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.