Alexia's Surprise

The quilt shown here by the way of cloths pins and a bright sunshiny day, was a gift to my granddaughter, Alexia. She purchased a home in Atlanta this summer and this quilt was her house warming gift. Colors were rich in hues only to fool the camera by the bright sunlight. Have you ever made something that you really wanted to keep but you made it for someone else? This is one of those quilts that I hated to let go, but it's the gift that counted so I'm told. This quilt was also a brain stormer to make.

Sand Pebbles w/ Chocolate Swirls

Scrap fabric of pebble print from another project.....what on earth do you do with it? Turns out that it partnered well with a chocolate and gold leaf print Who'da thought it would look so well? One of those late night, light bulb matching ideas. It too was accepted into the Stitches From The Soul quilt exhibit which opens this week at the Toledo Public Library. If you are in the area, do stop in.

Quilt for the hubby!

This quilt was made for Alex so he wouldn't feel left out. It covers him and the recliner with room to spare.

Cheers
Rett

New day - new year!

This is my first try at this. At this age still trying something new. I started quilting seriouly in 1983. Made my first quilt from cardboard templates, hand stitched and hand quilted. One thing about the primitive way we quilted, that quilt remained on my bed until I retired it two years ago in very good condition. The technology today and techniques applied to do the art is very appreciated. I made that quilt in a sew as you go method which was new at the time. Three decades later and a state of the art sewing machine I don't have time to hand quilt. I do hope you enjoy viewing this prized family possession. The quilt is a queen sized, Ohio Star pattern in red, black and gray.

Cheers,
Rett