Quilt Tops finished!

I was able to get the tree top trimmed and the small border attached. I'm pretty happy with it and I hope the quilting goes well! I'll get the backing made soon.

The Bible quilt top is complete too! I plan on quilting this one myself- very simply since it is applique and wool. 

I'm thrilled with both tops! 

Happy February!

 

Tree of Life

If you remember I was going to make 2 Tree of Life quilt blocks a month, well, I'm missed a couple of months but finally finished the final 3 blocks! 

Whoop! Whoop!

Here is the layout- these are 16" blocks so the lumpy grass was the best I could find. I am excited to get this top put together!!

 

The final layout according to EQ will measure about 72" square. 

This was taken of Mt Hood on my final long hike before the summit of Mount St Helens! We are hiking that on Friday!!

My daughter's partner (2nd on the left, Anish Savjani) was in Los Angeles recently and they won an Emmy for Rebel Ridge! They filmed it during covid so they had a lot of hurdles! It was released on Netflix. I'm proud of his accomplishment!! 

Rebel Ridge took home the award for best TV movie at the 2025 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Next up, working on the 2025 quiltalong! I likely will not get this released until late October since we are going to Portugal in a few weeks. 

I hope you are having a good week. 

Love One Another....

Monday Funday!

Here are my trees so far. This is likely the setting I will use. I'm thinking one more row of 3. These are big blocks, so no need for a giant quilt. More info on THIS POST.

I missed a month of making trees, but here are my June blocks!

Many of you have asked how my daughter is doing after her crash.

She called the other day and asked if I was able to meet up near Mt Hood for a hike. She was ready to get out of the city for some fresh air. I didn't mention it to her but this would be the first time driving by the crash scene. We talked about that on the hike and although she said she had to drive in the right lane and go slower, she was okay! She is having more good days than bad so that is progress! It is coming to the one year mark. I think getting the legal stuff behind us will be healthy. The DA is hoping to wrap up in July. 

Here was our moody view of Mt Hood from Palmateer Point. You may recognize that name as one of my quiltalongs. 

On another note, she and a friend are opening their own salon in Portland. Of course, we told her to put us to work!

This was dessert at a Cuban restaurant we went to. I thought it was awesome!

We did a little backpacking trip to a local spot. It was so lovely! This likely will be Elsa's last trip as it is getting harder for her to walk any distance. We took our time and gave her plenty of breaks. It seems like after she hurt her leg this past year she has never been the same. She is on meds, but they don't seem to be helping much. She is not quite 10 so she should have several good years left. Her mind is willing but her body is not! 

 

Let's have an awesome week!

April Tree of Life Blocks

I finished my April Tree of Life blocks! Yes, I finished them in April- Gee, how did we get to May already?

I think I'm going for this set. Since the blocks are a whopping 16" this setting will finish about 72" square. 

YOU can see more of the project HERE and HERE.

This is a reminder for those who are in the Humble Quilt Swap. Saturday is the last day to send your quilt. Let me know if you will be delayed.

Happy May!

 

Tree of Life- March

Welcome spring! 

I've got my 2 March blocks made and added to the other 4! I'm liking it a lot!!

It is far from perfect, but once it is all together and quilted it will be just fine!

Last call for the quilt swap is TODAY! Get details HERE.

If you are going to the at the Lebanon-Lancaster quilt show and you see me please say HI!

Have a wonderful week!

Welcome February!

The retreat friends were asking me how many blocks I am making. These are 16" blocks so I won't need to make a lot of them. I thought I better play with some settings.

 

This is my first thought

67"x90"

Side by side with sashing to give them room to breathe. 

60"x85"

85"x85"

Here is the look side by side no sashing. 72"x72"

I feel like I know which way I'm leaning but would love to hear any input or alternate ideas. 

On another note, I was donated some books and would love to find them a home!

These books were donated to me and all proceeds will go to Faith Seeds, the non profit in Guatemala that I am on the board.

$10 each plus postage ( shipping most inexpensive way possible)

Or make me an offer!

Everything Flowers, Jean and Valerie Wells, 96 pages, 1996

Patchwork Showcase, Nancy Mahoney, 95 pages, 2004

Expressive Quilts , Kumiko Sudo, 95 pages, 1989

East Quilts West, Kumiko Sudo, 198 pages, 1992

Through the Garden Gate, Jean and Valerie Wells, (signed by both authors) 144 pages, 1999

Along the Garden Path, Jean and Valorie Wells,( signed by authors) 144 pages, 2001

Thanks!

You can email me at humblequilts@gmail.com

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Lets have an awesome week!

Tree of Life- Let's Go! Photo Heavy

One of these was my practice block and it pieced beautifully so I made another one!

My blocks are 16" and that will be what the directions are for. 

I could not get my lines in Electric quilt to line up, so I'll be giving you step by step instructions.

We need to make 24 half square triangles. 

For my first block I used the easy angle ruler and 2 1/2" strips. 

For the second block I ordered triangles on a roll that finish 2", 

When making a lot of the same 2 fabrics this is the option I like. Sew on the dotted lines, cut on the solid lines

I did forget to cut the outer lines! Oops! Use a small stitch and remove paper. 

I am piecing my block in quadrants. It really makes it easy. 

We will start with the upper left, then lower left, upper right and lower right.

The plain blocks in upper left are cut 2 1/2" (you need 3) Piece as shown.

Then we will piece lower left. 

You will need 9 red/white half square triangles and then from red you will cut 4- 2 7/8" squares then cut on the diagonal to get 8 triangles. Refer to the diagram for layout. For the plain large triangle you will cut 1 square 6 7/8" then cut on the diagonal. (use the other triangle on the upper right quadrant)

The upper right quadrant is similar using 9 half square triangles and 3 red triangles and the other 6 7/8" triangle.

The last piece will need templates. Let me know if you are using this pattern and I will send you the template. Some people get concerned, but this is easy!

For the large red triangle cut one square 4 7/8" square then cut on the diagonal. You will only use one. 

The tree trunk measures 8 1/4"x 3 3/8"

You should have 2 small triangles leftover from the earlier step. For the lower white triangle cut 1 square 5 7/8" then cut on the diagonal. You can use the other triangle in another block. For this one you will only use 1. 

I layer my light background under my template.

Then line up my ruler and cut! Easy!

Center the little red triangles to the background and sew. Be sure it is all laid out properly. Check the diagram before sewing.  

Then sew background to stump. 

Then add lower light triangle and the upper red triangle.

You are so close to having your first block completed!

Sew your 4 sections together, press and admire your block!

Email me at humblequilts@gmail.com  if you want the template or have any questions. 

Here is an alternative to using a template if that interests you- find it HERE.

 

Tree of Life 2025

My project for 2025 will be the Tree of Life quilt in red/white. 

Here is some inspiration.

Here is my Electric Quilt block. 

24 Half Square triangles in each block. 

Projects like this that can be very boring (2 color quilts!) take some time. My thought is to  make 2 blocks a month. I still haven't decided if I will use shirtings/muslin or different reds. 

What I'm leaning towards is muslin and a variety of reds, but using the same red throughout the block.

If you have a tedious quilt you want to make I find breaking it up into manageable sections each month makes it so much more doable.

Anybody else? Anybody want to join in?

Happy New Year!!