FLYING GEESE

FLYING GEESE: Size is 82" x 86". It is pieced from coton scraps from other projects. I really enjoy this pattern and have made several in various sizes over the years. This one was pieced during 1993 - 1994 and machine quilted by BE in Dec. 1994. I paid KL to do the binding. One year it got an Honorable Mention at the state fair. (#142)

MINI ALBUM (Handquilted)

MINI ALBUM: Size 18" square. The top was pieced by my good quilting buddy SB in northern Maine in 1991, and some of the blocks are signed by other quilters we both know up there (yes, the names are covered for this picture). I handquilted it in 1992 and then laid it aside until 1993 when I paid KL to bind it for me. It comes out at Christmas time. The top is cotton fabric and the back is muslin - I believe I used poly batting. (#131)

Veterans Quilts

We have been making veterans quilts now for several years. I just realized that the latest batch (Oct) did not get photographed, so am posting ones from earlier in the year, but you get the idea. The quilts themselves don't change much pattern wise, only the various donated fabrics change.

In Oct. we got 17 lap size quilts for the vets done and given to the correct groups who will distribute them. We work strictly with donated supplies and volunteer time. Usually there are 3-5 of us working on them. It's a fun way to get alot done, and what a nice wonderful warm feeling to be doing something productive for our heroes. I'm not the type to go out and picket, although I have written letters to the "big brothers", it just seems so much more constructive to do something for them, rather than try to change policy. Some of the vets face many months in medical care and rehab, and some will live out their lives in veterans or nursing homes. I don't think we do enough for our vets......

Veterans Quilts

VETERANS QUILTS: Actually spent several hours working with the "girls" and got several quilts done for our US veterans. Some will go to Andrews AFB to be handed out as the guys/gals are taken off the planes before they go to military hospitals for extensive surgery, rehab, etc. Some will go to a group that gives the quilts out to resident veterans in nursing homes. Either way, it is a good cause to help out with.

CHALLENGE QUILT 2010

CHALLENGE QUILT 2010 - For the recent quilt show, members were asked to make a wallhanging less than 40" square that used Ohio Star blocks with a black background. I made mine for Christmas with glittery red and black fabric blocks, and a cardinal border. Mine is 38" square and machine quilted by RLM. Done completely in August 2010.

QUEEN'S CROWN #2 (small quilt with beads - hand quilted)

QUEEN'S CROWN

Supplies:

• 1 pre-printed 18" block from  https://www.quiltingstencils.com/ 
• 22" piece of muslin for backing
• 22" piece of batting (I used left over poly)
• Glass beads in your choice of color (I used dark blue and gold/yellow)
• Quilting thread (I used cream colored)
• Binding fabric

To start, I thread basted this very well in a bright thread that would not blend in.  I did not use a hoop or frame but just rolled it up in my hand.  I started the quilting in the center and worked on it in quarters.

The beads are quilted on - every time the needle came up through the top, a bead was put on the needle and I completed that quilting stitch. Time consuming, but makes for a pretty finished project.

Once complete, I washed by hand and laid between 2 white pillow cases in yard and allowed to dry flat.

Part of back of quilt

"CARS"

CARS: I made this lap quilt for my husband last Christmas. It's great for him to snuggle under while reading or watching TV. He is a big fan of "Cars" and thinks this is really neat. Machine quilted by MG in Dec 2009. I added fabric borders to make it big person size.