Delft Blue Update

I last posted about this quilt in March.  Since then I have finished all 12 blocks and put the top together.  I'm in the process of quilting now.  I need a new name since I changed from Blue to Pink.  I laugh because now when I look at the quilt I think "but it's so pink".  I'll find a use for it.

48 x 60 inches
All of the ditch work around the blocks in complete.
I've only quilted the block in the upper right.

One down, eleven to go.

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Graduation Quilt

The next generation is starting to graduate from high school.  That means another round of graduation quilts is starting.  They start coming fast after this.

Melody wanted pale pink and green and although the first fabric purchase started that way, the direction turned as I was putting fabrics together with a pattern I wanted to try.  When I finished, the original fabric did not work as a border so I used it as the backing!  I had enough left over to make a pillow case to go along with the quilt.  Started June 26, finished July 7.  Not bad considering I was still recovering from the quilt show!

She doesn't know it's coming.  I hope she likes it.  I tell my nieces and nephews these are quilts to be used.  DO NOT put them on a shelf and save them.  They are washable!!  If something happens to it, I'll make you another.  I started this because I remember my grandmother making afghans for all of us.  I still have mine . .  and it's very special!

I got the idea for the block from Missouri Star Block magazine,
but I used my own method for construction.

57 x 74 inches

This is the original fabric purchased.  Compare it to the front!

I even got a pillow case.

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Seven Sisters Quilt Show San Luis Obispo CA

The 2019 Seven Sisters Quilt Show is history!  We had another successful exhibit with great vendors.  I had to leave town early the next morning for a funeral, then my first general and board meeting in my new position as President of Soroptimist International of SLO.  By the time Wednesday got here, I was ready to do nothing!!  After sending out Thank You emails, I actually worked on a graduation quilt.  Worked s..l..o..w..l..y, but got circles appliqued onto the center of 12 blocks.

I entered three quilts in the show (maximum allowed) and received three ribbons!!  Two firsts and one second.  The judge gave great and useful comments.  I couldn't understand why several people asked about the batting I use.  Eventually one person said "we noticed in judging and hanging, your quilts do not have creases".  I guess wool batt does work!

Kona-Tone, Second Place

Kona-Tone

50 x 50 inches

Guild challenge based on 2019 Kona and Pantone color of the year.  It’s a “One Equals Four” quilt. I included personal challenges:  Quick Curve Ruler.  I need lots more practice using this tool.  This is my second quilt from “Mini Wonderful Curves”.  Then I used the coordinating ruler for machine quilting.  This also satisfies a friendship group challenge to make a quilt in 2019 involving curves.  One quilt = four challenges.

Ringo Lake, First Place

Ringo Lake

79 x 79 inches

2017 Bonnie Hunter Mystery.  I seldom use Bonnie’s suggested colors, but find a fabric I like and use that combination. It’s amazing to see how fabric combinations make the pattern look so different. 

I look forward to her mystery.  There’s something about working on a project with quilters from around the world!  We offer encouragement (when making 250 half-square triangles!) and praise each week.  Quiltville.com.  Starts Friday after Thanksgiving.

Twirly Balls, First Place

Twirly Balls

50 x 50 inches

I had an opportunity to take a guild class with Sue Garman. I contacted Sue and she graciously allowed a machine appliquer into her hand applique class. Most of the prep work is the same so I was able to learn from a master. Sue passed January 2016, but her influence in the quilting world continues.

My immediate goal is to get the graduation quilt finished (and out of the house!) and get caught up on June and July blocks for The Quilt Show's BOM Sizzle.

I did take a one-day workshop with Bonnie Hunter.  I started her Emerald City pattern using blacks and pinks/reds.  She showed my pieces in her blog and even gave it a name:  Midnight Hibiscus.  Sounds good to me!

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