Thursday, December 17, 2009

HAND SEWN RAG QUILT and FAMILY

Over a year ago my niece went to the Wholesale Show with me to purchase fabric for her quilt business and bought tons of Honey and Me fabrics and I so wanted her to make me a quilt from it all for my husband. We have lots of them but nothing that looked good on the sofa he uses so last week at our family gathering she brought it! Oh my, how beautiful…..now I want one for myself. Tina can put one of these together in less than a day and her sewing is perfect too.

So here’s a peek at it….I didn’t unfold it because then the picture of it would be too small so I did a close up of the colors…I just love them!

Quilt

Quilt closeup

Our son sent pictures of Emily and Joe before they they left for their Church program (Emily 12, Joe 9)
Emily cropped

Joe cropped

Darren and MaryAnn sent us pictures of them yesterday as well.
I had to scan them off the cards they sent so the one of Aidan alone has some shadows on his face for some reason.

Darrens familly 

(Notice Darren’s neck scar…it was taken on Monday and he took the brace off for the picture)

Aidan cropped

Here’s Alexandra (16) from Sunday – like I said in my previous post I tried to get good pictures but they were mostly blurry.
Alex cropped
And a silly one of Jesse with his NO HAIR hair cut…he and his father got the same hair cuts from guess who…ALEX! lol
She always cuts their hair and this time they said SHAVE IT!
Jess has such curly hair it’s unruly so he wanted it free and easy for awhile.  I loved his hair curly – it’s cute but I guess a  20 year old guy doesn’t want to be called CUTE! Only a gramma can call them that, right?
Jesse cropped

Yesterday we had Darren for the day! Yep, sounds like we had one of our grandchildren….but it’s so rare we see Darren anymore since he doesn’t come here everyday for lunch since the surgery but yesterday there was a lunch and meeting where he and Doug both work and Darren wanted to attend it.

He hadn’t seen any of his co-workers since the first surgery in October. Plus he had to go to the dr. to get X-rays for his apt. today…..anyway Doug picked him up, did their things and then came here and picked me up….we went shopping for about an hour till the x-rays were ready then took him home and had a nice visit with MaryAnn and Aidan as well….so it was a wonderful day all around.

Pray he gets a good release today from his apt. He so wants to drive and get the 10 lb. weight limit lifted so he can try some new things to get his arm back! He wants to learn how to get Aidan out of his crib and playpen but till he gets a release he can’t.  Hope they have some therapy answers for him today!!!! Please pray.

That’s it for today – I’m off to sew the LAST Christmas order which is a swap actually – I got the Tallow Berries and she gets a runner…so off I go.

Hugs, Karen

20 comments:

  1. Hi Karen,
    What a lovely family! Great pics! I just had to tell ya, I love, love that quilt! Primtastic!

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  2. I love your rag quilt and the colors are wonderful. I know you guys will enjoy it! Loved the family photo's... great looking family!

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  3. Hi Karen...beautiful family photos!
    I have been wanting to try making a rag quilt, maybe this winter will be a good time for that. I love the colors in Doug's quilt.
    Have a good day.
    Linda/simplycountryseasons

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  4. Hi Karen
    You have such a great looking family!!
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE your rag quilt, it's just beautiful!!
    ~Neenee~

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  5. Hi Karen,
    Those are wonderful family pictures! I know you and Doug are very proud.

    I still have Darren in my prayers every night. I hope things will improve and he can get his strength back in that arm.

    Friends,
    Susannah

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  6. Oh Karen:
    What a lovely family you have. I know you and Doug are very proud..

    About the rag quilt...aawwww !
    I want it..I want it..LOL
    I'm partial to Honey & Me fabric.
    I have four bolts of it so I love to have a quilt from it..
    Glad Darren is improving. He looks great but pictures don't show your pain.. Always in my prayers..

    Blessings,
    Maurine

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  7. Karen, what a wonderful family. Sending good thoughts for Darren's appointment.

    Pat in Texas

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  8. Karen,
    That is a great rag quilt! How cozy Doug will be this winter. Prayers for Darren and all of your handsome family.
    Hugs,
    Kathy

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  9. Hi Karen,

    You have a wonderful family :)

    That is one beautiful quilt!!! I made a few myself but it is very difficult to find some nice warm colors like yours. I keep looking and think some day I will find more again. They are fun to make and really warm to cuddle up in.

    I will keep your son in my prayers and pray everything will all go well today.

    Stay warm!

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  10. I adore Honey & Me fabrics. They've worked perfectly in your rag quilt. Love it.

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  11. Very nice, Karen...the quilt is beautiful and your family pics are awesome..!

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  12. Hey friend!
    I pray darren got a good report from the dr. and can begin to gradually reume some more of his daily activities...
    I e-mailed you back about the furniture pieces that you commented to us about...was wondering for sure which one it was that you were referring too...??

    Thanks for the compliments on the pieces we build...much appreciated!
    Merry Christmas!
    Backwoodsprim

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  13. Hey friend!
    I pray darren got a good report from the dr. and can begin to gradually reume some more of his daily activities...
    I e-mailed you back about the furniture pieces that you commented to us about...was wondering for sure which one it was that you were referring too...??

    Thanks for the compliments on the pieces we build...much appreciated!
    Merry Christmas!
    Backwoodsprim

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  14. Karen,
    You have a beautiful family! I have been keeping Darren in my prayers and will continue to do so.

    I love that quilt! I want one now too!! LOL! I may have to do some research on this and make one myself. Thanks for signing on to follow me ~ I really appreciate it!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  15. Karen, what a gorgeous quilt! I love the colors too and the patterns of the fabrics are just perfect!
    And your family is beautiful! Such beautiful girls and handsome men!
    I hope Darren is doing better each day.
    Christmas blessings to you!

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  16. You are so blessed to have such a beautiful family!

    I love that rag quilt! I bought tons of prim-a-licious homespun fabric a couple of years ago to make one but I am so intimidated. I hear they are super easy - maybe I'll get crack-a-lackin on it this coming new year.

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  17. Karen that quilt could not be more beautiful. Your niece did a wonderful job on it. The colors are so warm.
    Your grandkids are precious. You are a very lucky grandmother.
    I'm praying for Darrens driving release. I bet he feels like the walls are closing in around him at times. Hopefully he will hear good news soon!
    Enjoy your week,
    AMY

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  18. Hi Karen,
    What a wonderful quilt your sister made! I do love the soft, cozy look of those ragg quilts.
    You have a beautiful family and it looks like lots of smiles and laughter were shared.
    Hugs to you~ Birgit

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  19. Your quilt is beautiful!! Loved seeing the pictures of your family, and praying for Darren.

    Merry Christmas!
    Kim

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  20. What a wonderful quilt your sister made! I do love the soft, cozy look of those ragg quilts.

    Work from home India

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Karen