Shoofly Quilt Is Completed

I made this lap-size quilt from a pattern in the book, More Nickel Quilts by Pat Speth. The place where I donate quilts likes the smaller size instead of bed quilts. They requested bright colours, so this should be suitable.

House Quilt By Linda H.

This quilt was 20 or more years in the making. At first, Linda made it about a single bed size, then decided to make more blocks to fit a queen size bed. The project sat there for many years because Linda couldn't decide what kind of quilting design to use on it. We finally came to the conclusion that Baptist Fans would suit the quilt the best. Linda provided backing, batting and thread, I quilted it on the longarm machine with Baptist Fan rulers. It took some time before Linda got the quilt back because we didn't want to mail it- too expensive and the chance that it could get lost. We waited a year until our brother came here to visit, so he took it back to Linda. Linda sewed the binding on, now the quilt is on the bed. Better late than never! :)

First Finish Of 2026

The first thing I've finished this year is a set of potholders made with leftover quilt blocks. I always make potholders for other people but never for myself. These will be for the cabin.:)

The "Dog Quilt" By Linda H.

Linda called this one "The Dog Quilt" as she was working on it because it has dogs featured in the blocks. She didn't like the feel of it it after the quilting was completed, the batting was too thick and puffy. Linda picked out all of the quilting, installed different batting, then requilted it. What a tremendous amount of work! The end results were successful and Linda was pleased with how it turned out. The quilt was given to a friend for Christmas. The recipient was delighted with the quilt and wrapped herself up in it immediately. :)

Gift Bag

Every year I make a few lined gift bags to try to use up some Christmas fabric. This time I made a patchwork one to use up small pieces. I only give these bags to people who I know won't throw them in the garbage like used wrapping paper. Believe me, there are people who would do that. I like the idea of a reusable bag that won't end up in the landfill.

Christmas Placemat

Now that this has been gifted, I can post the picture. For a gift exchange, I made this Santa placemat and included some cookies and chocolates. The pattern came from the book, A Vintage Christmas, by Lori Holt. The fabric on the back is really cute, too bad I don't have any of that left. I couldnt resist showing a picture of me with Santa from about 61 or 62 yers ago. :)

Joy's UFO Completed

Linda's friend, Joy gave Linda a quilt top that she wasn't happy with. She didn't want it because the border rose up like a three-dimensional box on the edges of the quilt. Linda went ahead and removed the border, then quilted and bound the rejected UFO. After it was all finished, Linda gave it to Joy for a Christmas gift. Joy was absolutely thrilled that her (not) ugly duckling turned into a swan, thanks to Linda's expertise.