Author Archives: hollydeequilts

About hollydeequilts

Owner of HDQ, HollyDee Quilts, llc in LULING, TX We have a fabulous shop and love to have fun every day! Stop by and join in the excitement!

Never Forget

Posted on September 11, 2015 by hollydeequilts

We will never forget the day our world changed.  I worked for a boating company in Seabrook, TX, MarineMax.  I had just left one location and was getting ready to head back to my office, my sister had not been … Continue reading →

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Victoria! Texas that is!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by hollydeequilts

A couple of weeks ago I was the guest speaker for the Victoria Area Quilt Guild!  They are a very busy guild!  And so many nice ladies!  It was great to see all the familiar faces in the group too … Continue reading →

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Beginners & Finishers! Wimberley June 2015

Posted on July 15, 2015 by hollydeequilts

As I promised yesterday – we have our 2nd post for the Beginners and Finishers Retreat from a couple of weeks ago! We had 2 styles of beginners – the first being those that are new to paper-piecing and/or Judy … Continue reading →

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We are On Fire! Fire Island Hosta “part 2”

Posted on July 14, 2015 by hollydeequilts

For those of you that follow the blog you will remember I taught a fabulous group of quilters way back in January at The Wimberley Quilt Ranch.  Our quilt of choice was Fire Island Hosta.  If you want to re-visit … Continue reading →

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Into the Woods!

Posted on July 7, 2015 by hollydeequilts

Once Upon a Time – a long, long, long time ago…….. Well really it was just May, but that seems a long time ago!  Where is 2015 going? Oh yes, back to my tale…..  Little Toot was in a PLAY! … Continue reading →

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When it is raining in Houston………

Posted on June 9, 2015 by hollydeequilts

Get on a boat! And sail the high seas with a bunch of fun quilters! A special thanks to Veronica Cox of Bear Threads Designs for coordinating of our Quilters Cruise! I would also like to acknowledge the minute of … Continue reading →

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What is Red and Black and Quilted!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by hollydeequilts

Debbie’s Quilt is….. A friend and piecer from Clear Lake made this beautiful quilt top and asked me to be her quilter!  Her quilt was flat and very well pieced and pressed nicely too!  3 of my favorite things when I … Continue reading →

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Woolgathering on a Tuesday

Posted on March 24, 2015 by hollydeequilts

I have a few random thoughts and photos to share with you today! First sending thoughts and prayers to those who are struggling with things that are beyond their control.  You are loved and it will take some time, but … Continue reading →

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A little bit of amish – with a twist!

Posted on March 12, 2015 by hollydeequilts

Earlier this week Shirley and I met up at the dealership while I was waiting for them to complete my oil change and a minor recall issue so I could give her a quilted quilt!  That means now that she … Continue reading →

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Paddlewheel Part II

Posted on March 11, 2015 by hollydeequilts

This post is part II of II, to view the first post click HERE. Today we are piecing our “paddlewheel” blocks, adding our accent border and assembling our quilt top. The complete written instructions were included in 2 fabulous magazine … Continue reading →

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