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And another year … and another year have passed me by….

Jan16

So I’ll start with the bad news…. I’m slowing down. I’m still quilting but I will be limiting my work load.

For 15 years you’ve been witness to 7 weddings & 24 grandchildren and many of my quilting & non-quilting projects as well as your own quilts that have crossed my path. These past two years have had their challenges for our home. My husband’s Parkinson continues to worsen – that is what it does, so I’ve taken on more of role with managing his company, dealing with his clients & more. It has left less time for my own business but life is always presenting changes. When I started 15 years ago – I became the primary provider as the construction industry had gone belly up. I made enough to put food on the table, make the payment on my machine, buy supplies, & a few extras. As long as I needed the extra income, the Lord blessed me with great clients with lots of quilts. As time has gone by the need for extra income declined as did the quilting work. My husband new business ( now 13 years old) of providing internet services improved with each passing year to where we now provide full time employment for 3 of our children, 1 non family and part time for other children. It keeps us all busy!

The good news – I don’t need to quilt for work anymore. Really haven’t needed to for several years now, but I do enjoy it. I love the relationships & friendships I’ve developed with several of you over the years. One of you has been like a mom, others like sisters. A few of you came to the house and entertained my mom when I was caring for her. I have no plans to give up any of those!

So for my wonderful clients that have been with me through the years I’m still here for you! But I might take a bit longer to finish your quilts…..

Enjoy the photos! It’s two years worth but less than what previous years produced.

Grand baby #22

One of mine
New hobby to de-stress Paint by Numbers
One of mine
Youngest daughter wedding quilt – still haven’t finished quilting… sigh
Grandbaby #21 quilt
Skirts for granddaughters – pain in the butt!
Mermaid scarf long overdue to be blocked!
Little Red Hood cape for my granddaughter and my toes
Norwegian style knitting
Grandbaby #23 and his quilt
Refugee quilts
Dress for granddaughter

Quilts 2018

Oct31

It has been a very hectic year in my life. I’d like to believe that the next two months I can just relax and breathe, but not holding my breath.

Here’s what you’ve been busy doing this year with a few of my own interspersed!

Granddaughter’s dress for wedding
Grandsons’ ties for wedding
Granddaughter’s blessing dress
Granddaughter’s baby quilt in the works.
Ready to quilt!
Grandbaby #16
Grandbaby #16 in her blessing outfit
Treasures from Alaska!
Tie dying with grandkids
Skirts for granddaughters.
My daughter’s wedding dress

A new year & quilting NEWS

Jan20

Well its a new year!  The last several months have been an adjustment with my mom living with us, but we’ve finally fallen into somewhat of a rhythm with her.

Two quilt shops closed this fall!  So that meant coming up with alternate plans for deliveries & pick ups.

Fredericksburg area – Come on down to Partlow & see my studio!  Mom loves to chat if she’s here.  I enrolled her at a senior care center 3 days a week.  She loves it – she gets to chat with “new” people, play games & play the piano.  I get time to work without too many interruptions.  Please call for an appointment 540-846-9982.

Culpeper/Madison area – we are back in Madison.  The ladies at Tanner Interiors approached me about hosting as a delivery/pick up site. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays between 10 am and 3 pm.  If these times don’t work for you, please let me know.

Tanner Interiors – Nancy Tanner & Lucille Broyles
542 Fairground Rd
Madison Va 22727
Farm, long driveway on Pratts side of Madison Primary School.
Sign at road.

I also signed up on Instagram as hummingbirdhollowcreation 

It’s a great way to follow what I’m up to at home & in the studio!  Your works will continue to be posted here on the blog! Here they are!

Refugee quilt – donated top from client
Grandchild #12 before the quilt is quilted
Grandbaby #12 quilt – no binding.
Grandbaby #12 and his quilt
Making a banner for granddaughter gazebo
Granddaughter’s gazebo with her name banner
Another non-quilting project
G’ma has a helper today!
Non-quilting project – I also love to knit.
A non-quilting project for our home
Another non-quilting project – vinyls on candle holders
For my niece at the Air Force Academy
Refugee quilt – I have a helper again.
Refugee quilt
The Wedding quilt completed
Wedding quilt for son – before quilting
Good night! No more quilting or sewing until after Christmas!
Longarm machine is great for keeping pj bottoms organized
Finished Christmas PJs
My project wall
My project wall
A visit to NC/SC to see the eclipse!
Another non-knitting project
G’ma has two helpers today.
Amazing handpicking work.
Refugee quilt – squares donated.
First finished personal project for the year.

Quilt Pictures ONLY

May24

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My daughter & her new husband – and yes I made the dress.
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A very special baby quilt for a young friend that has had a rocky life and is back on track with a new husband & baby.
October 2016 Our daughter’s wedding – I made my granddaughters skirts, embroidered tops and ties for the grandsons. Oh and that hint of coral is a vest I made my husband.
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A long time project finally finished and on my bed!
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Daughter’s wedding quilt.
My daughter’s customized shoes for the wedding – we added some lace from the dress.
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Newest granddaughter was born in November 2016 – this was fun designing. Her mother wanted mermaids but there’s lots more hidden in the waves.
The wedding dress – looks much better on my daughter. Lots of handwork sewing on the lace.
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Finally! Granddaughter is about 15 months now – here’s her quilt.
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April – visit to Texas to see some of the grandkids. All the kids & grandkids make the trip. I made the granddaughters dresses for our son’s wedding in March 2017 and ties for the grandsons.
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Too busy to actually write something worthwhile so here’s a slide show of the year thus far!