Not much today! I don’t really have a lot to post today. So let’s see how about a picture of another of my coffee mugs:
I think it’s kind of cute. I picked this one up at none other than Yellowstone National Park. We love that park and I have lost track of how often we have traveled there over the last 36 years. Between that park and Grand Teton National Park I have lost track of how much time we have spent there. We plan on getting back out that way this summer even though we spent time out there 2 years ago this summer.
I have been getting some quilting done on two different quilts that were made out of the same fabric, the scrappy Irish Chain that is on the big frame and about 3/4’s done and the smaller one that has all the applique on it and the miniature double wedding rings in the center. Both are coming along nicely.
Next week there is a big sale at a quilt shop that I have only gone to once but now that I know where it is and how much stuff is in that store I plan on going more often. The sale is on January 31st and February 1st. It is called Mama’s Log House. As local quilt shops go this as always is over an hours drive from my house. I doubt very much if I will be able to go along with my resolution earlier this year to not buy any fabric – I will try to stick to thread, backings ect. – I really well. I will let you all know next week how that goes!
Yesterday’s question was: Amish quilts are especially prized among collectors, for both their beauty and excellent workmanship. How can you tell if a quilt is made in the Amish style?
Answer is: Amish quilters nearly always use solid colors of fabric.
Question # 6: there is a technique of quilting, whereby pretty designs of fruit or flowers are first sewn into a quilt top. Then, extra stuffing is pushed in from behind to result in a raised decorative design. What is the name of this technique?
A- Candlewicking
B- Trapunto
C- Batik Design
D- Patchwork
