Happy Smiles

Boy are we behind on our blogging. We haven't posted since right after Christmas. I guess we have been distracted by all the bad weather....or we consider it bad. There are some around "these parts" who think this weather is fun. I say, "Bring on spring." David (in the above picture) is most pleased with his Pineapple quilt. He spent a great deal of time on this project, but isn't it beautiful? He was here for Christmas vacation and had to spend a few extra days here in North Carolina with us because of all the snow we had!

Great job Christy! This was a huge project for a first quilt. Hats off to you. I notice you are wearing short sleeves...is it warm where you are?? I am so jealous. Thanks for sharing with us and we hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

The next picture is Russ with our friend Reta. Her Underground Railroad blocks look gorgeous set as a log cabin quilt. Russ and Reta worked together on this project. Good job, guys.

These are a couple from show and tell at our local quilt shop. It looks like everyone has been very busy this winter.

Russ is a little wet after his run. He went to Atlanta and did the Resolution Run on New Year's Day in Atlanta. Never mind how he placed, he was just happy to finish. It was pouring rain that day. Congrats Russ! Way to go!

Think Spring!

Rhonda

$5 Shipping and A Super Duper White Christmas

We are offering $5 shipping on any full size quilt or larger for the month of January. Dont wait two years like I did...finish your projects now and send them to us!

Two year later I am finished with this project !!! Our Christmas guest this Year... Harley!!!

We are bird sitting for our friend Susan while she celebrates not only Christmas, but the birth of her first grandchild. Congratulations, Susan..we wish you all the best.

Our Church........Murphy Presbyterian Church...it looks beautiful in the snow.

We braved the elements to my parents' house yesterday to spend Christmas afternoon with them. This is a shot on the highway..a picturesque snowfall.

I love how it all sticks to the trees like cotton.

A pretty deep snow.

Ginger loves to play in the snow.

Autumn rocking out with the Paper Jamz guitar at NanaPeg's house. From my family to yours, we wish you blessings throughout the year.

Have a Happy New Year!!!

Russ

The Christmas Rush!!!!!!

We are always so busy at the holidays....not only rushing around shopping, baking, parties at friends' houses and so on. It is difficult sometimes to just stop and enjoy the moment for just what it is. It is about family and friends and giving, but most of all and most important!!...the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus. He gave the ultimate gift to us...the gift of love and life that allows us the freedom to enjoy all those moments with family and friends.


Recognize this? Still bringing in those Old Red Barn Co. "quilt along" quilts. If you haven't finished this project now might be a good time. Send it to us and we will quilt it up nicely for you.

Kathy has been working hard finishing up some projects . These beauties all belong to her.

When you look at this quilt, can you see the "wonky" looking trees? Arlene from Florida sent this one to us.

I had previously posted pictures about this one. But I thought it deserved one more look. Alana is giving this one to her daughter...isn't she lucky? We are beginning to see a few flakes on our mountains these days. Definitely puts you in the mood for Christmas.

This log cabin quilt was Shelley's first quilt! She did a beautiful job. We put a brand new pattern on her quilt called "Bubbles". She pieced this for her son in college to go on his bed to keep him toasty warm this winter. Shelley, do you knit socks too?

Rhonda

Let it Snow

Brooke just can't seem to get enough. This is her latest project. A rag quilt that she pieced with Roxanne at Bless My Stitches. Won't she be snuggly warm this winter with her rag quilt?

Love this quilt! This beauty beongs to Alana. This is a technique called "redwork". I think she is giving this to her daughter for Christmas. Isn't she lucky?

You can see that Russ is quilting snowflakes on the quilt. This one is going to be spectacular. Something to really put you in the mood for the holidays.

Rhonda

Following in Dad's Footsteps

We all have aspirations that our children will someday follow in our footsteps...you know keep the family business going.

Well, today, that dream might be well on it's way to being realized. Brooke decided to try her hand at the long arm. She had already spent the better part of the afternoon piecing doll quilts together for all the girls in our family for Christmas. She went to her Dad and said, "Can I quilt them myself?" Music to his ears.

Not bad for her first try!

Dana from The Old Red Barn Co. with her latest quilt. She cares for each quilt just like they were her children!

Proof positive that some legends go on and on forever! Earnhardt lives! Russ was so excited to do this job. Proof positive that he is not the only Nascar fan. Me...glad the season is over until February!

A sneak peek at an upcoming project that is currently under construction. These blocks belong to our friend Reta. She meticulously pieced each and every one in a block of the month class at Bless My Stitches quilt shop. She and Russ are putting their heads together to make it come together. The next picture is an example of what the finished product will be.

What do you think?

Rhonda