Quilting – Lissylaine

Yep, another start

I decided that since I found all of the right fabrics to use in this quilt, I’d go ahead and start it. I’m planning on finishing the quilt top before getting back to other things. The first time I made this quilt, it was a 3-day weekend when my husband was on a short trip… Continue reading Yep, another start

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