Finally getting a break from sewing masks. Have sewn over 200 of them! So dug this project out. It is not quilted yet, just waiting to hear back from my quilter to get it in. Decided to have it professionally done instead of attempting it myself. Lori at the Quilt Studio in West Kelowna does an awesome job. It is hard for me to do large quilts on my sewing machine. And for this one, I would like something other than just straight lines.
I purchased the kit In Grand Forks when I was passing through. Was so long ago (well, maybe not that long, but the memory doesn't remember, so I am going for a long time ago!). It was a block of the month project and they had all twelve blocks together and on sale. I enjoyed sewing it up as the colours appealed to me and so did the designs. I do like Debbie Mumm patterns and her palette. Not sure what I am going to do with it when it is completed, but will worry about it then. It is a lovely quilt. Would look awesome in a log cabin home.
Now, what project should I dig out and finish next ???????
This was a fun little quilt to do. Lime green is my favorite color! Put fleece on the back and it is perfect for throwing over my lap when I watch TV.
The cat thinks it is a pretty cool blanket too for sleeping on in my chair. It is actually my son's cat, but she has claimed my place as her day time house, and then just goes home to her real house at night. Seeing as I am a cat lover (NOT a crazy cat lady!!!), it works out well.
This one is Olivia's quilt. When we were there last year, she asked me to make her another quilt. Wanted blues and pinks. So I thought hugs and kisses would be great for her. A plush throw was used for the backing, so definitely warm and soft. It is something when the grand kids ask me to make them quilts. So special.
She also asked me to make one for their dog Cole. So here is his ...
Fleece paw prints on the back and leftovers from some of the blocks from Olivia's quilt on the front. (The ones that I cut the wrong size.) Not sure if he uses it, but now the whole family has quilts from me. (Apparently though, the cat didn't want one!) LOL
Completed in 2019.
Grandkids Owen and Olivia holding up Owen's quilt. He is a true Calgary Flames fan. So now he can cuddle up under the Flames quilt while he watches the games Fleece on the back to make it soft and cuddly.
It is fun making quilts when I know who is getting them. I think of the recipient the whole time I am sewing it. And I know he will use and cherish the quilt, which makes it even better. A little piece of Grandma with him as we live so far away and don't get to see them very often.
Completed in 2019.
My brother is a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Yes, he still thinks they will win the Stanley Cup before he dies. I think he will be the oldest person alive when that time comes - lol. So I made him this quilt. It is a throw quilt and the back is a Maple Leaf's print fleece. Nice and cozy for when he watches the games.
I really like the maple leaf pattern I used. Purchased the pattern as it was too difficult to figure out myself. Was somewhat confusing following the pattern, but it turned out very nice.
I am not a big hockey fan, but I also am partial for the Leafs. When we lived in Ontario, I remember my dad taking me to the Maple Leaf Gardens to watch a game.
Completed in 2019.
OK, so this has nothing to do with quilting, but was just too cute not to post. This is my grandson Parker and the hat he is wearing is a true Russian hat that I purchased when I was on a school trip back in 1974. (oh oh, I think that is dating me!) Was living in Baden-Sollingen in Germany at the time. The badge on it is a true military badge (traded for bubble gum). Brought back lots of memories of that trip. We took a bus to West Berlin, passed through Checkpoint Charlie into East Berlin. Flew to Moscow and took the train to Lenningrad (now St. Petersburg). Then flew back to Berlin. What a trip! Went on many school trips to different countries while we lived over there. Definitely an education that you don't get in the classroom.
I have been wanting to do a quilt as you go (QAYG) string quilt for a while. I had been saving 1 1/2 inch strips to do a log cabin, but decided to do a string quilt instead. Much easier :) Thought I would also use up most of the strips I had saved ... the box seems to be more full now! Must be the fluffing up while looking through them. So I still have plenty to do a log cabin if I want to.
Was a bit apprehensive doing the QAYG technique. But it was easier than I thought. No sashing except for the joining strips. Nice and colorful. Was wondering what to do with it but my niece in Calgary liked it, so it is now going to her. Said she will pick it up once the travel restrictions are lifted and it is safe to travel again.
Have been working my way through my stash during this pandemic. Shelves are starting to look emptier, but still a lot left. Have a lot of cat fabric so need to figure out a cat quilt (or two!). Also bought this fabric before the stores closed, thinking of a spring quilt. Have not decided on a pattern yet, but think it needs to be bigger blocks so I don't lose the beauty of the fabrics. Will probably add white to it.
