February Quilts

 Today I have two wonderful quilts to chat about.  First the brown, red, and cream top was a gift from my nephew.  He found it at a yard sale and thought of me.  Isn't he too sweet. I would like to figure out the age of the top as it is simply stunning in my opinion.

It is sewn beautifully and is very clean.  there are a few tiny spots that look like rust but I think they are just age spots. All seams are secure...just lovely.  I am really proud of the top and it will be a treasure to me.

I do not know whether I should try to make it into a quilt because I feel a connection to the piecer and think I should leave her work as she did.  The second picture shows it on display in my home.

 The second quilt is also very lovely.  I spoke of it in an earlier blog.  "Union Blue" was made for the LQS to be displayed with the Washington's Legacy fabric line.  I finished the binding and now I will have to give it up for a while.

I hope all the kits to make this quilt sell quickly so I can have it back on my rack where it belongs.  

The quilt was quick and easy to make even though I have rudimentary skills.

Happy February!!

January flew past without a word....We maybe she said a few things but I was too busy to listen. We had a full house in the beginning of January and now it has settled down. I made my way down stairs pretending to go to the laundry room but I spent most of the day in my sewing room. It was great fun. I have been working away on a quilt for LQS to put on display to sell the kits. The kits are wonderful. I do not usually make quilts according to kits but sometimes it is pleasant to just get down to business and sew. I quilted it and now it is ready to bind.

Once I reached the binding stage on the "Union Blue" quilt I did a 'stack-n- slash' baby quilt for my next grand baby. She is due to arrive this month and I did not even have a quilt for the little sweetie, so I thought I better get with it. I always make a play quilt and a Sunday Go-to-Meeting for the new babies. This is her monkey quilt to play and spit upon.

I will have to find more time to do the "laundry" because another grand baby was announced this week...#9. Tonight when I am supposed to be sleeping I will be planning, cutting, sewing, quilting, and binding all in my warm bed with my soft pillow for my head and, yes, clean sheets.