Paula's Mystery Quilt, do.Good Stitches blocks

Paula made this fun version of our local guilds Mystery Quilt.

I added some stars, balls, and even a few footballs amongst the swirls.

Thanks Paula!

A couple of my do.Good Stitches blocks from this spring. These monochromatic scrappy blocks used 3.5 inch squares/HST, so they should finish at 18" square.

Another large block for the month of April. It's a free pattern called Kora. Our quilter wanted us to include some scrappy lengths for a border, all in earth tones. 

Some of our group members didn't have enough earthy tones to make this ONE block, which I find interesting. I guess most of my earthy tones in my stash aren't necessarily ones I have purchased, but acquired from other people's de-stash. Anyways, members who lacked earth tones traded making another persons scrappy star blocks if they made this block for them, so it all worked out. I just thought it was kinda funny how we all have different fabric tastes reflected by what's in our stash. I mean, I tend to use more bright colors in my own projects, not so much browns and dark earthy tones, but I still somehow have plenty in my stash. Just in case. I guess I just have a hard time turning away free fabric even if it's not really my 'vibe'. 

Framed Squares

Paula brought me a couple quilts that were pretty much identical with the exception of one having a wide border. 

I tried out a new border design. I really like it, but it does take some practice to get the feathers starting out in the right direction consistently.

And here is the borderless version.

How fun are these geometric prints?!

Thanks Paula!

Simplify

Lois made this really neat quilt called Simplify in lots of pink and purple florals.

Thanks Lois!

 

Lois's Fireman Quilt

Lois made this wonderful quilt with a Fireman theme. She is always making fireman themed quilts to donate to her local department to auction off or give to members. What a great cause!

The quilting is in progress.

Thanks Lois!

Blue and Yellow T-Shirt Quilt

Lori made this fun T-shirt quilt for a niece.

I love the scrappy sashings, polka dots, and piano keys!

Thanks Lori!

 

Trap Team T-Shirt Quilt

Pat made this nice T-shirt quilt for a grandson heavily involved in Trap Team.

I loved the fabrics she chose- the look like men's shirts or even ties.

Thanks Pat!

Raindrops

MaryJo made this amazing quilt called 'Raindrops' from a Judy Niemeyer pattern.

I really got my creative juices going on this one!

Wow.

My first task was quilting all the black areas.

Next was all the colored areas with matching thread colors.

Each one is a little bit different.

A look at the back might be easier to see the different custom designs.

Thanks MaryJo for such an amazing quilt to work on!!