Embroidered Fans

Joyce brought me this lovely quilt, much like this burgundy one I did recently, same backstory and overall design, just in a different colorway. Here I go with another GIANT border!

For the embroidered blocks, I kept it pretty simple by outlining the fan, and quilting inside the fan just enough to keep things together. The block was then completed with some curls and such in the background.

I incorporated the dogwood flowers from the fans into the border.

Thanks Joyce! I was told the recipient really loved how it turned out.

 

Pinwheel Baby Quilt

I just love how this pinwheel baby quilt turned out from Ronda.

Thanks Ronda!

 

Ronda's Baby Quilt

Ronda made this adorable baby quilt.

Lots of stars, curls and bubbles to go around.

Thanks Ronda!

 

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!