Thursday, March 24, 2016

Little Flags Quilt

This design is simple hourglasses, 3 of the 4 positions are white muslin. They were then arranged to simulate little flags blowing in the wind.  Instead of the usual random color placement, I tried a rainbow effect, one color gently flowing into the next.  Machine quilted in horizontal waves, it's a generous lap quilt for spring or summer.  I used a fluffy, poly quilt bat to make it snuggly but not too warm.

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Linens and Such Quilt

I made a small version some time ago, and ever since wanted to make one I could use for napping in the afternoon.  The "fabrics" in this quilt are linens; pieces cut from tablecloths, napkins, bathrobes and such.  Some were my mother's; some purchased at an estate sal shop.  The blank white blocks are cut from the same tablecloth I cut my Grandson's Baptismal Outfit from.  So a piece of him, when I snuggle for a nap, stays with me!