s640/blogger-image-781004158.jpg"></a></div>I love some of the sayings, "Everytime I go to work, I end up at a party." How fun does that sound.</div><div>Anyway, been really busy around here. In addition to all this, I am working on my first tie quilt for a customer and it is being pieces as we speak. Can't wait to see it all come together.</div><div>Let's GO! quilting.</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-36062024104914525352015-09-20T08:49:00.001-07:002015-09-20T18:33:39.278-07:00Quilting in progress.... The good, the bad and the beautiful!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">W<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ell I have had a personal project on the frame while I worked on some piecing for two customers. I was able to do some custom work that most of us are not willing to pay for. (Honestly, don't know that I would pay the $600+ for the quilting this one would have cost).</span></div><div>Anyway, quilt is about 110" so it is to wide for my setup since I added QBot. That just means that not only will the quilt have to be turned, it will have to be shifted left and right as well.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVwzJ5r7AxwVdANnHN0yfykY0Omw7YsU8GoYHUhtcQmNfDIzigN-gOTxCzpSxP8fPDwzbxEacdQ1vdsqj-3GddDpuUB_f_Pfd41W9_7Tht1Ma4WZ9Dl1z7-AgJ6R_DQu2CbLgzeSk84Qx/s640/blogger-image--424551354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVwzJ5r7AxwVdANnHN0yfykY0Omw7YsU8GoYHUhtcQmNfDIzigN-gOTxCzpSxP8fPDwzbxEacdQ1vdsqj-3GddDpuUB_f_Pfd41W9_7Tht1Ma4WZ9Dl1z7-AgJ6R_DQu2CbLgzeSk84Qx/s640/blogger-image--424551354.jpg"></a></div>This is the back side. Oh my goodness, look at that texture. :)</div><div>Now the front....</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_8AWIAGACC0/Vf7VgyfyArI/AAAAAAAAD5k/MrHOmiFQoXc/s640/blogger-image-101672902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_8AWIAGACC0/Vf7VgyfyArI/AAAAAAAAD5k/MrHOmiFQoXc/s640/blogger-image-101672902.jpg"></a></div>I would say those pictures fall in the "good category".</div><div><br></div><div>Now for the bad.... As sooner that quilts for the public, one of my biggest challenges is wonky borders. I have to say so far, I have not had anything that I couldn't work through and usually my own borders are pretty good. UNTIL THIS ONE. This quilt was assembled at different hotels using the desk as my table. I DID NOT measure my borders prior to sewing and the quilt top was hanging off the table in the floor causing drag when adding the borders. All of this is a recipe for a wonky border. And....</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OvQa4CEGx6A/Vf7Vk9nudbI/AAAAAAAAD50/-P4y_PRdT44/s640/blogger-image--602883123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OvQa4CEGx6A/Vf7Vk9nudbI/AAAAAAAAD50/-P4y_PRdT44/s640/blogger-image--602883123.jpg"></a></div>Can you say hello because this border is so waving it has to be waving at you.</div><div>Now how to we quilt that out?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nVL-Nao4Bdk/Vf9ecfqBVGI/AAAAAAAAD6E/b2JCAsYT3wo/s640/blogger-image--1367061260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nVL-Nao4Bdk/Vf9ecfqBVGI/AAAAAAAAD6E/b2JCAsYT3wo/s640/blogger-image--1367061260.jpg"></a></div>Terrible. :) so now I get to decide, do I leave it and let this be our new "whatever" quilt OR do I do what I should have done to star right with and fix the borders. (Which at this point would me I have to reverse quilt them before removing them).</div><div><br></div><div>I think I will just take it off the frame and leave it for a little bit and see just how much it bothers me.</div><div>Lesson learnt and I would have never attempted these borders had this been a customer quilt but it is good to tackle these challenges so I can better serve my customers.</div><div>Let's GO! quilting</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-74278073894270286712015-08-31T05:38:00.001-07:002015-08-31T05:38:55.302-07:00Quilting in progress....Today's beautiful quilt is Farm Girl Vintage pattern by Lori Holt. The top was pieced by a sweet customer who is making this quilt as part of her guilds quilting challenge. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zLwJqxcfg44/VeRKwa1YBtI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/QUk30YUszYk/s640/blogger-image--181892536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zLwJqxcfg44/VeRKwa1YBtI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/QUk30YUszYk/s640/blogger-image--181892536.jpg"></a></div>You can see all the great scrappy use of fabric.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EjxW88DOMOk/VeRKyhZXLRI/AAAAAAAAD4g/oW4i-WAovFc/s640/blogger-image-386428659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EjxW88DOMOk/VeRKyhZXLRI/AAAAAAAAD4g/oW4i-WAovFc/s640/blogger-image-386428659.jpg"></a></div>The pattern allows you to make 6" or 12" blocks. You can even mix and match the two sizes.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4UtsajyUKu8/VeRK3BjaQOI/AAAAAAAAD4o/KGpoEEhYuIg/s640/blogger-image--1800680596.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4UtsajyUKu8/VeRK3BjaQOI/AAAAAAAAD4o/KGpoEEhYuIg/s640/blogger-image--1800680596.jpg"></a></div>Finished with some spiral quilting. Oh goodness. I can't wait to get my own finished now.</div><div><br></div><div>Let's GO! quilting.</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-86157765596977910212015-08-24T12:41:00.001-07:002015-08-24T12:41:58.963-07:00Quilting In Progress...Look at this beauty.... <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3kJFXGAfBCA/VdtzhbMdqdI/AAAAAAAAD38/JVDqLixU2Fg/s640/blogger-image-2098550545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3kJFXGAfBCA/VdtzhbMdqdI/AAAAAAAAD38/JVDqLixU2Fg/s640/blogger-image-2098550545.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vbGpn9bpVXI/Vdtzc-owCEI/AAAAAAAAD3s/8BWb8pkA_VM/s640/blogger-image-703789561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vbGpn9bpVXI/Vdtzc-owCEI/AAAAAAAAD3s/8BWb8pkA_VM/s640/blogger-image-703789561.jpg"></a></div>This beautiful customer quilt is from Bonie Hunters 2014 Mystery Quilt, Grand Illusion. The customer put her on spin with the small sashing and the beautiful borders.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oeLGm_RAKJE/Vdtze44bQcI/AAAAAAAAD30/iokiQdzFQmk/s640/blogger-image-1150973832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oeLGm_RAKJE/Vdtze44bQcI/AAAAAAAAD30/iokiQdzFQmk/s640/blogger-image-1150973832.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g23a3I1RqAQ/Vdtzan_LetI/AAAAAAAAD3k/C93hxTGIyEs/s640/blogger-image--368544218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g23a3I1RqAQ/Vdtzan_LetI/AAAAAAAAD3k/C93hxTGIyEs/s640/blogger-image--368544218.jpg"></a></div>Total size is a whopping 106" x 106". Just beautiful and can't wait to see it on her bed.</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-75469790066500617002015-08-17T16:26:00.001-07:002015-08-17T16:26:09.483-07:00Quilting In Progress...So happy to be quilting again... Look at this beautiful quilt in the frame.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oxPAci55dBg/VdJth4aXAiI/AAAAAAAAD28/Ja7tASujU2I/s640/blogger-image--377625292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oxPAci55dBg/VdJth4aXAiI/AAAAAAAAD28/Ja7tASujU2I/s640/blogger-image--377625292.jpg"></a></div>This is being quilted by hand with some great pebbles.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uIRZaMqeb6s/VdJtkDDfdII/AAAAAAAAD3E/Mgvoc0lBRBM/s640/blogger-image-69395237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uIRZaMqeb6s/VdJtkDDfdII/AAAAAAAAD3E/Mgvoc0lBRBM/s640/blogger-image-69395237.jpg"></a></div>Planning on different size pebbles in different areas. :)</div><div>Let's GO! Quilting!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-52584413893356280982015-07-26T16:32:00.001-07:002015-07-26T16:32:08.231-07:00Farm Girl Vintage on my wall...The Evening Star Quilt Guild has announced our project for 2015-2016. It comes by Lori Holt from Bee In My Bonnets new pattern book Farm Girl Vintage.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I7-WpagzRVw/VbVt51rnrcI/AAAAAAAAD1s/oxr59dffuCM/s640/blogger-image-1042046058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I7-WpagzRVw/VbVt51rnrcI/AAAAAAAAD1s/oxr59dffuCM/s640/blogger-image-1042046058.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The guild project hasn't started yet but I decided to make a couple of blocks for the wall at the lake castle.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZPX3FAPvDXBApQAyV7DbPVLjBIAivr9zK5zYsvdatwT4Zd6P2aiZlIfhYXulKSJEIQk1Pd-JnbN3NY1-Dy6a8-b6ghJ_HNmgh3-o8r9dqfEBP3y37INzYzqj6c8QU21Dx5_b5y-n-GW1/s640/blogger-image-550363328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZPX3FAPvDXBApQAyV7DbPVLjBIAivr9zK5zYsvdatwT4Zd6P2aiZlIfhYXulKSJEIQk1Pd-JnbN3NY1-Dy6a8-b6ghJ_HNmgh3-o8r9dqfEBP3y37INzYzqj6c8QU21Dx5_b5y-n-GW1/s640/blogger-image-550363328.jpg"></a></div>I know I need some better hanging skills. They are crooked. :). </div><div>Here are the pieces while on the long arm.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-onD49dkgZb4/VbVt3VtyAOI/AAAAAAAAD1k/ol3c0mgesfs/s640/blogger-image--332786864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-onD49dkgZb4/VbVt3VtyAOI/AAAAAAAAD1k/ol3c0mgesfs/s640/blogger-image--332786864.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tQbBz-LPDko/VbVt9v27yUI/AAAAAAAAD18/yVdz-h1lJHE/s640/blogger-image--1742396256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tQbBz-LPDko/VbVt9v27yUI/AAAAAAAAD18/yVdz-h1lJHE/s640/blogger-image--1742396256.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RlU9PdbRDIY/VbVt7mdbJBI/AAAAAAAAD10/MLbeC5-dUwU/s640/blogger-image--652062752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RlU9PdbRDIY/VbVt7mdbJBI/AAAAAAAAD10/MLbeC5-dUwU/s640/blogger-image--652062752.jpg"></a></div>This really is a great pattern book with tons of patterns and projects included. Well with the expense.</div><div>Let's GO! quilting!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-21437392824185210922015-07-17T16:31:00.001-07:002015-07-17T16:31:16.277-07:00Quilting In Progress.... Or actually just finished!I love this new design called Circles of Life and how fitting for a new baby!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uudnff46kl4/VamQO2L0EGI/AAAAAAAAD0w/PBVVUGwWaJs/s640/blogger-image--520941648.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uudnff46kl4/VamQO2L0EGI/AAAAAAAAD0w/PBVVUGwWaJs/s640/blogger-image--520941648.jpg"></a></div>See the little quilt! That is a night night for the sweet baby!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mGaY_8OoUbs/VamQQvgLBnI/AAAAAAAAD04/AGJK1_swrhk/s640/blogger-image--1805807092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mGaY_8OoUbs/VamQQvgLBnI/AAAAAAAAD04/AGJK1_swrhk/s640/blogger-image--1805807092.jpg"></a></div>One of the blessings of this quilt is a special quilt was made for his daddy by my great grandmother. Talk about the circle of life! :)</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-71439347624123844792015-07-12T15:36:00.001-07:002015-07-12T15:36:43.143-07:00Quilting In Progress....Another great t-shirt quilt for a customer.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lg81k5XQ4eY/VaLr7a9yksI/AAAAAAAAD0E/aEBRn8TZAYA/s640/blogger-image--1132276994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lg81k5XQ4eY/VaLr7a9yksI/AAAAAAAAD0E/aEBRn8TZAYA/s640/blogger-image--1132276994.jpg"></a></div>This is her second one. We made one just from her senior shirts!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WbxKYerwirY/VaLr-IJV_uI/AAAAAAAAD0M/Jd2s3ukW_B0/s640/blogger-image-1260918612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WbxKYerwirY/VaLr-IJV_uI/AAAAAAAAD0M/Jd2s3ukW_B0/s640/blogger-image-1260918612.jpg"></a></div>Love the quilting on this one also! Hope she does!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-69673142102914191652015-06-27T05:28:00.001-07:002015-06-27T05:28:21.573-07:00Quilting In ProgressDidn't get the posted earlier but I am finished with this sweet quilt for a customer and taking it off the frame.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J0imUhETdt4/VY6W5JADY6I/AAAAAAAADzI/krjINL2joxs/s640/blogger-image-410414563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J0imUhETdt4/VY6W5JADY6I/AAAAAAAADzI/krjINL2joxs/s640/blogger-image-410414563.jpg"></a></div>Not sure if you can see but the feathers are butterflies also.</div><div><br></div><div>Also have been piecing a t-shirt quilt for another customer. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWWXHjEb2fiPWqCVdVeh_YgfKtKchw5NeRrEkoUbiJBdHFWGSODyW82Ucal6wUFmlGdG-_qoxDqyceH4jYpzEZ4jmg_5VEbyXTDqP0OUkTBFd_B1l2uqftcPs8kDQZFUdTbar2mzlS7Cm/s640/blogger-image--1617413775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWWXHjEb2fiPWqCVdVeh_YgfKtKchw5NeRrEkoUbiJBdHFWGSODyW82Ucal6wUFmlGdG-_qoxDqyceH4jYpzEZ4jmg_5VEbyXTDqP0OUkTBFd_B1l2uqftcPs8kDQZFUdTbar2mzlS7Cm/s640/blogger-image--1617413775.jpg"></a></div>Just have to add a few borders for sizing and then this will be ready for quilting.</div><div><br></div><div>Let's GO! quilting!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-900047254209468648.post-26139077520427347182015-06-19T10:12:00.001-07:002015-06-19T14:52:33.864-07:00What an honor....I didn't realize when I sponsored the QuiltFest that I would get to pick MY favorite quilt.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BWM7ogkcjK8/VYRNc7dAagI/AAAAAAAADyc/41akKNg7ac4/s640/blogger-image--1437855128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BWM7ogkcjK8/VYRNc7dAagI/AAAAAAAADyc/41akKNg7ac4/s640/blogger-image--1437855128.jpg"></a></div>I walk through the quilt show room and it wasn't easy to choose. But I truly believe every quilt has a story and that is what quilting is all about. It isn't just sewing fabric together.</div><div>So, MY winner is.....</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUnrfj61A6ePG50gGC8NruRWD3bCmGUOWlotPTw73OgsQWUmSn9aksrZVPMEypslQL35UkYAn3fnS6-44DoPsBwaWExjah0ir-vzVSCAgXvd0UtBzvkWu1Wm6pX6AFYP-mdXN7FkSC3Gr/s640/blogger-image--589916210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUnrfj61A6ePG50gGC8NruRWD3bCmGUOWlotPTw73OgsQWUmSn9aksrZVPMEypslQL35UkYAn3fnS6-44DoPsBwaWExjah0ir-vzVSCAgXvd0UtBzvkWu1Wm6pX6AFYP-mdXN7FkSC3Gr/s640/blogger-image--589916210.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jb6KmDM_P9Y/VYRNbJpkejI/AAAAAAAADyU/pmikNwctkvk/s640/blogger-image--356466119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jb6KmDM_P9Y/VYRNbJpkejI/AAAAAAAADyU/pmikNwctkvk/s640/blogger-image--356466119.jpg"></a></div>This quilt made me tear up. That is a winner in MY eyes!</div>Rhonda Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596923668072440130noreply@blogger.com1