Quilting – Lissylaine

Scrappy test block

A couple of weeks ago, a quilter brought in to our weekly sewing group some of the quilts that she had been working on over the past few months. I didn’t catch the name of one of them, and neither did anyone else to my knowledge, but another quilter mocked up the block in her… Continue reading Scrappy test block

Sweet Love in Yellow

This quilt top is finally finished! It shouldn’t have taken this long, but… life. The top measures 50.5″ by 60.6″ so it’s the perfect size for a woman charity quilt for Wrap Them in Hugs. I think if I do this one again, I might go a bit more contrast-y (but still coordinating) in the… Continue reading Sweet Love in Yellow

Leftovers quilted

One of my quilting groups had our monthly meeting Saturday, and everyone was able to make it. It was a great morning and afternoon, sharing a little food, some fabrics (and scraps!), and some miscellaneous items from my dear friend Sallie’s sewing collection. I think everyone was blessed in some way with something from her… Continue reading Leftovers quilted

God’s Blessings

This quilt was formerly known as my colorwash/sunshine and shadow/potato chip quilt. I took it with me to my friend Fran’s house in Georgia this past week and finished piecing the last few blocks, then put them up on the design wall. My friend Reba immediately renamed it “God’s Blessings.” She insisted so it stayed.… Continue reading God’s Blessings

Green Silk Path

I got a message from my quilter last Friday that Silk Path was quilted and ready to be picked up! I have been so excited to have this one quilted, and Margie did not disappoint (not that she ever does). I thought it was striking before, but the quilting just made it so much more… Continue reading Green Silk Path