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I have made some progress since the last time we talked. I finished the flimsy for my grandson's wedding quilt.... I took it to my quilter and we picked out a couple of patterns. She was so thoughtful that she did a practice sample for me as a preview to view.  It ended up being 105" x 105" . I found a blue  backing. And I asked her to quilt it with a blue thread. I then put together a pumpkin quilt , pattern by Sew Kind Of Wonderful.   I used their quick curve ruler(QCR). I love it so much that I am now making another but with more orange pumpkins. I have also been doing some embroidery but I will have to catch you up on that later, Martha.

I sent a package off to my mom with four tea towels inside. With Easter around the corner I put rabbits on them.  A small gift for her and her three sisters for their monthly tea party. Hope they like them. I sent my daughter two small wall hangings and something to hang them up. First one is for christmas... And the second is for Saint Patrick's day. I believe I showed you last time we got together... Now I must get back to my hand quilting. Chit chat later, Martha.

I have been sewing on my grandson's weddding quilt and wish to share the first three rows. I have a total of seven to sew. I have sent my grand daughters a holder for their mini Ipads and ear buds and such. I also got back my son's quilt back from the quilter's and bound it and sent it to him. I have done some applique.... I had my applique class and made this sample for them. The hearts and both inward and outward points. And the shamrock also had a bias stem. I shared 3 ways to make bias. I also made my mother some mug rugs for her tea party. I am presently working on some stitchery, but will have to show you another time. Chatter with you later, Martha.

Dear Gloria , this post is just for you. I just don't seem to have the desire to do any posting. I still have a passion for sewing. I went on a retreat in January, my first, and did finish a quilt for my son for his birthday. It is at the quilter's at the moment. And I am stitching down the wool letters on another top I finished there....  This one is done with the Quick Curve Ruler. Such good directions! I have also done some embroidery ... I have been doing some English Paper Piecing... This is for a block in one of Jen Kingwell's quilts... I have made my mother 4 mug rugs for her and her 3 sisters tea party.... I have also done some work with wool...  I also made 4 pillowcases to match my son's quilt, but I have already sent those ahead. I have already started a quilt for my grandson's wedding this September. Half way done with it but cannot show it. Don't want to spoil surprise. Gloria you were kind enough to share...

Sew Wonderful gave us two Christmas patterns to try this season, both of which are free on their blog. I decided to try the ornament pattern with my mini QCR . I enjoyed seeing it come together and think I will make a couple more and make a table runner. I also had been working on the quilt from the cover of Betsy Chutchian's book "Classic and Heirloom Quilts. Connie Krueger quilted it for me, so I got the binding on it right away. It is lap size 45 1/2" by 58 1/2".  This is a pic of back . Four left over blocks and fabric leftover from fat quarters. Also included leftover red Cherrywood I used for binding and accent blocks.  I wasn't very energetic this year and only put up small pre-lit tree. I made a couple of star wars pillowcases for my grandson and sent them and a couple of ornaments for his tree. I made this small spool wall hanging, I really love this fabric. I did get my Christmas quilt hung up. The creche, st...

Cherrywood's winner was from Ottawa, Illinois. Last two pics are of the newest challenge that is being presented.           Good night, Martha.

My hubby and I went to the Franklin Art Center to see Cherrywood's Challenge exhibit. It was amazing and so inspiring! It would be remiss of you if you did not go to see it. A feast for the eyes and mind. It is also free! You can't go wrong, There are entrants from all over the world! I will give you a sampling both today and tomorrow.                                      same quilt I will have more pics tomorrow and of the winner. Martha.