Making Memories Through Quilts
Quilt made for my family or my friends.
Graduation quilts – seems like I’m making them all the time! But that’s ok. If I didn’t love those graduates I wouldn’t do it. This one is for the daughter (Erin) of some long time friends, Doug & Lauren. She’s going to Indiana University… Continue Reading “Graduation Quilt”
This is a quilt I quilted for my best friend, Shelley. I’m not sure what name she actually gave this quilt, but I named the quilting pattern Batik Wave. The quilt is made from so many batik fabrics and in a pattern that looks… Continue Reading “Batik Wave”
Ok, this is different for me. Trying something different can be fun and sometimes scary – but how scary can quilting be? NOT! It’s all fun and it’s all good! I would consider myself to be a traditional quilter. Quilts like the ones grandma used to make… Continue Reading “Modern Quilt – Floating Plus Sign”
A high school graduation quilt – so what if she’s already starting college? It’s the thought that counts. We’ve known and sailed with Shelby Hatcher for many years and were delighted she could spend a few days with us shortly after Christmas – that’s… Continue Reading “Shelby’s Graduation Quilt”
As you know, I recently purchased a new quilting machine. Totally awesome! Well, it takes some time to get used to the new machine … so practice practice practice. I pulled a quilt top out of my stash and set about doing just that. My sister… Continue Reading “Quilting Practice”
This is a Zippy Strippy quilt or otherwise known as a Jelly Roll quilt or a 1600 quilt. Sometimes fabrics are sold as 2.5″ strips (called a Jelly Roll because they are all rolled up and look like a jelly roll) so you can… Continue Reading “Zippy Strippy Quilt”
It’s not very often that I have a free Saturday, so I made the most of it! Here are some projects I’ve recently made. This is what I’m calling a Self Lining Purse. Usually quilted purses (or a clutch purse) are lined, but at… Continue Reading “Fun Projects to Make on a Saturday”
First, let me explain the name. Big Fluffy because the white fabric is a type of chenille fabric. Very soft and fluffy. Yes, once again it was a mess to work with, but oh so worth it! It’s wonderful to lay on – like… Continue Reading “Big Fluffy Flying Geese”
During the Indiana State Quilt Guild retreat I made 4 baby quilts. Two of our best friends, Kent and Peggy, each of their adult children had a child – so that made each of them a grandparent. There was a boy and a girl… Continue Reading “Baby Quilts”
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