The Quilters at First lost a very dear friend this past year. She was part of the hand quilting group and for years she was in charge of the bake sale at the quilt auction. Coila had the sweetest smile which was a reflection of the person she was. I can only hope people say a fraction of the nice things about me when I am gone as I have heard about her in the past months.
Coila, like many quilters, had a secondary hobby that accompanied her passion for quilting. Coila liked to buy fabric–in all forms–fat quarters, yardage, panels, precuts, kits. If you share this hobby, you are aware that sometimes you have a plan and sometimes you don’t. But the fabric was… so pretty, or interesting, or unique, or inexpensive that you could not resist. When visiting a new shop you don’t want to be rude and walk out without purchasing something–so a few fat quarters that will be used sometime!
Coila instructed her daughters to give her “stash” to the Quilters at First. She knew her fabric! The Quilters have sorted and selected projects to make for the Quilts Etc. Sale according to their individual interests. Coila’s “Works in Progress” are being completed. Some of the projects will take longer periods of time to complete–I am working on a quilt using my favorite ’30’s and 40’s reproduction prints with approximately 1500 rectangles that measure 2″ by 3 1/2″! But smaller kits and panels have been finished!
The following three wall hangings have been completed by Vicki and quilted by Elaine. It would be a shame to just fold them up in the cupboard to wait for next October, so here they are!
“Wishing you Peace and Joy” measures 30″ x 45″ and is $125. The machine quilting is perfect for this piece that features snow. Look at the close ups below.
The Christmas theme panel below is flannel and measures 28″ x 38″ and is $75
The machine quilting is also a holiday theme. See the candy canes and bells.
For the traditionalists or folk who like the rustic farm look, this wall hanging or table topper is your choice.
Measuring 22″ x 22″, you could find lots of places to put this in your home. It is machine appliquéd and quilted by stitching in the ditch. It is only $25.
Coila was a beautiful woman. We miss her, but her gifts to the Quilters will continue to inspire and support the missions of her Church.
Quilts, Etc. 