Tuesday, November 30, 2010

On the 8th Day of Christmas

I love the simplicity of two color quilts. This is a great example of a pine cone/pine burr pattern.

Monday, November 29, 2010

On the 7th Day of Christmas

A pretty red and green Martha Washington wreath.

Friday, November 26, 2010

On the 6th Day of Christmas


I love this folk art style crib quilt!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

On the 5th Day of Christmas


An 1865 Mariner's Compass - it almost looks like peppermint candies.

Friday, November 19, 2010

On The 4th Day of Christmas


A pretty with pink Jacob's Ladder quilt.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

On the Third Day of Christmas


The black really adds to this variation of the Rose of Sharon pattern. Look at all those berries in the border.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

On The Second Day of Christmas


1900 pieced basket and applique quilt. I love red and green quilts that have a touch of gold in them. This one is stunning.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

On the First Day of Christmas...

I had to start out with one of my favorite quilters and one of my favorite quilts. This is a Gwen Marston quilt that I just love the border on. It is so simple but also makes a statement.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Tomorrow starts the 25 days of Christmas. I will be posting a picture of an antique or older quilt that I think would be wonderful to own and display during the Holidays. The 25 days consists of the days that I know I will be able to post on, therefore the reasoning for starting on November 16th! So here goes...