Dykstras, about 1953

Cousin Harlan, Grandma Dykstra, Aunt Marlene, Aunt Tracy, Cousin Lorna, Aunt Anna Mae

doll quilt exchange

Lori over at Humble Quilts has organized a doll quilt exchange. I finished up one of the little quilts I made with Temecula Quilt Company's "12 Days of Christmas" sew-a-long with both machine and hand quilting on it.
For the back I used a piece of wonderful Jeff Gutcheon fabric I have hoarded for 30 years.
On its way tomorrow to its new owner!
Thanks, Lori, for this fun exchange.

bar quilt

I finally got the binding on this one. Andy wants it for his office.
Made with re-purposed shirts.
The pieced bars are made with the "serendipity snakes" method described earlier, from 2 inch cut strips. The red is Kona Rich Red. The larger plaid bars and borders are from 6 1/2 cut inch strips.

Quilted by Suzette Fisher.
The neighbor's growing tree is messing with my photography!

thirty years

1984
St Patrick's Day is a fine day for a wedding!

Good Night, Irene--March progress

The top is complete!
I used 2 inch cut scraps and Kona Punch for the constant.
Thank you, Terry for the sew-a-long at Terry's Treasures.
Now, off to the quilter.

Yes, it is snowing again! I love winter, and am feeling a bit guilty for this pleasure when I know so many are hating it.

doll quilt

For our church auction. 18 by 20 1/2 inches.

Made from leftovers of several projects--including a binding scrap from a quilt made over 10 years ago!
I store leftover binding pieces on spent spools--ready to go for small projects, or to put together for scrappy bindings for larger projects.

sew-a-long with Lori, MidWinter Blues

Lori over at Humble Quilts has another wonderful sew-a-long where she adapts an antique quilt to design a doll quilt.
Because I had hauled out my 30's repros for another project, I decided to use them.
Is it perfect? No.
Is is adorable? Why, yes it is!
Thanks Lori!