klein meisje quilts

Eve and I traveled to China over my spring break, spending 5 days in Shanghai and 4 in Beijing. Eve's having lived in the country and ...

And, this year we get to celebrate our 34th anniversary for a 37 hour day! (I traveled from Beijing back to Andy in Chicago today.)

I've been drafting more 4 inch block ideas and this morning cut out a few so I am ready for little bits of time at the machine.

The Temecula Quilt Co.'s sew-a-long is about 4 weeks in. They post new blocks on Fridays. Because I am really enjoying unearthing my f...

Spending a few days with my mother. We enjoyed a visit from my grand-nephew tonight! My mom is called "grandma great" by this g...

Temecula Quilt Co has started another sew-a-long with new blocks up on Fridays. http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search/label/1880%20...

Lots of handwork to be done.

Before the move I prepared 10 backs and tops and delivered them to my long arm quilter. She graciously stored them for six months and is n...

Although I enjoy wrapping presents, some packaging is too lovely to cover up so I just add a bow.

No sewing yet, but quilts are being unpacked. And, one is hung! You see it as you enter our home. I made this quilt in 2006. I had a sm...

Before everything went into storage in July, I had my machines serviced. I am amazed how much oil is underneath them. I will take time t...

Check out the delightful fabrics a Latifah Saafir Studios. http://www.latifahsaafirstudios.com/ I love these two, the jump rope handles ...

The paraments were in use this morning. Totenfest is a special Sunday where we commemorate members of our congregation who died in...

In honor of a retiring pastor at St Pauls, I was asked to make paraments for the white seasons of the church. Top is the lectern piece,...

Andy caught this scene at St Pauls today.

Oh beautiful machines. I will have you out to play soon. Bernina 1530 Elna Lotus SP

On the left is my grandmother, Cynthia Meerdink, with the Girls Society of the First Reformed Church of Hull, Iowa sewing a banner with st...

Farewell LeClaire. You shaped who we are as individuals and as a family. May you bless all who enter in.