I completed my 100 mini prayer quilts. If you don't remember, a friend volunteered to head up a drive to make 1500 4" 4-patch mini quilts by mid-June. She farmed it out in lots of 100 to everyone she knew who sews. I volunteered for 100. I finished them last week and presented them with a great feeling of accomplishment. Then she asked if I could do a few more because some people didn't return theirs. So I'm in 4-patch mode again.
I completed the blocks and settled on an arrangement for my baby quilt. I'm going to assemble that much while I ponder options for borders and backing. The baby - my great nephew (wow) - is due in July.
My third project for the week was a prayer flag for my birthday. The base is a vintage napkin - off white with red trim. The fabrics in the crazy quilt represent things I like - sewing, knitting, music, anything "vintage" - there's even a bit of Christmas stuck in there. The triangle with embroidered flowers is the corner of another vintage napkin.
I also started kitting a red, white and blue afghan. In fact, I've started it at least 15 times now. I'm having some tension issues - but I think I have it under control now. Hopefully there will be enough progress to warrant pictures next week.
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The baby quilt is just perfect! Love the materials. Your prayer flag is great! Reminds me I need to make some - it was fun and I enjoy having them right in view when I head out the back door or down the stairs. And can't wait to see the red white and blue aghan on my that reminds me . . . I have a red white and blue bandana top made - - - let's get together and finish some projects together!
ReplyDeleteBusy fingers for sure. you are so generous to help your friend with all those tiny quilts. I have no doubt they will be much appreciated by the recipients.
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics you have selected for the baby quilt are lovely.
My daughter has a friend going away to bible college in September and I suggested that she could make a prayer flag for her and then had to explain what it is. She thinks it's a terrific idea. Thanks to you and Teri for the idea.
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The colors and patterns of your baby quilt are just perfect for a little boy. Love the cowboy theme feature fabric too.
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