J.D.'s quilt seems to be working!

Thanks to all of you who are sending their thoughts and prayers to my brother- in- law J.D.. Big kisses to you!
We are so grateful. He moved into a rehab center on Monday and seems to be doing better. He sure looks cute with Guadaloupe! Soon, he will be back home.

Back at the ranch...

Genevieve's room is getting a little face lift, too! Gotta make her miss home a little, no? The skirt on the dressing table can hide a multitude of sins... and it does! Trust me.

Home away from home....

We moved Gen into her apartment where she will live now until she graduate from York College of PA in 2010. It was a hovel when we arrived- 7 girls in a huge old prewar tenement building. I've included the before pictures. The after pictures show what a little Sis Boom can do for your room! DO NOT FEAR COLOR!!!

Happy Birthday Jennifer!

I whipped up a little bag for our favorite fabric designer/artist, Jennifer Paganelli,seeing as it was her birthday on January 16th. I took the time to do some applique and hand beading, since I am laid up with a bad foot- bunionectomy- OUCH!
The fabric is from Flower Power and Pretty Please, the trim is vintage. Kinda makes me want to go to the beach....sigh.....

Care quilt for my beloved J.D.

I love my brother in-law J.D. sooo much! When we heard he had to undergo a very difficult medical procedure way far away in California we all felt so helpless. The best I could do was try to create a care quilt for him to lift his spirits and help his healing process. I put all of the love, hope and prayers I could into each stitch and every sequin. Our Lady of Guadeloupe is here to connect with his mother Clarita's Mexican heritage and protect him in the years to come. I don't think I have ever been so mindful while quilting. This was truly made with love.

Another horse quilt...

This one is a Christmas gift for my husband who prefers earthy tones and simple patterns. Something tells me this will end up in the Tipi. The free motion quilting was fun to do on this woven fabric from Japan.

Deck the Halls!!!

Decking the halls... with a little help from some friends... Japanese (I think) dolls from the 1960's that I found at the Sis Boom sale. Don't quite know why I had to have them... my husband seems concerned....Does anyone remember ''Edith the Lonely Doll"?

My trip to London with Genevieve

I was lucky enough to visit my gorgeous 20 year old daughter in London for Thanksgiving. 4 much needed days to just hang with her in her new city. She is such a great traveller! I am so proud of her. We had a ball and especially enjoyed crashing in our uber-tiny hotel room after a day of sightseeing, eating Cadbury bars, and laughing ourselves to sleep. Oh, No!!!!! I've turned into one of those bragging bloggers!!!! Hey...this is fun...

Christmas Time has arrived in Wilton, CT

And Jennifer Paganelli set things off in style! Her sale was smashing- I went all 3 days! And she's adding another day this friday at 50% off! What a pal.
She allowed me to sell a few quilts and things at the sale and the hobby horses were the big hit. And fun to make, too!
I have been struggling to write out my pattern that I promised I would share of the Sis Boom Stripper quilt, but have enlistd my friend Roxy from Quilters Alley. So, I haven't forgotten all of you, but be patient. Then I will attempt a tutorial for the Hobby Horses.

My little "Equine Angel".

This pretty little gal and her stable mates will be available at holiday time, along with some super maple syrup. I'm teaming up with my good friend Sue Beneke of Long Shadows Farm in Woodstock, VT to make some great gifts and gift baskets in order to raise funds for E.A.R.S.- Equine Angels Rescue Sanctuary. Sue taps the trees on her own organic farm, bottles, packages and lables all at her own expense and gives 100% of the proceeds to E.A.R.S.!!! Sue surely is an angel!
Here are some pictures of Sue's farm and her horse, Trucker(Halflinger).
And here is EARS website address. Trot on over to see what wonderful work they do!
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