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, September 27, 2021

My Quilts #270: Stella's Batik Star 2021


This quilt was 13 years in the making - my second oldest UFO.  In 2008, DD was living in Texas when she made this quilt top.  When I visited her in 2009, she asked me to quilt it for her since it was so big and I had a quilting frame. I gladly agreed and brought it back to California with me.  I am happy to say that I FINALLY finished quilting and binding my daughter's Batik Star quilt.


I put it aside as I dealt with other priorities.  But as the years flew by, the thought of finishing this quilt kept nagging at me.  It wasn't until 2013 that I ordered the black batting with the sincere intention of getting this quilt finished.  Well, the years kept flying by and before I knew it, we were celebrating the new year of 2021.


I used Quilters Dream Poly batting and did an overall design with a light blue color thread.  It took me 6 days to quilt it and then 2 days to bind it.  The quilt measures 88" x 92".


My daughter loves horses and now lives in Kentucky where she is involved with the equestrian community. The backing with an all-over print of wild horses is perfect.

September 2021

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Monday, September 13, 2021

My Quilts #269: Quilt of Valor Wall Hanging 2021


I started this Quilt of Valor (QOV) after my dear friend Cindy asked me to make it for her husband, a Vietnam War veteran.  I have gifted her a few quilts over the years and I know she values and appreciates the quilts I give her so I was very happy to oblige.


I quilted it with an allover E2E star quilting design from Urban Elementz.  This is my first panel quilt and I was worried the quilting design would detract from the beautiful eagle print.  I used a light blue thread and am happy to see that it blends in beautifully.



I used a patriotic print for the backing and also added a sleeve for use as a wall hanging.  It measures 42" x 57".

He was very happy to receive it and said he will always treasure it.  To Joe, thank you for your service.  

September 2021

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My Quilts #268: Dr. Seuss Warm Wishes 2021

 

This Dr. Seuss Warm Wishes quilt is the second charity quilt from the pile of tops I made back in February.

I used an E2E quilt design called Picket that reminds me of spacemen. The backing is a colorful crayon print with a red with white polka dot binding.


The quilt measures 39" x 49" and it'll be donated to Quilts For Kids or Project Linus.

September 2021

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