This is just a quick post to thank everyone who left messages on my last two posts about my preserved vintage embroidery quilts. I’m sorry I didn’t answer each comment individually but I want you to know how much I appreciate all your kind words!
I love hearing from everyone and I know you aren’t all quilters, but I’d love to see pictures of your quilts or any other craft you are involved with. Just send pictures to my website – quiltingcozy@gmail.com.
I got the second quilt back from Judy, the quilter, and she did a great job as usual.
We chose a very open meander so that the quilting wouldn’t interfere with the design.
One reader asked about the quilt my little Casey Jones is sitting on at the end of one of the posts. That is a simple braid and I’ll include that when I do my donated baby quilt post. (Yes, he has his own baby quilt).
Casey is a 7-year-old Imperial Shih Tzu (Imperial refers to a size between a toy and a standard – He’s 10 pounds of love and cuddles).
I hope every one is having a great beginning of 2024. It’s winter for some of us and summer for you lucky folks in Australia. West Virginia has been very fortunate so far with very mild weather including a few spring-like days!
Please continue to leave comments or write to me at QuiltingCozy@gmail.com, and I will try to respond to blog comments individually next time!
My very best wishes to all my blog friends and readers,
Carol
A Quilting Cozy Series - Carol Dean Jones 
Dear Carol, You’re so very welcome. I wanted to ask~~ have you written any articles or tutorials other than your blog on the embroidery blocks? These were STUNNING! My mama was a child of the depression and she did absolutely every type of needlework and sewing imaginable. With 5 brothers, I was her hope for a ‘girly-girl’ Imagine her dismay when I turned out to be a consumate tomboy! I am a terrific cook, and started quilting and sewing on a treadle when I was about 5. Of course they were not full sized… That didn’t happen with a house full of naked dollies that I only played with on rainy days… but I digress. I am now older, disabled and love the things that mama tried to teach me. I have TONS of her embroidered items saved, but didn’t have a solid idea of how to make them into a cohesive unit. Thank you for giving me a germ of an idea! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery… (so I ‘ve heard) So I am wanting this morning after reading your blog posts again to send a TON of flattery your way! Thanks for all you share. I loved the book series so make that TWO TONS! Sending many BLESSINGS your way! Karen
What a lovely, lovely letter to wake up to this morning! Thank you for all your kind words. I’m getting up there in years as well. I turn 86 In a few months. my projects are getting smaller and smaller. Have a great weekend and again, thank you for sharing. Carol.
Casey Jones is ADORABLE…but of course you know that. I do love that braid pattern and have always wanted to try it. Thanks, Carol, for reminding me! I’m planning to try to use up some of my stash this year making baby quilts and small projects. Once again you’ve inspired me with the embroidery quilts and Casey’s picture.
Hi Carol! It is always nice to see a post from you. You did such a nice job on the vintage embroidery quilts. It’s nice to have those precious items in use instead of wasting away being “saved” for something special, isn’t it?! Your partner in crime, Casey Jones, looks like the perfect sidekick. Happy Valentine’s Day to you. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
He even helps me sew!!
Good Morning Sweet Pea! I hate Word Press!!! It never lets me log in! I hope you see my comments! How are you and Casey doing? Haven’t heard from you in a long time!! What a great use of that embroidery! You did a great job with it. I am not crazy about meander quilting but it goes well with these embroideries. Too many people use it and do it so large. The quilting needs to make the blocks stand out. Hope you are well. We need to get together! Hugs Dear Friend, Daffy Down Dilly
Beautiful work as always Carol. That blue embroidery is one I remember. Good use of it. Judy did a great job quilting. Casey is a cutie and deserves his own blanket. Thanks for keeping us updated! Take care and keep stitching!