What a cute idea! I am not new here, but quiet. I occasionally read blogs, but I find myself being captivated by life and other things.

I am actually living in Oro Valley, Arizona, ( northern foothills bedroom community of Tucson) and soon to be moving to New Mexico, more specifically in the north central area, near the Sandia Mountains, halfway between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. We wanted to be between both cities for medical convenience, as my husband is in remission from cancer. We now own a small ranchette of 7 acres and will live in an adobe home, which we LOVE! I wanted to simply give a shout-out and actually, and finally, introduce myself.

I am a wife, mother, grandma, and definitely a country woman, not a city lover, by ANY stretch of the imagination! If it were solely my decision, it would have been 100 acres, 100 miles from the nearest neighbor. LOL!

Wishing all a wonderful upcoming week.

These are see sweet! Beautiful work.

Hello Blessed Dori,
What a beautiful gift to share. I am most grateful to read your story and deeply sorry for such pain and loss in your family. My first grandchild was still born at full term. I understand.
A friend and myself will definitely make precious blankets.
Thank you so much for sharing and God will richly bless your beautiful kind heart.

I am at a loss for words as my heart aches for your loss. Channeling your grief into such a loving and precious act of kindness is heaven sent. Thank you for telling us of this organization, which I notice is located on a very appropriately named street. Those fabrics are perfect for little angels. My heart, love, and prayers go out to you and your family.

My heart goes out to you and your family. May God grant you comfort and strength! What a wonderful way to honor your precious little one.

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your grandaughter. Such a beautiful project to make swaddling blanket in name of Emmaline. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Dori, thank you for sharing this heartbreak. About 20 years ago I helped a very dear friend through labor and delivery of a still born baby boy. It to say the least was very emotional and I was able to be support and help her through this traumatic experience. You are a blessing for those who are going through this. What a beautiful way to honor Emmaline.

I too have known the loss of stillborn babies. My two oldest sons in 1990 and my third grand baby last year. For my children, I received a small blanket and gown for each that someone lovingly made. So please know that these gifts are very much appreciated. Thank you for making them. Sending prayers.

“My favorite place to be when quilting is at Highland Sr. Center/Home Arts” with a lovely and talented group of ladies. Each quilter in this group is very talented and stitch up a lot quilts through the year (we meet every Tuesday).
We all have other crafts we enjoy; so, on any Tuesday, you will see quilting, weaving, knitting, twining and other wonderful projects being completed.

My favorite place to quilt is in my art studio, but my studio and our home were lost in hurricane Helene. I don’t say that for pity it is simply fact. So, my favorite current place to quilt is on the floor of a room in our long term rental. Losing so much is hard but a blessing too. Ultimately it’s the people and the experiences that are important. Most of the things can be replaced. I have, in this moment, a chance to gain a new perspective on my life, on what I bring into it. I set out to make a memory quilt for my son as he quickly arrives at college graduation. It was scrappy and my back hurt for days from working on the ground but I got it done. Creating, quilting, cooking, spending time with people…these are the things that I’m focused on. The where isn’t as important anymore.

I handquilt very little anymore, but when I do my favorite place is in my recliner, under my Ott light, with my hubby in his chair and a crime show on TV. Love the hearts!

I have a sweet little sewing room. My mother passed away a couple of years ago, she was a retired seamstress and collected A LOT of treasures over the years, I was VERY fortunate to work along side of her for 35 of those 60 years and took over her business when she retired. Her treasures are now displayed in lots of places in my sewing room, including her sewing machine. Its a comforting space for me…I am surrounded by her everywhere. Just walking through the door sometimes gives me a boost on a crappy day.

Judy says:
When I was a young child a new family moved in next door. The family consisted of a Mom, Dad and two sons. Because Mrs. H had no daughters she took an interest in me. Mrs. H would invite me over for lunch, shopping and sometimes just to talk. Mrs. H was also an avid sewer. She sewed all of her clothes, curtains, quilts, pillows etc. And she taught me how to sew quilts. So my favorite place to quilt was at Mrs. H’s home. She was a wonderful, caring and kind neighbor who made me feel special during a very difficult time in my life. Mrs. H died at the age of 57 from ovarian cancer. I still mourn her loss to this day. And I still Thank God that He brought Mrs. H into my life. She not only taught me how to quilt but also taught me how to cook, bake, sew and be a best friend.

I have my very own she shed and love my quiet time in the peaceful country of Washington state.

My favorite place to HAND quilt, is at my glamper. It faces a field on 2 sides and a road on the other two sides. I grab a chair (with a cushion nowadays) and turn up the radio, then sit and quilt. If it happens to rain (or snow!) I go into my glamper, sit on my bed and quilt away the hours and projects. Otherwise, for my bigger projects, I have a small sewing area, and I turn on an audiobook and sew/quilt to my heart’s content. Love being alone to quilt! It gives me a new perspective on everything that comes to my mind!

I love quilting in the peace and quiet of my sewing room. It is quiet, no interuptions. When I am sewing I leave my cell phone in the living room,

My favorite place to quilt is with my sister quilters. We meet every Thursday to make creative quilts for a local camp for kids with medical diagnoses. We are a new quilting group and several are newbies at quilting, but the spirit and encouragement is amazing. Quilting with my friends is the best regardless of location.
Thanks for this opportunity and for sharing your amazing talents.

My favorite place to be when I quilt is in my sewing room. I’m alone, I put on my earphones and listen to my favorite music of the day, and just do my thing! I’m surrounded by old and new quilts and quilting treasures. I have a comfortable chair, the right lighting and everything within reach. Yes-that’s my favorite place tp be!!!!

If not using my dining table, I quilt in my multipurpose room (computer, TV, sewing room).

My favorite place to quilt is across from my mom who taught me how to sew by hand and on my grandma’s sewing machine. She helped me connect all of the layers on my old quilt that my grandma made for me and each of her other 7 grandchildren. It has been loved over the years but needed some extra love which my mom and I were able to give it together.

My front porch when quilting by hand.

I was very close to an aunt who taught me to quilt as I grew up. It was so special to attend 2 quilt retreats a year for over 20 years with her at our church camp, together with friends made during all those years. Unfortunately my aunt has passed but the memories are comforting and I wouldn’t have the knowledge I do without our time together. So my favorite place to quilt would be quilt retreat! Or any time spent with Auntie Dorothy❤️

Love quilts I like to decorate my house with quilts that I make love quilted haerts

My favorite place to quilt is at my friend’s house. My sewing sisters gather for sewing, learn new techniques and fellowship!

I love to quilt either on a quilt retreat with my friends, or outside on my back porch

My favorite place to quilt is in my living room with my rottweiler, Karma, cuddled up next to me.

My favorite place to quilt is at a lovely little Bible camp 20 miles away. It is surrounded by trees and prairie, and it is close to a little water dam. We often hear coyotes howling at night and see other wildlife throughout the day. It is my favorite because there are 19 other like minded quilters there with me. We share our ideas, projects, laughter, and fun. I look forward to this twice a year!

Hardly fair to enter as I have made exactly one bed-size quilt – but because I want to share my answer to the question, I’ve stopped by anyway. My friend, Joyce, who has so patiently and persistently kept nudged me toward quilting, has a lovely sunroom. Doing the sewing part in her sunroom adds joy (especially with all the newbie mistakes and seam ripping involved).

My favorite place to quilt is in my sewing room, surrounded by labeled crafts that remind me of so many opportunities to craft & create. I have great memories of quilting in here with my sweet sister Eileen who passed away 5 years ago. She taught me to quilt 39 years ago and she guided me through making a Grandmother Fan quilt, designed by Georgia Bonesteel for my son who is now 38 and getting married in September to the love of his life in Cape May. Whenever I go “garage sailing” if I see a quilt top or finished quilt, I buy it and keep to inspire me to create even more.

Oh I wish I could sew and could make one of these. These are beautiful (your granddaughter is too).

Beautiful Quilt Coats and a way to enjoy a Vintage Family Quilt for many more years.
I truly enjoy reading your blog and I learn so much from you so thank you.
Hugs,
Debbie

Love this! I did a dress and bolero jacket for my 6 yr old granddaughter. I had a quilt top I had sewn together very quickly outside where I could not press it as I went. Of course it came out not so square. I could see that I could get past that by cutting in small pattern pieces for garmets. I lined it with preshrunk very light weight muslin and sewed together a sweet sundress with a gathered skirt, patch pockets, and jacket. Everything smoothed out nicely and it was a darling patchwork outfit. When you have sour lemons-make sweet lemonade!

Hi Dori
In the April – May issue of mary janes farm magazine , you have a project ” gifting words of encouragement ” . My granddaughter would love to make these with me . What kind of printer did you use that prints on fabric ? Thanks for your help . Brenda

We love Charcuterie Boards as well And have them on Christmas Eve and New Years. But you have made foods I never thought of, we tend to keep it simpler but no more! Next year we will step it up. Thank you so much for sharing all your ideas with us.
Happy New Year to you and your Family Dori.
Hugs,
Debbie