Graduation, Mothers’Day, Anniversaries and Birthdays–Did you know there is a term coined by the Holderness Family (the funniest, most realistic digital creators on Instagram and YouTube) that describes this time of the year? It is Maycember–is used to describe a frantic, jam-packed period at the end of the school year. I “graduated” i.e. retired from teaching fourteen years ago, but this May seemed especially busy. There were several one time events and once a year events, short trips, birthdays and graduation receptions. I am aware my calendar looks nothing like families with elementary children and teens but it was full enough I began to crave some “sewing time”. Sewing time is my happy time. Give me a no-stress project, an interesting audio book–preferably a mystery, and ice herbal tea; can’t ask for more!
But we did have some great projects completed this week.
The story behind this one is that it was completed sometime ago, put away and forgotten! Shirley was looking for batting stored in a box and found this prize! I call it an “I Spy” quilt, because so many different novelty fabrics were used. I see eye glasses, cats, cows..you name it. The quilt would be great for an older child’s bed. The faux flange added interest to the binding. Measuring 49″ x 58″, it machine quilted and can be yours for $150.
A quilt is has both sides pieced. Elaine used fabric from a Kansas Troubles line to make this quilt featuring Friendship Stars. The back is from the same line of fabric. A small lap quilt, 39″ x 39″, it could serve as a table covering. The quilt has a subtle patriotic feel. $75
This table runner combines “hourglass” and “flying geese” blocks in a toned down “red, white and blue”. Perfect for a smaller table, it measures 14″ x 24″ and is $35.
This one is sold, but it is such a great design, I just wanted to share it with you.
What do you think of when you see this quilt? Mountains in the distance? A roof top? But there are butterflies ..see in the machine quilting? This 39″ x 39″ quilt is $75. It is machine washable and had bound.
We have a wonderful friend of the quilters who watches First Church on TV. She is a remarkable quilter. She called me last week to ask when she could bring two items for the sale to the Church. I was so excited to see what she had made. And I was even more excited after I saw them. I was so excited that I forgot to note the important details last Wednesday, sooooooo I will share photos in this blog and will add details Tuesday after I am at Church.
“Strawberry Fields Forever”. The rich red of the patchwork strawberries suggests very ripe and sweet berries. The low volume prints do not fade away in the background and create interest. This table runner would be great for a dessert buffet.
This fabric was bought while on vacation in Colorado. The simple cone flowers and the colors certainly remind me of western scenes. It is machine quilted.
This photo shows of the prints and colors better. You can judge the size better in the first photo.
We meet every Wednesday at the Church. Some of us work with machines and some with needles and thread at frames. As I passed the Hand Quilters room, I snapped this photo of them working.
The rest of us spend our Wednesday with our sewing machines when we are not at the cutting table or ironing boards. But we take time to keep the showcase up to date. Wednesday we created a “red, white and blue” themed display.
if you are at First Church, go to 1B to see what we are currently displaying.
Hope your weekly calendar is as full or as empty as you are comfortable with.
Quilts, Etc. 