Late to the game

Jennifer's tree is fabulous!  I have an idea and a start but need to find  make the time to finish it up!

I did get Katy's value blocks done last week, and they went in the mail with Amy's value blocks... this will be a fun quilt, looking forward to seeing how you lay it out:

My month is fast approaching (July) and I change my mind almost weekly on what to have you wonderful quilters make for me.  I saw Amy's Octagonal Rainbow quilt at our MQG meeting last week, it is just lovely! 

Happy Spring ladies,

xo Doris

Two Owls in a Tree

It took me a long time to decide what I wanted to do for the project this month. Some of you will remember from last year that I really liked working with hexagons for Genevieve's quilt. Finally,  I decided to go back to them to create a tree for Shauna. This is the first time I have tried to appliqué. Spray starch was a big help in keeping everything smooth and also setting my machine so that the needle stopped in the down position. I also liked doing some overlapping with the shapes. The little owls are from some fabric that I am using for a quilt for a friend (one that I started last summer and it is still waiting to be finished!).  Shauna, I hope you like the newest addition to your quilt.

Have a great week everyone!
xoJennifer

A Completed Quilt!!!

I am very, very excited to write this post!!! I finished the Octagonal Rainbows quilt! I absolutely love this quilt for so many reasons. The colors, the blocks, the fact that each block came from all of you spread out across the world! I have entered it for consideration into a quilt show that will be held here in Iowa showcasing modern quilting. If anything, I think this quilt shows how far quilting has come because of the Internet and access to people all over the world!

I wanted a good label with everyone's names and locations at the time the blocks were done. I checked and re-checked the positions of each block and the name that goes with each! 

I echo stitched around each block and in each "slice" of the octagons. I also  echo stitched around the borders. Luckily I had enough fabrics in my stash to create the border!

 Thank you everyone! I love this quilt!
Amy (USA)

Katy's Value blocks

Hello All-
I have had these blocks done for some time now, so Katy I am sorry they are getting to you mid-May! Getting to the post office has been nearly impossible with the craziness of life! I hope you like them. :) I took a picture of them in black and white. I have to think about value in my quilts more often!
Enjoy!
Amy (USA)

Linsay's tree for Shauna

I looked through all the tree designs that Shauna posted and saw one that was roughly like this so I went to the sewing room and drew a trunk and a leaf shape and this was the result.  I think there is a piece of every green fabric that I have.  It is not symmetrical but neither are trees and I like that look.  It was fun to do. 
I liked your photos of the buds coming out in the garden.  I am doing the same thing.  Everyday after lunch I walk my dog and we often go through the vineyards and I inspect the progress of leaves and buds.  I spent hours making mud pies when I was the same size as your kids.  I was so happy stirring a pot full of mud and leaves with a twig.  Simple pleasures.
Thanks Shauna.
Linsay.

Two Trees by Chris

I had lots of fun creating my trees and really hope they fit your vision Shauna. I used a combination of hand applique and zig zag. I'm inspired by your tree 'drawings' on fabric and hope to try that one day. Just need to become acquainted with my free motion foot :) Excited to see more designs posted on our blog!

Katy's Value Quilt

I enjoyed the process of this block immensely. It seems I now look at fabric and colours differently - so thanks Katy for bringing the concept of values to my attention :) I hope you're happy with the overall effect. I couldn't resist using the sweet little green Japanese print with flowers, oh it speaks to me!! It's going to be fascinating to watch your quilt come together.
Please keep us posted with your progress :))
Chris