Category Archives: Quilting

My Thimble Creek Quilt Group

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I want to include these historical photos of my quilt group and my dear friends.  For the last 30 years or so, we’ve met weekly, shared stitching, stories and friendship.  These women are each dear to me. These photos were … Continue reading →

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Quilts gifted to Claire’s Family in Irvine

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Caleb other’s Grandma and Grandpa visited the kids in Irvine this week and sent me these wonderful photos of Caleb with their Christmas quilts.  PAYDAY!

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FTC and my continuing I Spy Quilt production

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve been finishing some of my I Spy quilts this month.  Six more are ready for quilting.  Back in the day (about 10-15 years ago) when I made these, I couldn’t stop making them.  I struggle with a condition that … Continue reading →

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The Sledders Quilt

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Sledding with the kids at the cabin after Christmas reminded me that a long long time ago (2004) I started a quilt of sledders going down a hill.  I found the pattern for this block in a sampler quilt called … Continue reading →

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My Whig Rose Quilt

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I wanted to include a photo of my Whig Rose Quilt while it’s hanging this year for Christmas.  This is one of my masterpieces, worked on for many years. Below are a few photos of the quilt as it progressed.

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Christmas Eve 2025

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We had a calm and peaceful Christmas Eve this year.  We took a long walk around the neighborhood this afternoon, stopping at all the yards with fun decorations.  One yard around the corner had an army of blow-up snowmen, another … Continue reading →

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December Quilt Gifts and Projects

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Early this month I made a Very Hungry Caterpillar quilt for Caleb.  You may remember that he was a little caterpillar for Halloween this year.  This fabric has been waiting for about 15 years for the perfect moment.  It’s time … Continue reading →

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More Quilt Tops Completed: Butterflies and Posies

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today I assembled my butterfly blocks.  I prepped these blocks to take to Germany 2 years ago, then never got to them.  I finished the applique while we were in Alaska, then embroidered the antennae during our trip to Hilton … Continue reading →

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“Oh My Stars!” –an English Paper Pieced Quilt

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Kind of like people, in order to appreciate what you see, you have to understand what you don’t see.  It’s easy for us to look good, even when we’re not feeling all put together.  Quilts are like that, especially with … Continue reading →

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An English Paper Pieced Grandmother’s Flower Garden Quilt

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I started making these cute little English Paper Pieced flowers about 25 years ago.  I took them with me to music lessons and ball games and stitched them while I waited for the kids, not knowing what I’d eventually do … Continue reading →

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