Category Archives: Quilting

Photography and Fabric

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

There are so many exceptional photographers in our blogging community, I’d have to insert a list block, and then I’d still probably forget one. The amazing photography that we are allowed to view is truly right up there on the … Continue reading →

Posted in New England, Quilting | Tagged Fabric Art, Garden shed, Gardening, Gardening projects, Lilacs, Material, Perennials, Photography, Plant Sale, Quilting, Sewing, Shed | 68 Comments

Busy March

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I guess you could say I’ve been busy, and for me that’s always a good thing. 🙂 Last week, about 22 of us went to a ladies’ luncheon at the Calabash Garden Tea Room in NC. A week or so … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, South Carolina | Tagged Azaleas, Basket, Brookgreen Gardens, Brooks bag, Culinary School, Desserts, Dirt N' Details, Gardening, Lazy susan basket, Quilting | 52 Comments

Quilting

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

There are quilters, and then there are QUILTERS. I belong to the first group. I’m self taught and lack even one artistic bone in my body. So, when I had a chance to attend a class, View Through the Window, … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, South Carolina | Tagged Judy Lily, Murrells Inlet, Photography, Quilt Show, Quilting, Sewing, Snow Birds, South Carolina, Sunrise | 51 Comments

February

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and Life has leveled out to a normal amount of ups and downs. Picture a happy dance. 🙂 There have been some beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and we also enjoyed some amazing temperatures in the 70’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Quilting | Tagged Brookgreen Gardens, Friendship, Gardening, Life, Quilting, Seniors, Snow Birds, Socializing, Valentine's Day | 44 Comments

Thread

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I went to a quilt show last Friday with several friends. Attending a quilt show is like going to an art museum. Some of the pieces call out to you and some are gorgeous but not meant for you because … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting, South Carolina | Tagged Deck 383, Fabric box, Grilled bologna sandwich, Mug rug, Murrells Inlet, Quilt Show, Quilting, South Carolina, Wachesaw river | 35 Comments

Quilts and Prayers

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I went on a road trip last week with a couple of friends. We headed about an hour south to Lowell, MA, to check out the New England Quilt Museum. What a humbling and creative experience to see the works … Continue reading →

Posted in New England, Quilting | Tagged Embroidery, Fabric Art, Las Vegas tragedy, Lowell, Machine embroidery, Mass shooting, MAssachusetts, New England Quilt Museum, Prayers for peace, Quilts | 36 Comments

How goes it?

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

July has arrived in New England with some really nice summer temperatures. The tomato plants are huge, there are several small tomatoes set on, the spring lettuce is almost done, the raspberries are just starting, and the lavender and hosta … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Quilting | Tagged Fabric Artist, Gardening, Nancy Morgan, New England, New Hampshire, Quilting | 52 Comments

Fabric Artist

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I’ve always enjoyed fabric. My mother was a seamstress by trade, and I can remember she used an old sewing machine while sitting at the kitchen table, and created all of my clothes and school uniforms. I’ve had a sewing … Continue reading →

Posted in New England, Quilting | Tagged Fabric Artist, JoAnn Fabrics, Marden's, Nancy Morgan, Nancy Morgan Art, New England, Quilting, Sewing | 39 Comments

End of May

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Let’s get the weather out of the way – it is cold and rainy. I may never get to put my sweatshirts away. It sucks. One benefit is that the flower blooms last a lot longer than normal. My Clematis … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England, Quilting | Tagged Clematis, Fabric Artist, Gardening, Goodwin Mansion, Nancy Morgan, Strawbery Banke, Vertical gardening, Wicking | 35 Comments

April

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It arrived with a bang, which in New England meant it snowed for around 24 hours. It was heavy, it was wet, but the temps got a little warmer, the sun came out and some of it is melting. We still … Continue reading →