The Snow before the Calm

Well in our part of Ohio we didn't get the snow predicted.  We got about an inch.  I definitely know spring is coming though, because one minute it is snowing, the next raining and the next sunshine.  Oh maybe that is not a sign of spring, just Ohio!

I would really like to thank SewCalGal for the wonderful challenges in 2012.  I really enjoyed the ones I was able to complete.  Unfortunately, from August until recently, I was under the weather and was dealing with some family illnesses that prohibited me from continuing the challenges.  Gratefully, all is well now and we are hoping for a better 2013.

Years ago, I made a wall hanging that I have enjoyed very much.  Here is a picture of it.

I have just finished a baby quilt for one of our nieces.  She is having a girl any day now.

 It is hard to see in these photos but there is a rocking horse in the center motif.  I free motion quilt all of the motifs and the borders.  I tried a new technique using hearts as my main filler and meandering in between the hearts.  I really like the effect.

 I quilt the flannel backed satin to a very light (thin) muslin backing using a good quality wool batting.  I then use a light cotton batting and flannel backing which I "tie" to the quilted front.  I began using this method because satin slides so much and is hard to quilt to a backing without tucks and puckers.  This makes a beautiful quilt and is soft and warm.

 Free motion quilting is my passion and I cannot wait to start a new project when I have finished one.  I always have ideas in mind and I think I dream about ideas at night.  When I don't have a baby quilt or full size quilt ready to be quilted, I work on wall hangings or small quilts to keep my free motion skills loosened up.

Rockinghill Horse