October Update

 Another month and more projects checked off.

I sew two days a week with friends via Zoom. Some of us did not know each other well before we started doing this, but seeing other quilters twice a week has created some wonderful friendships. There are times of no talking - just the hum of machines - and other times the conversation is racing. We talk about quilts, books, recipes - lots of stuff.

Cabin Chills.  Kit from Picking Daisies.
50 x 80 inches

Notice the spider webs quilting in all the houses.

The following quilt was a kit purchased from Laura Heine at one of the first Long Beach quilt shows. I don't remember which one.  She had buttons at each intersection of the sashing strips; I chose to leave them off making the quilt better for naps.

In My Garden (Laura Heine)
70 x 80 inches

I purchased table runner kits at Thimble Towne during their moving sale. I made one using the pattern provided, but then used the fabrics to make other variations.  All are approximately 15 x 40 inches.

The original.

 

This one ended up being my favorite.

  

I liked this pattern last year when making table runners 
for my Soroptimist board, but these did not turn out as well.
Different fabrics bring different results.

The other exciting news is that my "new to me" sofa has been delivered.  The sofa was given to me by neighbors, but needed to be reupholstered. It's over 100 years old and fits in my home perfectly.

Before . . . 

after!

The Historical Museum in my hometown has a raffle every year; Local artists donate miniature paintings to be raffled off. I've always wanted to do a miniature quilt to donate.  Here's my first attempt.  It's a little large at 12 x 12 inches, but they will see if they can use it.

The quilt is 10 x 10 inches and finished with a facing. I painted the edges of the canvas black and attached the quilt using gel medium.  I'm hoping it is accepted.  If not, it was a great learning experience.

I like it set on point. Use your imagination!

Thanks for checking in.  Happy Thanksgiving.