Cramzy

the right place

2012-01-29T10:29:00.000Z

finding the right place for the heart

maybe this is the place

working on heart
integrate them
in the big tea party quilt
the story continues

more hearts

2012-01-28T13:38:00.000Z

whispering hearts a lovely class by Jude Hill

Whisper to my heart
So it may learn the secrets
Of a dream come true

Art and heart

2012-01-27T19:25:00.003Z

Though critics may bow to art, and I am its own true lover,
It is not art, but heart, which wins the wide world over.

Though smooth be the heartless prayer, no ear in Heaven will mind it,
And the finest phrase falls dead if there is no feeling behind it.

Though perfect the player's touch, little, if any, he sways us,
Unless we feel his heart throb through the music he plays us.

Though the poet may spend his life in skilfully rounding a measure,
Unless he writes from a full, warm heart he gives us little pleasure.

So it is not the speech which tells, but the impulse which goes with the saying;
And it is not the words of the prayer, but the yearning back of the praying.

It is not the artist's skill which into our soul comes stealing
With a joy that is almost pain, but it is the player's feeling.

And it is not the poet's song, though sweeter than sweet bells chiming,
Which thrills us through and through, but the heart which beats under the rhyming.

And therefore I say again, though I am art's own true lover,
That it is not art, but heart, which wins the wide world over.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox's

BUILDING A HOUSE

2012-01-22T15:57:00.001Z

Of building houses there is no end
with bricks and feelings thoughts and mind,
using the universal glue
that clings and sticks and binds.

Lovers spin webs for castles,
conquerors ancestral halls,
angels their heavenly mansions,
demons their prison walls.

Actors that tread the boards
and actors on the street
have studied how to speak their lines
and where to put their feet.

Each is his own creator
and jostles with the crowd,
entangled with his own conceits
by turns both arrogant and cowed.

Mother Earth

2012-01-21T12:42:00.001Z

after a phone call with a dear friend

I remembered this

The challenge we are working on
because of grieve and difficult times
we never came to this challenge

For me this was a very nice theme
in a basket forgotten there she was

I took here out and love here
I will work on here again
and maybe we all come togethere again
to finish this challenge

have a nice day

Kantha

2012-01-17T11:24:00.002Z

Jude is talking about Kantha

I did a try of Kantha for C&G

finished purse

joy

2012-01-15T10:06:00.000Z

The morning sun began to shine.
I felt a gentle glow inside.
A sensation of happiness came to me.
A wonderful feeling of being free

My worries and cares seemed far away.
I knew this would be a special day.
Things that once mattered were now in the past.
I'm really wanting this feeling to last.

My joy and excitement I cannot hide.
Even my smile is extra wide.
I want to reach out and delight everyone
To touch their lives like a warm ray of sun

Old Things are More Beautiful

2012-01-14T10:34:00.004Z

(Clay Harrison)
Old things are more beautiful
than many things brand new
Because they bring fond memories
of things we used to do.
Old photographs in albums,
love letters tied with lace
Recapture those old feelings
that new ones can't replace.
Baby shoes, a Teddy bear,
a ring that grandma wore,
Are treasures waiting there behind
a door marked "Nevermore".
Old things are more beautiful,
more precious day-by-day.
Because they are the flowers
we planted yesterday.

Journal Cover

2012-01-11T11:28:00.002Z

Full moon woven on a piece of Japanese woven paper
A cover for a Journal
This is for the on-line class I will take on February
The Teacher Victoria Payne

Green fingers

Whatever she plants it grows rapidly.
Her soft magical fingers devote for a green house.
He was mesmerized to her sing-song while she was in the fields.
Though he passes several times on her premises
He is not so lucky to touch her transparent fingers.
Already a young vegetarian has joined her green revolution.
But once in a way he peeps to buy fresh vegetables.
Then he touches her finger tips.
He lived in his illusion half of the journey.

Full Moon

2012-01-08T10:56:00.000Z

Full Moon Dream

When all living things I comtemplate,
your sun and stars, your galaxies,
like a flickering candle flame
my soul is overcome,
and just as the moon can only shine
by reflection of its sun, so is my being,
only to wane into the unseen,
until it stands
before + thee
again.

silence

2012-01-06T20:17:00.000Z

SILENCE
Do not mistake silence for ignorance
For silence is not empty though it seems so

Even a thousand words could never compare
To the message transferred by one cold stare

A mind consumed and filled with thought
Would have less to say than one which is not

As a rubbish can would ring much less
If it was full than one empty of trash

Look up to clouds that roll by slow
Sile

Caterpillar

2012-01-03T09:05:00.000Z

Brown and furry
Caterpillar in a hurry
Take your walk
To the shady leaf or stalk.
May no toad spy you,
May the little birds pass by you,
Spin and die,
To live again a butterfly.

A brand new year

2012-01-01T11:43:00.000Z

A brand new year!
A clean slate on which to write
our hopes and dreams.
This year:
Less time and energy on things;
More time and energy on people.
All of life’s best rewards,
deepest and finest feelings,
greatest satisfactions,
come from people--
people like you.Happy New Year!

Christmas

2011-12-25T08:38:00.001Z

Christmas Spirit

Put up a splash of Christmas spirit
Put in a dash of love
Stir up the sounds ‘till you can hear it
Sing out to those you love

Christmas, Christmas, you can fill me
Up with Christmas cheer
Christmas, Christmas, you fulfill my
Spirit every year

Toss up a mash of extra magic
Toss in a batch of love
Let up the lights with random logic
Look out for sleighs above

Santa, Santa, can I have it
Please I’ve been so good
Santa, Santa, please I beg you
Please oh if you would

Get up a clash of Christmas color
Get in a catch of love
Set up and show the shiny decor
Shout out with Christmas love

Listen, listen, you can see it
Spirit everywhere
Listen, listen, you can do it
Spread it out and share

Put up a splash of Christmas spirit
Put in a dash of love
Stir up the sounds ‘till you can hear it
Sing out to those you love

Christmas, Christmas, you can fill me
Up with Christmas cheer
Christmas, Christmas, you fulfill my
Spirit every year

Love to you all

a place to sleep?????

2011-12-16T12:14:00.002Z

Are you creating a place to sleep
she asked
no dear I am trying to get the quilt done

No I think your wrong
It is a great place to sleep
she sad

look here it is
my spot
I have to take a nap

well pined down
waiting for the cat
she is sleeping now
sssssst see you later

the border

2011-12-14T09:44:00.000Z

Oh, do you know the Gingerbread Man,
The Gingerbread Man, the Gingerbread Man?
Oh, do you know the Gingerbread Man,
Who ran and ran and ran?
He said, "Catch me if you can,
If you can, if you can."
He said, "Catch me if you can,
Then ran and ran and ran.
I can run like the Gingerbread Man.
The Gingerbread Man, the Gingerbread Man.
I can run like the Gingerbread Man.
Now catch me if you can.

Travellers Blanket

2011-12-11T11:19:00.000Z

The first time I saw the travellers blanket
Dijanne Cevaal made it I was in love
Now I am part of the course
The first thing to do is painting the cloth
you can see the result.

Walk and touch peace every moment.
Walk and touch happiness every moment.
Each step brings a fresh breeze.
Each step makes a flower bloom.
Kiss the Earth with your feet.
Bring the Earth your love and happiness.
The Earth will be safe
when we feel safe in ourselves.

have a nice sunday

new projects

2011-12-04T14:21:00.004Z

I know it is not a quilt yet
I make a hexagon in 30 minutes
and every time I have one finished
I saw it on the other hexagons
I try to make one every day

But there is more
At the and of the year
new projects are born
old ones renewed
some are so lovely
i can not resist

Here are 2
I want to share
See what you do
I want them
and you ,,,,,

building houses
TAST 2012

Back from a warm and sunny holiday to a cold an rainy Holland .

2011-12-03T12:19:00.000Z

Yes we are back

a lazy week in the sun

warm nights

easy living

reading ,stitching

walking ,talking

back at home
cold and rainy
the normal live

it is good to be back

knitting

2011-11-14T22:10:00.001Z

If you lke to knit
than here is a lovely link
Tiny owl

knitting

2011-11-13T12:37:00.000Z

Don't listen to trouble, don't give way to fears,
Purl away your problems, knit away your tears.
Visit a local yarn store, for it's therapy if you're sick
Why pay shrinks and doctors when more yarn will do the trick?

hey nice to see you

2011-11-12T13:07:00.002Z

I am a mother bunny,
With a white and fluffy tail.
I lift it up into the air,
Babies now follow my trail.

knitting for Christmas
with 5 little knitting needles
go here to see more

have a nice day

Life is a dream

2011-11-06T15:25:00.001Z

A boat beneath a sunny sky,
Lingering onward dreamily
In an evening of July --

Children three that nestle near,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Pleased a simple tale to hear --

Long had paled that sunny sky:
Echoes fade and memories die.
Autumn frosts have slain July.

Still she haunts me, phantomwise,
Alice moving under skies
Never seen by waking eyes.

Children yet, the tale to hear,
Eager eye and willing ear,
Lovingly shall nestle near.

In a Wonderland they lie,
Dreaming as the days go by,
Dreaming as the summers die:

Ever drifting down the stream --
Lingering in the golden gleam --
Life, what is it but a dream?

Penguin

2011-10-23T12:44:00.000Z

The penguin's a bird that cannot fly
But can swim like a torpedo!
And on the ice
It looks so nice
Dressed in its own tuxedo!

"My Dear," said The Claus

2011-10-22T12:13:00.005Z

"There really is no need to worry at all

Your projects will all be completed this night,

I'm terribly sorry we gave you a fright."

"Sit down. Have some tea. It's relaxing, you'll see.

My friends and I've come a long way to help Thee."

She thought she was dreaming, our dear Quilter did,

In fact she quite feared that she near flipped her lid!

But the flash of the needles and twist of the thread soon gave her to know
she had nothing to dread.

They spoke no more words, but went straight to their sewing.
How the work went so quickly she had no way way of knowing.

The stitches, how fine! The corners, how straight!
This Claus-woman's talent was awfully great.
They finished the pillows, then started to quilt.
Before they all knew it, the whole thing was built!

Now old Mrs. Claus, she knew quilters real well,
and she knew they'd need help on this night most of all
So she said to our quilter, "Just move over dear,
I've brought my own needle. We'll get done, never fear.
I told dear old Santa about what quilters do.
How they plan all these projects but have other work too.
So he taught me his magic for doing things fast.
There, that pillows done. Now this is the last.

They tidied their thread snips, and picked up the scraps
and chased our dear quilter's six cats from their laps.
As they scurried away with their thimbles still gleaming
dear Mrs. Claus paused, her cap ribbons streaming.

"Merry Christmas, my dear, now just have a ball!"

buttons and so

2011-10-09T10:21:00.000Z

making buttons and all pieces are connected now
have to do more embroidery before I can finish the piece

Button, oh button,
Oh where have thou fled?
did thee tary too long
amongst fabric and thread?
did thee roll off my bosom
and cease to exist?
how i wish i could follow thee
into the mist.

have a great sunday

love to stitch

2011-10-02T08:03:00.000Z

After weeks of rest I put my tea party quilt on my lap and to hold it and see what to stitch on it
The bird of paradise was the result
there is so much more to do on this quilt but I wanted to show how it looks
I can sit under it when I stitch it keeps me warm, so lovely to work like this

Bird of paradise

2011-09-29T13:22:00.000Z

Saw you flying by
Flash of Turquoise Blue
I just had to try
To keep your life in view

My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise

Wish that I could fly
I'd be beside you now
But I can only sigh
And watch you circle round

My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise

So you fly away
When will you come again
So I can watch you play
In the pouring rain

My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise
Sweet bird of paradise
My bird of paradise

making a pocket

2011-09-24T14:08:00.001Z

I think of all the things I have,
I like my pockets best.
Pockets hold just everything
and they give your hands a rest.

I never know just what I'll find,
what special things I'll see
to put inside my pockets ~~
these are treasures, just for me.

When Mommy's doing laundry though,
she says sometimes it's scary
finding rocks and frogs and beetles
and my spiders that are hairy.

at last the winner

2011-09-23T14:32:00.000Z

at last the give away
and the winner is ,,,

It took some time but we had to move my Mother to a new home not all is done but my mother is settled
and that is the most import tend issue at the moment
also still trying to work on my cloth for the class given by Karen A most excellent class Karen is a great teacher

lots and lots of embroidery

give away

2011-09-10T17:37:00.002Z

my first post 6 years ago .
maybe time for a little give away

If you are interested

leave a little comment

"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
-Mother Teresa-
have a nice weekend

published again and more

2011-09-01T10:58:00.000Z

a surprise when I got this magazine my quilt was in it ,down on the left ,

here is a piece I am working on for the class given by Karen
I admire here work for a long time and now I have the change to work with here
I am already addicted

this is what I have done with the cloth
many stitches and many more to come

there is always something new to learn

wrapped

2011-08-28T08:37:00.000Z

this quilt is for my granddaughter Emily
for a cosy evening
for comfort
stitched with love

old lady

2011-08-26T08:36:00.000Z

Gentle eyes that see so much,
paws that have the quiet touch,
Purrs to signal "all is well"
and show more love than words could tell.
Graceful movements touched with pride,
a calming presence by our side -
A friendship that takes time to grow -
Small wonder why we love them so.

Lizzy

2011-08-21T07:54:00.000Z

on the bottom of the basket
she was waiting in the dark
but finely I found here
ready to make here world complete

yes there are more to come

2011-08-14T18:08:00.000Z

yes an other pillow
there are more little quilts just laying there
they turn out to be lovely pillows
so lovely to use not waiting in a box
to be loved, used,
no better way for a little quilt
don't you think

Sunday

2011-08-14T12:04:00.000Z

cleaning and reorganizing my little room
found this little quilt,,, what to do
well a pillow always oke,,,,,,,,,

the Feather

2011-08-13T08:49:00.000Z

twisting and turning
falling down toward the earth
and rising no more

for the magic feather project

spread the word...

2011-08-12T12:02:00.000Z

The magic feather project
hosted by Jude Hill

A great project and much fun to do
check it out and play along

no words

2011-08-06T17:20:00.000Z

have a nice day

last day of July

2011-07-31T13:40:00.000Z

I can not believe
July is gone so fast

small things

2011-07-28T10:05:00.000Z

We can do no great things;
only small things with great love.

my friend

2011-07-27T09:27:00.000Z

My little friend died yesterday
a sad day

looks like autum

2011-07-24T10:44:00.000Z

rain and it looks like autum
stitching on this quilt
slowly it grows
a lazy sunday
stitching and dreaming
outside there is rain

an article on my work

2011-07-23T09:47:00.000Z

I have Tineke to thank for
she asked me for this article
I am proud to be in a beautiful magazine like Quilt & Zo

Embroidery is a pleasant art,
That leaves its patterns on your heart.
Stories told by intricate design,
I'm so thankful for this craft of mine!

old things

2011-07-16T17:41:00.001Z

Old things are more beautiful
than many things brand new
because they bring fond memories
of things we used to do.
Old photographs in albums
love letters tied with lace
recapture those old feelings
that new ones can't replace.
Baby shoes, a teddy bear,
a ring that Grandma wore,
are treasures waiting there behind
a door marked "Nevermore".
Old things are more beautiful,
more precious day by day.
Because they are the flowers
we planted yesterday.

Shells

2011-07-15T20:18:00.000Z

She sells sea-shells on the sea shore;
The shells that she sells are sea-shells I'm sure.
So if she sells sea-shells on the sea shore,
I'm sure that the shells are sea-shore shells.

Tea Party

2011-06-26T13:48:00.000Z

weaving along on the tea party quilt
I changed the name from tea pot to tea party
it is better this way
for it is a party a joy to work on

outfit

2011-06-19T13:56:00.000Z

A new outfit for a new doll

a jacket and apron for working in the garden

New feet within my garden go,

New fingers stir the sod;

A troubadour upon the elm

Betrays the solitude.

New children play upon the green,

New weary sleep below;

And still the pensive spring returns,

And still the punctual snow!

- Emily Dickinson

Rose Garden

2011-06-13T17:54:00.000Z

I beg your pardon,
I never promised you a rose garden.
Along with the sunshine,
There's gotta be a little rain sometimes.
When you take, you gotta give, so live and let live,
Or let go.

cupcakes

2011-06-13T10:13:00.000Z

Cupcakes

Oh all the kinds of cupcakes,
Filled with sugar and sweet.
They're all sorts of flavors,
And my favorite treat.
Strawberry and vanilla,
Chocolate and peanut-butter.
They're all so delicious,
I have to have another.
But I must resist,
For if I don't there will be trouble.
But try as hard as I might,
They're all so yummy and loveable! ! !
Luna Moon

a little design,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

2011-06-05T12:28:00.000Z

Every clothes loving girl,
Wants to be,
A fashion designer,
Of the highest quality.

To design for the rich,
Design for the poor,
Design for the famous,
Then design even more.

Design a new pair of jeans,
A nightgown or two,
Design a dress for me,
And then a top for you.

Think up the latest fad,
Make a magazine as well,
See your ideas on the catwalk,
Before they go to shops, to sell.

to love and to hold

2011-06-03T19:04:00.001Z

The Rag Doll

by *acidlullaby

She built her home in tear drops
And gave her heart to the sky.
She tied up leaves
Around her sleeves
And pretended she could fly.

One morning in mid Winter
On a day that felt more like Spring,
She opened her ears
To the sound of tears
And imagined she could sing.

Overhead the birds would sweep
In sunshine or in rain.
Part of a crowd
They were happy and proud
And ignorant of her pain.

With a final farewell to teardrops
She climbed the tallest tower...
In her silent voice
She made her choice
Knowing freedom was in her power.

With her gaze up to the heavens
She felt then only peace,
As she took one step more
That trailed across the floor
She finally sought release.

The world lit up in sun beams
As she soared high on makeshift wings,
And the birds gathered round
Because they had found
They could hear music when she sings.

OOOO and AAAAA

2011-06-03T17:32:00.001Z

Arlee is making these wonderful fabricks
I want to feel an see it in the flesh
and here they are
I can feel and see and feel ,,,,,,,,,,,,

very beautiful

the leaves are so real

The fabric so soft

and something extra thanks Arlee
I am a happy girl
Here You can see more of the treasures and it is for sale

Tea pots

2011-06-02T09:16:00.000Z

I'm a little teapot, short and stout,
    Here's my handle, here's my spout,
    When I hear the tea-cups, hear me shout,
    "Tip me up and pour me out".

Hexagons

2011-05-22T08:17:00.000Z

Hexing Hexagons

These hexing hexagons of mine
Are perplexing hexing thoughts
Of whirling toward the world I see
For a swirl of whirling fun
A line to spawn these drawn shapes
As they dawn to spawn some more
Then patterns placed by grace to find
Show races placed inside my mind

Paul Moosberg

The Mushroom

2011-05-18T12:44:00.000Z

The Mushroom is the Elf of Plants --
At Evening, it is not --
At Morning, in a Truffled Hut
It stop upon a Spot
As if it tarried always
And yet its whole Career
Is shorter than a Snake's Delay
And fleeter than a Tare --
'Tis Vegetation's Juggler --
The Germ of Alibi --
Doth like a Bubble antedate
And like a Bubble, hie --
I feel as if the Grass was pleased
To have it intermit --
This surreptitious scion
Of Summer's circumspect.
Had Nature any supple Face
Or could she one contemn --
Had Nature an Apostate --
That Mushroom -- it is Him!

Emily Dickinson
1830 - 1886

New Beginnings

2011-05-15T10:26:00.000Z

I see the field where life does grow
in patches green from down below
where now we walk thru seeds once sown
a time of new beginning

We look not back from whence we came
or where we go it's all the same
where life's within a picture frame
in times of new beginning

Hold not for what tomorrow brings
to change your life, so many things
the bell once tolled, no longer rings
for a time of new beginning

Give not to sadness, enjoy the smiles
In fields, once yielded to the plow
come lay with me for just a while
This time of new beginning

So look now deep into my eyes
enjoy this time for how it flies
of gentle moans and tender sighs
for us and new beginnings

Big Bigger

2011-05-11T11:29:00.000Z

The forest quilt is no longer a quilt it is a BIG pillow now
for dreaming my dreams

Let me take you to the enchanted forest,
Where the fairies and the elves will pamper you,
Amid the wild rose and honeysuckle plants,
To remind you of the marvels of your youth.

Dromen

2011-04-24T13:19:00.000Z

Dromen dat zijn avonturen
Avonturen in je hoofd
Dromen dat zijn de verhalen
Die je bijna niet gelooft.

happy Easter

2011-04-23T17:49:00.000Z

to all my Friends

No Time

2011-04-23T11:28:00.000Z

sometimes I feel like this

No Time
I push through the chaos,
My mind tangles up,
My senses are battered,
My thoughts remain shut,
The purr of the traffic
Sends birds to the sky,
Abused by construction,
I wish I could fly,
As I glance at my watch
I know I must run,
I've no time for a life,
No time to have fun,
I've no time to observe,
My eyes cannot see,
There's no time to listen,
No time to be me.

By Polly C

birthday gift

2011-04-13T12:05:00.000Z

last week was my birthday
today came a belated gift
She is as old as I am
we were born in 1952
she is so beautiful
I am a happy girl

So Beautiful

2011-04-09T07:56:00.002Z

http://mandygreer.wordpress.com/

enjoy and have a great weekend

HAIKU

2011-04-08T07:22:00.000Z

Spring is warming
Spring is a cool season
Fun lasting spring

New Live

2011-03-24T15:55:00.002Z


with a little help from these ladies this sheep got 2 childeren

here is the first one just born

there is new live all around us

Sunny Sunday

2011-03-20T14:42:00.001Z

A bit more about Noordwijk
I got this little gift from Tineke ,,,,
It is something I would choose
It gave my spirits quite a lift
It’s something I will use!

And I also like to let you know
the new challenge we received
The strength of Mother Earth
from Sandra,

and as you know I like a poem
for my inspiration

Mother Earth
Gazing up toward the light,
...spinning slowly 'round.
Hear her soft sweet lullaby,
...and sink toward the ground.

Feel her peaceful greenness,
...breathe in her clear blue sky.
Evermore forgiving;
...be thankful she's alive.

Give back to her so kindly,
...her face we've known since birth.
Cherish her not blindly,
...for she's our only Mother Earth.

oant sjen

Emmy

Labyrinth

2011-03-18T08:13:00.001Z

The labyrinth awaits the sojourner--
almost calls her name--
Will you enter my simple boundaries
and journey my paths
One Step at a Time?

we went to Noordwijk to show the finished Labyrinth quilts
Sandra Tineke Willy and Myself

Willy arranged a beautiful house and she invited us,
the weather was so good the first spring day
we walked and talked enjoying the sun
It was a wonderful present

Home again enjoining the memories
of lovely days
Thanks to Willy

This Little Bag

2011-03-13T15:11:00.001Z

This little bag I hope will prove
To be not vainly made--
For, if you should a needle want
It will afford you aid.
And as we are about to part
T'will serve another end,
For when you look upon the Bag
You'll recollect your friend
Jane Austen

Present

2011-03-06T12:45:00.001Z

The Tea Party
I had a little tea party
This afternoon at three.
'Twas very small-
Three guest in all-
Just I, myself and me.

Myself ate all the sandwiches,
While I drank up the tea;
'Twas also I who ate the pie
And passed the cake to me

It is not my birthday yet,
but I got my first present from my dear friend Willy

we had a great day together Sandra Willy and myself
now while drinking tea and remembering all the days we had

Thanks for a fine friendship
I will make myself an other cup of tea

have a nice sunday
Emmy

just a poem

2011-03-04T11:08:00.000Z

Warning

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick flowers in other people's gardens
And learn to spit.

You can wear terrible shirts and grow more fat
And eat three pounds of sausages at a go
Or only bread and pickle for a week
And hoard pens and pencils and beermats and things in boxes.

But now we must have clothes that keep us dry
And pay our rent and not swear in the street
And set a good example for the children.
We must have friends to dinner and read the papers.

But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple.
Jenny Joseph

Late update

2011-02-27T15:38:00.000Z

Two of my grandchildren were here for the weekend
Playing games telling stories much activity
lots of fun ,
In the little time I had left I made 4 klosjes

I also had time to stitch some stitches on the Labyrint
finished the second sock for the doll

here feet are warm ,,,,
The rest will come in time .

oant sjen
Emmy

NOT 1

2011-02-19T14:18:00.000Z

Saturday and not 1 klosje done this week ,,,
The Labyrinth needed attention

making the edge of the forest quilt
totally different than my first idea
I do that very often
Idea,s come and go

there is the snowmen quilt
the same here the idea came in a flash
maybe next week on saturdayI have some klosjes done

Have a nice day
enjoy the weekend

oant sjen
Emmy

That's Amore - Dean Martin

2011-02-18T14:39:00.002Z

the full moon was so beautiful last night

and as always it reminds me of this song

little by little

2011-02-14T13:05:00.000Z

working on the snowmen quilt this weekend
weaving and basting and this is the result
the quilt is 115 - 120 cm and the intention is not to hang it
but to use it as a warm quilt , snowmen to keep you warm ,

How a plan can change

2011-02-13T13:38:00.001Z

Yesterday when I was stitching the klosjes and a little embroidery on Labyrinth ,,there is was,, The Idea for the snowmen quilt.

weaving snow and a sky
A complete different quilt .
changes for the best

Change

Change not mean perfect,
Change just change.
Not a perfect, there is,
But always a change.
After change, after change,
Too, also back from change.
Few a change
From the past,
And also, new change, vast.
From change, gets back-changed,
Reminding future a past.
Back-change, unvast past,
Future change, full of vast.

Deepta Protik Osman

oant sjen
Emmy

Weekend ,,,,,,,,,

2011-02-12T11:16:00.000Z

this week 8 klosjes and today I cut 11 klosjes
hope to finish these 11 this weekend

It is very cold a great day to sit inside and stitch

There is also a sock to knit and a dress to make

The Labyrinth quilt needs more embroidery and stitching
My weekend is gone before I know it

oant sjen
Emmy

Today

2011-02-09T09:58:00.000Z

working on Labyrinth the quilt for the challenge with 4 girls Willy Sandra and a guest Tineke
There is some time to finish we have a data in march .

For the quilt I used hand dyed fabric, scrim,Paint sticks,quilting by machine and embroidery
The Embroidery is not finished

This is a smaller piece I am working on for the course with Jude

In my eyes of heart
In my heart of eyes
Magical moon had lit
Many stars smiled
Over my clouded heart

On my drums of heart
On my heart of drums
Songs played magically
Music oozed slowly
Over my beat less heart

To my dreams of heart
To my heart of dreams
Life roused freshly
Smile smiled smilingly
On dry lips of my heart

For my life of heart
For my heart of life
Colors faded naturally
Season changed timely
For me to be my part

Kranthi Pothineni

Gary Moore - Still Got The Blues R.I.P

2011-02-07T13:13:00.002Z

Update

2011-02-05T11:21:00.000Z

Saterday again ,the update for the klosjes quilt
It is a very old patron from Holland ,but according to this comment from Karoda
,,,,that pattern was my great grandmother's favorite to make. love the contemporary colours.,,,,,
It seems it is from around the world
Thanks Karoda for the lovely comment ,,,

I can see why,,, you can use all the little old fabrics you have
and it turns out very nice
for the record I have 50 klosjes at this moment

Sarubobo

2011-01-29T12:35:00.000Z

so cute so easy just for fun I found it here

how to make it
mairuru
and the article from Arlee
on this site
mrxstitch

klosjes quilt

2011-01-29T10:19:00.000Z

the bad thing about the klosjes quilt is the drawing of the klosjes
The sewing is fun sitting relaxed stitching by hand
I admire those that finished the quilt I am still not sure if I get there
slowly going and thinking about a new quilt
and there are quilts I have to finish
never a doll moment

have a beautiful day
oant sjen
Emmy

be proud of

2011-01-27T21:18:00.000Z

The finished quilt
the work done
I got the assessment from Marie Roper my Tutor
and I am very pleased with it
the C&G course level 3 is done

and on we go

2011-01-23T14:11:00.000Z

The pillow is done now I can go on with the next project
I am the last to post the first pictures of the challenge

Labyrint ,,

A detail of the quilt to be
As this is my idea for the theme I have the hardest time to get started
and of course the other quilt was in the way
never the less it is on it,s way
here you can reed more about this challenge
Tineke
Willy
Sandra

oant sjen
Emmy

Shortcoming

2011-01-22T16:51:00.000Z

crazy quilting in white

The embroidery also will be in white

The cushion for the fairytail quilt
it is about ,,the princes and the pea,,
the quilt is 77cm by 145 cm
it is the last assignment for the C&G course
sometimes I have trouble finishing things
I always like to start new things
thats my shortcoming

Smile

2011-01-21T19:18:00.000Z

A Beautiful Smile

By Linda A. Copp

A beautiful smile
falls 'cross your face
When you are happy
or full of grace.

A beautiful smile
fills your eyes,
When you're contented
or surprised.

A beautiful magic
attends your soul,
When you have spoken
of love untold.

Have patience

2011-01-19T14:29:00.002Z

she want to get dressed , yes I know
Have patience first I want to take a walk
outside the sun is shining

this is my day of
time for myself
when I am back I make you a dress

ooo I forgot to say
I found her in this little shop

oant sjen
Emmy

Finishing Touch

2011-01-16T11:26:00.001Z

The backside of the fairy tail quilt
the finishing touch
just a couple of stitches before we go and take a walk
after days of rain the sun is shining
it looks a bit like spring
have a nice Sunday

oant sjen
Emmy

Cat poem

2011-01-15T18:04:00.000Z

MY CAT
I love my cat
my cat loves me
This we all agree
When I am alone
She keeps me company

Her fur is soft as down
She cuddles next to me
Purrs when she is happy
and loves to play with me
I would be lost without my cat
My cat would be lost without me

written by: verna ralph

rainy day

2011-01-12T13:49:00.001Z

it is grey and rainy day .
a great day to make it cosy inside
fresh flowers a pot of tea some cookies and of course
needles and threads.
No work today just enjoying this rainy day
the snow man quilt and the forest quilt are at my side
to play with

and my little friend is helping me
always on my side telling me her little stories
and I understand
she loves these rainy days when I am just sitting there and stitch
so peaceful so relaxed
so you see it is a lovely rainy day
hope you have a good day to

oant sjen
Emmy

hello hello new bloggers and friends

2011-01-11T00:27:00.003Z

welkome to a new blog
http://www.willyvandebeek.blogspot.com
go see it is a great artist

and to the new people to follow me l ove to see you here
thank you so much

oant sjen
Emmy

Addiction ?

2011-01-09T10:30:00.001Z

I have an affliction
Or is it an addiction?
It really is hard to say.
I wake up each morning,
Sleepy and yawning,
Not ready to face the day.
All night I've thought of plans,
New patterns, designs and bands,
Until I have lost my way.
Each quilt I see
Looks good to me.
I'll make it, come what may.
The more I learn,
The more I yearn
To make a quilt that's gay.
With swatches galore
I still want more!
But somebody's got to pay!
Yes, it is an addiction,
Not an affliction,
And I know it is here to stay!

home alone

2011-01-05T20:01:00.000Z

home alone after , a lovely afternoon at the quiltkabinet
meeting new people, that is always nice
talking and drinking tea and of course some work done
I could not resist these beautiful fabrics so I took them home
maybe a quilt for my daugther she does not have one for herself

fairytail quilt

2011-01-02T17:33:00.001Z

Jude gave me the advice just keep going
yes I will do just that
If you start quilting your quilt comes alive
I read it somewhere can not remember were
but it is true

Do it now,,,,,,,,,,

2011-01-02T12:31:00.001Z

I have to get this done
But I don't know how to finish
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Imagine

2011-01-01T13:22:00.000Z

these little mountains of snow
they become little snowmen
give them a face
embroidery added
Imagine that

LAST DAY OF THE YEAR

2010-12-31T11:24:00.001Z

The New Year lies before you
Like a spotless tract of snow
Be careful how you tread on it
For every mark will show.

Naked snowmen

2010-12-29T14:41:00.000Z

2 naked snowmen ,,,,,,,,, no embroidery yet
so there are 6 blocks now
still growing this snowmen quilt

the naked blocks need the embroidery
they look so cold and lonely
so naked

see you later when the embroidery is done

have a nice day

on a Christmas day

2010-12-25T09:58:00.001Z

the children are not here yet so I have some time to show you the progress of the snowman quilt.
al hand dyed fabric and embroidery and lots of fun making this
If I am a child again playing in the snow
just imagination

have a lovely day

Christmas Cat

2010-12-24T09:25:00.000Z

A merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

warm regards
Emmy