Andy and I went to Nashville for a few days. Enjoyed the food and music, and had a little time to bind this second stretched star quilt in the style of Kathie, made with blocks I mistakenly had sewn to go the wrong way for the one I made in December.
I really like this quilt and may just have to keep it. Quilted with the squiggly lines on my Bernina.
I did a talk about quilting at a local older adults center. I go there with my nursing students in the fall. In November they were working on the spring calendar and asked if I had any topics to present. I decided against a health one and offered to show some of my quilts.
I had 7 attending--we sat around a table, studying and touching each quilt. I brought about 6 that I made and 6 old ones. I also brought an unquilted top so they could study the construction on the back.
I miss teaching quilting at the arts center--they closed last fall. I need to find another place to teach.
I love your stretched star!
ReplyDeleteoh yes I think you need to keep this one for yourself too!
ReplyDeletegreat colors and LOVE the quilting I am going to have to try that!
think it is great that you shared your quilts with the seniors...quilts I am sure they all had some memories of them in their lives too.
Hope you find someplace else to teach.
Kathie
The star quilt is really nice. I may have to try that pattern. Quilts convey the feelings of warmth,comfort and care and who doesn't need that at any age. I think it's great you shared quilts with the seniors. I bet you are a wonderful teacher.
ReplyDeleteLove the stretched star quilt...those homespuns just make it sing.
ReplyDeleteI really like the stretched star quilt and think you should let it live with you. I'm going to visit Nashville next month for the first time; can you suggest any good quilt shops in the area?
ReplyDeleteLynn: I read that you cut the blocks for the stretched star the wrong way for the other stretched star. Being left handed -- I understand. Steve
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