If I can keep my eyes open long enough......

Here goes another post from me.  I do think Im on a roll now. Of course I'm not sleeping worth a damn.  Last night I tossed and turned and looked at the clock......4a.m.  I had not yet went to sleep.  Maybe that full moon out there had something to do with all that.  Because today I must say I'm feeling better.  I have that sparkle in my eyes again. Hunka can always tell when the sparkle is gone and when it reappears.  When it's gone he takes cover.   So he's always happy to see it make a appearance.  Could be the new haircut I got today.  Just sayin.

I'm gonna give you a little quilt show if you don't mind. These are a few as I was unpacking them. I pulled them aside and snapped for ya.  This one was hand quilted by my mom several years ago.I made the top and she quilted. Most of these I think were made  samples for my store.

 

 

I love this one. It's so happy!!  It was fun to make.

 

 

I remembered when I placed the order for this fabric line.My sales reps thought I had lost my mind. My store was a primitve/reproduction fabric kind of store.  But I knew what I wanted to do with it and sold every last piece on those bolts.  This was the sample I kitted and sold them all. 

 

I loved the back fabric too.

 

I had a gal make this sample for me.  I love this quilt.

 

This was a gift for me from a friend.  It is wonderful.

 

 

I bought this kit my first time to Paducah Quilt Show.  I love it.  Still to this day it's one of my favorites.

 

The coloring on this photo is just not right.  This was hand quilted too.

 

This was a gift from a very good friend of mine.  It hung in my house in Ca. for years and years. 

 

This one was made by the same friend. 

 

I made this one from a Cheri pattern.  Love it!!

 

Made this one years and years ago. Love those barns.  I did this with a group of gals. 

 

Love the backing fab.  

 

It was perfect for this quilt.

 

Another one of Cheri's patterns. 

 

You might have already seen this one. It was hangin in my bedroom in Ca. 

 

Love my civil war pink/brown fabs.   LOVE THEM!!!

 

I've saved the best for last.   And believe me every word of this pertains to ME!!!   So be nice!

 

READ it CAREFULLY!!!

 

Hope you enjoyed the show. There's more to come.

Comments

[Priscilla]

What a lovely little quilt show! And the last one had me chuckling!

[Deb]

Do you think it was the full moon or the "menopause" again Sharon. Its definitely our age, .......mumble,mumble

[Karen aka Grammy Mac]

You've got quite a collection there...a little bit of everything...pics of the new do???

[Kathy Brown]

LOL - I read your blog, each and every post, and love it! Imagine my surprise this morning when I read it and saw that your favorite quilt of the post was one of my patterns - Menopause! That pattern came as a result of one night's hot flashes, sitting up in the den at midnight just about buck naked fanning myself with a magazine as I tried to cool off - and thinking that I was just about to lose my mind. I marched mysef into my sewing room, and Menopause emerged a few hours later. I'm so glad you liked it enough to make it!!! Take care!

[kathie]

oh so many beauties here !
isn't it fun revisiting with some of these quilts
Will be great to see them hanging in your new home or rolled up in baskets, etc!
hope your feeling better today and hopefully a nice long nap is in order
Kathie

[Jean C.]

Thanks mam, that was well worth the price of admittion! I love the green on the border of the 2nd one... makes it all "pop".
Hmmmmm, why are you assuming....
we've seen the one in your bedroom??? To Funny....! LoL...
Your sure the last one wasn't in your bedroom? Tee Hee.... How does Hunka feel about that one? So does it hang over "Daisy" so no one mess's with you?
We had a Relief Society (a church gals get together yesterday...) 4-9 and got 2 quilts tied, one parcially quilted and top other quilt tops put together. These are all for donation for our church Humanitarian... nice to get some of it out of the sewing room!
Get some rest kid... you still have boxes to unpack... I'm assuming!

[Carol]

What a wonderful quilt show! OMG that last one is hysterical!

[Marie Evans]

Morning Girlfriend. I 'm enjoing a cuppa wish you were here to chat that would be fun. Your quilt show was delightful this morning. Have a grand day. Hugs, Marie

[Doodlebug Gail]

I have to agree with you on the "happy quilt" .... the one with 9-patches and flowers. It's a happy quilt and so nice and bright. Thanks for the show - I enjoyed it.

[Marsha]

Love the quilt show!

S.W.A.K.

[Karen]

Hi Sharon,
Thanks so much for the quilt show...they're all so beautiful. Have you ever counted how many you have? There must be hundreds.
Have a great day,
~Karen~

[Lynn Beck]

Thanks for the quilt show. They are wonderful.

[Mary Flynn]

Love a good quilt show first thing in the morning! Thanks! You've got some pretties!!

[ter]

thanks for the mini show how fun
i love the chix one my fav.
well glad to hear you are a sparkle girl today.
here in illinois we have rain and clouds no sparkle here except i do get to sew yippee had a visit with my brother in from texas that is always a treat family is too dear not to see once in awhile
have a great day hope the house is comming out of its boxes.
have a great day
ter

[Amy]

You have so many beautiful quilts! I'm definitely in awe... of your greatness! LOL (How did that sound? Too mushy?)

Anyway - thanks for sharing - it's so nice to know that I'm not alone in my little quilt addiction. My family thinks I'm crazy for having, wanting, and NEEDING so many quilts!

I still wanna be just like you when I grow up (I'm closing in on 40). You're my quilting hero! LOL

[Valerie/Pumpkin Patch Quilter]

Gorgeous Quilts, love them all, thank you for showing them! I have a love for hand quilting, and your Mom did an amazing job. Beautiful :)

[QuiltSue]

Whooppee, the quilt shows are starting up again. I really enjoy them, thanks. This time I love the stars, and the pink and brown, and the "happy" one and the....oh, just loved them all.

[Linda]

Terrific quilt show, thanks Sharon. Hmmm menopause, it sucks huh? Heatwaves in the middle of winter and every other season, loss of memory and so many other things......))

[JudyC]

Oh my goodness you have gotten back to blogging every night huh! I missed a few days checking in and missed you! LOVE the quilt show doll! YUMMY! I don't have nearly as many quilt but then I haven't been at it very long and of course no store!! Can't wait to see more!

[Christine]

I loved your quilt show!!!! Thank you!!!! Ready for more!! All are great, but have a special love for the Cheri quilts!
Hugs, christine

[annie]

adorable as usual!!! Glad the sparkle is back, although I can't imagine Miss Geranium without her sparkle!!! Hugs to you and have the sparkliest day ever. XXX Annie

[Angie]

WOW, what amazing quilts. They are all so beautiful. I love the pink and brown one.

You need a museum or something to display them all :)

[Brenda Bailey]

It looks as though you are settling into your new home well.
Thanks for the quilt show - I loved them all.
As for the falling over lark - don't you think you should take time out and go see the Doctor? The menopause doesn't make you do that I am sure.

SewingGranny

[Bonnie]

Hi Sharon, It seems lately all I get to do is sign in and catch up on a few blogs. Love the quilt show and sorry about the falling you've done since the move. I can just hear the neighbors saying have you met the new neighbors, she'll put on a show if you watch for awhile. LOL Probably your body saying slow down...
So glad there is some sparkling coming back.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

[Sinta]

I don't know what I would do if I couldn't get to sleep... I feel bad for you! I wish I had some remidies to help.
Thanks for the visual tour of your collection Part I. I can't wait for the sequel.
Hope your day continues to sparkle!!!

[Jen]

What fun! I love the nine patch with the flowers. Bright and colorful.

[Barbara B.]

Great Pics! Love the Civil War pinks and browns.

[Cindy]

I absolutely love the very first quilt that's the neutrals with the stars! I have kind of a weakness for stars and this one is gorgeous. I also got a good laugh out of the menopause one at the end bz it's how I feel most days! I just got a call from my quilter and after NINE MONTHS she has my quilt and table toppers done!! I can hardly wait to pick them up later today. When I get the binding on I'll post them. Oh I also really like the cabin and flag quilt. I love Americana things. It's always so much fun visiting your blog!

[Winona]

Hi Sharon, love your quilt show this morning. I really, really love the barn quilt. Do you happen to remember the pattern name or creator? I love barns. I hear you about the menopause. It was not pleasant to get through. That last little quilt is so cute, too. Well, I love all of them, so there. LOL I hope you have a good day. Winona

[Candace]

Great show, Sharon! Oh my - it's definitely the full moon - we used to put a sign on our counter at my business "warning-full moon today" - the customers loved it (and understood - lol) Glad you're feeling bright eyed again!
Cheers!

[http://www.nancynoblogblogs.typepad.com]

Super cute - where is the Sam with the flag in his pocket pulling the wagon? That should be in the quilt show.

[Joy]

You crack me up Sharon ... Oh yes ... I certainly can relate to that last one LOLOL.
Your quilts are just lovely, you've got some wonderful memories in all those stitches!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)

[AwtemNymf]

Love the quilts and I'm sure you have tons more! How do you display them all? Do you hang them by the season or your house themes?

Also- I've been meaning to ask you- where do you shop for your primitive fabrics? Sure wish you had a quilt shop still- you'd have a faithful customer (ME) for sure! Glad your getting your sparkle back :O)

[Jocelyn]

Oh wow Sharon, these are all great. LOVE the last one ;-)

[blop]

Nice show, girlie!! Love them all! You have quite the collection...how nice!
I DO LOVE the MENopause!!!
Hang in there!

[Perry]

Great quilt show, darling daughter! When are you going to listen to me and find yourself a new doc? And, get thee out and walk Madeline...it will be good for both of you!!!!

[Mary Anne Drury]

WOW !!! you have TONS of quilts .... TONS of GREAT quilts !!! .....and that menopause one .... lets just say I hear ya sista - friend !!! (glad to be sharing "the experience" with you!!!)

[Mistea]

You sure have a lovely collection of quilts. Enjoy rediscovering them as they come out of hiding (boxes). Thanks for sharing.

[Jana]

I love your quilts! You have so many. I have an idea that will help you sleep: take 3 kids to the pool, stay 5 hours, then come home, make dinner, put said kids in the tub, read stories, put same kids to bed. You'll be out like a light by 9:30. I guarantee it!

[Susan Ramey Cleveland]

Love 'em all. My favorites are the chicken quilt and the pink and brown snowball.

[jen duncan]

great quilt show Sharon! Man, you've got a LOT. Csn't wait to see how many of them you hang in the new place. :-)

[Thimbleanna]

Wow - great quilts Ms. Red! The menopause one is pretty darn funny! Love that pink and brown too! Now, go take a nap.

[JAM]

Thanks for the beautiful quilt show.
I Love them all; it would be hard to pick a favorite, although if you're game I'd love a couple of those patterns.

[kcenya]

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a little Country Threads and maybe some Little Quilts in there from a while back. What fun to look over the quilts made over the years and remember things about them. There is a great book called "Love, Loss, and What I Wore" by Ilene Beckerman that reviews life's events with clothing memories. Fabric and quilts are like that too. Everytime I look at an older one it brings back lots of memories, big and small. Getting all these quilts out of their boxes has to be a reward for all the unbacking.

[Kris]

Prolific! That's all I'm sayin'!!!

Hugs! Kris

[Chris]

Thanks for the quilt show. I love the chicken quilt. I think I have some of those fabics in my stash.
Chris in Sacramento

[wendy]

Wow...I really enjoyed that show and tell. You have some awesome quilts and everyone with a special memory. Thanks for the pick me up!

[Nanna]

Awesome quilt show!! I remember that cow fabric you used for backing - I loved that fabric! Your Cheri quilts are adorable. I've always been a fan of her patterns.
Thanks for the eye candy feast!

[Carolyn]

I love the happy quilt and the pink and brown one too. All of them are really pretty. You do great work!

[nanette]

Love the quilts. They are all fun to see. The last one is my fav. We have to embrace our situations. Fighting them doesn't work. So yes! I'm getting old and I'm in menopause!!! And I'm ok with it. Bring it on baby.