A Weekend Remembering

There is not really much to say about this picture. It was taken during the Korean War but could be just yesterday.

We will not forget you and I will wrap you in my love with a quilt.

Mystery Camp Quilt Finished

I go to a wonderful quilt camp in Northern Maryland in July. For the first time, they had a mystery quilt for us. I decided to do my in patriotic colors and donate it to Quilts Of Valor. It was all made from stash.

Triangle Quilt of Valor

I just fell in love with that triangle quilt from Elenore Burns using the pre-cut fabric. I decided to cut up some of my smaller cuts of patriotic fabric into the size needed for this quilt.

I have enough for at least one more quilt and I bet 2 more. But it is fun to make. I also figured out how to make one using charm squares. The blocks will be smaller but a good way to use those little packs that seem to follow me home way too much.

Fun bags

I recently purchased the new Lazy Girls Margo bag pattern. This has a zipper close which I really like for a purse. The designer of this line is really wonderful about pictures and top rated directions.

I made the blue one first and was about to tear out my hair on the final construction. Of course cutting the lining the WRONG size had nothing to do with it. But once I added a small section that will never show--it went just fine.

The second one took about 2 hours start to finish. I see more of these in my future as gifts.

Wrapped In Our Love

We delivered 23 quilts last night at our Guild----Pax River Quilter Guild---to be delivered to Andrews Air Force Base. The stories we heard last night from the lady who heads up this organization are both amazing and heartbreaking.

The quilts they pick out from a large choice are made and given to them from our hearts.

Turnover Twist

I joined a pattern of the month---no fabric----from Quilt IN A Day. There is a video each month of the website teaching the pattern of the month. Most are made using those lovely pre cuts from Moda.

I LOVE this pattern called Turnover Twist. It is made using the prepackaged turnovers. The stars are all made the same way----then another background triangle added------trimming---and you have a different star.

I cut lots of smaller cuts of fabric in red white and blue and made my own triangles. My next Quilt of Valor will be using this pattern. It takes 1 3/4 yard background but I have plenty of that.

When this is quilted it will go on a shelf in my house waiting for the right recipient. They always come along and I love having a quilt all ready.

Great Things to Come

Quilts of Valor is really stepping it up and I am thrilled. Let's see if I can get this great video on on HERE.

Mystery Quilt Update

I have decided to go with door number 1. I hope this is the right picture. I will get this top together this afternoon and await the final clue to the mystery.

It was a good decision to participate is this and a smart idea to make it a military quilt. I know just what I will do with it and will get it done quickly for camp in July. It will be fun seeing all the different ones the quilters will have made.

Mystery Quilt Choices

I have been having a grand time making a mystery quilt for the MAQ Quilt Camp this July.

I have 4 different choices in the design of the top. UGH. I cannot decide which one to do. So I will just give it a couple of days and see what you all think.

This will be given to a military person after camp.

It is laying on top of the Irish Chain I did about 4 years ago. It was quilted by a very talented long arm quilter long before I had my HQ. I LOVE it.

Last Quilt of April

Here is the last quilt I finished for this month. I am now going to put some tops I got from my guild on my HQ and get them done. The great part about that IS---I just pull them off and hand them back. Someone else will do the binding.

I am working on a small project for myself right now. It is a paper pieced Log Cabin Star pattern I bought while at the Lancaster Show. I am doing it in blue and yellow.

Once again---I forget what pattern this is.