First - my 9 patch blocks for the 9 patch exchange which I could not resist being apart of. I've been a quilter for 12 years and have NEVER taken part in a "block exchange" so, since we are hosting it at the store I took advantage fo the opportunity. I'm just finishing up my blocks for July and August - I figure if I stay ahead of the game I won't have to scramble to catch up.
Another project I have been working on is one that I looked forward to doing yet also dreaded and so has been preoccupying my time. A couple of months ago this very lovely woman came in with two "quilt tops". Someone had made them from her trousseau linens. Although she had done an admirable job it seemed she wasn't familiar with the wrong side and the right side of embroidery. A number of blocks had to be turned in order that the right side of the embroidery was on the right side of the quilt. This job was turned over to me along with putting borders on the quilt tops. After alot of procrastinating, for fear I would ruin the quilt top, I completed one this afternoon.
All of the embroidery was hand embroidered on pillowcases by her family members and given to her and her husband as wedding gifts. What a keepsake to have and for generations to come - a fabulous idea! Now that I've finished the one - the second one should be a lot easier.
Have a great day everyone!
Jo-Ann
