Mary Lou's Story Quilt retreat June 2-7th in Idaho
Come join us for a fabulous time, fabulous food, fabulous girls (students)
Asilomar Dates for Mary Lou 2014
My dates are
March 14 – 19 -If you want to get into my workshop put down ONE choice instead of three...Signups start in May-emptyspoolsseminars.com
Don't be left out....we had 22 happy and awesome girls this year! SO fun!
Happy Irish Day Friends!
HEE Hee-come back please after you see this
Idaho Story Quilt Retreat Quilt Example
So cute- thank you Laura....
For a Fabulous Cow look at this and then come back here please!
http://rebecka-rasmataz.blogspot.com/
Diane from Nebraska Quilt from ML Retreat. isn't she good with color?
Chicago wall of talent...look at thos colors and design!
Ann Hart'sDarling quilt from Chicago workshop-isn't she and the quilt darling?
Chicago Pizza!
Princess Quilt for a child's door
I added photos to my website and new information too
Marylouweidman.com
Diane's (from Nebraska) row by row quilt
She wasn;'t sure she liked the cups and I LOVE the cups- such a happy quilt!
THIS WILL PUT YOU IN A WONDERFUL MOOD-OR SHOULD
http://www.youtube.com/embed/vcmfCXwAFs4 THANK YOU KATHY FROM EAGLE RIVER
MARY LOU'S RETREAT JUNE 2 (check in) through the 7th-DON'T miss Farm Chicks the day before with us
I have my retreat almost full and if you want to come, send your deposit of $300. Thank you. MISS TINA from LA cooks for us again! Post Falls Days are the same day again as ART IN THE PARK in Spokane and I have some fun surprises again in the way of fabrics and other whimsical things- email me -Marylouquilts@aol.com
Want to be uplifted and positive? LOOK at this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Pwe-pA6TaZk&feature=player_embedded
A nice thing to look at before you go to bed and when you get up...God created people good....remember that
Followers
CAN YOU JUST DO THIS? IT IS SO MUCH FUN!
Out of the Box With Easy Blocks Book
Look at the angel made from Our Book! Thank you Roxanne
Funny
To see why the Queen is laughing click on her photo!
From Out of the Box with Easy Blocks....everyone needs a new purse!
HOW NOW HAPPY COW? "Out of the Box with Easy Blocks" book- Marylouweidman.com
Flower Power (book) Wallhanging by Kathy Collins
Story Quilt Tale-The Lemonade Stand-quilted by Pam Dransfeldt
Mary Lou's New lemonade Quilt being quilted-Timeless Treasures Fabrics...so fun!
I love this photo for obvious reasons
Cow Pattern in This Book
Marylouweidman.com to order this fun book of creativity!
ANGEL BOM-http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Store_id=390&page_id=
Who wouldn't want this pattern for a great gift? Quilt sample here by Lois Podolny
Curaceo Girl (Painting)
And you think I love bottle trees? Look at this!
AHEM.......
My name is pronounced "WIDE MAN" not weed man
Ain't it the truth!
The chicken I wish I had in my yard
Good advice for ALL of us- THINK about it
Flower Power! Get the book to make your own Flower Masterpiece!
Awesome trick with potatoes! Use this tip for any holiday! Then come back here and visit please
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7375897927147969009#
Out of the Box with Easy Blocks book has this pattern in it!
Such a beautiful photo and sentiment also
Reminds me of Psalm 91:4, He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Folk Art Fish going on the Panama cruise
Quiltcruises.com-come and join me to make this folk art fish! She is beautiful in person
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.
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Cow Pattern HERE! Mary Lou and Mel's NEW Book www.Marylouweidman.com
Afraid to stretch? Afraid to get OUT of the Box? Get this book with measurements to begin your journey!
Call me a Sloanie!
I am thankful for Pat Sloan!
"A good listener is a silent flatterer"
Flower Power Fun
Glad I will have time now to make many Flowers with Flower POWER! Try them!
Moody Blues COW
Laurie Latta's cow hangs at Roxanne's shop in Carpinteria
French Fabric Pineapple
For you people who don't think I can do a traditional pattern-this needs lovely French figures all around-thank you for the photo Linzee
Eilene's Halloween Cow Quilt-remember Zorro?
MOOlon Rouge just got better and better
Sandy Fisher's cow is ready to take to Market for the cow show
Molly's Halloween Cow-Sparkly and Fun!
PanaMOO Canal COW-by Susan Typpi
Another quilt for School House At Market-Make YOUR own awesome cow quilt! SO FUN!
Me, Sue and De-So Happy to Be together in Tahoe!
Make a story Quilt with THIS book-OUT OF THE BOX!
Get Mary Lou's book on being creative, making unique quilts and bringing your inner artist OUTside for Fun and invention
Kathy Collins creates Mary Lou Moo from Out of the Box with Easy Blocks
Pattern in the Out of the Box with Easy Blocks book- Marylouweidman.com
LOOK what Susan went through for our fish swap on Yahoogroups! Great and wonderful
http://blog.middlemaidenarts.com/2011/10/fishy-quilt-block-exchange.html
A Story Quilt for Their Friend
Sandy and Wendy show off a gift of a story quilt for their friend-they added many things about her life-quite wonderful
Visit My Other Blog For Other photos, Please.....
Mary Lou and Whimsy Too
Candy's shawl or lap warmer
This is the most beautiful and soft and comfy knitted piece I have ever seen! Candy from Oregon knits too!
MOOey Christmas!
Dawn Tonoli made five wonderful COW quilts- LOVED this holiday surprise!
Mary's Alphabet Quilt
Mary made this for her friend who didn't want it so Penny from our workshop jumped at the chance to own it and Penny is blonde
Mary Graves Creates one of a kind cow!
Flower Power Makes for Happy Walls
Cousins have Tea in Sequim
Peggy St.George (Mary Lou's friend) and Mary Lou's cousin Donna have tea-I was Mary Lou Donahue and Donna (in the hat) was Donna Lou Donahue-it was lovely to see her-do you see a resemblence?
Pam Toombs wonderful Cow Quilt
On the Back of the Quilt, is says "On The Other Side...Fun ad Great job!
A great Interview with Mel and Mary Lou on their Quilting Styles
http://www.martingale-pub.com/news/?p=493
"WHOEVER IS HAPPY WILL MAKE OTHERS HAPPY TOO." Mark Twain
So true!
"There can never be enough said of...the power of a shared laugh"
Francoise Sagan
This will make you smile! I am still smiling from it.....
Sue Nickels, Mary Lou, Carol Doak, Karen Kay Buckley
Teachers have a great time together at dinner!
Candy's Full Moon Story Quilt
Want to keep this where you can see it- it makes me feel lucky-when is that full moon anyhow?
HURRY and Order this fun disk to make awesome gifts
They are going to take this off the Market-The Quilt Sale-OESD embroidery by Mary Lou
My New Mexico Story quilt-
It's huge it is embellished to the hilt-it is really HAPPY
GOD IS TOO LOVING TO BE UNKIND AND TOO WISE TO MAKE A MISTAKE
Kathy Sandling's Flower Power Quilt!
This quilt is quite wonderful and makes a great statement-I think she is really talented with the scrappiness of the colors!
My favorite actor-when he was Maverick
A James Garner Photo the girls from Tulsa, Oklahoma gave me-it's hanging in my studio now!-hope I get to meet him when I teach there :0)
Cow quilt beginning's- It took two hours to put this together-the background strata took longer
Mary Lou's "Out of the Box with Easy Piecing" Cow-order the book from Marylouweidman.com
We are "Blessed to be a blessing"
...if it is encouraging, let her encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let her give generously; if it is leadership, let her govern diligently, if it is showing mercy, let her do it cheerfully.
-----Romans 12:8
Lopez Island Morning Moon
San Juans a little bit of heaven-photo taken and sent by Laurie Latta who lives there
"WITH MONEY IN YOUR POCKET, YOU ARE WISE, YOU ARE HANDSOME AND YOU SING WELL TOO!" YIDDISH PROVERB
TOP BUNK= A place where you should never put a child wearing Superman pajamas
Click on the photo to go to this great website and win!
Win my book and look at what Rebecca is making her cow out of! Don't you need to make a cow quilt?
Great quote to think about-what kind of a friend are you?
"To the soul there is hardly anything as healing as friendship."
Thomas Moore
Thought from Laurie Latta-Love it!
I don't want to brag or anything but I can still fit into my High school earrings!
A Portion of my New Mexico Story Quilt
Mary Lou and Molly in New Mexico
Mary Lou's Block of the month angel
CAROL'S QUILT FROM MY BOM ANGEL PATTERN-If I was grading, I would say this is an A= legacy quilt that will be treasured for many years to come-you can order this pattern at Marylouweidman.com
A story quilt idea....
Mary Lou and Metal Garden Man-Loved this!
Metal man close up-isn't he the cutest?
Lord, Fill my mouth with useful stuff and shut it when I've said enough!
Party Cats
I always did love these silly cats
I Love Animals in my Quilts!
Two Dogs Dining-thank you Carol! hilarious
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=EVwlMVYqMu4&vq=medium#t=125
Gretchen Jolles Makes a Quilt for Her Grandson-now she only has 8 more to go!
Gretchen took my "Plaid to Meet You" class at John C.Campbell and look what she came up with! Great job Gretcheon!
Tasuti Zoo My Favorite Fun Shop!
Girl at Tasuti Zoo's shop-it is how I feel when I shop there
LOPEZ ISLAND SUNSET
I think this predicts a fabulous New Year for anyone living on Lopez-I adore a good sunset!
Did you know 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
Maui Latte's
The Prettiest Latte I ever bought
A hug is a great gift=one size fits all, and it's easy to exchange.
My New Mexico Quilt with many images of this region
To hear what Mary Lou's Process Is, CLICK ON THIS
Mary Lou Draws at LL Bean for fun
This monkey is made from hundreds of thongs-isn't it cool?
Sandi's retreat Quilt well under way!
Love Nature Like I do? Look at this Live Camera of Mama Eagle and her babies
http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles This changes everytime you go in and see what she is doing-so cool!
Jean Spencer shows off her darling story quilt
"hey! It's Me, E-ma!"
A Grand way to waste time-
The paint program on my PC is alot of fun to goof around with-lots of bright colors to play with! I should have been quilting
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Funny of the Day
Advice to an Old Guy...
An old guy (not in the best of shape) was working out in the gym when he spotted a sweet young thing... He asked the trainer that was
nearby, "What machine in here should I use to impress that sweet thing over there?"
The trainer looked him up and down and said "I would try the ATM in the lobby".......
Peace begins with a smile-Mother Teresa
From my new Quilters Fabrics
GRATITUDE AND UNHAPPINESS CANNOT CO-EXIST
Psalm 46:1- how nice to know this
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
Something to think about
"When you forgive, you in no way change the past -
but you sure do change the future."
- Bernard Meltzer
New Adventures Mary Lou's Story Quilt retreat
Click on this photo-
A Get Well Bouquet from Laurie Latta-Beautiful and Made me Feel So Good!
THINK ABOUT THIS
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.-----Proverbs 15:30 Someone is waiting for your smile or nod and a nice compliment from YOU. And you could make someone's week. You have the power of giving everyday and you can make a difference for so many people you don't even know. What do you have to lose?
When the NEWS gets you down
Philippians 4:8 (New International Version)
8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Hoochy Mama Book (Funky Fun blocks)
This is the book you want to have more styles of blocks to go along with the Out of the Box book!
LINKS
- a Little of This and a Little of That
- Aunt Mary's
- Blackberry Creek
- Bumblebeans
- Cactus Needle
- Carol's blog
- Cats on my quilts!
- Duff's bacon then eggs
- Em Celebrates (New!)
- empty spools-asilomar
- Feathered Fibers
- Heart and Hands
- Heidi's blog
- Jan's blog
- John Flynn
- Lapiklubi
- Lemon tree stories
- Linzee's blog
- Linzee's Great Blog
- Love, Laugh,Quilt
- Lux Quilt
- Mari
- Marilyn Wall
- Me and My Quilts
- Mrs. Moen
- Nancy and Lynda from Denver
- Nappin nana quilts
- Nessie from Australia
- Nifty Quilts
- Pam
- Pat Sloan
- Patch Menargerie
- patchwork pottery
- Patty's blog
- Peggy
- Piece of Cake
- quilt Diva Julie
- Quilt Rat
- Quilt teachers
- Rebecca's Razamatz
- Robin hill quilts
- Rosebuds cottage
- Sandi's blog
- Sew Take a Hike!
- Sharon's blog
- Tallgrass Prairie Studio
- Teresa's blog
- West Michigan quilter
- With Heart in Hands
- Woolinsails
Come Ona My House
Lorraine's bird looks for a friend...
Nothing Quite as Refreshing as Shaved Ice
Marylouquiltdesigns.com
Check out my new schedule and workshop list!
It's so good to be together with a good quilting friend!
Mary Lou with Dot Marx who took my classes at Road to California
Mary Lou's Fabricline
Quilt by Julie our Quilt Diva
Memories put into a Quilt for a Friend Last forever (think about it)
A Story Quilt for Susan's daughter's best friend-all memories and things not to be forgotten-Susan made this quilt with the help of one of my books and inspiration from the girls memories-quite wonderful!
From My Sweet Cousin Patty-quoted by Maxine
I hate housework! You make
The beds, do the dishes and
Six months later you have to
Do it all over again!!
But the Lord's love for those who respect Him continues forever and ever and His goodness continues to their Grandchildren.
"Whosoever trusteth in the Lord, happy is he." - Proverbs 16:20
Students work at John C.Campbell-Barbara and Julie, great job!
Terry Knott shares blocks from the Flower Power Book for her friend and her friend's daughter
"You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body." C.S Lewis (he is my favorite Christian author)
Tahoe Sunset this week-from Cherise-pretty heavenly
Happy to be with Molly in the middle of a quilt!
Grandma and Grandpa's Garden
My book for those who want to be more creative and colorful and HAPPY!
Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.....
"The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."Proverbs 18:10
Kathy Collin's Cat "PIP" the cat with Great Expectations
Think on what is true and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Focus on things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Phillippians 4:8
A Happy Heart Is Good Medicine. Proverbs 17:21-22
Mary Lou's Book -Photos!
Look at this and then come back here please
http://magnoliabayquilts.blogspot.com/
Grandma brings the goldfish on the plane
Sandy from Jamul,CA remembers when she won a goldfish at the carnival with her two sisters and later on her Grandmother flew to visit them from the East coast with the goldfish in tow-pretty wonderful quilt I'd say
What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. ~Yiddish Proverb
Flags Flying Make me Happy-I think this is beautiful
"Don't wait for people to be kind, show them how." Unknown
Flower Power sampler by Kathy
Welcome to my Garden (using Mary Lou's alphabet fabrics)
This guy made me smile
Flower Power Meets Hoochy Mama
This quilt is all ready and getting it's story-fun!
My Granddaughter's Peacock Made Me Smile
She's a Little Artist!
BEE Happy!!
I have always said "will work for fabric" since my line of fabric came out in 1995,remember?
From My Dearest Cousin Patty-
"People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there."
"Now for the story-great work!"
Wonderful flower from class
Carol wasn't sure this flower would work, can you imagine?
My angel block of the month- a winning quilt by Kathy Hutcheson of Arizona!
Psalm 12
That my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.
Every Mother's Quote
Mary Lou and Beth sew at Asilomar
Among God's best gift to us, are the people who love us.
I'd tather quilt than clean-how about YOU?
A quilt canvas all ready for a wonderful story!
Proud and giddy too-so happy the book is a reality
SIGNING BOOKS AT QUILT MARKET
Cousin Kristi says "the irony of this!"
Chicken Soup by Karen Grabowski
My chicken pattern done well! Order pattern on my website
Isn't this a happy Hoochy Mama quilt? I Love it!
"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
"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be MORE intelligent, read them MORE fairy tales."~ Albert Einstein
Terry's Cowgirl Cutout from Class-she's a doozy!
Tips from Cousin Kristi for in the Kitchen
AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.
Mary Lou in RED HUT jacket enjoying a beautiful day
Kathy from Pinkchalk and I have a nice afternoon together in Houston
Flower Power blocks -aren't they wonderful???
Check Out Mary Lou's cousin who works at the Magic Castle- he is known by "Handsome Jack"
http://www.handsomejack.com/ Watch the video on this for some laughs and fun.
A lovely sunset at Whidby Island Sound
Mouse and cheese pincushion
"Fun Things-Marylouquiltdesigns.com
Flower Power Quilt
Robin's Flower Power samples from Mary Lou's class
Oh what fun Flower Power creativity can be!
My Kind of Guy- I don't want to say he reminds me of my husband because he really doesn't but there is just something magnetic about him...
Mary Lou's Happiness Is fabric-Tn.Quilts uses Hoochy Mama ideas for a great wallhanging!-please ask for this fabric from your local shop!
Another fine sample from a day with Flower Power and Mary Lou at Conejo Valley workshop!
Made with Mary Lou's fabric-Benartex
"HAPPINESS IS" QUILT BY MARI LINFESTY
PERPETUAL OPTIMISM IS A FORCE MULTIPLIER-
A SENSE OF HUMOR REDUCES PEOPLE AND PROBLEMS TO THEIR PROPER PROPORTION
About Me
- Mary Lou Weidman
- I love creativity, originality, color and being surrounded by all three.Wrote Whimsies and Whynots, Everyday Angels In Extraordinary Quilts,Quilted Memories, Hoochy Mama Quilts, Flower Power and new "OUT OF THE BOX"--design fabric for Benartex (have designed fabrics for 15 years) -art background in painting and other medias,married 41 years with 3 children,lots of Grandchildren, love creating art and teaching how to be a better artist and use your inner self to create and be creative, love kindness, generosity to those less fortunate, love to laugh, make new friends and keep them, surround yourself with people and things you love-"wealth is in the heart not in the wallet" -appreciate God's many blessings
