Sunday, June 10, 2007

Windows to the soul


They say that are eyes are the windows of our souls. I think in a way it's true. It's really hard to tell what people are thinking unless you can actually see their eyes. (or so I believe at least!)

This weekend we had some alone time as adults because my generous sister babysat and I left the house with just my husband.

We did spend some time together with Auntie Co Co on Saturday night, however, and my sister got me addicted to a new quilt pattern - cathedral windows.

There's a lot of hand work going on here, but it's a cool way to showcase many different fabrics in a small space. I'm hooked!
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18 comments:

  1. ellenJune 10, 2007 at 1:39 PM

    Your creations are exquisite! Wow!

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  2. AnonymousJune 10, 2007 at 5:07 PM

    I love cathedral windows quilts, but I've never sat down to figure it out. It just looks so beautiful though.

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  3. marirobJune 10, 2007 at 6:46 PM

    Just found your blog, and I love all of your projects! You are quite the inspiration.

    I just came back from Japan and Yuzawaya was one of my grandmother's favorite craft stores, so you know I made a stop. It's such a great store!

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  4. SonyaJune 10, 2007 at 10:02 PM

    That takes my breath away. I have seen the pattern before, but none so lovely.

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  5. AbbyJune 11, 2007 at 12:59 AM

    hi Marisa,
    I lve ur blog its really fresh and interesting thanx for checking me out....
    luv Abby

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  6. UllaJune 11, 2007 at 3:21 AM

    I really but say WONDERFUL.
    Ulla in the north of sweden

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  7. BerberJune 11, 2007 at 5:51 AM

    Thank you for dropping by my blog :)
    What beautiful things you make!

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  8. You can call me Betty, or Bethany, or Beth ...Just don't call me late for dinner.June 11, 2007 at 7:01 AM

    Please join the hand printed fabric swap! I would love to have some "written" fabric! Your work is lovely and I am hoping for a really ecclectic mix.

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  9. The Calico CatJune 11, 2007 at 7:24 AM

    I like Cathedral windows, but I would never do it... (I'd rather sash with white...) BTW I have that "feathered" print - in my "cat fur" fabric stash! Look again, it does kind of look like cat fur!

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  10. Happy ZombieJune 11, 2007 at 8:08 AM

    Your cathedral windows are SO STUNNING! And your photo... what a shot! I've always thought cw's were cool, but not something I'd ever make. Now seeing yours... looking so hip, crisp and fun... I'm considering doing a few.

    Stunning and beautiful!

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  11. AbbyJune 11, 2007 at 5:41 PM

    Hi Marisa,
    I have just had a chance to fully check out ur blog...and wow...I am sooo impressed with ur work...I have added u to my link list.... can't wait to see more...
    thanx for checking me out...
    luv Abby

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  12. jovaliquiltsJune 11, 2007 at 6:24 PM

    It's been so much fun reading your blog -- it's not just your quilting (the cathedral windows are really something) but the photos are great. My daughter studied Japanese and is very into all things Japanese, so I want to make her a Japanese-style quilt. I will come to your blog for inspiration!
    Cheri

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  13. ColleenJune 11, 2007 at 9:39 PM

    Wow your sister sure sounds nice. I love your finished block.

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  14. ellenJune 12, 2007 at 7:58 AM

    Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate it. I promise not to leave my quilting fabric in the washer. I do have some lovely fabric and I have sewn a lot, but I have never made a quilt. (don't tell) I do have a good friend who quilts and I am hoping to have her help me get started this summer.

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  15. Amanda June 12, 2007 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for the comment on my blog! I love the cathedral windows - that is one I have not tried yet.

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  16. LAURIE ANNJune 14, 2007 at 7:17 PM

    Hello Marisa!
    I love visiting your blog (off my roll) and checking out your beautiful creations. You are so talented! Thanks so much for posting your CW quilt with a link to the instructions. The reds and greens are gorgeous! I was so inspired that I decided to give CW a try and posted the WIP on my blog. Such fun! Thank you!
    --Laurie Ann in San Francisco

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  17. susanJune 17, 2007 at 9:17 PM

    your cathedral quilt is looking quite gorgeous. would you consider this a advanced quilt? so pretty

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  18. AnonymousDecember 21, 2007 at 7:47 AM

    Absolutly breathtaking! Your choice of fabrics really make the quilt.

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