Today, my favorite singer, Mylene Farmer (one of the most successful artists in France) turns 50 year old.Two years ago she celebrated her birthday performing on Stade de France, in Paris. 80000 fans sang her "Happy Birthday". I was there! Do you remember this quilt I made for her ? I really wanted to make her another quilt for this special day. I spent many hours on Internet looking for good … [Read more...]
Quilting in “non-quilting” countries
Ever wonder what it might be like to be quilter and to quilt in a country with no quilting tradition?Angie Padilla is a quilt designer and teacher living in Quito, Ecuador. She designs and creates whimsical, creative and fun to sew quilt patterns (if you are an applique lover or EQ user I am sure you already know her).She is doing a series of post on her blog about the needs and challenges that … [Read more...]
I took a break from quilting in the last two weeks so there is nothing new I could show you.I did not quilt but of course I couldn't stay away from the quilting world ! Next week I will be back to work!Lots of babies came into the world last year in our family ! And others are expected in two weeks: at least 7 puppies ! My youngest sister Nicoleta is very busy! She took these pictures.I let them … [Read more...]
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A quilt for Blogger Quilt Festival
Amy, – Park City Girl, – is once again organizing the Blogger’s Quilt Festival. Thank you Amy for creating such a fun time! I've decided to share this quilt with you (some of you already know its story) because this is one of my favorite quilts. While I quilt I usually listen music and Mylene Farmer is my favorite singer. Mylene is one of the most successful artists of all time in France. I saw … [Read more...]
I taught for the first time !
* when I scheduled the class I was excited; * in the middle of the night before the class I was sewing blocks; * I went to bed at 1.30 AM and I was nervous; * I wake up at 5.30 AM and I was even nervous ! * on the road ( two hours drive) my only though was: “did I forget something essential, like rotary cutter ?”; I did not forget anything;* when we arrived there I forgot all the concerns;* I took … [Read more...]
Born to Quilt
I'm absolutely thrilled to have you here! It seems like you share my passion for fabrics, quilts, and unique bags. I'm on a mission to help you spread love and joy by creating beautiful quilts and bags for your loved ones. You might be wondering, what makes a successful quilter? To me, it's someone who finds pure joy in creating quilts and shares that passion with their loved ones. That's the … [Read more...]
Quilt top finished
I am happy and excited…I finished the quilt top I started a few days ago. It wasn’t too hard to make it…though I said it’s so hard to piece diamonds and stitch Y seams ! It’s hard only in my head !Yesterday I wasn’t in a good mood and in the morning I intended just to sew a few stitches on this quilt and then I thought that I will work on other projects. I though that I will put it aside and I … [Read more...]
Happy days, happy weeks….
... for me and for the two or three Mylene Farmer's fans who visit my blog (are you many more out there ??? - please leave me a message!).7 months after the two concerts I attended in Paris, we can live again the excitement and the joy and the happiness...because the DVD of the concert was released...Amazon France sent it to me since Saturday, maybe tomorrow I will have it...Until then, I am … [Read more...]
Wintery scenes
Here are a few pictures I took two weeks ago. This wonderful place, one hour away from where I live, is Fundata. It's considered one of the highest (if not the highest) settlements in Romania. Altitude varies between 1300-1400 meters (4200 -4600 feet).Click on pictures for a larger view.Ten days ago the temperature lowered until -28 degree Celsius( -18.4 degree Fahrenheit) in the night.I took this … [Read more...]
Gifts to warm…
my hands...and my feet...They warm my heart, too, because were made for my birthday by my friend Teodora !Thank you, Teodora !She also sent me this Amy Butler book (in German ). Pepe is happy, too ! Teodora's birthday was just a few days after mine, you can see my present for her. … [Read more...]