Milkhouse Quilting

06/17/2025

Check out this cardinal with the crazy crest at my window cam. It has colors like a female Northern Cardinal that wer're used to seeing around the Midwest. According to the Google Lens it could be a desert cardinal who's way out of his range... or it could be a hybrid between the two. I'm fascinated. Whoever... it is beautiful.

10/26/2023

Your Late Night LOL! 🤣

10/14/2023

07/04/2023

“I was driving up 75, and saw the trooper in the turnout...checked my speed, oh I'm good.
A few minutes later, I see a dog in the ditch by one of the signs for exit 20. She looked bad.
I was in the left lane, heading to an appointment, and was torn. I decided I would go back southbound and risk a ticket by going to the turnout.
I turned in and the trooper was still there! Yay! He rolled down his window and said "yep! I'm here" to which i told him about the dog and I didn't want a ticket, but if I could help that dog, it was fine by me.
He just asked where the dog was and was on his way! I followed and we found her, still there, panting like she was fixing to die.
That trooper dumped his jug out and fashioned a water bowl for her. Then poured a couple bottles of water. The dog was scared of him, but frozen in weakness.
She sniffed the water, then realized this kindness was for her! She drank that water down in minutes! The trooper went and got her some more, plus a Little Debbie.
She watched him warily the whole time. She sniffed his hand but was still wary.
Next thing, he goes to his vehicle and gets a chair and an umbrella.
He told me he will stay here until she trusts him, so he can get her to a shelter, or take her home.
I believe his being there at the right time, was one of those little messages reminding us of the good in our world.
Meet Trooper Tudors of the TN State Highway Patrol. One of the good guys for sure."
Credit: Kaye Fiorello

08/01/2019

It seems like we are finally getting so very close! Close? Close to me being able to actually go to work quilting in the Milkhouse Studio! September 1? So my brain is FULL of things I want to accomplish! Oh, my! Entries appropriate for a certain fund raiser! Christmas gifts! Classes to teach! Its a very long list! But I'm just bursting about a motorcycle panel I have & wondering WHO NEEDS A MOTORCYCLE QUILT for CHRISTMAS? Birthday or other special remembrance? For your camper, saddlebag or just for fun? I have five of these panels (& two different ones not pictured) and ideas to make each one of them different from the others! From wall hangings to snuggle quilts or even bed size. Photo does NOT do this panel justice! The colors are warm & rich! Message me if we should talk!

10/22/2018

One of my very favorite things to do is to teach quilting! I LOVE having people look at a project they think is daunting & 4-5 hours later they are so empowered & loving their project that they know they can & will make it again for their own home & their loved ones. And they also know the recipient of the gift will be amazed! Since July I have been blessed to teach an old favorite of mine at Quilter's Haven, 4616 E State St, Rockford, Il three more times (bringing my total to 22 classes on this spiral runner) and there is another on the calendar for November 3! I wish I had taken pictures of all the makers & their projects but here is a small sampling. This table runner looks awesome in any combination of fabrics I've seen & it is such fun to watch them come together!! If you know any quilters, please share!

08/28/2017

The Milkhouse Quilting barn siding project is complete. The medics from Construction did a superb job and are highly Recommended. The internal construction can begin now! I can't wait!