Red and Black Scrappy Mountain Majesties

the happy recipients

Cheshire cat smiles

 Scrappy Mountain Majesties in Red and Black

two borders

on the longarm at Marriner's Compass Quilt Shop

Hard at work

and of course a label

completed project.

     This is the scrappy mountain majesties quilt in reds and blacks that I made for friends.   They were kind enough to install a handicap shower when my Hubby came home from the hospital after his stroke.   It really has been a Godsend.   Her favorite color is black, so I added red to it. It is very scrappy with all kinds of red and black prints.  Loved doing this.   I love this pattern and have made several.  It is quick and easy, but looks complicated.
       I am working on a small version.  This one used 8 1/2" squares to start.  I am now using 4 1/2" squares.   It is really cute.
     This one was quilted by me.  I rented time on the long arm and am doing all right for now.  Would like to have one so I could get better at it. The label is ala Bonnie Hunter.    I did it the way she does hers.  She suggests your own handwriting, although I make mistakes, I still leave it as is.  I give her credit for the pattern, who made it, who quilted it and who gets it with the date.  This one I added washing directions.

About time!!!

Clue 4 - my sewing (room) space

clues 1-5

first 2 blocks DONE

It's about time I got the clues all done.

I have had a busy winter.  Sometimes out every day for physical therapy and Doctor's visits.

I still have to do all the barn chores, tending to wood fires and all the household chores, too.   It

takes a lot of time to do all of this.  Week-ends are no better.  Always something to take me from

my sewing machine or else too tired to even think about it.   

     I have been working on my hand quilted wedding quilt.   It will be done soon.  FINISH is my 

word for the year.  I probably will be finished when this year is done, Me that is.

I think the colors of these blocks look great.  Was not  sure about the orange and greens, not my 

favorite colors.   I am finding them to my liking.   Looks good against my scrappy Purple Mountain 

Majesties quilt, which is mine to keep and on my bed.   Love it.

I gave my Easy Street to my Granddaughter for her 17th birthday.  She was speechless. Could not

believe   I had given it to her.  She loves it and has it on her bed.   She has a twin bed and has the queen-size quilt folded to fit.

Hubby is doing well.  Gaining every day.  His spirit is better with the gains he is making.   Getting more 

independent all the time.  Praise the Lord!

I have had a busy time since I last posted

My Hubby after his stroke
On September 17, 2013 my Hubby had a stroke.   He was in the hospital and New England Rehab until October 11.
I went to Portland everyday from 6 to 8 hours a day to help with and learn how to take care of him.   I helped with therapy and how to take care of him when he came  home.  It was a very tiring time.   My daughter from Virginia stayed with me from Oct. 1 to 21.  She was a big help and comfort. 

Post surgery
On November 25th, he had surgery on his Carotid artery.  Again he was overnight in the hospital in Portland.
My daughter again came from Virginia to help out.   My oldest grandson came with her.  They were a real comfort.

My second attempt at Longarm quilting

close-up of cowboy block

This is the cowboy quilt I made for my son for his 45th birthday.   He was very pleased with it.  I am still  finishing sewing on the binding by hand.
I have been working on another quilt that I will show at a later date.   I have also been working on Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice.

I have clue 1 & 2 done and working on clue 3.    I had to put these on hold in order to finish the Cowboy quilt.  I actually worked on clue 3 as leaders and enders.   
   As far as Hubby goes, he is coming along slowly.   After Rehab he developed hand and shoulder syndrome.   It caused him lots of pain.   With the new meds that seems to be helping the pain.   He is doing more with his hand.   He can walk without his cane now, but  only on even going and inside.  Takes a long time to get over this.   But, his spirits are good.