Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to All

I couldn't resist wishing everyone Happy New Year along with a big THANK YOU for all of the spectacular quilts you have allowed me to quilt for you this year. Each and every one was very special, beautiful and a true treasure. I know those that were gifts for others were very much appreciated.

I also couldn't help posting some pictures of out kitties (our babies) and the snow over the Holidays. We got about 4" and it was a real White Christmas.

After Christmas we brought home a couple of new pillows and placed them on the sofa. Bentley jumps up, smells them and plops down, as if to say---"Well, here I am. Take my picture" What a HAM!!!! He is the same cat that when he is bad and we yell "BENTLEY !!! ", walks himself into the bathroom and gives himself a time out.

Finnegan and Bentley a couple of days before the snowfall.

The annual "Ho, Ho, Ho" Bentley picture. Didn't I tell you he was a ham?

Bentley, again taking a walk in the snow. David took this picture right as a big snowflake hit him in the eye. Poor Bentley!

Nicholas was just so interested in all the snow. After all, he is a Maine Coon.

At least with Jonathan you could see the big white snowflakes on his head.

Finnegan watching the snowfall. Another Maine Coon.

The view from our front porch. The snow was so beautiful.

The view from my sewing/quilting room.

Getting Ready for Christmas

It has been a very busy season this year in getting quilts finished in time for Christmas in Oct, Nov and Dec. I've been so busy quilting and working at Lavender Lime that I haven't had time to post any pictures. I'm taking a little break before gearing back up again. Here are a few of the quilts completed.

This is a little challenge quilt finished by Linda. I love the little 3D bow ties.

Lewis has this quilt which he received from Mama Leone. Another family treasure.

Betty made these 2 rail fence quilts. They are so cute and cheery.

Debby finished her 2009 Saturday Sampler from Lavender Lime---go Debby! (Mine is still in pieces.)

Jeaneane's quilt is really cute with the brown accents.

Betty's tumbling block quilt is really striking with the black background. I love tumbling block quilts.

This is also another one of Betty's wool applique quilts which is just gorgeous.

Another one of Janice's beauties.

This is Libby's gorgeous red and white quilt.

Betty did a great job on this quilt. The colors in this picture are not true, but the quilt is still beautiful.

This is June's very large and beautiful log cabin quilt that she made for her bed. The quilt is much more striking and rich in color in person than in the picture.

Jeaneane had 2 little circus quilts like this. They were so bright and cheerful with yellow and white stripped backing. Very cute.

This is Jerry's gorgeous purple and yellow tumbling block. This is a very large quilt. Too bad the pictures don't show just how beautiful the colors really are.

Jean has been extremely busy this year. Another beautiful purple quilt with an iris pattern.

Penny made this cute Construction quilt with minky border and backing. It turned out so cute and has construction quilting designs on it.

Debby is at it again with this cute Christmas quilt.

Diane used Kathy's new pattern "Through the Pane" to make this quilt out of the "Pure" fabric line of blue and browns.It really turned out great. Kathy's patterns are always fun to do. They are quick, beautiful and don't take a large number of different fabrics.

Joyce made this quilt with turquoise and brown batiks. It turned out great, The colors are wonderful together and she did a great job.

Wanda made this very large and beautiful applique quilt with blues on a white background. Anyone would love to receive this for a gift.

Melissa made this for a friend as a thank you gift. It turned out so nice, The horses and colors make it so rich.

This is Debby's little Happy quilt. It is happy isn't it? You go girl.

Ann wanted this reversible comforter quilted for her daughter. Very cute with the reds and greens on one side and the reds, greens and golds on the other.

These 2 pictures are Sandy's quilt with feathers in the border. This turned out so pretty and the open area in the border just needed those feathers.

The last one (for now) is Teresa's large colorful quilt. The colors are really vibrant. Another family treasure.