December 2021 Trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana

My friend Kay and I went on a quilting get away December 15th. We hadn't been on a trip since February 2019. Between Covid and my own health issues, any get away was next to impossible.

These Happy Chance fabrics were purchased at Quilts n Gifts in Bluffton, Indiana. This store is an A+ for fabric selection, service and quality of products.  Definitely worth the drive.  

I used this fabric in my Upstream Quilt. The finished quilt will follow. It turned out to be a baby size. I liked the pattern and I will try it in a larger size with another fabric grouping.

I used this fabric for a queen size cat quilt.

41ST ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN QUILT SHOW

Friday August 5th and Saturday August 6th 2022

Watch for photos and updates of our quilt weekend adventures. 

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A study in Squares

December 2021

After getting back to sewing, I decided to use some  swap strip squares I had accumulated. I took a long look at them. Not enough to join on their own. I had a lot of 6" charms also.  I combined them; half stripe and half charm. 

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I wanted to add a border of black and white fabric but I didn't have enough of any one so I made some 2 1/2" inch strips of a variety and used those instead                                                              

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I wanted a bright color to go next to the black and     white row.  I had quite an assortment of orange and  went with that. Using the same 2 1/2" gelli roll                   method. Ending up with eighteen 19" blocks. 

And that's where I'm leaving these blocks until I have the space to trim them all to the same size.                                                                                                                                                                                   My next process will be to add another                  2 1/2" border of white with black circles that I purchased on a recent trip to Indiana.

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A study in Black White and Lime Green

It all started with an inspiration on Pinterest.

A photo and no pattern.

I like 2 1/2" strips and 5" charms.  The two just seem to go 

together. From looking at the layout I felt that I could

incorporate my collection of 5" charms of black and white fabrics 

with a solid background.  I just happened to have a large amount 

of lime green fabric I found at a thrift store. 

One of my favorite colors besides bright pink is lime green.  

International Quilt Festival - Chicago 2019

Kay and I made a trip to Chicago to see the International Quilt Show and as usual we turned this weekend into a packed adventure.

Nothing like going from one cold area to another. This has definitely been a polar spring so far.

Kay was the driver. Coming from Columbus, Ohio on Thursday March 28th, 2019 to pick me up in Delphos, Ohio. Heading to Chicago via Rt 30. We got to the Rosemont area in the afternoon, Lunching at the hotel. 

Our hotel, the DoubleTree, was right across the street from the convention center and the convention center parking and walking distance to the L.  We each purchased a 24 hour pass and headed downtown. Got off at Monroe and found the CIBC Theater.

Attached are a few of the quilts that were featured in the display area. 

These little house are pretty amazing in the round.  Apparently it was a challenge, as there were a variety of them in assorted styles and colors

Quilt Nine Patch Baby Quilt

I have a lot of fabric. I enjoy the piecing and assembly process of quilting.  I see it as a challenge. 

So I've an assortment of quilts in various stages waiting for a proper home.  Someone who will appreciate the time and work I put into each quilt.

This was more girl themed and I gifted it to a long time family friend upon the birth of their granddaughter.

I love making the crib size as it doesn't take long to assemble with batting and backing.

L I nks to Shows

Quilt Shows
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March 28 - 30, 2019

Quilt Festival Chicago
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Fab Shop Hop

February 1-28, 2019
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One Stop Shop Hop

April 12th & 13th 2019

October 11th & 12th 2019

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