VETERAN QUILT

VETERAN QUILT: I made this quilt for a co-worker's husband (TB) who has recently returned from his 4th tour to Afghanistan/Iraq. I built the quilt around the center panel and added borders to it. It is approx. twin size.

Thanks to those who donate supplies to make veteran quilts, and for this quilt, thank you RLM for donating your time and talent to machine quilt it.

VETERAN QUILT

VETERAN QUILT: This quilt was made for a local WWII vet. The home where he now lives had a big ceremony for him for Veteran's Day. When I was asked to make a quilt for him to be given at the ceremony, I was thrilled to be part of his special day. It is lap size and was machine quilted by RLM, who quilted "Thank you" in the border.

Thanks to all who donate supplies, and their own time to this ministry. In my opinion, we owe our vets far more than we as a country can ever repay.

AMISH BAR QUILT (Part 1)

AMISH BAR QUILT  (Part 1): I am currently hand quilting this top using a pre-marked whole cloth quilt top as the pattern for the quilting design. I do this by basting the top, batting (in this case a wool one), and backing together and putting it in the quilt frame upside down - in other words, the top (the Amish Bars) is currently on the bottom and the pre-marked "top" will ultimately be the back but is for now on the top so I can see the design. I am using a cream colored thread which will really show on the bar side. I guess it really will make a reversible quilt. It is queen size. I pieced the top over a long weekend during the summer and started quilting it on 8/3/2013.

UPDATE: This quilt has been in and out of the quilt frame several times over the past 4+ years, but today 2/24/2018 I put in the last quilting stitch. Now to bind it and make a tag. It looks good. We have had rain for several days and so I can't hang it out for a photo. Will get one on here as soon as I can.

VETERAN QUILTS

VETERAN QUILTS: This batch of 4 lap quilts went to the local quilt guild which will take them to Indy to the veteran hospital.

VETERANS QUILTS

VETERANS QUILTS: Here are a few more I just found pics of that we did in the fall of 2011. There are still the original 3 - 5 of us working with donated fabric/supplies to give to the vets. We still know it is a worthwhile way to spend our time and prayers.

AT THE LIBRARY

AT THE LIBRARY: During the fall of 2012, I had these 2 quilts hanging in the local public library. They have local "artist" groups bring in items to decorate the lobby of the library - at this point it was fall inspired quilts from the area quilt guild.

I hand quilted the appliqued tree quilt. The Irish Chain is machine quilted

9 PATCH DOLL QUILT

9 PATCH DOLL QUILT: This cheery quilt started out as very small 9 patch blocks that appear to be antique fabric that I was given but had no interest in for any of my own projects. My daughter sewed the top together as a gift for a little girl at church. I did the binding. The little girl was very excited to recieve it for Christmas 2012. Finished size was approx. 24" x 28".