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Olde World Santa Whimsy by on 3/22/2010 3:21:01 PM Comment on this Santa Quilt Quilts in the Garden quilt show was held this past weekend at WheatonArts in Millville,  NJ.  Olde World Santa Whimsy won a first place ribbon in the large bed quilt category.   The redwork santas are from Curtis Boehringer's Olde World Santa and Santas of the Month collections.  The embroidery of the santa blocks took me two years to finish....Thanks to Curtis for his wonderful and whimisical santa designs! Jo Comment on or Share this Article >> Olde World Santas Quilt by Jo on 3/1/2010 3:47:05 PM Comment on this Olde World Santas Quilt Finished at last my Olde World Santas embroidery quilt.  The santas were from Curtis Boehringer's collection of olde world santas for redwork, the applique vine and french braid border are my original design additions to make this quilt bigger.  This is being entered into the Garden Patch Quilters show coming up in 3 weeks... Stay tuned for more photos..... Comment on or Share this Article >> My Woobie in Pink & Burgundy by Jo on 10/16/2009 6:48:35 PM Comment on this My Woobie in Pink & Burgundy or Cotton Candy I've been hard at work piecing together Woobies.  This is the first completed; pretty pink chenille with a rail fence block of light pink, paisley and burgundy polka dots.  This is the first of three completed this week.  The other two, Vanilla Expresso and Burgundy Rose are complete and just need to be photographed.  Off to the long arm next week after my workshop for the Garden Patch Quilt Guild on Wednesday.  The pattern for My Woobie is available through my website.  Just drop me an email... Comment on or Share this Article >> Another UFO completed and off to the longarm quilter! by Jo on 9/18/2009 5:48:04 PM Comment on this Paisley Pinwheel #2 Another of my many UFOs is now completed and off to the longarm quilter for quilting.  I took a quick photo of the quilt top as it hung on the line.  It measures 82" x 100".  The backing is a wonderful wine burgundy floral on tan.  Can't wait for it to be finished.... Comment on or Share this Article >> My Woobie class quilts by Jo on 8/27/2009 7:36:05 AM Comment on this Here's another woobie completed in this month's class.  Check out the funky monkeys with bananas and the cool dark brown chenille. Comment on or Share this Article >> Four Hearts Quilt - finished by Jo on 6/9/2009 8:03:38 PM Comment on this Have just received the Four Hearts quilt back from my machine quilter, have the binding on and ready to stitch down.  Will post a photo as soon as it is completed. The quilt is finished and was given as a "thank you" gift to my husband's cardiologist.  He was very moved by the quilt.  Attached is a picture.  A pattern is in the works..... Comment on or Share this Article >> Rooster Weathervane Wallhanging by Jo on 5/25/2009 7:38:45 AM Comment on this Just finished a patriotic rooster wallhanging in time to celebrate the 4th.  Quick and easy raw edge applique make this a "finish in a weekend" project.  Pattern to be available June 1st. Comment on or Share this Article >> Yin & Yang Go Red Accepted in Vermont Quilt Fest 2009 by Jo on 4/16/2009 8:34:40 AM Comment on this Just received a letter yesterday from the committee at Vermont Quilt Fest that they have accepted Yin & Yang Go Red into their 2009 show which is mid-June.  Will keep you posted as to how it does. Comment on or Share this Article >> Yin & Yang Go Red by Jo Timko on 3/14/2009 7:57:41 AM Comment on this Original quilt pattern created by me using the positive and negative of the quilt block pattern for use in my 1930's club, Wash Day Ladies.  Pattern to be released later this spring. Comment on or Share this Article >> Bear's Tea Party (Pattern Only) by Jo Timko on 3/14/2009 7:47:34 AM Comment on this Original quilt pattern design using Sharon Yenter's Dancing Teapot fabrics. A mix of a traditional block, bearpaw, with the lively Yenter teapot and teacup border fabric.   Pattern is available online through this website or if you're in the South Jersey area, stop by Mullica Hill Quilt Company and see the sample and purchase a pattern along with matching fabrics. Comment on or Share this Article >>