Heart from Judy McCarthy

Judy and I have been swapping for a long time. She is a very talented lady and has been published in Pat Winters CQ maginze several times. She is a very sweet person and I am so happy to know her... great friend. She lives in Australia. Thank you Judy for all the sunshine you bring to my life.

Neighbors Big Tree Down

Our Neighbors tree fell on their Dad's car. He ended up having to stay here. He now owns an RV.

Miriam presenting one of her Emma's Tree to the President of Ireland Mary McAleese

Irish Patchwork Society
The Irish Patchwork Society was founded in 1981 to promote the practice and art of patchwork, applique and quilting in Ireland To read more about this click on the highlighted link above.

Chairperson Miriam Gogarty recently presented President Mary McAleese with "Emma's Tree". The President was very impressed with the wall-hanging and said that it will hang in her home in Roscommon for Christmas.

A pattern for making "Emma's Tree" is included in the Winter Issue of the IPS Newsletter.

The Branching Out National Exhibition will be
Upcoming Quilt Events
2011 - 30th Anniversary of the IPS. To celebrate this, a special National exhibition will be taking place in the Botanic Gardens in July 2011. Theme is "Branching Out". All local branches will be hosting their own exhibitions Jan-Apr to enable selection of quilts for the National Exhibition
Octagon Quilters 20th Anniversary Exhibition. Custom House Studios, The Quay, Westport, Co. Mayo. July 7th - 31st
Hands Across the Border Exhibition. Theme: Dreamcatcher. On exhibit September in the Visitors Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin
IPS National AGM 15th October. Preliminary notice of AGM. Talk by visiting quilter Philippa Naylor.

It will also include a fabric postcard exibit and I am happy to say that many members of my Art4Mail postrcard trading group will have postcards in the exibit along with postcards from all over the world. To learn more click here.
Click here to join Art4Mail we swap postcards as well as many other art forms, button fairies, mug rugs, ATC's, mini quilts, charms and too much to mention......
I want to wish Miriam great success with this phonomial project. It is an honor to know Miriam and she has been such a wonderful inspiration to me through all my good and bad times. I love ya girl.....hugs and kisses

Gloria's Granddaughters Quilt Finished

This is a quilt that I finished for Carly, the granddaughter of Gloria, a long time member of the Fayetteville Tarheel Quilters Guild. Sadly Gloria did not make in time to see it finished but I am sure she is looking down now and has the best view of all. Thank Laura, Gloria's daughter for giving me the opportunity to help, it was my pleasure to give back to someone who gave so much. Beth Medieros Quilted this for me, she does a terrific job. Thanks Beth.

Emma Trees

These Emma Trees were created by Miriam Gogariy from Ireland in memory of her daughter Emma who died at age 26 from Breast Cancer leaving behind to baby daughters age 3 and 18 months. These 2 will be off in the mail to Miriam so she can donate or give as gifts. I am so sorry Miriam for your loss and I know this time of year is the hardest time for you. Remember that many are thinking of you and you are not alone.... Love Lisa