School House Quilt

This full sized School House Quilt belonged to my mother-in-law.  Even though she was a quilter, we believe this was made by her stepmother but it is not marked.  It is all hand pieced, and hand quilted.  We thought it would be perfect for our Kentucky cottage because the original part of this building was the Rineyville one-room school house built in 1874.  I think it is really a beautiful quilt. 

The red fabric had bled onto the white fabric.  Since the quilt needed an overall cleaning, I washed it in mild detergent and added three of the Shout Color Catcher sheets, and let it soak for a couple hours.  I'm so pleased with how it came out, and all of the red stains came out.

Blog Anniversary Give Away

Update 07/14/13:
I drew the name for the little quiltie give away this evening, and the winner is PK Sews.  Thank you all for your interest and comments.

My blog anniversary is coming up fast, and I'd like to share a small piece of artwork with you.  Just leave a comment on this post, and I will draw a winner on Sunday, July 14.  Just be sure that I have a way to contact you by email so that I can let you know that I drew your name, and get your snail mail address from you.

This piece is titled "Downtown Dresses", and is approximately 4" x 6".  The 1920s photo is printed on fabric, and the quiltie is made up of bits of various fabrics and laces and includes one button.

Long Overdue Post - Zion National Park

Utah has beautiful National Parks, and we spent a day in Zion. It is so beautiful. But because it is so large, we only saw a portion if it. Here are a few pictures for you to see. 

Brewery Artwalk 2013

My sister took me to visit the Brewery Artwalk in LA last weekend, and it was so much fun.  It got its name because the buildings used to house a brewery, but now they house artists' lofts and their studios.  It is a sprawling place, with a Bohemian flair.  Some lofts are on the ground floor with interesting garden/patio spaces, and some are located in multistory buildings.  Quite a few have a view of the LA skyline that must look amazing at night.  I did not photograph the artists' work, and only took a couple of photos of the interiors after asking permission.  You can see more about the Brewery, the artists who participate and their artwork by going to the link.

  

My sister, Pamela

Sculpture Fence

Huntington Library & Gardens 2013

We try to visit the Huntington Library & Gardens once a year because it is such a lovely place.  Besides the permanent collection, there are special exhibits and of course the beautiful gardens.  The Cactus Garden was in bloom as well as many plants in the Chinese & Japanese Gardens.

The Getty in Early Spring 2013



 

My sister and I enjoy going to the Getty together every year.  The weather was perfect, just under 80, and the gardens had reopened since were were there last.  If you get out to Los Angeles the Getty is a must see - you won't be disappointed.

 

 

From the garden



"River" in the garden



Bougainvillea growing on iron sculptures



These looked like Azaleas to me, but not quite sure



Beautiful buildings



Pam in one of the courtyard areas

At the end of the day we chose to walk down to the parking garage rather than ride the tram.  It is all downhill, so is very easy even though it looks like quite a ways.  That is the Getty on the hill in the background, and the tram as it passed us.



Getty Tram

James Neville Vititoe - Dec 1919 - Feb 2013

Sadly, my father in-law passed away on February 8, 2013.  James was a loving, wonderful man, and we are all going to miss him greatly.  We love you James.



James - World War II

James and Irene on a date in 1940



James on his 90th Birthday in 2009

My sister and I spent two days at the Road 2 California quilt show in Ontario, California.  We enjoy going together every year.

Pallas & Jodi

Indian

House

1st place

Aloe

Tucan

Trucks

Best of Show