Monday, March 2, 2009

Winter Wonderland

Last night around 9:30 it started snowing and look what I woke up to this morning. Five inches of snow. It has been five years since we have had a snow like this. I know a lot of you are tired of snow but these pictures are for those that don't get snow.  It definitely is a Winter Wonderland.






Here is our driveway looking up from the bottom.

Here it is from the top.  It is a 400 foot long driveway which faces the north so until the weather gets warm and melts it all, I am here to stay.
My husband and daughter parked their cars at the bottom.  School was cancelled for my daughter and my husband is working from home today.  The winters that we have had snow I have walked down the driveway if I needed something really bad but most times I will just stay in my nice cozy home.

Now for the rest of the applique bee.  A lady that just bought herself a long arm quilting machine brought this quilt to the shop and she let the group have a look at it.  This is a pattern by Kristen Steiner called "A Southern Album."
Here is the back of it.  Look at this machine quilting. Fantastic. This quilt could be reversible.
Now here is a truly reversible quilt.  Front side.
Back Side.
Here is one more Aunt Millie's Garden Block. I love the stripe fabric used in the flower.
And speaking of Aunt Millie's Garden , you must go over to Betweens and check out her AMG blocks.  They are fabulous.

With Passion, Carrie P.

Where there's will, there's a way.  A Proverb

21 comments:

Cindy said...

Oh my word, the snow is BEAUTIFUL.

Oh my word, the quilting is BEAUTIFUL.

AND - Oh my word, the reversible quilt is BEAUTIFUL.

Truly, the quilting is STUNNING!

Darlene said...

A beautiful and delightful winter wonderland. Thank you for sharing.

The quilts and such you shared are stunning. Thank you!

Betsy said...

Beautiful snow and stunning quilts.

Abby and Stephanie said...

I saw where the snow pattern was heading toward the southern states. Yippee...you got snow and we didn't. Enjoy! I'm DONE with snow.

The back of the Southern Album quilt is just amazing!

KaHolly said...

Beautiful snowy pictures. Its beauty is its only redeeming factor, in my opinion. What is that rustic looking structure in picture #3, lower left? Looks interesting. The quilts are gorgeous. I've been looking at long arm machines for awhile, but such an expense!

Kaaren said...

Ther is nothing quite as beautiful as freshly fallen snow, especially in your driveway Carrie and not ours. Tee hee. It missed us!

The quilts are breathtaking. When you see work like that it sure is humbling. Thanks for sharing.

Marj said...

I love the pictures of the Winter Wonderland. We were lucky here in Aiken, SC the snow missed us, but the kids got a day off from school.
Love all the pictures of the quilts. Especialy quilting on the Southern album, it looks like it could easily win a blue ribon in the next quilt show.

Lindsey said...

We got your same snow! It's the first time in a couple of years we've been able to make a snowman. Fun! It didn't last very long but exciting none the less. Such pretty quilting, and I love the way it showed up so well on the back...

Candace said...

What beautiful pictures, Carrie, but I know all too well what havoc the snow can bring! Glad you can stay inside safe and warm! Thanks for sharing more wonderful quilty goodness! I am so tempted to take the long arm plunge when I see such glorious quilting from someone who just got one!
Cheers!

Pieced Pastimes said...

We just got a foot of snow - between last night and today. We needed it, as the old snow was looking quite dirty and needed a refresher. The quilts are beautiful!

Salem Stitcher said...

I loved the snow! I just wish I had a 400 foot driveway so I could stay home and quilt too! Glad you got a day in.

Karen said...

Lovely snow and a pretty Aunt Millie block. How many more blocks to go?

Sherri said...

I love your snow pictures...and as always you have such lovely quilts/quilting to share! Guess what...I bought "Perfect Circles" today...and I almost bought the Aunt Millies book...but I wanted to see if I could find it cheaper on-line!

M and M plus 3 said...

I just love reading your blog. So many beautiful pictures. I really like seeing the AMG pics, now if I can only gain the courage to start mine, my pattern is in the sewing room waiting on me.

Your winter wonderland snow is pretty, glad it was you and not us this time. We are so ready for warm weather, we're driving somewhere warm this w/e for DH to golf, he can't stand much more cold weather and snow.

Robin said...

So long as I don't have to be in it, I can definitely appreciate the beauty of snow. It looks like you are in a winter wonderland!

And that Southern Album quilt is incredible! The quilting is just gorgeous!!!! I love the reversible quilt too-- so cool! And another lovely AMG block... those stripes are really striking.

Days and colors said...

Beautiful pictures of your winter wonderland! The second one with a dove is so lovely! The quilts are fantastic, such a great work!

Jenny of Elefantz said...

I agree, those flowers come alive with the striped fabric! Very nice!!

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

Beautiful quilt show today, Carrie, Thanks for sharing! The snow was fantastic, wasn't it?

Heritage Quilter said...

It really was a great quilting day. I got to work from home and then went straight to the quilt cave.

Deb said...

Carrie.. the snow pics I can never get tired of they are just gorgeous. Living in Ontario.. I feel we don't get enough snow... I would rather be snowed in and quilting..LOL
Thank you for the quilt show... those quilts are just a work of art!! amazing!!
thanks also for the honorable mention in your blog... you are always so thoughtful.

Farmhouse Blessings said...

I love the photo of the lane. Its magical.