In Memory Of

In memory of my dear friend, Jill Reid. 

Some of these blocks were found in her sewing room and they were passed  to me. You can read about it HERE.

The fan quilting was very appropriate for "Jills" quilt

I completely ran out of the fabric she was using and her best friend sent me the corner lighter blue. I wrote about it on my blog HERE. I look at it like Jill's rogue block.

My sister was here this weekend and one of her good friends passed away a few years ago and they gave her the start of this quilt. She brought it to me and I added the patches for the tree and ground.

Her job was to embroider around some of the patches. She said she was DONE and brought it over to figure out the next step.

I trimmed it and we figured out backing and binding. Her plan is to bring it to her local quilt store (in Nampa, ID) and talk with them about quilting it.  She would like to give it back to her friends daughter before the year end.

I thought it was appropriate to show both of these quilts today. I know they will be treasured (I certainly will treasure Jill's) and very special. 

My Valentine evening was spent in the ER!  I've got meds and am on the mend! 

Have a wonderful Monday!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Ohio's Miami Valley Sampler Quilt- Made in Oregon

 Here is the finished Ohio Sampler quilt. Pieced in Oregon, machine quilted in Ohio.

The quilt was a mix of both of these books. 

My friend and quilter did a wonderful job on this quilt.

It was fun, historical and whimsical!!

Here's my Instagram feed for this week.

It's been a wonderful week and am looking forward to the weekend. 

Make it great!

Mt Bachelor Quilters Guild & Quilt Winner

 Look! This was for me!! I was thrilled to be sharing in Bend, Oregon on Monday night. 

 Oh look, there's my first quilt. I made that in my first quilt class with Jean Wells. 

My program was 10 Reasons I quilt. I shared about 20 quilts. 

 There's my Jubilee quilt. (heavily inspired by Gwen Marston)

 My string quilt started in a class with Gwen Marston. 

 My Ohio sampler- just finished this past week. (I'll show you all up close and personal on Friday!)

I'd love to come and visit your guild if you are looking for a lecture or workshop. 

I had a wonderful time and the guild women were so welcoming and inspiring. I took a few photos of their show and tell, but I hit delete on my phone instead of send. Aargh!! 

Without Further ado the winner of the little basket quilt left this comment:

JanetD from Idaho you are the winner! Please send me your mailing address and I'll get it in the mail.
Thanks for all the well-wishes and encouraging comments!! I appreciate each one.

Come back Friday to see lots of close ups of my Ohio sampler. I love it!