Two posts in one day! Don't miss the second one below this one!
I am off to Houston tomorrow and I managed to get this little quilt done in the nick of time! As usual, my friend and quilter, Rose Skinner, did a wonderful job quilting it. She is rather fond of feathers, and filled every little crevice with them. Look at the darling little wreaths in the centers! Love it! This is my Christmas quilt for 2010, but I didn't want it to be restricted to Christmas so I searched my brain for just the right name. Finally it popped into my head! Turkey in the Straw! I had that turkey red on my mind, and I was very interested when Barbara Brackman wrote on her blog about it recently.
You may know that "Turkey in the Straw" is an American folk song that was popular in the early 19th century. It is bright and lively, as is this quilt, so it seemed like a good fit for me. Yes, I know we are talking about different turkeys here, but I love playing with words. Coincidentally, turkey red was popular in the 19th century as well. Works for me!
I am offering this as a pattern for purchase this year. However, if you have made my Christmas patterns in the past and you really want to make this one, send me a photo of any Christmas quilt of mine that you have made and I will hold a drawing. In fact, I will hold two drawings, with extra chances for those with more photos of my quilts that you have made. A few of you have made my Christmas quilt designs every year that I have offered them and let me just say, you are a shoo in! I will announce winners when I get home from Quilt Market.
I know you are all wishing me good luck, I can feel the electricity of good vibes in the air! Thanks!
Edit: Turkey in the Straw is 30" square.
8 comments:
What a fantastic quilt!! Good luck in Houston and have fun!!
Have a happy and successful time in Houston, Marcie! You rock!
I love your Christmas pattern - its just beautiful!! I love all your Christmas patterns. I hope you have a wonderful time in Houston. I also love those wonderful dresses on your granddaughters. You had good taste in fabric all the way back then too - and I don't think they look old fashioned.
Mmmm - I love turkey in the straw! Have a great time in Houston!!!!
I used to tap dance to turkey in the straw...ok, so I was nine. Love your quilt, love it's name. Also love a couple of little numbers I got in the mail and forgot to write you about. Talk about cute magnets and bz cards! Ok, now I've made everyone else jealous. They'll just have to follow you to Houston, crash the party and pick some up at your booth;)
Gorgeous quilt, Marcie!! Sending best wishes and lots of hugs, and good vibes for your Quilt Market trip! Wish I were going with you. :D
Turkey in the Straw - love it!
I know words to the tune - Oh, I had a little chicky . . . . . . *dum dum dah dum dum. No Yoke!* Still a fave!
Marcie - I absolutely LOVE the Turkey in the Straw! It is on my to make list! I'm assuming I can purchase it off your website? Thanks for sharing all your wonderful designs! Loved the granddaughter post as well :)
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