Summer T-shirts

I'm so glad it's spring and warm enough to wear t-shirts once again. The new colors in clothing are so pretty this year. I've added two new designs, sky blue funky flower and pistacio flowerbed.

Watermelon Patch Denim Shirt

I just finished a new denim shirt for the summer. I like adding a unique bottom trim to a denim shirt. After trying to come up with something new for the summer, I came across one of my old patterns for a watermelon quilt. This simple design works well for the bottom trim on a denim shirt. Of course, with watermelon, we think of crows and summer flowers. Send me your ideas. I like to hear from customers on what they want. I've sent the picture to

the web hostess to add to my website, www.handmadebymargo.com

Flowerbed Denim Shirt

I've been back several weeks from Florida. What a great time of year to get away from the cold. I take a basket full of handwork and get a lot done. Darling Hubby commented that I wasn't on much of a vacation since I brought my work with me. I find the handwork and hand quilting relaxing. It makes time pass quickly while on the road.

Since my return, I'm ready for spring. I have a new denim shirt and sweatshirt jacket ready for spring and summer. I cut the bottom of the denim shirt off an additional 4" to give it the shorter denim shirt look. The shirt is available also in the traditional length. As always, I offer free shipping. I have just sent the picture to the web designer and they should be posted on the web page, www.handmadebymargo.com , soon.

Mining Wonder jacket

The back of the jacket looks as good as the front. Both sides have been embelished with decorative threads and accent appliques.

Batik Mining Wonder Quilted Jacket

When I was a kid, I collected rocks. Every vacation included a stop to a rock shop. This batik reminded me of a rock I purchased with my allowance during a family vacation out west. The ore had small blotches of a blue ore. Not sure of the name of this ore anymore, but I do remember the wonder of how such a rock was formed. Just like the beautiful batiks found in the quilt shops, this fabric reminded me of that special rock I treasured for so many years.

This new jacket is also available as a pattern and an e-pattern. Hope you enjoy my contemporary side.

Wizard of Oz quilted jacket

What to do, what to do. New fabric.......what to do with new fabric. Okay, I brought home the new Wizard of Oz fabric from Quilting Treasures. I need a new class jacket sample. It's a night at the movies, notice the movie reel front of Dorothy's adventures. The class is scheduled for April 17, 12 pm or 6 pm. Cost of the class is $25.00. Classes are held in Lancaster, Ohio, at Farmer's Country Store, 540 N. High Street. Call the shop to register, (740) 654-4853.

Merry Christmas

May you all be truly blessed this holiday season. God has granted me a gift of creating and sewing and I have been truly blessed to be able to fulfill my calling. My dear husband supports me in my endeavor and you as customers give me an outlet to create and be challenged. One dear sweat lady I have sewn for many years, gives me a challenge each year. Last year I created a village with a church in the middle. She wanted a gold star in the sky to her right. This year she once again gave me a challenge. She ordered her family room at Christmas time. The applique was the family fireplace, the large Christmas tree on the left decorated with a large red bow on the top with long streamers and gold ornaments. Presents were under the tree with a teddy bear and a smaller tree on the right. The stocking hung from the mantle.

With the busy holiday season, I always have ideas roughly sketched on paper but am unable to create the finished item. I am trying to get ready for shows and keep inventory in stock at Farmer's Country Store. The week before Christmas when I am finally winding down, I sometimes add a new item or two. I created two new sweatshirts this past week. A new snowflake sweatshirt and an retro Ohio jacket.

Merry Christmas to all.