A Look at Winter

This is the quilt from the winter section of the book. For some unknown reason blogger has chosen to turn it sideways. So everyone turn your heads far to the left. Blogger is my nemesis which is a big reason I will never win any blog awards!
 I love this quilt too. It is a great stashbuster. I used civil war blues in various prints for this quilt and I think it is a quilt for any season.  I am an appliquer first and foremost so all those little half square triangles about did me in. I am glad I kept with it though because I am pleased with the way it turned out. There is a wool on wool table mat that complements this quilt.
Happy Quilting, 
Dawn
The book, A Year of Cozy Comforts, is now available in the online store. Free shipping in the US.

Postcard Prints

I thought I would share a little about some of the prints in my fabric line. I love interesting backgrounds for my applique and I also love words on fabric. These postcard prints are some of my favorite! I can't wait until I have them to actually sew with. I think they will make fantastic background fabrics. They are available in blue script and red script.

The inspiration for the fabric line was a set of old vintage postcards, thus the name "Best Wishes". This piece was the starting point. I am hoping that all of you will love them as much as I do.
Happy Quilting,
Dawn

A Peek at Fall

This is Pumpkin Blossoms. It is the fall quilt from the new book. I love this quilt. I was pleased with the colors and the way the top turned out and then once it was quilted I was over the moon. I used  Hobbs wool batting for this and then it was custom quilted by Tammy Bush of Form and Function Quilting. It looks amazing. Even though the photo is poor quality, the quilting just pops. There is a wool applique pillow to complement the quilt. I took a look at the Pickledish site and it looks like the book is off pre-order so it should be shipping anyday now.

Happy Quilting, Dawn
I have corrected the spelling of the word peek. Thanks for the anonymous comment.

Why Women Quilt

Last night our guild met for our annual Service Project night and I was reminded of one of the greatest reasons women quilt. For the social aspect. Our guild like most, makes charity quilts for various organizations. Last night was our meeting. We all brought food for a potluck and sat to share a meal. Then the work began, if  you can really call it work. We had tables set up around the room and we broke into groups of around 5 to tie the quilt tops that were ready to go. I can't tell you how enjoyable this evening was. We all worked together to transform these tops into quilts to be given to someone in their time of need all the while  laughing, sharing and connecting with each other. Quilting brings people together and forges a bond. I am thankful for all my quilting friends. I have come to know so many wonderful people that I might never have met if not for our shared love of quilting.
Happy Quilting, 
Dawn

It's That Time Again!

It is time for the next issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine. This spring issue marks one full year of publication. Wow! The year has really flown. I am so thrilled to have been along for the journey and look forward to this next year. I think it is a great magazine that fills a niche that was long needed. The staff at Primitive have been fantastic to work with as well. You couldn't ask for a better group.

This is my project. It is the Madison table topper. It is made of cotton with wool applique and quick to put together. I quilted it using the big stitch method.

Small quilts like this are a great way to change out your decor. I have a stack of small quilts that I change out. Some hang on the wall, some on the table tops and I drape some out of baskets. After working long hours on a big project it is nice to do something small and quick.

If you haven't subscribed to the magazine or need to renew, shoot on over to the website and tell them I sent you. They will include a free pattern with your subscription. If you buy two years, you will get 2 free patterns.

Happy Quilting, Dawn

P. S. I want to give a HUGE thank you to all for the wonderful comments on my fabric line!!

My fabric line is now posted on the Henry Glass & Co. site. Go take a look and let me know what you think. Link

Dawn

A Peek at Summer

Here is a little preview of the quilt in the summer section of the book. It is called Sassy. It was inspired by an antique quilt. It is all hand quilted. I try to make sure that at least one quilt in every book is hand quilted by me. Sometimes that is a lofty goal but so far so good. There is an antique style cross stitch pinkeep that accompanies this quilt. The quilt goes together quickly since the applique is all large pieces and the pieced blocks are super simple. That center block is a 30" square. Until next time.

Happy Quilting, Dawn

A Year of Cozy Comforts

I hope everyone had a fantastic New Year. I am pleased to start the new year with a new book. My book, A Year of Cozy Comforts is now available for pre- order at the KC Star site. It will ship out around the middle of the month. I think it will appeal to many different quilters. There are pieced quilts and applique quilts. The projects feature wool applique and cross stitch. There is a quilt, companion project and simple recipe for each season. As soon as my books arrive I will do a giveaway. Here is a sneak peek.

This is a peek at the Spring Quilt. It is called April Showers. It has a pillow that complements it, made from a kitchen towel with wool applique.

I will be back with more peeks and then the giveaway.

Happy New Year and Happy Quilting,

Dawn

Would you like to own my quilt??

I have a couple of samples for sale. Each of the samples has been featured in Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine.If anyone is interested you can email me at dawne86@hotmail.com. First come, first served. I will process credit cards through Paypal or Propay. Each quilt is $250.00 with $7.00 shipping. I will ship immediately.

Sold

This is the first. It is called Winter Pond. It measures 53" x 53". It is hand appliqued and handquilted using the Big Stitch method. All sewing was done by me. Each quilt has the original label that documents it.

The second is Goldenrod. It is wool and cotton applique. It is hand appliqued and the quilting is a combination of machine and hand using the Big Stitch method. It measures 43" x 53". All stitching done by me.

Happy Quilting, Dawn