@quiltbyhand.bsky.social
Retired widowed New Englander. Interests: history, antique textiles and needlework, domestic architecture, animals.
I had to see my Hallicat over the rainbow bridge yesterday. We’d been struggling for months with her health, but none of the meds helped. I’m heartbroken. Not for the first time, but it never gets any easier. This is what she looked like before she got sick.
November 21, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I had to see my Hallicat over the rainbow bridge yesterday. We’d been struggling for months with her health, but none of the meds helped. I’m heartbroken. Not for the first time, but it never gets any easier. This is what she looked like before she got sick.
Max, the fabric freak. Loved to burrow into piles of fabric. Most of which I was planning on cutting.
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Max, the fabric freak. Loved to burrow into piles of fabric. Most of which I was planning on cutting.
Halli hazza bowl but likes my glass somuch I gabe hurt won ov her own
November 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Halli hazza bowl but likes my glass somuch I gabe hurt won ov her own
This was Max. His favorite place to curl up was on my chest, head facing outwards. A friend told me we looked like something out of Alien.
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
This was Max. His favorite place to curl up was on my chest, head facing outwards. A friend told me we looked like something out of Alien.
Midge, Max and Sunny are welcoming Gentle Charlie Brown with head bumps and hugs. He is in good company.
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Midge, Max and Sunny are welcoming Gentle Charlie Brown with head bumps and hugs. He is in good company.
As my Max aged, his whiskers turned white. He was a wonderful friend
November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As my Max aged, his whiskers turned white. He was a wonderful friend
I’ll have to do that in future. This is a shot of the mariners compass
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I’ll have to do that in future. This is a shot of the mariners compass
I love this! Brings back sweet memories
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I love this! Brings back sweet memories
Ma shirt arribbed!
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Ma shirt arribbed!
Sleepy bunt
November 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Sleepy bunt
Claws the quilt off my head, paw tapp to the face. Time to get up now!
November 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Claws the quilt off my head, paw tapp to the face. Time to get up now!
I sometimes travel the back roads in southern New Hampshire during October. Maybe not as spectacular as the north country but has the advantage of less traffic.
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I sometimes travel the back roads in southern New Hampshire during October. Maybe not as spectacular as the north country but has the advantage of less traffic.
This is the quilt I’m using for November. Mariners Compass design. All antique reproduction fabrics. Planned around the early 19th century chintz in the outer border.
November 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This is the quilt I’m using for November. Mariners Compass design. All antique reproduction fabrics. Planned around the early 19th century chintz in the outer border.
Wat a handsome little crimb-doer!!
Seeing this is a real treat, thanks
Hope Yu gets sum reely gud treets!
Seeing this is a real treat, thanks
Hope Yu gets sum reely gud treets!
October 31, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Wat a handsome little crimb-doer!!
Seeing this is a real treat, thanks
Hope Yu gets sum reely gud treets!
Seeing this is a real treat, thanks
Hope Yu gets sum reely gud treets!
I got my second shirt. Looks white here, but it’s a lovely light blue.
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I got my second shirt. Looks white here, but it’s a lovely light blue.
The little voids are so beautiful! I’ve had three and adored them all. Wish I had pictures of them all in my phone.
October 28, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The little voids are so beautiful! I’ve had three and adored them all. Wish I had pictures of them all in my phone.
A favorite memory from my old house
October 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A favorite memory from my old house
Got ma sticka! Car looks better already
October 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Got ma sticka! Car looks better already
Happy Birthday, sweet Willow! Hope you have a wonderful day.
From Halli, who’s looking forward to her 17th in December.
From Halli, who’s looking forward to her 17th in December.
October 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Happy Birthday, sweet Willow! Hope you have a wonderful day.
From Halli, who’s looking forward to her 17th in December.
From Halli, who’s looking forward to her 17th in December.
Mi schirt haz arribed! Nise & soft, hedded fer the wash tu de/rinkle it and prepare tu ware.
October 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Mi schirt haz arribed! Nise & soft, hedded fer the wash tu de/rinkle it and prepare tu ware.
Halli cat likes this idea.
October 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Halli cat likes this idea.
From Nashua NH No Kings
October 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
From Nashua NH No Kings
Small part of No Kings 10/18 Nashua, NH
October 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Small part of No Kings 10/18 Nashua, NH
I love this! Happy Cats on Quilts Day! Your adorable cat has claimed this one, it’s got his picture on it. My Halli loves them too
October 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I love this! Happy Cats on Quilts Day! Your adorable cat has claimed this one, it’s got his picture on it. My Halli loves them too
I can hear the squirrels gnawing open the dogwood seed pods from my balcony
October 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I can hear the squirrels gnawing open the dogwood seed pods from my balcony