Amber Stars

This quilt changed a LOT from idea to final quilt.  It started as a black/grey zipper quilt made with a charm pack. But oh!  Too somber!  So into a cupboard it went awaiting further inspiration.

Then I decided to raw edge applique some circles on it in bright colors to wake it up.  Better....

Showed it to my son and asked if Amber might like it.  He said "Add some stars and it's perfect!" So I did!

About a month later they delighted me with the news that I would be a grandma!  So out it came to be finished and presented.  A celebration of the mother of my first grandbaby!

May God Protect You

I found these linens at an estate sale for around 3 or 4 dollars.  I loved their simplicity, the great school bus yellow color, and the foreign language words which I didn't know what they said.  I loved the hand crocheted lace all around as well. I was also delighted by the "signature" of the woman I assume did the cross stitch, who completed it in 1939 at age 73.  Based on the similarity, I assume both were made by the same mystery woman from times past.

I asked around, and learned it is in German, and reads "May God Protect You." So I hand stitched each one to a piece of muslin, washed it in gentle soap, and will use them as table runners.

Christmas Quilt

Small, wall or table quilt.  Charm squares with jewel squares in the intersections.  A simple quilt I have made several times. The edge of this quilt is scalloped, an experiment in making it more interesting.