Saturday, April 17, 2010

First UFO completions for 2010




January has always been a productive month for me. After getting over the holidays and many times making gifts for others, it's time for me to complete some things for our home or just get things done to have the feeling of accomplishment and be ready to start some new projects during the year. The smallest item shown is a table topper in a pattern many friends have used. I've never made this before, but it sure is quick and gives the maker the chance to showcase some lovely fabrics.
The fall wallhanging is a cheater panel with borders made from a charm pack. Quick and cute!
The remaining quilt was a donation as a top to our guild's charity sewing group. After it was longarm machine quilted I bound it. It was then donated to Grace Place, a home for people in transition.


Grandson and his favorite heifer

Colin loves Brownie. He named her and he can always find her in the herd. She's the only Brown Swiss among the mostly Holstein herd, but she sticks out to him. And he loves having his picture taken!

Gift for a Friend


This is a little tablerunner I made for a friend for Christmas 2009. It was one of my first machine applique projects. Quick and easy. Great gift for a snowman lover!

Happy Blocks for a special boy

Friends of ours had a grandson in December and he had a couple of holes in his heart. I had this quilt done and ready to go so it went to him with prayers for recovery. Things are going very well for him and I'm glad I could help wrap him in love.
These are from the Happy Block pattern HeartStrings Quilt Project promoted in late 2008. Mine are not the exact measurements suggested as I used 5" center squares and cut borders of an appropriate size. They work up quickly and make a great quilt.

Christmas 2009


Exchange block for my guild Christmas party. I made extras for special friends and myself. Love to do some embroidery every so often. As I write this it's April and I've been embroidering ever since Christmas, along with my quilting. I've tried wool applique too. Pictures to come as I finish some projects.