LOG CABIN A LA HANNAH

LOG CABIN A LA HANNAH - The purple parts of the log cabin blocks were left over from my "Purple Without Apology" quilt. I pieced this one in 2003 and it was machine quilted by RLM in 2003. Made for a family member who likes purple and pink. Finished size is 92" x 71".(#335)

STARS PLUS A STRAY ONE

STARS PLUS A STRAY ONE - This is a fun pattern, and another one supplied by my quilting buddy SB, who lives in Maine. I pieced this quilt in 2006 - 2008 in Maine and Indiana. It was machine quilted by RLM in 2008. I like blue and yellow and used a variety of scraps and purchased fabrics for this one. I was visiting in Maine in 2006 and got a good start on this one before heading back to IN. Finished size is 87" x 86". The stray star is a star applique that just seemed to belong on this quilt. (#464)

RAIL FENCE

RAIL FENCE - Another quilt from this boring pattern, but it is fast and easy to do. I pieced this one in 1996, and it was machine quilted by MG in 2001. Finished size is 80 x 80. It now belongs to a family member, who loves hats and thinks the border is perfect. (#301)

UNTITLED

UNTITLED - I pieced this in 1994 and it was machine quilted by MG in 2001. Finished size is 61" x 52". The large print pink flower fabric is from the 1940's and was given to me by my grandma. This quilt now belongs to a family member who likes pink. (#299)

48 HOUR MYSTERY QUILT

48 HOUR MYSTERY QUILT - Pieced in Maine and Indiana during 2006 - 07. My quilting buddy, SB, picked out the pattern and told me how much fabric to bring. Another quilting friend ,CL, from downstate Maine joined us for those couple days, so there are 3 similiar quilts floating around. (Ladies, remember the bat the second morning?) We did not discuss fabric choices ahead of time, and yet we all brought batiks to work with. Anyway, I completed the center part while up there and added the pieced border when I got back home. It was machine quilted by RLM in 2008. Finished size is 84" x 68". Given to family member for Christmas 2008. (#441)

DUTCHMAN'S PUZZLE

DUTCHMAN'S PUZZLE - I pieced this in June 1993 in Montana, and it was machine quilted by BE in 1993. It is done in black, pinks, and greens. Finished size is 70" x 46". Gift to family member who likes pink and green. (#120)

I attended the class of this teacher that taught this method of making flying geese blocks. The author/teacher put this quilt in the book that she was teaching the method for. Fun experience.

CHALLENGE 1998

CHALLENGE 1998: I pieced this one in Jan. 1998 and had it machine quilted in Feb. 1998 by MG. The Jinny Beyer border print was the challenge fabric for the local quilt guild. I wanted to keep it simple so you actually saw the border print, so making a strippy quilt with it was my answer. It is 33" x 36". (#206)

FLYING GEESE CHALLENGE

FLYING GEESE CHALLENGE: The pretty floral fabric I used for the sashing and borders of this one was a challenge fabric for the local quilt guild. Finished size is 32" x 36". The "geese" and outer border was fabric from my stash. Pieced in 2006. Machine quilted by RLM in 2006. For our quilt guild show, we always have a challenge - sometimes a particular fabric, other times a certain pattern. It's fun to see what everyone comes up with and they are always different, even with the same directions. (#440)

CIRCLES OF LIFE (Handquilted)

CIRCLES OF LIFE: This one is silk top, wool batting, and antique muslin for the backing. Finished size is 14" x 18". This design was inspired by a picture of a quilt from Siberia dated at approx 100 AD. I just free hand quilted the circular design and used a stencil for the cross-hatched squares. Done in 2000. (#265)

GRANNY'S BOOTS

GRANNY'S BOOTS: This was an ugly fabric challenge at the local quilt guild. I pieced and machine appliqued this in 1997, and had it machine quilted in July 2000 by MG. I only had the top done for the challenge - the ugly fabric really was uninspiring and I lost interest in this quick. There are actual buttons on each boot, since this style of boots had buttons. It is dedicated to my wonderful grandma, RMG (1913 - 96), who set the example that you do not have to be like everybody else - God made you an individual. I miss her more than I can say, but thank the Lord for the many years I had her in my life. The finished size is 20" x 30". (#189)

SILK WHOLE CLOTH WALL HANGING (Hand quilted)

SILK WHOLE CLOTH WALL HANGING: Finished size is 23" x 35". The top is silk with poly batting and cotton backing. I free hand drew the design of stars, feathers, and circles. I love handquilting. (#269)

This is one of those recycled projects. I handquilted this as the front part of a quilted petticoat for colonial re-enacting, and then changed my mind. So in 2000, I cut the petticoat apart, bound this and it hangs in the hallway. I love the shade of blue, which also changes some depending on how the light hits it.

WHOLECLOTH WALLHANGING (Handquilted)

Whole cloth Hanging - My first whole cloth quilt. Finished size is 22" square. Muslin, poly batting, and navy blue quilting thread. I taped the pattern and the top layer of muslin up to a window and traced it off. I love to hand quilt, so this was a fun experience, and imagine, no seam lines to work around. Completed in July 1991. (#84)

LOG CABIN

LOG CABIN

The 16 blocks were made by the local quilt guild in 1999 which I won in a drawing. I assembled the top and had it machine quilted in 2000 by MG.

 Finished size is 41" square.

 Autumn is my favorite season and I love making quilted items to celebrate fall.

At the local county fair, this earned both a first place ribbon. I really never intended to enter anything in the fair, but my kids were in 4-H and had entries so they wanted me to put something in the fair too.

CHRISTMAS STAR QUILT

CHRISTMAS STAR QUILT - My great quilting buddy SB gave me this wonderful pattern and I have made several quilts from it. This one was made for a family member. I pieced it in Sept. - Nov. 1999 and had it machine quilted in 2002 by RLM. Finished size: 80" square. It is cotton with poly batting. This quilt was a great way to use up scraps of Christmas fabric. Given to a family member. (#323)

IN THE GARDEN

IN THE GARDEN - This is a simple quilt and was given to a family member when complete. I pieced it during 1996 - 1998 in Indiana. Several of us here got together in Oct 1998 and had a "tie the quilts" workday, which is how this one got done. Many hands make for lighter work. Finished size is 74" x 90". (#230)

PATCHWORK ROMANCE

PATCHWORK ROMANCE - This quilt was machine pieced and hand appliqued from 1990 to 1997 in Maine, Montana and Indiana. The center heart section was a pattern (Quilter's Newsletter Mag.?) that my Maine quilting buddy (SB) and I did out of the same fabrics. It was machine quilted in 2002 by RLM, and given to a family member. Finished size is 60" x 74". (#330)

DEVIL'S CLAW

Devil's Claw - These blocks were given to me by an elderly man in 2006 who was cleaning out the family house's attic and as he is the last in his family and has no children, he wanted these family heirlooms to go to someone who would care for them. They are documented c. 1870 and are from old shirting fabric. He actually gave me several sets of blocks, all from the same time period and all in wonderful condition. I have them stored carefully and will eventually get around to making them into finished tops.

This one is in grays, blacks, and dark blues. The blocks are hand pieced. I added sashing and posts from 2 different Civil War reproduction prints. I assembled the top in the early spring of 2009 and had it machine quilted in April 2009.

Block size is 12". Finished quilt size is 64" x 76". (#520)

The second view of this quilt hanging on the fence includes the neighbor's beautiful maple tree in all it's autumn glory.

ROMAN STRIPE TABLE RUNNER

Roman Stripe Table Runner - I pieced this in Feb. 2009. It is 15" wide and 58" long. I made it to go on a antique cupboard in my kitchen. It is red, blue, and yellow. It was machine quilted in Feb. 2009 by RLM. The outside border is a reproduction Civil War fabric. (#490)

WELSH BEAUTY WHOLECLOTH QUILT (Handquilted)

 I hand quilted this during 2002 - 2005 a half hour a day. It has a silk top, wool batting, and a muslin back. Used 7+ spools of quilting thread. It is 90" x 108".

The design is based on the Prince of Wales insignia, which dates to the early 1300's and is a traditional pattern in Welsh quilting. Silk and a wool batting make for such easy hand quilting. This is a keepsake to pass on. By now, you would think I would be used to all the "oooo's and aaaaa's" this one gets when I show it off, but I always have to re-look at it to see what others see. This quilt is truly the queen of my collection and skill. (#434)

I bought a pre-printed top from The Stencil Company ( https://www.quiltingstencils.com/ ). I do a lot of business with this company and really am satisfied with the products I have gotten from them.

Close up of some of the hand quilting