Quilts of Love

Nancy Henry started quilting when her oldeest son (now 30) was a year old.

"It got me out of the house for a class once a week. The one block I was supposed to make turned into 20 and became a whole quilt. Being in a community of crafters has saved my sanity more than once. I draw inspiration and wisdom from others in my quilt guild!



I fell into Etsy after I left a corporate accounting job over an ethical issue. I was so disillusioned that I just wanted to quilt and hide. And my husband let me!!! My best friend had heard of Etsy and suggested it. The people on Etsy and my teams in particular are wonderful and kind and we are our own crafting community.



In my shop I talk about tucking my boys in at night when they were little and putting on quilts and calling them "Layers of Love"...One layer of love, two layers of love, and on a REALLY cold night, three layers of love."



These are just a few of my favorites. Aren't they beautiful hand made layers of love? Which quilt of Nancy's is your favorite? Did your Mom do anything that spoke of her love for you? You can find Nancy and her quilts here at http://www.NHquiltarts.etsy.com.

See you later,

Karen

NHQuiltarts!

It is no secret that I love fabric. I come from a long line of fabric lovers. My Mom knows where fabric stores are in towns she hasn't lived in for 20+ years. She might not know her way around the town, but she knows where the fabric stores are. It is all in your priorities.  My Aunts are the same; very creative people with fabric and needles.  Our girls had no chance of not loving fabric. since both of their Grandma's love to sew. They have given the girls countless bits of fabric, taught them to sew and spent time investing in their sewing future.

Ok, now that you know that we are staunch fabric a holics. The one path that I haven't really travelled is that of quilting. I would love to quilt, in fact I am cutting one out right now. I have been cutting it out for a couple of months......The problem is that I want to quilt like this:



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Reality always hits me when I look at Nancy's quilts at NHQuiltarts. She has been sewing quilts and teaching quilting for 27 years.  She also creates the most beautiful wall hangings. I love this pink hydrangea.



As you browse through Nancy's etsy shop you will be stunned at the variety of styles, colors and items. There is a wide variety and truly something for everyone. She uses quality fabrics and creates a one of a kind use-able artwork that will last several lifetimes. Stop by her etsy shop  http://www.nhquiltarts.etsy.com and let her know that I sent you by. I am going to keep plugging along and finish my quilt but I will never compete with Nancy. What I sew will simply be for family!

Talk to you later,

Karen