Category Archives: Baseball

Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 11)

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Colleen

Jacoby Ellsbury catches a Sharpie line drive over the dugout! Sorry for the quiet from my end.  My computer crashed! It is still in the shop.  Hopefully, this picture from last week’s jaunt to spring training will do the trick for … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 10)

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Colleen

 Red Sox Spring Training:   I took a peek between two fence posts during a tour of the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers.  There was Jason Varitek holding court with the rest of the catching staff.  Tek wears … Continue reading →

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The Closer: Portrait of Jonathan Papelbon

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Colleen

THE CLOSER: Jonathan Papelbon (22″ x 16″) A classic pose struck by Pap as he thoughtfully prepares to deliver a pitch. This fabric portrait was made from 100% cottons and tulle (for the shadows) and is machine-quilted. To see other … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 8)

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Colleen
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What’s a “Quilted Baseball”?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Colleen

Several people have asked me, “Where are the baseball quilts”?   The answer is, they are in my head, on my work table, and on the sewing machine.  Some of them are even in my fabric cabinet germinating.  I promise that … Continue reading →

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Andy Pettitte: Not Hungry Anymore

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Colleen

The announcement that the Yankee’s big lefty, Andy Pettitte, has decided to retire from baseball gives Red Sox Nation another reason to cheer.  Pettitte’s retirement feels like the final out in the Red Sox Winter World Series Sweepstakes.  Let’s hope … Continue reading →

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Pitchers and Catchers

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Colleen

The record snowfall continues to pile up in Boston as we turtle into our winter coats.  With collars turned up to the cold wind, a warm place begins to grow in our hearts.  No phrase in the English language is … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 5)

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Colleen
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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 4)

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Colleen

Quilts in waiting…while Little Lou patiently waits on a pitch.

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Jesus, Mary and the Devil [Rays]

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Colleen

Alternate Headline: RAYS PATCH HOLES WITH OLD SOX My cousin, John, once referred to Manny Ramirez as “Jesus in Cleats”. At the time, Manny was being Manny in a Red Sox uniform. After Johnny Damon rudely departed for the Yankees, … Continue reading →

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