I finally got my two quilt holders over so I could take a picture of my latest large quilt.
Some time in the past, I used Electric Quilt to draw this design, and called it Celestial Magic. I can't remember where I saw the quilt, when, who the designer was, so I extend my apologies to all. I often see a quilt and make a drawing of it in my software, so I can play with colour, switch blocks and easily re-size.
I made a receiving blanket for our next extended family member, using the tutorial from Missouri Star. It makes a lovely, two layer flannel blanket!
It is completely stitched by machine, which makes it a quick gift.
I used a serpentine stitch on my machine to topstitch the layers together. I couldn't resist the cute fabric, and found the monkey print for the back and edge, that mimics the little money with the umbrella in the main fabric.
I went out to my sewing room to work on the sashing and borders for an applique project, and I hunted, but couldn't find the background fabric. I didn't want to waste my stitching time, so I pulled this cute panel out of my bin, along with the backing flannel, and the fabric for the binding. I pieced the batting, pin-basted, and had fun quilting this cute project.
When DH returned home, he discovered the bolt of fabric in our bedroom closet, tucked in behind the clothing. I remember stashing it there when we were having overnight guests, and I was trying to tidy up the spare room! Now back to the applique project!
I managed to finish two small quilts - the last for this winter season. Now I have to begin packing for our annual trek north.
This baby quilt was made from a panel. It seems like most of the fabric manufacturers are only making them 24 inches wide instead of a full yard.
I had some flying geese leftover from another project, then I made to new star blocks. The quilt is machine quilted using monofilament (invisible) thread.
I stitched the binding to the back of the quilt, then used a machine blanket stitch to sew it down to the front. I used Superior's King Tut thread in lovely variegated pastel colours.
This is my favourite thread to use on baby quilts!
This is my second completed quilt. I dug deep into the fabric vaults and found this piece of "cheater quilt" yardage. I made lots of flying geese in green, two shades of yellow and two shades of peach to encircle the yardage. Lots of quilting in the "blocks" and around the "appliques, using invisible thread. Then more King Tut thread for the free motion stitching in the blue borders.
I had fun stitching leaves and loops on either side of the geese, and adding some flowers in each corner.
I still have more blocks to complete for my guild's BOM quilt that we've all been working on this season. I'll try to squeeze in some sewing time over the next couple of days, in between checking lists and sorting items for packing.
We've had a great season, but it is always hard to say good-bye to so many friends. This year we've said a final farewell to some who won't be returning next year - always a sad time. The happy thoughts of getting to hold my grandson again make me look forward to our return. We also have a family reunion planned in June, and lots of other activities to keep us busy, and we hope to visit Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island this spring as well. Too much to do - never enough time, but we'll try!
Today I'm making a picnic placemat using a 12 inch finished block in the centre. It is the BOM project for my guild, and will be donated to the boutique for next June's quilt show. Our coordinators for BOM will be adding lots of interesting patterns over the next few months - small gift items and also good for the boutique!
I'm making a hanging sleeve for the Mickey quilt, and have also completed my small applique project, as well as the Hexagon Hydrangeas quilt that I showed while it was in progress. It came from a photo by Lori Kennedy of the Inbox Jaunt, and the paper piecing pattern was by Peggy Reimer.
Now I have to get busy and make more hanging sleeves and decide on what type of label I'll use.....
Check out all the creativity at Judy's blog, Patchwork Times.
I made a receiving blanket for our next extended family member, using the tutorial from Missouri Star. It makes a lovely, two layer flannel blanket! 
