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antiique reproduction quilts, picture frames, pinwheel blocks, pinwheel sashing, sunflower block
Today is Grow Your Blog Day!
Our hostess for this event is Vicki at 2 Bags Full. Please visit Vicki’s blog (button on side bar) to see all the participants and to leave a nice comment for Vicki. A special thank you to Vicki for her hard work in coordinating this event.
Welcome new blog readers and thank you for visiting my blog.
My blog is mostly about sewing, quilting and smocking. I also share about my family, Renegade ~ our chocolate labrador retriever, travels, sailing and a little crafting. I hope you like what you see and will visit often.
I love doing reproduction quilts and often find inspiration in quilt history books. The quilt that is in the banner of my blog is one of those quilts and is pictured below. It was originally pieced in 1863. I did not have a pattern for the quilt but used modern technology to figure out exactly how the quilt was made. My quilt is hand pieced using Inklingo which I think is the most innovative quilting tool available today.
The following quilt is a Seven Sisters pattern that I also hand pieced using the Inklingo shapes. I should mention that I do one large hand pieced project a year. Since I travel quite a bit, I try to have a portable hand piecing project ready at all times.
This next quilt top is also an antique reproduction quilt. The sunflowers were hand pieced using Inklingo and the pinwheels, consisting of half square triangles, were Inklingo machine pieced. It is headed to the long arm quilter next week.
Over the Christmas holidays, my daughters and I “got crafty” and made picture frames from antique jewelry. One led to two, three, four until we had a “slew of them”. I will be having two Giveaways for the “Grow your Blog” event ~ an Inklingo gift certificate and a picture frame. The picture frame will be similar to the one below.
Second Giveaway is an Inklingo Gift Certificate.
Winners will be notified on February 1 and chosen randomly. These prizes are open to everyone…domestic and internationally; you only have to leave a comment and a way for me to contact you. No anonymous comments and your e-address has to be linked with your name or in your comment along with “Crafty” or “Quilter” or “Other” so I can tailor your prize to your interest.
You’re invited to follow my blog but it’s not a requirement to win and your kind, thoughtful comments are most welcome.
Hope your day includes a few stitches and many blessings.
Nonnies Cedar Chest 
Wonderful quilts as always! And yes, i am a quilter!
I am proud of you for “putting yourself out there”! You do great work, and I want to be more like you when I grow up!
I am a quilter also and know it is addictive! Love your smocking.
WOW! Those quilts are stunning! I’m a paper crafter rather than fabric, but I would love to be as talented as you are. Those are surely something to treasure forever!
i’m amazed. we had a great friend make us a quilt for a wedding gift. i can only imagine the time & energy that goes into that work. so lovely. please stop by my blog if you would. have a great weekend. take care. ( :
I found you through the blog party. Your quilts are amazing! I just beginning to quilt and I’m inspired.
Your quilts are gorgeous! The colors! The workmanship! Wow!
And, if I’m lucky, I’d sure love to win your give away as I am also a quilter….Jserialmom@aol.com (just in case! 🙂 )
Charlsey, your quilts are incredible! Especially the fact that they are hand pieced. I aspire to make quilts that beautiful. I am a new follower!
You make very beautiful quilts.
I guess I would fit more into the ‘other’ category, as I am not a quilter or much of a crafter.
Thank you for stopping by Bird Lady Blog http://birdladyblog.blogspot.com
HI Nonnie. Thank you for stopping by my blog to visit. I am happy to be new follower of yours. Your quilts are absolutely beautiful. I have done some hand and machine quilting in the past, but am more into 3 d art. that said I love sewing for my 6 granddaughters and others. I sm looking forward to learning more about you and your family and your travels.
Gorgeous quilts! I have quilted some, but not THAT much! Such beautiful work you do! and I love the frames you and your daughters made. creating with daughters is such fun, I love it when we get to do that together.
I would love to be entered in your giveaway, …I do MANY things, sew, quilt, florals, music, tags, cross stitch….and MANY more….I will be following your blog. I have a few quilts to finish…and a few LOTS of things to finish! LOL you insprire me!
Warm Hearts,
Betsy
Your quilts are phenomenal! I have been saving pieces for a first quilting project – probably a cushion cover – and this may be the year. I grew up with handmade quilts, but the only survival is a tattered quilt that is worn to bits in places, and although I’ve thought of salvaging sections for smaller items, can’t bear to cut into it. So it sits in a box…not the best solution, but I am stumped!
Love the sunflower quilt!
You are very talented! I tried quilting when I was young girl and you make me want to try again.
Happy to meet you via Grow Your Blog!
🙂
Traci
Thanks for visiting my blog. The blog party has been fun. Hope u come back soon. Charlsey
Those quilts are awesome : ) Although I am about to make my first quilt item, I am a crafter/sew-lady
Lesley
http://www.heartforhome-making.blogspot.co.uk
You have a lovely blog. I’m a new follower and participant of ‘Grow your Blog’. Have fun at the party!
Evalina, This and that…
I have never tried quilting but I am going to follow your blog as your quilts are fantastic. Best wishes, Una, Great Balls of Wool blog http://bagsofwool.blogspot.co.uk
I just love your quilts. I have started quilting but only just pieced my first top. I mostly do cross stitch and crochet. Your quilts are inspiring me to try again.
Your quilts are gorgeous! I’m a newbie quilter (more ideas than skill), but I have been doing something crafty or artsy with my hands since I was a little girl.
I’m looking forward to reading more of your blog.
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
pippirose59@gmail.com
Thank you for visiting my blog from GYB party! I’m so glad you’ve moved on from being a “process” person to a “finisher” and your quilts are lovely! You are an inspiration that makes me realize I need to finish something so my kids can’t say I’m not!!!
Thank you for coming by my blog! Your work is outstanding and I am looking forward to seeing more inspiring projects! I am your newest follower!
Lovely quilts. I made a few pillows in the eighties and know what work it is, especially if you’re a perfectionist, which it looks like you are. Glad to meet you also.
~Diane
Hello Nonnie – I am here from 2 Bags Full.
Like other commenters, I am enjoying your beautiful quilts. I always love the look of them, but know I wouldn’t put the time and precision into making one.
This year I hope to make a couple of jean quilts. Not fancy, but my kiddos will enjoy them anyway especially since I will have finished a WIP. 😉
I am glad to be reminded of smoking. I used to do some when my girl was little (she’s 28 now). But I will have a grand daughter soon. Maybe I can smock something small for her first Easter. Hurray – I get to go look at some patterns now!!!
Please enter me in your drawing. I am more crafty than anything.
Susan2009@gmail.com
OH MY GOODNESS! That quilt absolutely knocked my socks off! How amazing! It’s been years since I’ve pieced the Grandmother’s Garden blocks. I have a hatbox with about 30 hexagons finished…. all with vintage fabric. Now you’ve gone and inspired me! AMAZING!
Looking forward to following your blog and getting to know you better.
Sweet Blessings, Chris
http://redwoodmountainmusings.blogspot.com/
lovely quilt; visiting via Vicki’s GYB Party and have some giveaways on my GYB post.
🙂 I’m a crafty quilter other sorta artist gardner….basically I enjoy life creatively. 🙂
Your smocking is lovely!
Hi Charlsey-
I’m returning the visit from Girasole Farm via GYB.
Your quilts are absolutely stunning. Such talent amazes me.
I see we share a common thread.
I love to make Jam and jellies as well. I find it, in some odd way, very relaxing.
I’ll be following along, and will visit often.
Hugs- Becka @ Girasole Farm
I am “crafty” i guess you could call it 😉 Thanks for visiting my blog. I’d love to learn to quilt one day..first I have to get the sewing thing down! All my moms side of the family quilted and my mother-in-law does…it just hasn’t hit my generation yet. Guess I need to get started!
Your quilts are amazing! You visited my blog and said my weaving was more complicated but I think not! You have beautiful patterns..
I have signed up to follow your handiwork. I have a tiny little baby dress that my 33 year old daughter wore at 5 months old with hand smocking. It’s a lost art form!
Your lab and grand dog shepherd would be great pals with my Airedale !
Susan from Thrums blog ( weever at shaw dot com)
Your quilts are lovely.
And I also love antique quilts.
I also love antique embroidery, vintage buttons etc..
And I still have the beautiful smocked dress I wear as a child,
loved it than and love it still.
Great to meet you and I really want to come back to read more.
Thanks for coming by.
kind regards from YokkoBears
Your quilts are wonderful, I adore quilters and their patience, I have tried it (the basics) many years ago but 5 children did away with it for the time being!!! The picture frames are just beautiful and I would love to win one 🙂 thanks for taking part in the GYB party 🙂
– Jeanette
Thanks for visiting my blog, and I am just amazed at your beautiful quilts. They are just breathtaking. That picture frame is a great idea, too. I see much talent on this blog. grannie_square@ymail.com
Your quilts are absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you for visiting my blog.
Take care!!!!
I am amazed by your quilts, especially the sunflower one…wow! Thanks for coming by my blog, as part of our visiting for Grow Your Blog.
I could only hope to win your lovely gift!
Jan from The Pink Geraium
Beautiful quilts. I never learned to sew very well but do enjoy crochet and cross-stitch. Kuwait has changed a lot in the time that I’ve been here. It’s not my favorite place in the world but it’s where we are for now. I’ve enjoyed blogging and finding so much inspiration from others around the world. Thanks for dropping by! Have a wonderful rest of the week. Tammy
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your nice comments. Your quilts are absolutely beautiful. I’m a quilter also, but haven’t done much appliqué. I look forward to following your blog and seeing your new projects.
HI Charlsey!
I love to read about your projects. I’m mostly a quilter/embroidery/cross-stitch hobbyist. 🙂 I’m following your blog now too.
Have a great week.
~swoons~ … hand piecing!! All I can say is: “WOW!!” So glad you stopped by my blog. I love, LOVE quilts so I’m now subscribed and so looking forward to seeing more of your work.
What a lovely work you do. I’m looking forward to your next post.
Magdalena
Wow! Your quilts are gorgeous! You are really talented. Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting me at Home In Douglas! I am a new follower!
Nice to meet you at the party!
Beautiful blog and I love your quilts…
Cheers!!
Your work is beautiful!
So nice to meet you. Your quilts are so pretty and this new technique should be very popular! Please enter me in your giveaway.
Thanks so much for popping in for a visit!
Hugs,
Steph ♥
Beautiful quilts with gorgeous colors! I am a quilter too, but not at your level! I’d love to win the gift card!
Hi! My goodness your quilts are stunning! When I made the pics larger, my eyes widened. They re exquisite! Quilting has been a dream for me to learn and your blog is inspiration! Nice to meet you at Grow your Blog. Thank you for visiting Scooby on the porch! Huggs, Dianna ps following you when I’m done here!
Oh yeah, I am totally in! Such beautiful things you do! Can’t wait to see the tablescape and hear about it – quite an undertaking!
I love your quilts. I enjoy quilting, but I have been cheating the last few years and just making baby quilts with machine quilting. I retire in 133 days (who’s counting) and I look forward to being able to hand quilt again.
Love your blog. Your quilts are absolutely gorgeous. I a quilter also. 🙂
Thank you so much for the chance to win one of your generous prizes!
I have become a follower of your blog and look forward to returning often.
blessings, denise 😀
http://tomorrowstreasurestoday.blogspot.com/
Oh, wow! Your quilts are amazing! {I am not a great sewer, though I dabble a little in patchwork {scraps!} occasionally – I cannot hope to do any as beautiful as yours!} Just wanted to stop by your blog 🙂 It’s lovely! xxx
Lovely blog! My mom quilts. And the food in the later post….can I come and live at your house LOL. Thanks for stopping by my blog and entering me in your contest!
Omgosh- your quilts are gorgeous- i dream to one day own a quilt- i am so inspired by your blog!
I also find i am hungry all of a sudden & craving basil – i so enjoyed the visit!!! Enjoy the blog hop 🙂
Wow. Your quilts are amazing! Absolutely beautiful and you smock too! I didn’t know anybody did that anymore. I have all my girls’ smocked clothes that I made them when they were little. I’m hoping to one day have a granddaughter so I can do it again. You’re seriously productive, Charlsey. I loved your Italian dinner, it turned out so cute! I’ll follow and be back!
Karen
This has been so much fun. Like you I am still trying to get through all of the blogs that are participating. You are an amazing quilter, but you had me at your Italian dinner. Love the sweet arrangements in the tomato cans but those dishes looked so tastee. I would have remained to help you do all of the “dirties”, we could have sipped wine, gossiped and cleaned at the same time. But, then, I’m from a different era where guests did that sort of thing. LOL
Enjoying the Blog Party – what a wonderful dinner and intro to your lovely quilts – the smocking is absolutely gorgeous, too. Come sign up for my giveaway – Hugs from Alaska. Karen
…wow… fantastic.. thanks for the opportunity…
I am still working my way through the Grow your blog party! It’s nice to meet you , your quilts are beautiful! I’m looking forward to following you
You have a very pretty blog! I really enjoy the artistry of quilts, too, but I am not as talented a stitcher as you are! I had to giggle because i got into decorating frames with vintage jewelry this past Christmas, too — but I made those kitschy little retro Christmas trees! ‘Nice to meet you and I hope you get a chance to visit my blog, too!
Hi there! After over a week, I’m still plowing through Vicki’s long list of fellow bloggers…and came upon yours! So nice to visit here–your smocking and meticulous applique work is beautiful!! You are quite the craftswoman.
Stop by my blog and giveaway, too, if you get the chance. (p.s. I would have to say I fit in the “crafty” category:-)
maggie
http://www.themagrag.com
Hi Charlsey,
I’d tried to leave a comment here yesterday, but don’t see it, so if I’ve accidentally left 2 comments, I apologize. I’ve finally gotten to ALL the blogs on the list, and so glad to have stopped by yours! Your smocking and intricate applique work is stunning! And thank you for stopping by my blog as well. This blog hop has been a wonderful way to meet creative people like you. I fall in the category of “crafty”, I guess:-)
maggie
http://www.themagrag.com
Hello Charlesy
WOW – it’s the old saying “save the best until last”!
How lovely to meet you via our dear friend Vicki’s Grow Your Blog Party!
Isn’t she just the kindest person in blogland.
I’m in awe of your beautiful reproduction quilt and the fact that you have made it by hand. The pattern and the colours are wonderful!
I’m your newest follower and I’m just about to start on my quilting journey – and I would like to hand quilt! I’m sure most people think I’m mad – however I’m retired and I enjoy sitting quietly sewing.
Please pop over and see me too and enter my GYB Giveaway!
Enjoy the party.
Hugs
Shane ♥
http://roseslaceandbrocante.blogspot.co.nz/
Hello Charlesy
WOW – it’s the old saying “save the best until last”!
How lovely to meet you via our dear friend Vicki’s Grow Your Blog Party!
Isn’t she just the kindest person in blogland.
I’m in awe of your beautiful reproduction quilt and the fact that you have made it by hand. The pattern and the colours are wonderful!
I’m your newest follower and I’m just about to start on my quilting journey – and I would like to hand quilt! I’m sure most people think I’m mad – however I’m retired and I enjoy sitting quietly sewing.
Please pop over and see me too and enter my GYB Giveaway!
Enjoy the party.
Hugs
Shane ♥
http://roseslaceandbrocante.blogspot.co.nz/
PS Forgot to mention I’ve learnt about Inklingo on Cathi’s blog Quilt Obsession – sounds amazing.
I’m sorry if this comment appears twice but after I pressed the post tab – nothing happened….
Oh wow, your quilts are awesome! This is something I have never tried; I am thinking about asking my mother to teach me… for now I guess I shall call myself “crafty” (that doesn’t sound so good, does it?)
Anyway, love your blog and I will be sure to become a Follower! Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving such a sweet comment.
You are so talented! Your quilts are works of art! It’s nice to visit you…hope you’ll visit me, too!
Lovely to meet you through the GYB party! I look forward to seeing more of your quilting!
I am a Fiber Artist & Designer, but I do love to quilt. Mostly I make small wall hangings from my stash & of my own design.
Warm wishes,
Holly
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