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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

Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 44) Halloween Snowstorm

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Colleen

Trick or Treat!  An early snowstorm blanketed New England on October 29-30, 2011.  The pre-Halloween trick or treat was beautiful for some and inconvenient for the unlucky folks who lost power.  For me, it was a painful reminder that … baseball … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week 2011: Week 43 – Quilted Barn

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Colleen

My friends, Rosalie and Ken, painted this beautiful quilt on the side of their New Hampshire barn.

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Worst Kept Secret: Theo Jumps Ship

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Colleen

Theo Nathan Epstein 2002 – 2011 Age 37, of Brookline, MA, October 21,  2011, died in turmoil at “America’s Favorite Ballpark”.  Devoted General Manager of the Boston Red Sox; marginal guitarist.  Leaves a 25-man roster in the scrap heap, a … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 42)

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Colleen

 Red Sox fans:  I thought it was time to take a break from fried chicken talk.  Thankfully, Red Sox pitchers were not chowing down on these big boys in the clubhouse.

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Ode to the 2011 Red Sox: Collapse of the Bridge (Year)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Colleen

  A winter of hope!  Free agents were signed The newspapers read, “Best Team Ever!” Add Gonzo and Crawford, Wheeler and Jenks Could the Red Sox be beat this year? Never! To the World Series we were sure to head … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 41) The Pedroia T-Shirt Collection Quilt

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Colleen

 My collection of Dustin Pedroia t-shirts became part of this quilt in tribute to my favorite Red Sox player.  It is a little busy, has a lot of movement and is very colorful — Just like Pedey.

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Opposites Attract

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Colleen

Have you ever noticed while watching or listening to a baseball game how the play by play announcer often states a fact and then the opposite happens almost immediately?  For example, the bases are loaded, the opposing team’s player stands … Continue reading →

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Having My Say: A Dear John Letter (John Henry, that is)

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Colleen

 I am still not over it.  That is why I sat down and wrote this letter to John Henry, Larry Lucchino and Tom Werner.  When I dropped it in the mailbox, I hoped that it would bring some closure.  In … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 40) Pedey

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Colleen

Dustin Pedroia: Laser Show Laser Show:  Quilted Portrait of Dustin Pedroia   Dustin Pedroia has had a close, father/son type relationship with Terry Francona.  The following is a quote from Pedey reported by Joe McDonald after Francona was fired:   … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week 2011: Week 39 – Go Patriots!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Colleen

Quilted Football? Can you tell I’m trying to keep my mind off of the Red Sox?

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