Here are some of my quilts that have been made by me for my quilt guild for the Community Quilts projects. They go to various organizations for people in different times of need.

This would be a good thing to do with scraps

Some fun mod colors

                Great use of neutrals. Remind me of a hobo quilt pattern.

Summer fun

                               This is a real 1930's pansy pattern

Two inch squares.

 Using textures is something I have not tried, but would be fun to learn.

I have some sock monkey fabric to use. This would work well.

I am excited to be going to the big sewing expo tomorrow in Schaumburg.  It is always inspiring to see new products, new methods of quilting and just being in a room with hundreds of quilters.

Maybe I will find a new project. Like I really need one. But who can resist.

I am catching up on things this morning.  Cleaning, hoping to start a quilt and just doing a few things around the house.

I am especially inspired after a three day visit with a friend of mine from grade school. We reconnected a few years ago and Gayle came to visit last Weds.

There were so many things that we did in Chicago. A Fashion Exhibit at the Chicago History Museum, The Flower and Garden Show, a tour of my neighborhood and a foray through Eatly.  We had some great meals and wonderful conversations.

Gayle told me about the new kitchen she designed in her house, her 24 x 24 summer cabin, her trips to Disney and Bangladesh and her adventure ziplining.  There is just one catch.  Gayle is blind. 

Nothing stops her. I call her the unstoppable Gayle.  I have no excuse in the world for not getting things done.

It was an amazing time and now I can't wait to see her part of the country.

Quilting Monday

It was quilting day today. Just two of us getting together, but we were very productive and had alot of fun.

Joycelin in top two pictures, cutting binding for a finished project.
Prairie Queen at the bottom, ready to start a baby quilt for her new great niece.

Tomorrow will be a fun day. My quilting friend, Joycelin, will be coming over and will work on some things.  Looking forward to checking out other blogs this week and making some new friends here.

Speaking of friends, my dog Liberty, is missing her neighbor, Gracie, who moved several weeks ago.

can summer be that far away?

A real learning experience

Wow. Today with a good friend sitting beside me and holding my hand, I believe I finally have a handle on dealing with my new blog.  Looking forward to meeting lots of new bloggers and learning many new things about quilts, books and other things.