The Bunny Sisters gave me this Motto=their always positive and fun!
Isn't this the best saying? It's my Motto!
Followers
Mary Lou and her youngest daughter
Dinner out with the family girls...Love this
Mary Lou's Angel Block of the Month- Order this pattern at Marylouweidman.com-It is wonderful fun!
click on photo-BY Carol from Panama-find this wonderful PATTERN for sale on my website
House quilt is done and quilted with fun details and whimsical things to smile at
one fun quilt!
Please join me on Facebook-"Mary Lou Donahue Weidman"- I share some pretty happy stuff there too.
My Angel BOM -WELL done by Lois Podolny-pattern available Marylouweidman.com
Lois Podoly's angel sampler from my block of the month-click on photo
YOU are so beautiful
This is true, take it to heart please
Being positive feels better to you and to others around you
Whoever is happy will make others happy too!
Mark Twain
Snow Kisses
Let it snow...well, maybe not
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I really like to remember this!
Buttons Treasures by Mary Lou Weidman
What are your treasures?
Monkey;s love snow too
Fun in the snow
Kathy Collin's Cow
I am giddy over this darling cow...wouldn't you feel the same way?
Van Gogh's cow- Iowa
The newest cow we have seen...please make a cow for our cow parade show all over the US next year!
Ann's psycowdelic cow from Quilting Adventures in the Hill Country
Ann and I graduated the same year and I think we both loved the 60's!
MOOlon Rouge cow by Sandy Fisher
Is this fun or what? A French COW!
The nicest guy in the world
And his Granddaughter who takes after him
A COW with a REAL tutu and head phones....
Stephanie Davis who has a blog made this happy cow
My Kind of COW
Do you see what I see? I love it!
Great Interview with Mary Lou and Mel McFarland
http://www.martingale-pub.com/news/?p=493
Check out the MANY cows on this blog!
click here to see them! Isn't this cow cute?
God continues His creativity through you!
Isn't this mind blowing and wonderful?
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. —Proverbs 16:3
For Retreats on Christmas I am teaching
Would love to teach for your guild-Christmas is a great workshop for originality and joy!
Mary Lou's Pacific Grove CA story quilt-hope you can see it in person-it is big and fun and colorfu
This quilt is now in the Del Thomas Collection
Cat Nabber
Isn't this cute?
Haha
Poor Clem
Yup
It's Summertime
Mark and My Son with Mark's Cadallac he bought when he found out he was Ill...
This 10 year old car (that we could afford) Mark's dream...I love these two men-they are both so good in so many ways...
This blog and the Girl who writes it are wonderful!
http://henhousestudio.blogspot.com/So a couple of weeks ago I was in a little restaurant eating with my daughter in law when the cutest lady came up to me and asked if I was "Mary lou". And she is the author of a blog I go to often!So I am putting her address here so you can check her out too.Go back a ways and look at her darling glasses on her cute face! She is just the kid of quilter everyone wants to meet!
Reminds of of my Grandma
This is how I want to be....
My husband and my Granddaughter
My son's Father in law sent this to me and melted my heart-I LOVE these two kids!
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Cleaning Friends :0)
My daughter and her best friend from high school came to dust and clean and love-wonderful to see how these girls have grown up. I am blessed
Cow Quilt Says it All-Pam Toombs makes a great Cow quilt!
The back of the quilt says "On the other side"
Tazuti Zoo Dolls Make me Happy
Love the dolls Emily makes in Pacific Grove California- MORE great color!
This reminds me of the happy Bunny Sisters
LLaura and Charlotte, thinking of YOU!
Yes
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Grandpa and Grandma's place in Canada -story quilt
Cool!
LOVE this darling image- would be super for a quilt
LINKS
- Jan Krentz
- John Flynn
- Linzee's great blog
- Marilyn Wall
- Mary's blog
- Mrs. Moen
- Pam Kitty Morning
- Pat Sloan
- Piece o cake
- Quilted Pineapple
- Rebecka's blog
- Sandi's blog from Canada
- Sew Take a Hike
- Sharons Seams
- West Michigan Quilter
- http://emptyspoolsseminars.com
Surprises from Europe Shared at Mary Lou's retreat-clickphoto!
We have ideas for quilts and ornaments that we gleaned from our Europe Trip- Please grab a Friend and come join Christmas in June! Contact-Marylouquilts@aol.com
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Get this great recipe and then come back and visit
Workshops for Legacy quilts to last and be passed along about YOU
Have your guild contact Mary Lou for a workshop to make a lasting, inventive and inspiring quilt
This reminds me of my son helping my Mother
Now my Grandkids are helping me!
THOSE COWS in Phoenix
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=815168225176220&set=pcb.815169698509406&type=1&theater
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Awesome tips you can use in your home with white vinegar!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=299982873489882&set=vb.136336876521150&type=2&theaterTHESE ARE GREAT!
Here is the House that Jack (my Grandson) Built!
Easy Piecing Workshops have now added Strips for awesome results- ask your guild to have a workshop
GREAT design
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Before you go to bed, give your troubles to God and go to sleep. He is always up all night anyway.
Roxanne's can make anyone an angel...even Mary Lou
Nice attempt
Made me laugh
Mary Lou's new Website info
marylouquiltdesigns.com
This has new information of workshops and the beginning of my schedule. I am still working on it.
Mari's Flower Power Sampler from Mary Lou's retreat
This was amazing put together! Awesome job Mari
BLOG that is fun to read! Her cows are amazing too!
http://www.rebecka-rasmataz.blogspot.com/
Mary Lou's Cat's from Out of the Box with Easy Blocks
This is the original quilt that Mary Lou Made....I love plaids!
Isn t this guy great?
http://www.edisproduction.de/2013/10/20/man-with-awesome-dance-moves-will-amaze-you/
Please come back after you see this....
Mary Lou's Story Quilt Book! Every quilter who wants to make her mark in history should have this!
Such a nice thought
The Pickle Sisters- And people think all of the weird people are here today...nope
Free foundation paper and patterns
http://www.quiltingandwhatnot.ca/
Starbucks Anyone?
Menu in Germany for Starbucks
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Sue Cresse's story quilt from Workshop
Sue tells the story about her daughter who wanted cake for breakast -she said "you let me have donuts, why not cake?"
Delightful!
Newspaper Dog
MARYLOUWEIDMAN.COM Mary Lou's Annual Story Quilt Retreat in June-It's not too late to sign up!
Marylouquilts@aol.com to sign up!-don't forget that Farm Chicks is the day before!
Mary Lou's Email address- Marylouquilts@aol.com
Workshops and classes can be found on my website at Marylouweidman.com
Tis Blessing to Have Creative and Generous Friends
A winter Quilt for my Husband who is Ill....Thank you Friends....
"Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; from discord find harmony; in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein
Pam Griffith's new cow quilt! Adorable! Pattern in the Out of the Box with Easy Blocks book-Marylouweidman.com
Swedish Expression from Mom and Grandma
"My Mom's Favorite Expression"
PATTY HARANTS NECKLACE
Patty spent part of the day looking at Museums and eating Memphis BarBQue with me and I could not get over how delightful this necklace was- Thought you would love it too. Stay tuned for photos from my Memphis Adventure....
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Moo'ey Fiesta
Caiti Wallace Makes Out of the Box Cats!
Isn't this a HAPPY Quilt? Great job Caiti! Chicago quilters rock!
A Mary Lou Style Sewing Machine-Wish It was Mine!
Got to see the real painting in person in Chicago
I lived this painting but it is smaller than I thought
This is Happy!
Want a Happy Feel Good Story-Made my week!-Watch this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBYPlcSD490&feature=youtu.be
Thank you Sandi
Color and Plaids make for easy and beautiful quilts!
Great Quote to live by
" A good listener is a great flatterer"
Listen to this before bed-it is happy and true and a blessing to each of us
http://www.wimp.com/simplegratitude/
Blocks for my Granddaughter's bug quilt
All of these blocks will be sashed with checkboards or more dots...need a full size quilt-So fun!
Mary Lou Explains her Family Vacation Story Quilt
Great Fun with friends from the past -TEXAS with Janice and Debby
Quilting Adventures- I need a haircut...
Fun at the Museum
Mary Lou at Crystal Bridges Art Museum-trying to walk like the guy in front of me....
My Quilt called "View from a Five Yr. Old"
I used to watch my Mom in her garden when I was little
Throughout life, one does not miss any chance to hold onto the things that are really precious, if one is truly wise. Ed Greenwood
So True-share your power
Adorable and Creative!
Tina's Clock from Farm Chicks Show
I don't know why but it made me laugh out loud- maybe because it is so stupid, Haha
Snappy Gram
My style and a quilt story for sure!
Is this the cutest? Soon she will get dressed and begin quilting
"The success's of His people are always achieved by dependence on HIm.
Micah 5:10-14
Mary Lou's Grandpa and Grandpa story quilt
Mary Lou's Crush
The Tulsa girls brought me a photo of my favorite actor! James Garner is a "real" man....
Mary Lou And Jane C- we love color!
Candy from Oregon
Full Moon Story Quilt-see at Sister's Show this year
As I quiet my inner critic, I invite creativity to come alive and I create my masterpiece,
Everything created by God is good.- 1Timothy 4:4
Is this gorgeous or what? This spring, new quilt coming in these colors! Stay tuned
WORRYING does not take away tomorrow's TROUBLES, it takes away today's PEACE
2012 is a perfect year to mix and match those fabrics in your stash using Hoochy blocks for FUN!
Gracie Allen's Classic Recipe for Roast Beef -thank you Carol
1 large Roast of beef
1 small Roast of beef
Take the two roasts and put them in the oven.
When the little one burns, the big one is done
Laurie Latta's Darling Quilt for her Granddaughter
Started in Class at Asilomar this quilt turned out to be a real Prizewinner!
I am itching to do more chicken quilts...color and fun
So, what is his point? Haha
"There is a fine line between what people call a "hobby" and Mental illness"
Dave Berry
SMILE- in the new book-don't you love this word? Two alphabet's and license to have FUN!
I want this sofa if you win the lotto please
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
The Power of Flowers!
I Miss My Mom
"The best conversations with Mothers always take place in silence, when only the heart speaks"
Carrie Latet
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
Colossians 4:2 NLT
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Molly and Mary Lou in a Quilt!
A Happy Hoochy Pieced Bird Quilter! FUN!
It is great to Quilt with Colorful Friends!
Two Dogs Dining-darling and hilarious!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=EVwlMVYqMu4&vq=medium#t=125
Black and white to color, relax and take time to enjoy this-aren't we lucky to be able to see?
http://www.greatdanepro.com/Just%20Colors/index.htm
The gold from the flowers and the blues from the bottle tree were fabulous to see in the sunlight-this photo is at the end of the season
Plaidville
Part of my quilt called Plaidville-who wants to live in normal houses?
Patterns- Out of the Box with Easy Blocks!
Cutest Ice Cream Cones
Mary Lou's fabrics
I reordered these and will have them on my website for sale-awesome results with light giving fabrics!
My Grandchildren believe I am the oldest thing in the world. And after spending a day with them with them, they have me convinced!
Compassion is to suffer together with someone who needs it (like a friend).
Blessed are the merciful for they shall have mercy.
I wanted to share this because I see so many lonely people who need compassion.
Liz makes a great chicken
This was in Liz's story quilt about canning in her kitchen-pretty wonderful
A pretty happy place to be
" I am a Grandma!" Says it ALL
Mary Lou's Workshop produced many great Hoochy Mama blocks-Fun and Colorful Too!
Mary Lou and Her Sweet Son
Liz, Susan Typpi my flight attendant buddy and Mary Lou
Mary Lou's Book on Creativity-How's and Why's
Flowers in Mary Lou's Garden
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. —Proverbs 16:3
Hoochy Mama fun in a workshop
Story Quilt by Liz
The "Other" Mary Lou creates FUN quilt blocks
We had lots of creative FUN In West Virginia! Please join us next year
Proverbs 27:5
"An open rebuke is better than hidden love!"
Flower Power!
Laurie Latta Made a Wonderful Flower Power Garden
Terry smiles as she creates another story quilt!
Cedar Lakes West Virginia has an awesome workshop area and grounds! Stay tuned for information for 2012 story quilt retreat in April at Cedar Lakes
A secret about my family member
A Bee from one of my quilts- I adore Bees because my Granddaughter is the "Bee Whisperer"
Samples from Mary Lou's Retreat
Who says flying geese need to be straight? Pashaw!
Flowers are great inside and outside!
Mary Lou's other blog- has great stuff , story quilts and archives on it! I just can't get into it
- http://Marylouweidman.blogspot.com
So true...
"Whosoever trusteth in the Lord, happy is he." - Proverbs 16:20
Joila! All of the places I traveled on trips to France
Karen with fab colors and hoochy blocks...love this!
Flower Power makes us happy
Love St.Francis-so many possibilities in a quilt!
Such fun and so many great ideas out there!
From Mary Lou's Hoity Toity Houses Workshop
Baltimore
Talk about a colorful quilt o'Fun! I love this!
Ever meet someone and there is some real coincidence?
"God always connects those He wants you to connect with. We each have divine appointments with people and don't even realize it" Mary Lou
My Granddaughter's Peaco*ck-age 7
Pretty amusing
Let my "People" go
Stereotypes of States in 2 minutes
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/29/50-state-stereotypes-in-2-minutes_n_868591.html
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