I will start out by saying a little bit about myself for those first time visitors.
My name is Mary Kunna and I live in Washington State. I started this blog to chronicle some of my day to day adventures in quilting and life in general. I also did this so I could half way keep up some of the (to me) new ways or changes in this lovely world of the internet. After all, I am a baby boomer and sometimes am a little resistant to change :-).
My passion is quilting. I used to do other crafts such as crocheting, very amateurish tole painting , general crafties and beading. I had tried (back in the 70's) to do a little quilting, but started with grand plans (and a big project) and didn't have the patience to stick with it. In 1990 I was re-introduced to quilting and that was it. I fell in love with it. Since then it has gone from hobby to business. I do long-arm quilting for people, pattern design, teach quilting classes, vend at quilt shows and have done some commission quilts. Please visit some of my other pages and check out some of the quilts I have done. Oh yeah, BTW my other passion is collecting sewing machines. What can I say.
Since this is a party, let's celebrate with a little give-away. Also, since this is a quilting blog, what better thing to give away but a quilting book.
A friend of mine loaned me her copy of this book quite a while back, and I got sooo caught up in reading the stories of the hobos way of life I had to get my own copy. The stories are so interesting and tell you how they had their own type of "sign" language to tell others if there was a place where they could get food or shelter. Also, if there were things they had to watch for.
There are several blocks that are on my "to do" list.
When this posts I will be away at - what else - a quilting retreat. When I return, I will draw the winner on the 27th of January. Correction: The date I will draw for a winner is February 15th. Still plenty of time to leave a comment and get in the drawing.
I will link up to Vicki's blog. Go check out other new blogs and see what everyone is up to.
I hope you will continue to visit my blog and thanks for stopping by.
Til later,
Hugs & Stitches,
Mary
Looking forward to seeing what else you create, you certainly have a lovely blog.
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ReplyDeletemy name is Karen B. and I am a volunteer for Vicki and would like to welcome you to todays GYB and wish you a nice time and many followers.
Hugs,
Karen B.
A friend of mine made the blocks in that book and the quilt was awesome.,
ReplyDeleteI came over for the GROW YOUR BLOG party and am so impressed your quilting expertise! How wonderful that you found your way back to quilting - maybe I shall, too, after reading your blog. Winning that book would certainly help! Cindy from TheCranesNest.com
ReplyDeleteI stopped by from the GYB party, and would love that book. I love reading things like that. Thanks for the chance!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the Hobo book would be an interesting read.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your retreat.
ReplyDeleteGillx
glad i found your blog, following
ReplyDeleteGood to see a blog by a fellow quilter. Think I might like to try long arm quilting sometime. New follower.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds intriguing! I'm a new follower ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad I found your blog!
My hubs says I collect sewing machines too ! I just tell him its not considered collecting until they are not being used, till then, its just " adding to my available resources ! "
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. I lived in WA for awhile and miss the weather. Yes, you read that right. I am now in a very cold storm area with below 0 temperatures.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting from the Grow Your Blog party. It is so nice to meet you. I wish I knew how to quilt or crochet, but I am more into papercrafts. I plan to look around a bit more and then be on my way to visit the others. I do hope you will stop by for a visit and enter my giveaway. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs – Donna
Hello,
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I would like to participate in your giveaway.
petitearmoire2@gmail.com
Greetings.
Bernadett
I'm a new visitor & a new follower. I love quilt books - thanks for the giveeway.
ReplyDeleteQuilting us my passion and therapy. This book looks awesome. I am going to have a look around your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary...you have a lovely blog. I really like all of your quilts. I, too, am a quilter. Enjoy bloghopping this weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteA GYB visitor here you have such wonderful quilts!
Im very new to patchwork but naturally I started with a hexi king size cover lol - it may take me some time mind you!
The book you've featured looks really interesting, what a fascinating way to gain an insight in the lives of folks who are considered invisible.
hope your enjoying the cybery journey!
Lyn
Your quilts are lovely! Thanks for sharing what you create.
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http://littlehouseonthedairy.wordpress.com
You sure make some wonderful quilts. What an interesting sounding book I have never heard of it before. Best wishes from Oregon
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ReplyDeleteGood to meet you - I'm visiting from England and I love quilting too!
Stopping by from Dogwood Lane Rambles to say Hi! The GYB party has been a huge success with so many interesting blog friends to meet - glad to know ya!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, nice to meet a fellow Washingtonian in the GYB Party. I have only been quilting about 4 years and longarm quilting for just over a year. I look forward to following your blog. You can find mine, Easy Street Ramblings at www.peddlerjo.blogspot.com. Hope you have a fantastic time at your quilt retreat.
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary - working my way through more blog listings this morning...happy to have found you. I'm a quilter too, among other things. Count me as a new Follower - off to read a bit more here before heading off - Tanya
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary - here from GYB. Happy to meet you. I'm enjoying looking through your blog. Don't put me in for the giveaway as I have the book. Very nice prize. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI've always thought the hobo tales and signs were interesting. My sil'd dad was a hobo when he was very young.
ReplyDeleteMary, it's so nice meeting you! It's so great that you have made a business from your passion! I'm a new follower! I'm looking forward to seeing a post about the retreat! I'm sure you're having a blast! Thanks for the giveaway offer!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, I'm returning the visit and added myself as a GFC follower! I loved poking around your blog and have to say I love your Genie 354 #2 and little green singer 185...adorable! And that viking 3600 Julius looks like a robot! The only machine I didn't see was your long-arm! Looking forward to following and hey...nice to meet ya! Val from myplvl.blogspot.com (Val's Quilting Studio) Oh and neat give-away! Now you have me curious and I may find myself buying the book if I don't win. smiles! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the Hobo book; a segment of American history that is fascinating and sad. I don't know if I have the courage to keep track of my stash the way you do. I know I have more yards coming in than going out:) But never the right colors. I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI love history and quilting. I couldn't count my stash because i work with lots of tiny bits of fabric. I use up lots but it just keeps growing, even-though I spent the last 2 years on a buy only if absolutely need to finish something I started. How did I know that both years someone would give me so much fabric that I had to haul it around and sell it for 1.00 a yard. The money all went to our local guild for paying to have a lot of our charity quilts quilted by a local long arm quilter. My motto is "if you can sew through it I can use it." Have a wonderful day, enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your etsy shop.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, Thank you so much for stopping by and following me. I love old sewing machines too as you saw. If I had the room I'd have more:) What marvelous quilts you have made! Large scale quilting is something I don't do - but love to see. I am following you through Bloglovin'.
ReplyDeleteWarm wishes
Jules
Looking forward to reading more of your quilting adventures. So happy to have met you. The giveaway is such a nice gift. Thanks for offering it. Someone will be very happy.
ReplyDeleteHi, so nice to meet you. You do lovely work. Take care and happy hopping/
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win this wonderful book. It sounds like it would be very interesting. I have always been fascinated by the wanderers of our world.I know they have seen so many things and I would love to read about their way of life.
ReplyDeleteHey Mary, I saw the "stash report" on another blog and just thought it was something she did. But now I see, I think that is a really neat concept. It has been lovely meeting you.
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Caroline
I am a new follower and am looking forward to seeing your quilts.
ReplyDeleteHobo quilts look like a very nice way to use some fabric. Visiting via vicki's GYBP and enjoyed your post.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Follower now. Would love to have that book, thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, Returning your visit. Such a lot of blogs to visit and read. I´m a new follower and love your giveaway. best wishes.
ReplyDeleteHi I love your giveaway and would love to have that book. Thanks for the chance to win. Jackie
ReplyDeleteLove your quilts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your blog. I'm still trying to make it to all of the blogs (GYB). What a list! please check out my embroidery blog is you are so inclined. (I'm in the 1st set of the GYB links.)
aprilsongstress
Awesome quilts. Enjoyed visiting your blog! I'd love to add the book to my quilting "library."
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