I have been quilting since 1999 and have decided to keep an online journal of my quilts. In this way, I can document their history and preserve their memory for my family and future generations. Most of my quilts are made as gifts; and with few exceptions, I have taken pictures of my quilts with their recipient. I have also made many charity quilts for Project Linus, Wrapped in Hope and Quilts for Kids.

Please join me for my quilt parade!

Monday, November 30, 2015

My Quilts #235-#236: Quilts For Kids 2015


RAIL FENCE PATTERN


BASKETWEAVE PATTERN


These charity kids' quilts are also from the 2009 stack of quilt tops.  The patterns for both quilts are by Ursula Reikes.  I love her series of Quilts for Baby books.  They each measure 39" square.  This makes 9 quilts that I've finished from the stack which means I have 2 more left to complete.  

November 2015

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

My Quilts #232-#234: Quilts For Kids 2015

Warm Wishes - 38" x 48"

It's A Snap - 35" x 46"

X-quisite Block 46" x 46"

These three kids' quilts are from a stack of quilt tops that have been patiently waiting to be finished since 2009!  A few months ago I started quilting the tops but didn't get around to binding them.  Last month, however, I finished four of them to give as gifts.  And, now these three are quilted and bound, ready to be donated.

November 2015

Monday, November 9, 2015

My Quilts #229-#231: Wrapped in Love 2015

Isaiah and His H-Block Quilt


Israel and His H-Block Quilt


Nathan and His Warm Wishes Quilt

These little guys are my BFF Vivian’s grandsons, and all three celebrate their birthdays in October.  Another last-minute invitation prompted me to grab 3 of the unfinished tops, which made it possible for me to complete their quilts in time for their party.

The two quilts are from the Ursula Reikes book “Even More Quilts for Baby” and use the H-Block pattern.  The third quilt is the ever-popular Warm Wishes pattern.

I was thrilled to see the smile on their faces, and mom was so touched she had tears in her eyes.  And that’s why I quilt!

October 2015

My Quilt #228: Baby Crackers for Ariana 2015

First finished quilt of 2015

After 5 years of being away, I have finally come back.  I can’t believe this is the first quilt I have finished since 2010.  This quilt is from a stack of flimsy tops that have been waiting all these years to be finished. I must confess that I did not actually make the quilt top but bought it on eBay with the intention of finishing and donating it to charity. The block pattern is a vintage design named Crackers. 



I completed the quilt and gifted it to Ariana, my friend's granddaughter when she celebrated her baptism.

October 2015