Monday, October 13, 2008

Blue Monday

Sally at Smiling Sally is hosting Blue Monday! Please check her blog for a list of all of those participating.








For twenty years, I was a full-time quiltmaker designing and making quilts for publication in magazines and books. This particular BLUE quilt entitled "Bountiful Baskets" was in a book I wrote called "Traditional Two Block Quilts".



It is cold and dreary in Colorado today, a perfect day to snuggle up in a quilt!!




Thanks for stopping by,



Sally

17 comments:

SmilingSally said...

You're famous! What a beautiful blue quilt. You know what we use quilts for down here--wall hangings. It doesn't get very chilly. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday!

onlymehere said...

I love this pattern. I've never seen it before, probably bz you designed it! I found some of your books on Amazon the other day. I can hardly wait until I'm this good and can make things this beautiful. I've only been quilting a couple of years and find that I do best when someone can physically show me, hands on, how to do something and that's why I take so many classes. Once again, love the quilt!

Southern Lady said...

Sally, what an exquisite quilt! And I see that not only are you a very gifted and talented quilter, but you are also a published writer. Congratulations -- that is quite an accomplishment!

I also enjoyed seeing your photos of the Eiffel Tower, from an engineer's perspective.

I enjoy your blog and appreciate your sweet comments about mine.

Sincerely,

Janie

Anonymous said...

That is a beautiful quilt. You have quilted for a long time. Your quilts must all be amazing. That is such a talent.

We are having a beautiful, blue-skied Thanksgiving here. Stay snuggly....

Thank you for sharing Blue Monday. Come by and visit mine also.
Judi

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful quilt! Happy Blue Monday!

Coloradolady said...

Beautiful quilt. Very nice addition to Blue Monday.

A Romantic Porch said...

How neat that you are a quilt designer! That blue quilt is beautiful. xo rachel

Anonymous said...

Wow, that is a piece of art! Tediously done, and beautifully finished.

Anonymous said...

Wow, this quilt is just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your talent with us on Blue Monday.

Anonymous said...

The quilt is gorgeous! Beautiful Blue Monday post.

Kim said...

What a beautiful quilt. Being from Minnesota myself, I know exactly what you mean when it comes to being cold and how handy those quilts are when we need a little something to keep us warm and toasty during the cold fall and winter months. Happy Blue Monday!!

santamaker said...

Love , love, love....beautiful shades of blue and great pattern. Wow, a quilt maker! So cool! I bet you've been on that quilt show on hgtv ! I don't have the patience, but love the look of a handmade quilt.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sally!! Oh, my, what a gorgeous quilt. I didn't know I've been talking with someone so famous as you!! Writing books and all!! and quilting!! I hope you have lots of your pretty quilts for yourself. My Mother quilts, or she used to, but she just quilted simple little blocks and I cherish them.Thanks for popping in to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Picket said...

OH MY WORD!!! You design quilts??? What a beautiful talent...I admire anyone who makes quilts...the time and effort put into creating something so beautiful is just amazing to me..I am humbled to even say I know you girl..your family should be so proud of you..I know I am!!! Beautiful quilt friend...just beautiful! Have a great week!

Carrie said...

Your blue quilt is such a striking design. Thanks for sharing.

imjacobsmom said...

Wow Sally, I didn't know that you wrote quilting books. I wonder if I have one of yours. Once upon a time I was a wanna be quilter This quilt is a beautiful pattern. I'd snuggle under that in a heartbeat!
~ Robyn

Anonymous said...

Hi Sally. If your kids don't appreciate your quilts, tell then you know someone who will!!! lol
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)