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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

How the Red Sox Broke My Heart: 2011 Edition

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Colleen

Have you ever had your heart broken three times in one week? It happened to me. This is how it went down: Strike 1: The Red Sox put a big time exclamation point on their putrid September by losing the … Continue reading →

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Some Words of Wisdom from My Big Sister

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Colleen

The author of this wonderful blog is my dear sister and the best Red Sox fan I know. Tonight, she is heartbroken so I am contributing this post while she recovers from the 2011 shocking slide. I am posting the … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Week 38 – We’re All In…

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Colleen

NESN, the Red Sox network, ran a slogan all year: “We’re all in.” Ads featured various Red Sox players emphatically stating that phrase. As a fan, I was all in also. The monumental collapse of the 2011 Red Sox certainly … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: Week 37 – Pirates in the Bullpen

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Colleen

Pirates in the Bullpen Something that brings me great pleasure is making quilts for people who I love or about something that I love. Recently, I have been making quilted portraits of various members of my beloved Red Sox. Recent … Continue reading →

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The Sox and the September Swoon

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Colleen

Are you ready for some football? An anxious August has led to a September swoon for the Red Sox.  Having started the year in a major funk, they can ill-afford a late season stumble.  The last couple of weeks have been … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week 2011: Week 36 – Are you Joshing Me?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Colleen

Josh Hamilton September 2, 2011:  Before the Red Sox were humiliated by the Texas Rangers, Josh Hamilton spent about 30 minutes on the edge of the field signing autographs, posing for photos and joshin’ with the fans.  Josh made memories for … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: (Week 35) The Wave

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Colleen

The Wave August 30, 2011:  The crowd grows restless — especially during 4+ hour games vs. the Yankees.  It begins with a stir.  The noise gets louder.  And louder still.  Finally, the movement begins.  The crowd roars.  Arms are raised.  … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: (Week 34) The Soft Side of Jason Varitek

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Colleen

Tek Support: Portrait in fabric of Captain Jason Varitek. Machine-appliqued and machine quilted. Approx. 24″ x 36″. For additional photos follow the link to: http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd428/colleenwhary/Baseball%20Quilts/Jason%20Varitek%20Quilted%20Portrait/

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Photo of the Week: (Week 33) Doubleheader

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Colleen

August 16, 2011:  It was an eventful day at Fenway Park when the Red Sox met up with the Rays.  A little bit of everything happened during the doubleheader.  Jon Lester beat out Big Game James Shields in the first … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 32) The Muddy Chicken

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Colleen

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/si_online/covers/images/2011/0815_thumb.jpg The best photo of the week is not one that I have taken. The best photo has to be the one that appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated this week. You can call him Pedey or the Little … Continue reading →

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