Julie's String Quilt is finished!

Julie pieced this beautiful lap size string quilt.  I just love it!  Click on any image for more detail!

This quilt looks stunning with the design that Julie chose.  It's called "Mixin-it-Up" by one of my favorite designers, Tammy Finkler.

This photo was also taken in Room #5 at the Bed and Breakfast, AKA, the Crows Nest.



It's a Wedding Quilt!!

What could bring more joy than a wedding?  Not much, unless it's a wedding quilt!  This one was made by Barbara, a brilliant quilter and, quite simply, just a wonderful person.  When I first met Barbara, she was, without a doubt, the happiest, most content person I had met In a long, long time.  What was it?  Can't put my finger on it, but I do remember her comment about where she was living.  "It's heaven on earth".  Wow, I want to live in a place like that, I thought.  Well, that's how I feel about Oriental, NC.  Yes.  Just like that.  So here it is. Barbara's quilt:

Taken in the"crows nest".  Click for detail.

Some tinting shows the quilting detail.  Barbara chose a yummy flannel for the backing.  The newlyweds will have two quilts;  the back looks as good as the front!

Because the backing was flannel, I chose dream cotton select.  This batting has no scrim, and really pairs well with flannel.

I enhanced this photo to show quilting detail.  Click the image for more detail

A Study in Black and White

Natalie constructed this beautiful Quilt using only black and white prints.  Well, the sashing is all solid black, but that's it for solids.  It's an Overbrook Quilt Connection 2010 Block of the Month.  While I wish I could post every single quilt like I used to, at least for now, I'm limited time-wise to choosing 2 or three each week.  When the Bed and Breakfast opens (soon!!!), and the renovations wind down, I'll be able to do more pictures. Remember, you can click on any image for more detail.



Small Applique



On a King Size Bed



Large Applique



Barbara's Snail Quilt is finished!

Barbara was referred to me from Bernina World of Sewing in Raleigh.  By the way, that's where I bought my first Bernina a gazillion (or so it seams) years ago.  I still have it and still love it, even tho I've added a few others to the fleet.  This is a really nice quilt shop that's stood the test of time.  Pop in and see them sometime.  Here's a few pictures of Barbara's adorable baby quilt:

She requested swirls for the background quilting, and outline the snail.

Mina's beautiful king size is finished!

Mina pieced this gorgeous quilt --all Kaffe.  I think I'm going to make one next.  One of our guest rooms in the Inn will be called "the Garden Room" because it looks out onto the courtyard patio.  This quilt would look stunning on the bed in that room, or any room for that matter:

 

A Beautiful Paper Pieced Wall Hanging from Carolyn

This wall hanging was custom quilted using a variety of coordinating quilting designs. 

Here's a few shots of the quilting detail:





My, my, why aren't there any new quilts?

The Bears continue to quilt every day, and are working on all of the beautiful quilts that we have in our studio.  However, until the renovations to the Bed and Breakfast are further along, we can't take the quilts over for any photo's.  (We don't have any open wall space in the studio that's big enough for most of the quilts). Currently we have hardwood flooring contractors and painters in the Inn.  The 2nd and 3rd floors have the most beautiful Heart Pine floors that have been restored to their original 1903 beauty.  We elected to cover the pine on the main level  with Brazilian Cherry.  The Pine was simply to worn on this level. Hopefully, we can resume posting photos within the next two weeks. Until then, keep working on those quilts!  I'll be at Thimble Pleasures Friday March 18th from 10:30-2:30 picking up, dropping off and meeting with customers if desired.  Just call or e mail to schedule your appointment! I will have my computer with all 9,000 designs loaded for your viewing pleasure.  Of course, the infamous "thread book"  goes where I go.  By for now.....

Julia's Jewel Box Quilt is Finished!

This is a King Size Beauty  in Jewel Tone Batiks

Border Detail:

Quilting Detail:





     

New Studio in Oriental!

The studio's been up and running since Jan 5th, but I'm just now getting around to posting pictures.  So much to do! So many things are working out like they're supposed to (we all know that doesen't always happen!!!).  For instance, my first "run to the Triangle" went off without a hitch.  It was wonderful seeing everyone that had made appointments with me that day at Thimble Pleasures.  And for those that were only able to drop off their quilt and could not meet with me, you will receive a call/e mail to confirm any quilting decisions before I begin work. So for now, here's a few pictures of the new studio, a small two story cottage on the property of the now under renovation Cartwright House Bed and Breakfast.

The Studio is located around the back of the property.  There's plenty of parking in the parking lot or on the street.  Here's a few shots of the Bed and Breakfast.  These were taken in October, when everthing was still nice and green.  Aahhh, those days are comming....

The Wraparound Porch:

 

Joyce's Garden View is also finished!

It was custom quilted with a beautiful feather design inside the borders.  The inner pink border was SID, while the feather theme continued with feathered swags in the outer border.  The silk batting gives this quilt a dreamy look and feel.



Pinwheel Jelly Roll is Finished!

Joyce R. made this happy pinwheel quilt to hang on the wall of her studio. 

Swirling feathers made up the bulk of the quilting; the inner and outer borders each were delighted to receive their own custom designs!

The Bears absolutely love making each quilt special and unique!

Janelle's Fall Leaves Quilt is Finished!!

It was great to meet Janelle and hubby last weekend....perk of the job---meeting nice people. Janelle is a perfectionist. These pictures won't be able to show how meticulous she is.  And the colors are beautiful:

Jenelle selected a beautiful leaves panto.  This design will really show on the solid backing fabric!