Memory Quilt Two

 This one went together quicker and easier than the first. I think it is going to be my favorite.  I made up the pattern based on something similar seen on Pinterest.

The top is done but still has to be quilted.  I did something today that I enjoyed.  Mended a hole in some favorite Loft jeans.  They were the 'ripped' style and at my age, I really don't like seeing my white knee sticking through the jeans when I bend my knee. After doing my little random stitching on them, I happened to look on Instagram and found some amazing menders. They seem to use Sashiko cotton thread. It appears thicker, so I went to Etsy and ordered some.  Going to use it for future jeans mending.

And this picture just made me laugh.....my home is full of toys now with the grandkids living here.  That is going to change in a month or so, as they have decided to move into a condo close by that belongs to another family member.  It will be good for them to have their own place, as much as we have enjoyed having them with us the last 7 months.

Nothing like a crocodile crawling out of your bathtub!

Memory Quilts

I was asked to make four memory quilts.  I have never made more than one for a family, and this has proven to be quite an undertaking.  I have one top finished, didn't have enough shirts for four, but when making these you don't know that until you get them all deconstructed and cut for a pattern.  They gave me more shirts from other family members so I'm not sure the fourth quilt will have much of his shirts in it.  Oh well. I learned something. One - I don't have a slow button so whatever I have on my agenda to do, I will usually work like crazy to get it done, and Two - not to agree to making more than one memory quilt for a family.  It is just too much for me.  I've been very stressed about these.  I finally got one done, and two more mostly cut for the patterns I've chosen.  They are not in any hurry so I am going to put this on pause for a few weeks, if I can.  I just hate having projects hanging over my head. I am definitely a finisher.

I've been waiting on a new pantograph to quilt my latest scrap quilt.  It is called Easy Orange Peel.  I think it worked good for this one, although I can't show the quilt yet.  I've submitted it and don't know yet if the magazines are going to take it.

I like to color code the design if there are two interlocking patterns.

I've been sewing the binding down on the front side, then using school glue to stick it to the back side. Then iron it down and machine stitch it.

Of course you can see the stitching on the back side, but the front looks flawless.  SO quick and easy. I doubt I'll ever hand bind again.  This quilt is so cute!!!