Tag Archives: Baseball

Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 19)

Even another two + hour rain delay at Fenway cannot dampen the enthusiasm of this little guy.  Watching the grounds crew is almost as exciting as watching the Red Sox these days.  But Carl Crawford stole the show in this one (May 9 … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 17)

 Wore my lucky red “Game Day Sneakers” at every Sox home game I attended … and they won every time!  Should Red Sox Nation take up a collection for a season ticket pass for my sneakers and me?  What do … Continue reading

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The Boston “Jed” Sox

 Everyone in favor of Jed Lowrie becoming an everyday player for the Red Sox, vote here! As of April 11, 2011:  BA .588 (10-17), HR 2, RBI 8, OPS 1.647 Enough said!

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Red Sox Blues

Dear Red Sox:  We’re all in.  Where were you?  Signed, A Discouraged Fan. On the heels of Josh Beckett’s brilliant outing against the Yankees Sunday night, Dice-K took the mound on Monday and coughed up a fur ball the size of a … Continue reading

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April 1, 2011: Opening Day

So it begins.  The long-awaited day has finally arrived.  The pain of the Patriots crushing defeat is behind us.  The Bruins are officially in the playoffs — for now.  The Celtics struggle can be set aside for awhile.  We’ll worry … Continue reading

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Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 11)

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)

 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

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)

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What’s a “Quilted Baseball”?

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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