Hello my friends. Still slowly sewing on my quilt. I sew a little then I rest my hand and shoulder adding windows I go along. I was told to wear this sling 27/7 and I am, but counting the days that I may take it off. I am trying to be a good patient.I am learning to slow down.
Next is to attach another strip then windows. I work going around and when I reach the width that I want I will then only add blocks to the top and bottom to make the length. Yesterday I added another Dianna and a piece of fabric from long ago...the 80s. Stop snickering, we all have pieces of fabric that we just save.
There was a lady friend who taught me to quilt. Her name was Beatrice Angell and we met in the early 80s. The piece added in her name is the blue arrow one which is also in the pillow. It is a pattern from the book, Scrap Quilts and called Star of the Orient. This pillow is sewn by hand and both sides are the Star in different colors. Bea was a beautiful quilter. She also made quilted vests. She encouraged me at all times to try. Every hand stitch reminds me of Beatrice.
I ordered a 10 yard bolt of muslin from Jo Ann's and it arrived yesterday. I still have yardage from the start, but wanted to be sure to have it on hand to be able to keep going. If you look to the sidebar on the right of my blog page, you will see the names of those who sent pieces of fabric for the quilt. So far one window from each of them is in the quilt. I will continue to add them here and there and write their names on the back.
Now who do you think sent pink scrapes and a pink poodle????
I am so grateful and happy to include these pieces of fabric from everyone and have their name on the reverse side behind the fabric window they sent. Such a variety to choose from. I still continue not to select a print. I just pick out of the bin and sew it on.
I finally found a home for my "older" Singer...the one that served me well for years. It will be given to a sewing student at a small quilt shop that does not have a machine of her own. Happy to help someone out. Erica, the shop owner said she always has someone who can't afford a machine. Lisa and I will take it to the shop later today. Our weather has really heated up...in the high 90s to 100+. I think it is time to make a container of iced coffee.
There are chores to do but I would rather sew! Glad to show you the quilt and tell you about Beatrice. I wonder what happened to her..... thank you for your kind words and thank you for your friendship.
