Finishes, YES 2 of them

First of all, here is my grandson's quilt...only 3 years late.  But I really like how it turned out.

I had to take pictures indoors.  We have fall for sure and almost a frost last night as well. I saw the quilt online and designed my own measurements using 2 and half inch strips for all of it. But no, I did not have any jelly rolls. I had some beautiful kona solids from a kit I never made, and had to buy a second batch of colors. The main fabric is more of a vivid light aqua not a gray or light blue.

Here is a close up of the quilting detail done by a long arm quilter, not me. I love how it compliments the patchwork design.

Here is the back which was pieced in between the fabric I also used this fabric print on his brother's  quilt made last year. These are 10 inch blocks. 

And the best part is that I get to deliver it in person to Louisiana.  Can't wait to see the boys! 

Secondly, I finished the lap quilt for my daughter's beau:

Here is an up close so you can see some of the fabrics, the fabulous Wisconsin border, and the inside border which also became the binding. 

This is an overall photo also done indoors. The pattern is Yellow Brick Road, an oldy but goody.

This is the back pattern which is an overall elongated geometric swirl quilt also done by a long arm lady. And the back is  a nice soft gray minky in extra wide so I did not piece it.

And since I am on a roll:

Lastly, here is the old pillow cases I made my daughter eons ago. It is faded, and not at all attractive. Plus the 2nd one actually had rips in it. 

 So I made her 2 new ones. I used a wide red rick rack as the division between the cuff and the main fabric. It is a really nice print that incorporates all the colors of the quilts I have made her. One which had had a bottle of foundation spilled on it.  She loves the black and white and bright crayon colors.

Phew!  Lots done in the last 2 weeks.

Fall quarter goal

I am doing fairly well on getting things done lately. Last month, I was able to finish the one top below, 3 pillowcases. and finish the patchwork for placemats.  Not bad for one month.

This week, I completed the borders on the Wisconsin quilt and gave it to the quilter Friday.
She said she would have it done this next week. Hooray! 

Plus I am finally getting my grandson's quilt back from the quilter which was dropped off August 25.
I want to take it with us when we visit in the middle of October. That way I don't have to pay postage.
Plus they will be moving into their new digs soon after.

So my first and second  goals is to bind those 2 quilts. And fortunately both bindings are already prepared. That was the project I did last weekend during the football game when Green Bay actually won.

This photo was not yet fully assembled and without the borders.

Third goal is to assemble the placemats now that I have the patchwork completed and the background selected.  The left is the inspiration from pinterest. The right photo are the patchwork lengths on top of the background fabric.

      


Fourth goal is to assemble my flannel quilt Over the Moon, by Thimbleblossoms. Blocks are made and sashings cut out.  I still have some flying geese to make.  I really want this to be finished for my couch.  And I already have a minky chocolate brown backing.

And if I even get to it, my fifth goal is to get my last 3 blocks for Henrietta and her pumpkins ready to stitch.

And if by chance I switch moods, I have my Gooseberry sampler to finish. It would be nice to have it for Christmas.
       

So here we go:

Quilting and quilting

First I want to show you the rest of the quilts for the Quilt Expo in Madison from the 1st weekend in September.

Here is grand winner of them all: so inspiring!  Between the gorgeous quilting and the kaleidoscope designs, and even the different borders: Wow ! what a quilt! 

This one has beautifully embroidered Santas in the middle of each emblem.

This is just the center of another quilt. The very middle is a knitted doily that is tie dyed and cut to an unusual shape.

A grandmother created this design for the boy who wanted to become an astronaut. 

What a loving and inspiring gesture!

Second, I want to share the inspiration and fun I had this past weekend at my quilt retreat.

The best part to me is the location: it really is on a beautiful lake. I have seen all kinds of weather from snow to hot as summer, from raining to a beautiful sparkling sun on the lake. It is a camp, but having all of is in one room is so fun. Plus no cooking or cleaning.

Then, here are some of the quilting projects that I remembered to photograph: 

 This is such a bright and cheery one! She needs to add more rows, and then it has a small applique border.

This is an Edita Sitar quilt, but only the center. The designer has an refreshing blend of batiks and regular printed fabric in similar colors.

I love this Wisconsin pillow and even got the pattern to make.

This is the top I have put together for the beau of my daughter. The bright red print is a paisley for University of Wisconsin at Madison as he is a graduate from there. I am awaiting more paisley for the outside border. 

Two and a half days of uninterrupted time to work on projects.  I worked on others as well and will post more later this week.