Finished Bear Claw Quilt

You can not see all of this 104 x 104 quilt as the bed is only a queen size.  The there is a nice border that helps make the quilt. I designed it in EQ7 and it went together without a hitch.

Time to get back to work

It is time to get back to work. Here is a list of a few my UFO's.

I still have my crazy quilt Xmas tree to complete.

Then, there are the 6 or 7 current UFO quilts to complete.  Yes - there are more UFO's but these are on the counter waiting for action.

Just finished piecing and quilting a 104 x 104" bear claw quilt for a customer.  She started this project 10 years ago and now it is done.  Looks great - can't wait for her to see it.  Sorry no photo.

I have a new goal - set up a good spot for photo shots.  This is a must.

ARe there any ideas out there???

Busy Month

It has been an incredibly busy month and it involved 4 quilt shows in Illinois.

WE were in Effingham, DeKalb, Salem and ended in Calhoun County IL.  Yes it is a lot of work, packing, unpacking, packing and unpacking, but so great to meet so many wonderful quilters.  It's thrilling to see how the quilters responded to the challenge of the show.  We saw colors used differently in each location.  Some used brights, others subdued.  Then there were the artistic representations.  There are some really talented quilters out there.  One particular art work used selvage edges.  I am sorry to say my picture did not take - but I can tell you it was outstanding.

We will continue to travel and meet and greet quilters.  Thank you for making us feel welcome, as well as sharing your many talents with us. 

Charity Quilts to Angels Arms

If you do not know - quilt guilds around the country make charity quilts to local groups.

At the September meeting of the Thimbles & Threads Quilt Guild (St. Louis), 71 quilts were donated to Angels Arms.  The president of Angels Arms came to receive the quilts and when she learned the number --she choked back the tears.  All she could say was the number was overwhelming.

The guild is lucky to have such giving members and the members are lucky to participate in giving.

There is nothing like giving...whatever you give is returned to you 10 fold.

WAtching the presidents reaction was thrilling.

check out one of the quilts: http://www.facebook.com/AngelsArmsSTL

This weeks projects

I am working to participate in several quilt shows in the midwest.

This means I need to get product ready and more quilts ready for display.

Thank goodness for all of those WIP (work in progress) or UFO (unfinished objects) which will help me get ready for these shows.

I will get the photos ready and post soon.

Pot Holder Quilt

The Meramec Quilters Guild in St. Louis is a very talented group.  Check out this use of old pot holders - done by Janice.

SMQF Raffle Quilt Winner 2012

The Rotary Club of Webster Groves had to cancel their Show Me Quilt Fest this June, but was able to complete their quilt raffle on June 10 at 4 pm.

Sarah Riss was the proud winner!

Congratulations Sarah.