MARINER'S COMPASS (Hand quilted)

MARINER'S COMPASS: This started out as a cheater block with 2 borders added to it to make it 22" square. It is a cotton top with muslin backing and poly batting. Hand quilted for customer

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HOUR GLASS QUILT (Hand quilted)

HOUR GLASS QUILT: I made this quilt while living in West Germany in 1989. Cotton fabric for top and backing, with poly batting. Finished size was 24" x 30". Hand quilted. Sold.

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CRISIS PREGNANCY QUILTS (19)

19 Crisis Pregnancy Center Quilts: This spring the teen girls at church started making baby quilts for two local Crisis Pregnancy Centers. It is a wonderful opportunity for them to minister within the community and learn basic sewing skills at the same time.

 I cut out the pieces at home and then the girls go from there. Some like the process of sewing, others like to tie, and one likes to do the bindings. I am privileged to be part of this.

Today the girls turned in 19 that they have done over the last 4 - 6 weeks. The quilts are normally 36-37" square.

Thanks to all those who donate supplies for us to make these quilts.

16 PATCH QUILT

16 PATCH QUILT: Gave this 16 Patch scrap quilt to a young couple (T. & C. V.) at church who got married this past weekend. Their favorite colors are red and purple so I made the inside border various purples, and the outside border various reds. Machine quilted by RLM. Finished size was approx. 92" x 92". (#1084)

MORE PADUCAH 2014

More photos from Paducah 2014: Even quilters remember our veterans. It also reminds us to love the USA and be patriotic.

PADUCAH 2014

PADUCAH 2014: The quilts range from Wow! I could do that to it's beautiful, but I would never do it. This is the second year the tent makers from Cairo have been there and I am fascinated with the way they stitch so fast and use large scissors and needles compared to appliquers here in the States. On Friday evening, I was able to go see Ricky Tims in concert and it was well worth the time - great fun.

COURTHOUSE STEPS TABLE RUNNER

 06/29/2018 Note: This item has been stored and unused since it's completion.  COURTHOUSE STEPS TABLE RUNNER: I built this entire project around a piece of fabric that I found locally (the center blocks) of eagles and flags. It was easy enough to do and there are only eight 15.5" blocks. The finished size is 31" wide x 62" long. The backing is a reproduction fabric that reminds me of blowing bubbles. I pieced it in Sept. 2012 and it was machine quilted by RLM in Oct. 2013. Since then it has been laying around waiting on me to bind it and do the tag. Well, the project is finished as of April 2014 - yeah ! (#1038)

Here is another idea for this versatile design.