Today is the last day of my Mom's visit. Not a happy day for me as we'll not see each other again until November. We talk once or sometimes even twice a day on the telephone, but as you all know it's just not the same as being together. We've had a wonderful time.
Today we finished up the last of the projects she carried with her and one that was purchased while she was here. I helped her with ideas to use up scraps (making a back using a bunch of blocks), how to use Tri-Recs rulers, and how to add the setting blocks/triangles/corners for an "on point" layout. I think she'll go back to reading when she gets home as she's not quite used to the pace that I sew.
This first one is Scalloped Charm. This was the project that was purchased here. It has a nice bright pieced back that uses many of the colors that is in the quilt's center. The turquoise sashing will be it's binding when the quilting is finished. I believe this one goes to a local hospice that along with my Mom and several other quilters is hugely supported by Kathie's Quilting.
Next is a quilt top from a block swap that my Mom participates in from time to time. This one was done a little over a year ago. The idea was to submit 12 1/2" black, white, and bright blocks. Here's where the how to came into play with the yellow blocks. She had two blocks left after the top was assembled which found their place on the back; another pieced block back with primarily black and bright blocks.
Here's Mom assembling the back. Next we'll be putting away all her special sewing tools ready for her return flight. She's got planned to give this one to the hospice group too I think.
She'll be busy with binding for several weeks!
Last but certainly not least...I pulled fabrics for Kourageous Larkspur. My June UFO Challenge block with Patchwork Times. It will use four fabrics for both the flowers and the stems/leaves. I have the sections all cut and ready to start sewing Tuesday evening. Just over a week before it's due.
Canyon Quilt Guild meets tonight. Pat Nikols is the guest speaker. Mom and I will meet up with Jeanne, Kerry, and hopefully Joan for dinner before the meeting. I'll let you know later this week what Pat Nikols has to say and show.
If you have time check out other fabulous quilters today at Patchwork Times.
Today we finished up the last of the projects she carried with her and one that was purchased while she was here. I helped her with ideas to use up scraps (making a back using a bunch of blocks), how to use Tri-Recs rulers, and how to add the setting blocks/triangles/corners for an "on point" layout. I think she'll go back to reading when she gets home as she's not quite used to the pace that I sew.
This is Bonnie Hunter's Hawk's Nest design from her book Scraps and Shirttails II.
My design wall is no where near large enough to display this project. I'll be going to the floor as this project grows.
I need to get busy on this project. My June UFO with Patchwork Times. I have yet to select my fabrics.
#8 was selected for June's UFO challenge with Patchwork Times. My #8 is the Larkspur block. This pattern is by Linda Causee in her 24 Flower Quilt Blocks book. There are 21 sections and 188 different pieces! (The U Section has 22 pieces all by itself.) This one takes the prize for the most sections and pieces to date! I'll let you know if I had fun a little latter! I guess it's time to be Kourageous.
