Turning Twenty

This is the sky today overlooking our fields....oh those storm clouds are brewing....wonder what's ahead.I had told a fellow blogger that I had done two turning twenty quilts only to discover I had just one on this blog. So I got to digging in my quilt studio and found the second one (design is by Tricia Cribb's). I did this one first, and a second one for my daughter-in-law in Tn. Hers is posted and was done in pinks/purples. Easy and fun quilt. It is quite big so I put it on the line and chose to show if off with the woodsy background. It was a beautiful day outside sunny with a little wind, leaves almost gone but still green grass.

Ohio Collection

What you are seeing is a project I started in 2004. It is the Ohio Collection by Anita Shackelford. It was a class at a local quilt shop and we did one or two squares a month. They are all different sizes. I laid them out on a table to give me more of a perspective. I thought if I took a picture I could work from that and fit them together. This is a big challenge for me as I have never done anything like this before. I am a person who has to prepare and know where I am going before I start. I guess I just need to take the plunge and get going.

I have now posted enough so my friends can see the things that I have done and am doing. I am so glad my friend, Sue challenged me to do this. I am really going to enjoy this...Until next time...

'A Little Taste of Maine' Mike's

This was done for our son Mike for Christmas last year. It is titled "A little Taste of Maine" I wanted to give him a little feeling of home. There were flying geese all the way around each block. I intended to do two ...one for each son....but decided that one was enough. Not sure I really like doing sooo many flying geese at a time.I had this one machine quilted by Koleen http://www.quiltworksunlimited.com/ who does outstanding work. Check out her website there is much to see.

A Touch of Country - Bruce's

This was made for Bruce, our oldest son here in Maine. Entitled 'A Touch of Country' I put together the design as I did it, trusting it would come out nice. I machine quilted it on my short arm. He says the more that it is washed the cozier it feels. Isn't that true.

Vickie's Quilt-Wisteria Wreaths

This quilt was for my daughter-in-law Vickie. It is called 'Wisteria Wreaths'. It was a kit from The Quilter May 2007. This was the first time I had used a kit but decided to try it because it was the perfect colors for her. I really enjoyed the applique process and I finished it on my short arm quilter just in time for Christmas.

Nancy's Turning Twenty Quilt

I met with friends on Sunday afternoon.
They were making Turning Twenty quilts. I had done two already so did not want to do another at this time. Pictured is Nancy my daughter-in-law from Tn. with hers I made for Christmas. Really easy pattern ...takes 20 fat quarters. Everyone's was so unique.

This blog will keep me challenged to finish my UFO's.