What I'm Quilting Now

[phideaux]

I know this is about seeing , quilting,
But, I just thought all of you would enjoy this .

A cake made for a special person that sews
Ain't that cool?

Jim

 

[LadyLocust]

I know this is about seeing , quilting,
But, I just thought all of you would enjoy this .

A cake made for a special person that sews
Ain't that cool?
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Jim

That's beautiful- but not something that looks like it should be eaten.

 

[LadyLocust]

100 of 136 blocks done - was hoping to get more done but did lots of housework instead.

 

[phideaux]

Just an update on progress of the guilt I last showed video of wife hand quilting.

It's slow...

Jim

 

[Maxine in Oregon]

I'm working on a quilt now.. just finished quilting it, and will put binding on today & tommorw.. will post a picture when it's done.. I'm back in AZ at our mining claim.. My husband set up a screened in porch with solar panels for electricity that I use as my quilting room.. I love it here! The Saguaros are starting to get blooms as are the rest of the cactus.. Beautiful!

 

[CalicoKatie]

Can't wait to see what you're working on, Maxine! I'm taking a break from the cross stitch quilt top I've been working on. Really hoping to get it finished by the first of May - ish.

 

[Meerkat]

@LadyLocust ,
I just walked over and captured her hand quilting that last baby quilt I showed

You can get an idea of her method.
She has had to change her methods over the years due to her RA continuing to cripple her hands.
She runs 2-3-5 stitches then pulls the thread thru, she has to bring the needle up and hold it with her mouth to reposition the needle in her hand. That's due to RA.
It's hard to see ,due to the bright light she has.


Jim

What talent, she sure doesn't let RA get in her way. Nice manicure too.

 

[CalicoKatie]

100 of 136 blocks done -

Wow! You're headed for the finish line.

 

[CalicoKatie]

Just an update on progress of the guilt I last showed video of wife hand quilting. It's slow... Jim

That's going to be too pretty to use! A real heirloom.

 

[phideaux]

That's going to be too pretty to use! A real heirloom.

She is making several of the baby quilts for great grand babies that , most likely, we won't live to see.
My oldest grand son is 18.

Jim

 

[LadyLocust]

@phideaux it's looking beautiful! Whole cloth quilts are heirlooms- not many folks want to make them anymore.

 

[MoBookworm1957]

She is making several of the baby quilts for great grand babies that , most likely, we won't live to see.
My oldest grand son is 18.

Jim

You know my grandmother felt the same way.
But she had 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 20 great great grand children when she passed.
Since then 10-15 more great great grand children have been added.
So don't think you won't have great grand babies to cuddle, spoil, because the Good Lord might surprise you and your beautiful wife. My grandmother (Gram) was 93 when she passed.
Now I carry on the traditions of making quilts, cross stitched birth announcements for the future generations.

 

[LadyLocust]

104 of 136 blocks - I finally made it upstairs to play but not for very long.

 

[LadyLocust]

@phideaux Jim how is Mrs. Jim coming along on the whole cloth quilt?

 

[phideaux]

@phideaux Jim how is Mrs. Jim coming along on the whole cloth quilt?

Been thinking about posting her progress..

Looks like about 3/4 done. A bazillion stitches.

Jim

 

[Weedygarden]

Now I carry on the traditions of making quilts, cross stitched birth announcements for the future generations.

Those are great! My neighbors have a cross stitch piece of their marriage.

 

[LadyLocust]

Been thinking about posting her progress..
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Looks like about 3/4 done. A bazillion stitches.

Jim

That is coming along beautifully! Tell her she has a cheer leader out here cheering her on

 

[CalicoKatie]

That is so beautiful! What size will the quilt be when she's done?

 

[phideaux]

That is so beautiful! What size will the quilt be when she's done?

Large baby quilt...for future great grandbabies.

Jim

 

[LadyLocust]

Have 132 of 136 blocks done. So close but am getting tired which is when I start making mistakes so stopped for tonight. Anxious to get the top all pieced. It’s been kinda fun (slow going but fun.)

 

[MoBookworm1957]

I have 5 of the 6 cross stitch blocks done for twin size quilt.
Will work on the last one tomorrow.
Then on to the fun part sashing, batting,backing, and binding.
Only part that will be machine stitched will be the sashing.

 

[LadyLocust]

Have all 136 blocks done. Began squaring them and piecing the top.

 

[phideaux]

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Have all 136 blocks done. Began squaring them and piecing the top.

What's it called?

Jim

 

[LadyLocust]

What's it called?

Jim

It says “Rob Peter to Pay Paul” but looks more like Kansas Dugout.

 

[phideaux]

It says “Rob Peter to Pay Paul” but looks more like Kansas Dugout.

I and my wife like it.

Jim

 

[Meerkat]

Lots of talwnted women here.

 

[CalicoKatie]

Have all 136 blocks done. Began squaring them and piecing the top.

Wow! That is gorgeous!

 

[LadyLocust]

Thanks @phideaux and @CalicoKatie !

 

[MoBookworm1957]

Very nice job.
I like it.

 

[LadyLocust]

Very nice job.
I like it.

Thank you - am anxious to get to the boarders and of course on to the next one. Need to get the quilting done on the last one.