Memory Quilts

Yvonne and a few of her friends were commissioned to make four memory quilts for a family who lost both of their parents recently. We were able to fit two quilts on one wide backing.

Each quilt was sure to have a handkerchief,

a Lions Club, a shirt with their hometown name on it, and part of a special baseball cap.

As well as a printed photo of the couple.

I love how she used wider borders on two sides of the tshirts instead of a narrow border all the way around. It showcases the plaid and striped shirts much better.

They all turned out really nice. Yvonne shared with me the emotional experience the family member had when he picked up the completed quilts. What a special project to be a part of. Thanks Yvonne!

Pink Posies

Diane brought me this super sweet machine embroidered quilt with pink flowers and leaves.

I double outlined each flower and added a bit of detail in the flowers and a swirl in the centers.

Thanks Diane!

State Fair and Scrap Busting Quilt

Diane brought me this fun State Fair baby quilt.

This one has a fleece backing and no batting.

A peek at the back. Thanks Diane!

I had my do.good stitches circle mates create a few Scrap Busting quilt blocks. These blocks were quick and fun to make. I made a few more to add on an extra column. It will go together quick whenever I decide to get after it. 

 

Katie's Red Applique Masterpiece

Katie made this red applique masterpiece.

Where to begin??

Well, put some feathers and fillers in the big border for starters.

And fillers in the background after a double outline of the applique.

I changed to red thread for the red parts.

A peek at the back.

Thanks Katie!

The kids are out of school- they cancelled Thursday, Friday and Wednesday was an early out due to some snow, but mostly because of the chilling winds and blowing snow. Minus 12 it says currently. So we are hunkered down for the rest of the Christmas holiday. 

Katie's Modern Neutral's Quilt

Katie made this beautiful quilt from the book 'Modern Neutrals' by Amy Ellis.

The back.

Thanks Katie!

 

Cindy's Dinosaur Quilt

Cindy made this adorable quilt with some fun dinosaur prints. The pattern is called 'Beaded' by Bella Rosa.

If you look closely, you can find some dinosaur footprints in the quilting.

Fireside minky for the back.

Thanks Cindy! 

Peg's Snowmen Quilts

Peg made a couple small quilts for Christmas gifts.

The back is where the quilting's at!

Another take with the same fabrics.

Thanks Peg!

 

Swell Christmas

This was my second time quilting this Moda Swell Christmas quilt made by MaryJo.

She first had me quilt up the log cabin quilt which is the background for the Santa.

She then appliqued by hand the Santa with a layer of wool batting behind him.

She wanted some custom texture elements in the beard and white fuzzy of his outfit.

Some internet research helped with ideas for the facial features. Quilting faces is always a bit nerve wracking for me. You can ruin a nice face with some awkward quilting lines for sure!

I used a new-to-me wavy ruler for the mitten.

He turned out pretty cute! Thanks for this fun project MaryJo!