Variety is the Spice of Life

 Here are my March Sally Post blocks. I'm attempting 3 a month to have the blocks completed by the end of 2013.

 They will be sashed in pink with green cornerstones, like the original. Don't ask me why that photo is tipped!

 Here's my braided quilt, quilted and bound. I'm loving it!!

 Here's a sneak peak at my Jubilee quilt!! It's lovely and my friend Kat did a remarkable job of quilting it!! Feel free to check out her quilting link.

I got photos! That's kind of like I've got mail! Marei was a real creative machine when it came to making Mountains Trails quilts. Look at these fantastic quilts she made and donated to her quilt guild!! Thank you Marei for sending me your photos.

Have a fantastic weekend!!

More AAQI Quilts

I just mailed these off so they will not be for sale for some time. Some time ago I made the $1000 promise and I'm hoping I'll get close to that goal with these final quilts. I will be making one more for sure, since I have a name for it already. That seems to be how it works for these little quilts. I think of a name, then I make the quilt.
What will my Mom therapy be when AAQI is no longer?

"Buckin' Hay" is one I enjoyed making the most. Lately my mom's aching joints and arthritis are always from the days of buckin' hay!! I thought the strings were appropriate because whether you are buckin' hay or feeding the cows you seem to have pieces of hay all over you.

You guys saw the center of this one I'm calling "Dark Side".  I would be referring to my dark side. There are days I just cannot let certain things my mom says pass. Are you ready to hear a dark side story?
One day she told me the girls were not doing their job so she went up and got the vacuum cleaner and vacuumed her own room. My mom hasn't vacuumed in a long time, she doesn't even see that her floor needs vacuuming so I knew that she had not done this and said that her. "No you didn't." was my response. Then, of course, that makes her upset because I don't believe her. We have a bit of an exchange, she feels bad, I feel bad...  we let it go, she forgets, I do not, so I make a little quilt for therapy! lol  Slowly, I'm learning to knock it off...

"Independence" It is so hard to move a loved one into assisted living as they think they are losing their independence. It has been the best thing we have done. I really feel like the progression of Alzheimer's has slowed down because her body and mind are so much more active now. She is well liked by the other occupants and staff.

Recognize some cowboy fabric?!  I'm calling this one "Rodeo" as my mom loves a good rodeo....and even a bad one! LOL

"The Here & The Now"

I read this saying somewhere and it really resonated with me.

"Without a memory of today or an understanding that the past is past, the future ceases to have meaning."

I only know that the present is what is important. That's the only thing she understands and if I can make her happy in the present, then that is all that really matters. Can you tell that this quilt came about after the Dark Side?! 

I'm a slow learner.

I'll be sure to let you know when these get up for sale on the AAQI site. 

Love and hugs to you all,

Lori

First Friday at Quiltworks

I was honored to be the featured quilter last month at Quiltworks. I went over on Friday to pick up my quilts and see the latest quilts for First Friday.

This was one of my favorites, done all in wool! What a beauty!

Another fun quilt in wool.  Look at the adorable label.

Red and white is always classic. Most of these blocks were old ones she had saved and made into this quilt.  I love how 5 of them have their color reversed.

Here was a whimsical quilt that had a lot of 3D elements. And, that is hand quilted by the way!!

Here was a classic beauty- hand quilted too!

Marilyn put a call out for monochromatic quilts

 

I can appreciate them, but it has reaffirmed my desire to NOT do one! lol

More AAQI Quilts....

I found out that Judy from Small Quilts and Doll Quilts has 2 quilts up for sale at AAQI. 

Click on the caption to go to the AAQI page.

Ocean Waves Remembered

Homespun Hope

Fantastic looking little quilts and for such a great cause. I have 1 1/2 more bindings to do on my newest AAQI quilts, so save a little money.... hahaha

Love to you all.