Tag Archives: Boston Red Sox

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

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Quilting | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 9)

Sunblock::  $5 Sun hat:  $15 Ball cap:  $25 Red Sox Destinations special guest pass:  Priceless!

Posted in Boston Red Sox | Tagged | Leave a comment

Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 8)

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Quilting | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Andy Pettitte: Not Hungry Anymore

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

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 6)

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Pitchers and Catchers

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

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Photo of the Week: 2011 (Week 4)

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

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox, Photography, Quilting | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Jesus, Mary and the Devil [Rays]

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

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Jesus, Mary and the Devil [Rays]

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

Posted in Baseball, Boston Red Sox | Tagged , , | Leave a comment