Sunbonnet Babies

Posted on February 10, 2015 by prairiemoonquilts in Longarm Quilting, People, Quilts

I recently had the honor of quilting a very special quilt. I met Barb Owen last November, when she attended a retreat that I was also attending. She was there working feverishly on a Sunbonnet Babies quilt for her granddaughter, Kristi. Seems there’s a tradition in Barb’s family of all the girls receiving Sunbonnet Babies […]

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Art and Inspiration: A Quilt Retreat

Posted on November 18, 2014 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Quilts, Quotes, Travels

This past weekend I got invited to join a fabulous group of art quilters at a retreat they were having. Even though I’m not a member of the group, I was allowed to join them anyway! The retreat was held at the Brunswick Lodging and Event Center, which is attached to Sew Sweet Quilt Shop. […]

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The Great Quilt Batting Relay

Posted on March 30, 2014 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous, People

In my extreme unorganization, I finally managed to break down into a full-blown panic attack yesterday afternoon. I had just pulled a quilt off the longarm, and was preparing to load the next one, when I realized I needed a particular type of batting. A type I didn’t think I had on hand. My friend, […]

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Katy’s Paint Chip Challenge

Posted on January 16, 2014 by prairiemoonquilts in Longarm Quilting, People

When I showed you all my Paint Chip Challenge project a while back, I told you I’d also show you the one my sister made. She got a much easier color combination than I did — Cranberry Zing and Intense Teal — which just happens to be one of her favorite color combinations at this […]

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15 Minutes of Play

Posted on January 7, 2014 by prairiemoonquilts in Challenges, Inspiration, People

I know I’ve mentioned before that my friend, Victoria, has a book out called “15 Minutes of Play”. Although the book has been out for over a year now, it’s one I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of. In fact, I make a point to read it through all over again every once in […]

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A Special Treat

Posted on August 19, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Quilts

Last Tuesday evening, I was invited, along with a few other friends, to Alice’s house, to view a “private” trunk show by the very talented Karen Grover. Karen brought along a few of her quilts and treated us to a delightful little personal showing that I enjoyed very much. It was very interesting to hear […]

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Father’s Day Out

Posted on June 16, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Travels

Every year, on Father’s Day weekend, The Allis Connection hosts an Allis Chalmers tractor show in Amana, IA. Every year, my brother, sister, and I take our dad and our cousin Deno to go see it. Yesterday was the big day! It’s a 4-hour car ride one way, and my family is a veritable bunch […]

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The LaSalle Boarding House

Posted on June 6, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in Miscellaneous, People

In the town of Bevier, Missouri, where my grandparents lived, there stands a big historic “mansion” on Bloomington Street. As long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to see inside this house, but never had the opportunity. It’s been standing empty for years, owned by an auction company, decaying from neglect and the harsh effects […]

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Amish Mafia

Posted on May 11, 2013 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Travels

My Cowboy hung out with a couple of his Amish buddies last weekend, and they took a road trip together. Given his penchant for tire/wheel troubles, true to form, they broke down somewhere along the way. While waiting for the truck to be repaired, My Cowboy, Freddie, Daniel, and the tow-truck driver ducked into the […]

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A Few Things

Posted on November 23, 2012 by prairiemoonquilts in People, Quotes

Well, I’ve been in Nebraska now for 9 days. I’m still not completely unpacked. I still haven’t located my camera, my skillets, my diary, the new toothbrush I bought to bring along, or the basket with my most crucial sewing supplies in it. I can’t use the internet and the printer at the same time […]

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