I finally started quilting my Aunt’s nine patch that I’ve been putting off. I usually quilt several tops for her each year and this is the last one I’ve got waiting to do for her. I got it loaded over a week ago but I wanted to piece my Autumn quilt so I hadn’t started the quilting yet.
I also cut the fabric for the borders on the Autumn quilt. JudyL suggested purple but I don’t have a shade that will work. I do have a pretty autumn red with leaves that I’ll use and in between a narrow inner and a wide outer border of the red fabric, I’m going to piece a scrappy gold one with leftovers from my fat quarters.
I was out running errands this afternoon and decided to go to the yarn store. I wanted to buy more yarn to make a matching scarf for the blue/green hat I made the other day. I ended up buying yarn for a shawl, a hat, and the scarf.
I just donated two boxes of yarn that I wanted to get rid of before my move and I need to make sure I don’t buy more yarn than I’m actually going to use. I also shipped off two hats and a scarf to my Mom. The blue hat is not nearly that bright in person – the camera flash is to blame I guess.
I love the design you are quilting on the nine patch in the alternating blocks. Is that freehand?>>Nice job of the hats and scarf. Like you, I donated a bunch of yarn that I had not used. I am resisting buying more.
The quilting looks terrific on the quilt, Mary. Your aunt will be thrilled with it! >>I bet you found a great home for your yarn and that will be one less thing to worry about transporting before long. >>And great choice on the dress–as you said, a fall wedding–in just a couple weeks now, right?>>You might look into a Janome Jem for your small machine to keep in MN till relocation time?
Just now getting to catch up on blogs. Your autumn quilt blocks are eyecatching. I can’t wait to see the finished product.
can’t wait to see your Autumn quilt with borders on. >By the way, the dress you are wearing for wedding is lovely. Hope you’ll post a photo of you wearing it.
You are really productive Mary 🙂 The quilting on the 9 patch is cute. The hats looks nice.>The wedding outfit is beautiful. Will we see a photo of you wearing it ?
the quilting looks wonderful, and so do your hats!
fantastic quilting Mary!
Your quilting is outstanding!
I love your wedding outfit and also the quilting on your new quilt.
So, how are you going to quilt the actual nine-patches? The feather wreaths look nice in the alternate blocks…I can’t do balanced feathers to save my life!
Mary,>Love the quilting!!! It’s perfect! The dress for the wedding is AWESOME!!! Who is getting married? And where in MN are you moving to? That is my home state! I miss it! GREAT quilt stores there as well!!!>Hugs>Laurie
Beautiful quilting on the 9-patch. I’ve really missed seeing all these projects, since I haven’t had WiFi unless I drove someplace to get it.