Quilting for pleasure

Quilting for pleasure
Find Joy in the Journey

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Oh, The Places You'll Go

 This is the "Book Review" pattern from Missouri Star Quilt Co.  It was a fun one to do as I used a layer cake (10" square pack) called Torrington Place by Michelle Yeo for Penny Rose Fabrics.  The border is  Kassita Medallions from 3 Wishes.  The quilt finishes at 73" x 79" and is backed with Minky from Shannon Fabrics.

I remember once being told that in books you can gain knowledge, appreciation for others, travel to worlds seen and unseen, and grow and learn.  When I thought about making this quilt I had a person in mind who has made a positive impact on me & she also loves to read.  She is one of the smartest & most caring women I have had the honor to meet.  She probably doesn't even know what a true light in this world she is.  I only hope this small offering will let her know that what she does and who she is means something to someone.

I hope we all take a moment to thank someone in our lives who has taken time, shared their knowledge, and even for a small moment in time given us encouragement to move forward even when we may not  understand all of the policies & procedures we would need to learn for the job.


Finished at 73" x 79"

Edge to edge pantograph - "Curlz"

Oh, The Places We'll Go

Minky backing.  The receiver has been
to France!


Saturday, October 1, 2022

For T With Love A

 When hubby came to The Stitching Room last week he found the Grand Circle panel from Riley Blake and asked if I would make him a quilt.  He has never asked me to make him a quilt before.  Yes, he has asked me to make them for other people but not for himself.  He then asked if I could fit him in within the next 6 months!  Well I think 2 weeks from design to construction to quilting to binding is a pretty good time frame.  The quilt turned out to be approximately 70" x 78".  Just the right size for him to wrap himself up like a burrito in his recliner during the cold days ahead.

I machine quilted this one with an edge to edge pantograph called "Curlz" from Linda's Electric Quilters.

I really do enjoy designing quilts.  I may not be able to draw worth a hoot but give me graph paper and I just might surprise you (and myself).

Enjoy this one my love.

***I do take orders for quilts and one similar to this would run about $550.***


I really like the flying geese borders that I designed.

I was lucky enough to find just the right fabrics for hubby.

Of course the label had to be my heart.  Love you T.