Project update - Gracie Jane quilt

I'm almost done sewing the top together. Just one more row to cut out and attach. The photograph shows part of it.

Update - Now it just needs the binding :)

Another update - Barbara is doing a fat quarter giveaway at her blog. To enter for the drawing you have to commit to donating fabric or make a quilt. http://thegraciejaneproject.blogspot.com/

I've opted for a white binding and added more straight line machine quilting. I'm seeing some sub patterns in the design so may try something AFTER I've finished up some of my "in-line waiting" wallhangings

Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative - Quilt Auction

I enjoy visiting the AAQI site. The art work is inspiring and the stories behind them vary from funny to heart rending.
The latest auction starts on Wednesday. Go take a look at these beautiful mini quilts. Maybe you might feel inspired to make a piece of your own to donate :)

http://www.alzquilts.org/quiltauction.html

My first real introduction to Alzheimer's was a hospital stay when we were living in Michigan. My "roomie" for a few days was an older lady with Alzheimer's. When she was lucid she told me how she felt inside when she was having one of her "moments" and how that impacted her "normal" self. She was still at the stage of being aware of what was happening as she "switched" from one to the other and "watched" herself do and think strange things. She was well aware that as the disease progressed she would lose her normal self and she grieved for that. However she chose to be cheerful about her condition. I was able to gently help her through a day of her "other self" while we were together and help her keep her dignity.

This is one of the mini quilts, 10"x8", from a previous auction. Made by Kathy Scheidt in memory of her grandmother who grew Bleeding Hearts in her garden.

Project update - "Oh Mumsie" - part 2

Darling daughter has handed over the quilt we designed and made on Saturday evening /Sunday afternoon. I helped her with the design and cut the fabric. She sewed.

She opted to tie it since we did not have time to hand or machine quilt it. I might try a variation of it soon.
The pattern we came up with takes 2 yards each of three different colors plus a strip of fabric she had left over from her own quilt.
I am currently working on my "maybe" wall hanging. As usual it has morphed and taken on a life of it's own. The flimsie top just has to have the corners mitered and next week I plan on doing the applique.

Wedding quilt for my niece

This is my mother-in-law's award winning quilt that she made years ago to give to my oldest niece on the event of her wedding. Hand made yo-yos in each square and hand quilted.
Her goal is to make a wedding quilt for each of her grandchildren (22), if she lives that long. She has a few on the go.
My sister-in-law took the photograph on her cell phone so it looks a bit more muted than it actually is.

Blog of the Week - The Gracie Jane Project

The Gracie Jane Project is back up and running again with a new look and a new pattern. The link is in my sidebar.

Head on over there and read the Gracie Jane baby story. If you want to send fabric or a finished quilt contact Barbara for information. I sent fabric last year and committed to making at least one quilt top for this year.

Project update - something old finally finished :)

On Saturday I heard "Oh mumsie can you ........" come forth from DD#2. She wanted to finish her quilt and make a gift for a friend. (I'll show you that one later this week.) We designed and started her quilt in middle school when her bedroom was still blue. It met with a couple of accidents along the way and sat in a bag for a few years. She now has a year left at university!!!!!
After much ripping apart and downsizing, her quilt is now about single bed size. I may surprise her with something made from the remaining blocks. She opted to tie it and had a lovely nights sleep under it on Saturday. It is currently winging it's way back to Provo with her.

Quilting Gallery - weekly theme - flowers

Quilting Gallery has a weekly themed contest. This weeks theme is "Flowers" and I decided to enter. There are a number of lovely, make that - fabulous, entries. Hop on over to vote for me though I won't pout if you decide to go with someone else :) Mine is "Retro Pinks" and can be found further down the list.

http://quiltinggallery.com/2010/08/20/vote-now-flower-quilts/ Poll is now open and will close late Sunday.