Author Archives: Colleen

About Colleen

I'm a quilter and a fan of the Boston Red Sox. There's no relation between the two ... Just two things that I love! Follow me on Pinterest and Twitter @QuiltedBaseball

April Fools

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Colleen

There’s nothing like a personal crisis to get you motivated to write again. A few weeks ago, my husband had a household accident that resulted in a head injury and severe concussion.  Thankfully, he is on the mend and expected … Continue reading →

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It Takes So Little…

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Colleen

It takes so little to make a fan for life… Continue reading →

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From Worst to First to Worst to Cursed

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Colleen

There’s nothing like a frustrating home town team to get a blocked writer blogging again.  Surprisingly, I quit blogging about the Red Sox in the middle of their miraculous streak towards becoming 2013 World Series champions.  Friends asked why.  The … Continue reading →

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Ladies and Gentlemen: Your 2013 World Champion Boston Red Sox

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Colleen

<a href=" Picture slideshow created with Smilebox ” title=”Ladies and Gentlemen: Your 2013 World Champion Boston Red Sox”>Ladies and Gentlemen: Your 2013 World Champion Boston Red Sox I hope you enjoy this slideshow I made up in tribute to the … Continue reading →

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Hang On To Your Hats!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Colleen

Finally! It’s time to resume the baseball season! Is there anything longer than the All-Star break? You may have wondered if I was so wrapped up in my Boston Strong Quilt Project (see last slideshow post) that I forgot about … Continue reading →

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The Boston Strong Quilt Project

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Colleen

I hope you enjoy watching this slide show about the Boston Strong Quilt Project. Comfort quilts were made for people injured in the Boston Marathon bombings. Be sure to turn on the sound. Colleen <a href=" This free digital slideshow … Continue reading →

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On Baseball

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Colleen

“Why do you like baseball so much?” asked my husband’s son. My self-conscious, stumbling answer: To love a team from childhood, To care so much about the players…every game. “I know that” he said impatiently, “But I don’t remember you … Continue reading →

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Opening Day

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Colleen

April 1.  At work Sitting on the edge of my seat. Radio on. Volume barely audible. In a stuffy office of buttoned-down collars and billable hours. I’m wound up — excited. Game on! Attempting to concentrate on work Knowing it’s … Continue reading →

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Salty!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Colleen

My latest quilted fabric portrait is of Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamaccchia – the guy with the longest name in the league. The quilt is made of 100% cotton fabric and is machine quilted. It is 22″ x 28″ and … Continue reading →

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A Week in the Life of a Quilt-Making Baseball Fan

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Colleen

I’m hopeless.  I realize that.  I was mad at the Red Sox in 2011; then again in 2012.  But you can only be mad for so long.  I love the Red Sox again.  In fact, I never stopped.  You can … Continue reading →

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