My Quilt Parade

Finished Size: 85" x 99"   This is Bonnie Hunter's Rhododendron Trail Mystery quilt which she released in November 2021.  This is Bonnie's 19th mystery quilt and my third Quiltville mystery quilt.   When the colors were revealed, I was not enchanted but I was determined to make the quilt.  I'm glad I did and now think it's beautiful. The entire quilt is made from scraps, some I've had for years.  I've learned so much from making Bonnie's quilts and have gained the confidence to take my quilting to the next level.  So many small pieces!   I quilted it with an E2E design named Flutterbys.  I've used this design before and it's one of my favorites.  The batting is Warm & Natural. I found this whimsical flamingo print and thought it was perfect for the backing.  I used this same print for the binding. And a label completes the quilt! This quilt has been added to my personal collection. September 2022 Rhododendron Trail is my fo...

Finished: 47" x 59" This is a quilt for a dear friend I've known for over 20 years.  A few years ago she was diagnosed with cancer, and it seemed the cancer was caught early.  After surgery, she thought she had a clean bill of health.  Unfortunately, a year later, the cancer metastasized to her lung.  Sadly, there is no cure, no surgery, and nothing can be done except weekly chemo to keep the cancer at bay for as long as possible. The good thing is the chemo is working and the tumor has not grown. My friend has a wonderful positive attitude and looks great.  She has not allowed this illness to take away her love of life.  She loves to visit friends and family and just get out to live life.  She is an inspiration.  Cancer cannot and will not conquer her spirit. I bought the "What Cancer Cannot Do" panel with a pattern last year when I saw a quilt on a blog.  The words perfectly describe my friend's attitude, and I knew I had to gift ...

Finished Size:  72" x 92" I am so happy to get this quilt done.  I finished the top in October 2021 and wanted to complete the quilt by Christmas.  But that didn't happen.  So, almost a year later, it is now ready for Christmas 2022.   Each block finishes at 18-1/2 inches. I quilted it with an E2E Baptist Fans design.  The backing has a simple floral design with dark red and greenish-gray colors that complement the colors on the front. This was a Block of the Month project by Coriander Quilts.  I received an instruction book with the first month's kit.  Thereafter, I received a monthly fabric kit to complete one block. This Christmas quilt, which I recently completed, has been added to my personal collection. I am very pleased with how it turned out. September 2022