GEESE

A lot of progress in this piece since the last post. The geese were time consuming  to first draw and than construct out of very small pieces.  I waited to make the final placement until they were all completed and now am happy with how it looks.  Next step, quilting down them and the larger chopped cornstalks.  This may take a bit of time especially with all the holiday prep that will be in between.

I am enjoying the construction of this and am happy to have snow somewhere since, so far, it has been a very mild winter and there is nothing on the ground.  It is even staying above freezing!  I guess those Greenbush Ladies at the church cookout know more than the Farmers Almanac!

WINTER MAGIC

 I am always amazed at how so many get upset about it being winter.  I do get it when it becomes frigid and difficult but there are many days like today when it is unbelievably beautiful and makes all the rest worthwhile.

 These photos are driving through the Kettle Moraine State Forest right near my house. 

 A grove of pines near someones farm house in Glenbeulah where I live.

The Mullet River which travels across my road to my house all the way into Plymouth where used to live.  I grew up skating and fishing on the Mullet River so am happy to still have it close by.

 

Just before you turn into where I live......farmers just got that corn cut.

Winter's Charm

 "Winter's Charm"

22 1/2" X 34 1/2"

An Original Design 

Rawedged Fused Applique

Acrylic Fabric Painted Snowflakes

Machine Quilted by

Barbara Strobel Lardon

October 2013

The journey making this quilt was very enjoyable for me.  I wanted this quilt to be ready to sell to more of a broad based client so kept the theme more traditional and appealing to most.  I had debated over the boarder on whether to frame with a wooden frame or not but decided to do a neutral fused border and binding instead.  Part of the reason for this was cost.  I plan on selling this piece and by framing it, I would have to increase the cost of it by quite a bit so decided I will allow the buyer to make that decision.    Hope you enjoyed the journey making this with me. 

Now on to another exciting piece.