Good Morning Quilters!
This week has been semi-productive, so I haven't much to show you. Plenty to tell you though.
Remember back in the spring, when I showed you the start of a first quilt a friend of mine worked on while at my house? I blogged about Elise (Here) She has since moved from Grand Rapids to Muskegon, and I haven't seen her for a while. But here is the picture and text that I received from Elise today:
"Finally done! Finished the binding by hand last night. Wanted to say thank you so, so much for all the help and all the tools to get me started! I'm hooked!"
I am so pleased that she's 'hooked'. Here is her finished quilt, made for her daughter's bed:
Also this week, Joan Brink's beautiful quilt that I blogged about (Here) won another award at another quilt show. Best Traditional Quilt in the AQS Lancaster, PA quilt show! I am so happy for her. Another picture of her quilt:
One friend, in the group that I go to Shipshewana with, had an email request for a contribution of two blocks for a Quilt of Valor. I followed the directions to make a red, white and blue 12 inch block........and made the block. Then I measured it. It was just exactly 12 inches square.......not 12.5 inches as it should be as an unfinished block. Sooooo, I took it all apart and made it again, this time using a "scant" 1/4 inch seam, and it is now the correct size, 12.5 inches. They asked for two blocks of the same fabric, so the second block is now made correctly, and they are ready to take with me when the retreat happens in November.
Also, the baby quilt of last week's post is in the mail, and should arrive at the baby's house today. All in all a good report week.
I hope you have had a good week too. Please join our Design Wall Monday Linky Party below and show us what you have made. Thanks to all who participate. I so enjoy reading your blogs and looking at all the pretty pictures. You are appreciated!
How exciting for Joan, another prize! She put a lot of work into her quilt and deserves the acclaim. Have a blessed week, see you in November!
ReplyDeleteA first quilt and a master piece, you covered both ends of the spectrum. Congrats to Joan. Making blocks for a drive can be hard to get the exact size. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteEach quilt is beautiful in its own way. I hope Elise will keep you posted about her subsequent projects. Joan's applique is stunning!! So pesky to be just a little off, but fortunately you could make the correction.
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