Category: Quilting and Sewing

Six months ago I made my first Water and Sky quilt , as I call it.  I pieced a second quilt top which has hung patiently in my closet since then.  I finally got around to quilting it this week.


I quilted it the same way I did the first one, and pieced a similar back for the second one as well.


I didn’t even change the binding.  I still had a roll of the gray dots binding made so I used it again and love it.


I love the bright colors of this quilt which remind me of the ocean.  I’m also happy to have finished another unfinished project.  Two quilts from one fat quarter bundle.  Not bad!

I’ve been working on a secret project, a wedding gift for a fabulous couple.  The wedding was Saturday and they’ve received their gift so here are pictures of my most recent quilt.


The quilt is made from Barbara Jones’ “Summertime” collection which I’ve had sitting for too long.  I added a couple of prints to the selection and am pleased with how they work together.


The top was pieced with 4 1/2 inch squares and 2 1/2 inch sashing which finishes respectively at 4 inches and 2 inches.   Simple but colorful.  And the back:


The back added a perfect touch of personality to the quilt which matches the bride and groom.  I included a house and a bike from a panel I had,*********************** I love whimsical feel of the prints, modern yet retro at the same time.


For the binding I used a stripe from the Summertime collection which finished the quilt off perfectly.  I also did the entire binding by machine and it is my best yet.  I think I’ve figured out a system that works for me.


Now it’s finished and embarking on what I’m sure will be a happy life.

Hopeful Homemaker

I really wanted to make a red and white quilt before the 4th of  July but didn’t get farther than cutting the fabric before we left town.  I did manage to get this pinwheel quilt top to the quilter in time to bring it with me.  The binding is now finished and I’m loving my patriotic quilt!


It was so much fun to photograph this on the beach.  It looked so pretty in the sand.


I pieced a strip of pinwheels for the back of the quilt and am pleased with the results.




After auditioning several binding options I settled on the dark blue print from the Rural Jardin collection by French General for Moda.  I love the way the deep blue looks against the cream sashing.


Hooray for a project finished, and three cheers for the red, white and blue!

Jennifer