Thank you Shar

This quilt was made in 2003 for a friend that was so very helpful to our family. We had just moved back from living overseas for 3 years and she was always helping us out, whether it was a dinner, groceries, homemade cookies etc. She really helped to make the transition a lot easier.

The Monster

I call this one the Monster because it is the biggest one I have ever made. Whenever I told my mom i was making a quilt she would ask "What size!" I usually replied, "probably twin or lap". She would always say make it atleast queen size so it goes on a bed. well this turned out to be bigger than queen. Made all from scraps, except for the back. I stippled the entire thing, with varying sizes of stiples (is that such a term). Started Sept 2002 and finished April 2003 while living in The Netherlands. I needed another blanket for guests so i had to get it done.

Tulips

Friendship Tulip wall hanging made in 2002. We were living in The Netherlands at the time and I belonged to a small quilting group. We each made a tulip 16 times and then traded the blocks.

Sampler

Sampler quilt made for my sister in 1996. I took a quilting class at a local church and this was our project. I loved learning all the different blocks. It is actually navy, cream and dusty rose

For Mimi

Not sure exactly when I made this one, but around 1997 I think. Made for my mom (Mimi her Grandma name). buttons in the middle and log cabin cushion to match!

Log Cabin

My second quilt, made back in 1994. Still one of my favourites. I remember it took my ages to pick out the fabric for this one.

Wedding Bells

Made for my brother-in-law and wife for their wedding in 1993. First time chain piecing with strips. Machined pieced and hand quilted (seemed to take forever), queen size too. Navy, white and dusty rose!

Teddy

This is my very first quilt, made for my son in 1993. We used templating to cut out the pieces and then machined pieced it together. At the time I was using a 40 year old 'sample' sewing machine that my Grandfather had in his basement. Only straight stitiching on that machine, but it did the trick. I hand quilted it. I am glad I learned this method as it gives more appreciation for the quicker methods I use today.