I just did a post on my tablecloth blog, Tablecloth Contessa, all about these very fabulous quilts made from scraps and strips of fabric. (more…)

My friend Cheryl is a quilter and an artist. A fiber artist to be exact.

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      First of all, the weather was perfect. I have been to this auction in the snow and rain and mud and this year was by far the best. Warm and sunny always trumps cold and muddy. No “mud” for sale at this mud auction. (more…)

Just a reminder that the mud auctions are going to start up soon. I’ll post the full schedule next week. (more…)

This is a very typical Amish quilt, plain dark colors. Some Amish women sell their quilts from home. Others sell to stores and shops.

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