More Quilts

Here are the last of the quilts that Joan made for Christmas gifts in 2015.

The first one is an original design. For each diagonal row, the center snowflake square gets 1/2" larger while the outer white border strips get 1/4" narrower. The back is very colourful. Matching pillow cases were included. This one was sent to Chicago.

 

This next one is an Irish Chain Scrap Buster Quilt by Rita at Red Pepper Quilts. 

I was there when this one was opened. Our sister-in-law was gobsmacked! She loved it!!

Both quilts were quilted by my sister.

I Know Why . . .

My sister, Joan, has done it again! Another amazing 'chicken' quilt. It's called, "I Know Why"! Do you know why? Well I had a very big DUH moment, cause I didn't get it!

 "I Know Why"
as in .......

Why did the chicken cross the road?
To rescue the baby chicks tangled up in the binding!!!

I've also linked up to the Needle & Thread Network.

Enjoy!

More Quilts

While I was busy getting things together for several Christmas Fairs, my sister was busy quilting. Not only did she make a quilt for us and our mother, she made quilts and a Jake the Pirate pillowcase for some little ones in her life:

Sisters

My sister never fails to send surprises for birthdays and for Christmas! Today I was flabbergasted to receive this beautiful quilt. The quilt label says it's for my husband too but I'm claiming it. Sisters are wonderful people! Thanks Joan.

Happy Birthday Joan

Today is my sister's birthday. She was the receipent of a Pisci Fantasticus. For me, it is often difficult to know what to get that special person. However, I do know that people love receiving gifts you make yourself. Sometimes that gift may be something baked in your kitchen, stitched by hand or by sewing machine. I found a few things that might be suitable for a sister, mom, aunt, granny or friend.

Here is a nice reversible placemat or centerpiece mat for a dessert or candy. A clutch purse that's simple to make would be perfect for a special sister. Check out a travel shoe bag and cosmetic bag. For the person who sews (or for yourself), here is an armchair sewing organizer. For those who live far away, why not make a felt cake (yes, you read it correctly). I just had to include this one. Sorry Joan, you get a real chocolate cake when you get home on Monday!! A kimono needle roll looks interesting, also this water bottle tote. Tea anyone! Find out about the insulated tea cozy, oven mitt and table runner. There, these projects should get you motivated.