Happy Valentine! And a question!

Hello everyone!
I want to wish you all a Happy valentine, showing this little wall-quilt I designed couple of years ago! You may have noticed the quilt on the sidebar on my blog! A close up.... The hearts are embellished with small beads, and they've got a little "tail" of beads! I named the quilt "Be My Valentine"

And then over to my question! My two girls and I are going to England to visit my sister and her family on sunday. We really look forward to that. My question is: Is there anyone out there who knows about great quiltshops worth a visit? My sis lives in Bracknell, Berkshire, not too far away from Windsor, Heathrow, Reading. If you know of a shop or more, please let me know! Thank you!

Take care!

May Kristin

Jippi! I've got it!

On friday, right before we went away for the week-end, I rushed to the post-office! The post-man had tried to deliver a package to me, and I wasn't at home! I understood it was from my swap-partner in the Four Seasons Quilt Swap, and I could hardly wait to get my hands on it!
I didn't know who my partner was, I only knew who I was sending to! Exciting!
It was from Luisa in Portugal! She has made me a beautiful winter-quilt! I love it! The colours are perfect, and fits the pattern she chose perfect, too! It definately makes me think of winter. And those red triangles put an extra warm feeling into it. Please, jump over to her blog and read about it in her own words! Thank you, Luisa!
She also sent me some fabrics that says SPRING! Thank you again!
I am so happy I got the quilt before we went away for the week-end! Because, what wouldn't be more perfect than to take photos of the winter-quilt out in the snow! I think it looks perfect with the snow as a background!
Take care!

May Kristin

Week-end in the snow

I'm back from our week-end away! Hmhm, I didn't spend much time in the snow, but my husband and princesses did! The weather on saturday wasn't too good, but on suday the sun managed to break through the clouds and it was beautiful! It was quiet, no wind at all, +2 degrees ( C ). Just like wonderful easter weather! I hope you will enjoy!

Skiers sitting outside in the snow, enjoying the sun and may be an orange....
Children having a little time-out, playing in the snow...
My little princess making a snowball....

Sisters...Nice to have a ride on dad's back when you are tired...
These sculptures were made last week-end, but I forgot my camera.....

Should have taken the photos by night, they were illuminated in different colours, but....

Hope you enjoyed my week-end!

May Kristin

Four Seasons Quilt Swap

I have finally finished my quilt for the Four seasons Quilt Swap! A little late, I know. I'm sorry! You saw a little glimpse of it in a previous post.
It is now on its way to my swap-partner. I can't tell you who she is or where, until she has got it!
I really hope she will like it! Read the saying on the quilt. It is my words for you today!


I wish you all a nice week-end!
I'm off for a week-end in the snow, again! This time with my family. They are going to do some down-hill skiing. I am not! I am not that good. I know I should learn, but I am too old and too scared! But the kids have had a very good teacher in their father! And they love to run!

Take care!
May Kristin

And the winners are...........

First of all I want to say a big thank you, to all of you who took the time to read my post, and to leave your comment and your history. It has been so fun for me to read them all! And it has been so fun to jump over to your blogs and see your quilts and read more!

At the end of this post I will make a link to all of you who made your own post about your very early start of quilting. So please, take the time to read and enjoy!



The first drawing was for all who left a comment. I got some help from my oldest princess.......
And the winner is...........
The second drawing was for all of you who made a post on your own blog..... Still needed some help.......
And the winner is..........
Congratulations to you both!!

Please, e-mail me your snail mail adress! Then, in a few days you will have some nice things in your mail-box!



Please, jump over and visit these clever ladies

Lucy - Lucy Locket recycled her pocket

Anne Ida - Quiltoholic

Sølvi - Sølvi's blog

Wenche - Wenche's Pieces of time

Susan - Blackberry Creek

Stina - Kviltstina

Deb - Mountain Musings

Catherine - Quilt obsession

Pat - Bell Creek Quilts

Kathie - Kathie's Kabin

Until next time, take care

May Kristin

4 Seasons Quilt Swap and my giveaway

This will be short post, just to tell you that I'll be gone for the week-end. I am going to spend the week-end up in the snow with my collegues from work. I won't be able to read your comment or respond to them until late sunday night or monday morning Norway time.
But please, keep on commenting, and remember, if you also do a post telling about your early start and showing photos, you'll have a double chance to win! So please, scroll down to my previous post, and leave a comment! On the photo below you can see some of what you may win!!
And thank you to everyone who already has commented on my previous post. It is so fun to learn how you all got started with quilting, and to see some of you first projects! I'll respond to you all when I'm back!

Some of you may have noticed that I am taking part in The Four Seasons Quilt Swap. I just wanted to show you a little sneak peak of the winter quilt I am making for ..... in......., ............! Sorry, I can't tell you who she is until she has got it. I am a little late, but I hope she will forgive me. And I hope she will like it! Until next time...

.......take care and have a wonderful week-end!

May Kristin