'70's remix.

This vintage quilt top, found on ebay for a song, was made in the 1970's, and left for me to finish in 2011. I love the odd fabric choices and the giant log cabin motif. My kind of quilter... whoever you are. New life for a great piece.
The fabric for the backing is from British designer Cath Kidston
The "David Bowie" chair I shot it on was given to us by our great friends, Ronnie Stam and Jan Eleni. They call it that because he was photographed on it a few years back. A Glam rock chair for a '70's quilt top with a fab UK backing. Jennifer Paganelli's Sis Boom fabrics, always with a retro flair, were perfect for the binding.

Vintage velvet.

There is nothing softer or more luxurious than this velvet pillow, except for maybe the unfinished quilt underneath it. I have quilted cotton velvet before, but this is the real thing. While it's a little tricky to cut and sew the effect is to die for. I hope to have the quilt done and hand stitched this weekend.

Panini Quilt.

No, not the sandwich... this is a special quilt for the daughter of my dear friend, Sheila Gray. Sheila is a coach to many talented actors in NYC- including my son, Jack. She is so generous with him that I wanted to make something special for her family, since they haver been so kind and opened their home to Jack. Her eight year old daughter,Sofia, affectionately known as Panini, loves pink, orange and red. I pulled from the latest Sis Boom Collection (Queen Street), some older Sis Boom and Denyse Schmidt, and included some vintage blocks from my favorite personal stash! They all came together like the cast of an Oscar award winning ensemble. I love this quilt. I can't think of a better way to show my love and admiration to a friend. Enjoy Sheila, and Panini. xoxoxNancy

I guess "Just say yes" struck a chord with more than my musical friend.

I have had more request- this one is the latest for my artist /friend Meredith Shelley. I love the back with the vintage Vera "Trees". Enjoy!
The other pillow was for the raffle at the Girls Night out fundraiser. Fun, no?

My object of desire.

After helping my friend, talented artist Jennifer Paganelli, in her latest endeavors, I was rewarded with my object of desire. The girl in the shadow box. I have hinted, not too subtly at times, at how I love this piece she made a while back. This shadow box lined with the vintage Barbie image, embellished with her signature glitter and a glamorous brooch at the hollow of her throat is the perfect addition to my dressing table. I love Jennifer's fresh spin on folk art... so inspiring. I'm ready to glam it up once again!

And now for something different.

Just in case you thought that all I do is baby quilts and dorm sets for college bound girls- here are a few pillows and throws that I have made up recently. I'm always looking for something new to work on. Wouldn't these look great in a bachelor pad? The found objects, like the horse skull, the lobster buoys, riding boots, etc. , give the room a more individual flair- uncommon products for the unique room. My favorite pillow is the zebra pillow. I used Steam a Seam fusible bonding to iron and then raw edge appliqué the zebra onto the vintage Vera tree fabric. I love raw edge applique- instant gratification at it's most gratifying! A cat is always a nice touch.

I've been back at MaryJane's Farm.

This month treat yourself to MaryJane's Farm magazine and enter her world of down- on- the farm, nostalgic, organic goodness. It's not just me who checks the mailbox early every other month to see what knits and purls of wisdom she has to offer. Even super model Carolyn Murphy takes MaryJane to the beach on the days she has to indulge in her favorite things. This issue she has one of my saddle pads that has "repurposed" an old wool blanket. I've had the pleasure of doing custom work for her in the past, and she always sends me incredible vintage goodies to work with. In the the time you have to wait for your subscription to arrive in your mailbox, you can go visit her website http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/and watch her videos, read her recipes, order her baking mix, and wonder - like me- how long would it take to get to Moscow, Idaho???