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Sewing with my Sisters from Modern Sunbonnet Sue

Sewing in community is an important part of quilting history. Family and friends gathered together at quilting parties to finish a quilt. Today, quilt guilds, quilt shows, retreats, and other organized events create opportunities for community. I prefer getting together with my sisters, so today we gathered at my local church and stitched on quilts […]

added by Pamela 5 months, 1 week ago. under applique , baby quilt , buttonhole stitch , community , dresden plate , sisters , uncategorized (Comments)

June Goals and a Stash Report from Sew........This Is My Blog

We've just returned from a little road trip where I got to see most of my family. An extra special treat was being able to give my niece, Natalie, her quilt in person. She loves it! I thought she would.

I got to see all four of my sisters.....

..... and thirteen of my nieces and nephews.

We had a blast! That's bound to happen on a beautiful day with good food, cold drinks, picnic games, and nearly 60 loved ones getting together.

So, about those goals. I've decided to finish a UFO this month. I started making ...

added by Sandy Panagos 1 year, 10 months ago. under applique , family , goals , natalie , one monthly goal , sisters , stash report , ufo

Sisters to the rescue from Sew Sunshine

I have been feeling like I am not getting much done these days. I get a spurt to finish a UFO and then I think I am going to ride the wave of accomplishment and then....nada! I am working on a couple slow big stitch pieces and they are sloooooow going.haha.

I was feeling the need to accomplish something for good so I arranged a sisters gathering around one sisters birthday. 4 of us got together with machines in tow and put together the blocks I had buried a while back.

I had 3 kits from Quilts for ...

added by Kris 2 years, 7 months ago. under birthday , jelly , quilt for kids , scraps , sisters , stash

Quilt Challenge Day 10 (the end) from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

We are at the end of the quilt challenge. It was supposed to be a 10 day challenge, but has taken me close to a month to complete. Talk about technical difficulties, family issues, and life challenges, including a bout of CoVid 19. Believe me, when you're sick from that, you don't care about your blog, your social media, or even your people.

But this post is about these quilts, which really deserve to be together. They are sister quilts made for two granddaughters who really know how to be sisters. They wanted the quilts to be different ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 3 years, 8 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottequilts , #quilting life , challenge , color , sisters

Pin It Weekly #338 from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Welcome back to PIW! My sister has returned home from our impromptu visit. What started as a couple of days, added the Memorial Day weekend and then, well, a doctor's appointment that I had already committed to, so why not stay a few more days?

We had a good visit, especially since we were able to visit with two of her kids and a grandson. It's always a blast when a one-year old comes by, right?

Back to PIW #338! These are a few quilts that I pinned to "heart, quilts" during the few minutes when C was ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 3 years, 10 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #fleurdelisquiltsonpinterest , #heartquilts , #marymarcottepins , pins , pinterest , quilting , quilts , sisters

Happenings 'round here from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

That title makes it sound like there are happenings. They aren't that many, believe me.

I had promised my sister that I'd make some bed pads to keep at her house. The short version is that another sister suffers from dementia and is living where the pads are going. You get the picture, I'm sure. I got a reminder text this morning and started working on the pads at noon. I chose ugly, heavy fabrics that I'm sure I wouldn't want for a quilt.

It's not a difficult chore; there are only four pads ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 3 years, 11 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottesews , @fleurdelisquilts , granddaughter , long arm sewing machines , marley , projects , sewing , sisters

Face Masks ~~ finishes from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Yesterday's SQI was about making cloth face masks for health care workers and patients since there appears to be quite a shortage. Today the president said there would be ample supplies shortly, including face masks. I won't argue with the president. I'll just say I've made a few masks and have plans to make more.

These four are for my sister, Laura. Her chemo treatments wreak havoc with her immune system, and she must wear a mask every time she goes outside.

I realize that she'll probably need to wear the CDC approved masks while ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottesews , @fleurdelisquilts , face masks , fleur de lis quilts , handmade , sisters

Sunday Quilt Inspiration: Sunset / Sunrise from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Yesterday my sister, Courtney, and I were driving home from visiting another sister, Laura. At the top of an overpass, Courtney exclaimed, "Oh look!" We had a perfect view of one gorgeous sunset.

I got only a glimpse because I was driving and this particular overpass makes a serious curve away from the setting sun. Nevertheless, I shared a spectacular moment with Courtney. She has dementia, so every lucid moment is important.

As we drove along, she kept looking back and naming the colors in the sky and I enjoyed the few minutes that she was able to verbalize the ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 1 month ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #fleurdelisquiltsonpinterest , #marymarcottepins , @fleurdelisquilts , art quilts , inspiration , pins , pinterest , quilt , quilting , sisters , sun , sunday

Of pills, blood pressure and bags from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

I have sisters. Lots of sisters. Seven, as a matter of fact.

We all grew up in very close proximity: three bedrooms and one bathroom--for a family of 10.

Nothing special, all utilitarian.

There are no brothers. That seems to make us unusual: eight girls and no boys. If I had a nickel for every time...

The orange paper is the size
of a medical card or ID.

We are all adults now. Growing old together, it turns out. Most of us are grandmothers. I said just a couple of days ago that it was wonderful to grow up with ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 2 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , @fleurdelisquilts , bags , purses , sewing , sisters

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