...first, I'll answer some questions about yesterday's post...
Our Quilting Process
At our Church...
- we gather our donated material - we have a 'quilting closet' and the material is stored in there...
- cut the material into the desired squares - options are listed at the LWR site -
(12 - 21") - (35 - 12 1/2") - (48 - 11") - but I've also done big stripes - coin quilts and odd shapes sewn together to make a 60 x 80 inch quilt top...
- then we gather monthly at the Church with our completed tops to tie them...
- we lay a twin sized sheet on two fellowship hall tables pushed together - then a layer of batting and then the pieced quilt top...
- so these are all tied quilts - we just use yarn and a darning needle and make a knot at each squares intersection - all the while chatting and planning - it's community and it's fun!
- after the quilt is tied each person takes theirs back home to stitch the edge binding on the machine - we just bring the edges of the twin sheet to the front over the quilt top and top-stitch in place...
- then next May - we'll bring all of our quilts back to the Church where they'll be blessed and then boxed up and sent on their way...
...and that's how we do it...
...remember I said there was enough white and purple material to make 3 quilt tops...
#2...
#3...
...all of the white material was not exactly the same - most of it was this waffle weave - aren't all of the retro polyester designs FUN!?
...so I laid it out in a pleasing pattern...with swirls...
...and zig-zags...
...now I've got two more quilt tops stacked and ready to go - I may get one done tomorrow - today I'm running errands during lunch - then Saturday is packed with 'Homecoming' stuff - Scout's first marching band parade appearance - he's so excited - and then Sunday Scout will be participating in another Eagle Scout ceremony...
Well - that quilt top turned out really great! And I'm glad you've got enough material to do two more. And I like the differences in the white blocks - it makes the quilt even that much more unique. Good job, ma'am! I've gotta learn to do that knot again sometime. I did that a little when I took a quilting class when I lived in Bismarck, but that was back in 1986, I think - so long, long ago! Take care, and good luck with your errands today. From central KY.
ReplyDeleteI think the getting together to make the quilt and tie it sounds very jolly!
ReplyDeletethat sounds like a lot of fun! so nice with the upcoming winter around the northern hemisphere! love, k
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty good way to get the quilt tops and the! Great job.
ReplyDeletelooks nice!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to dig out my sewing maching and sew, sew, sew! I love that the white fabrics have different textures/designs! Looks like a very fun project and that you get together with others to finish the quilts... extra fun!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I haven't checked in for a while, and I've been wondering what charitable deeds you've been up to. This post is inspiring! I want to serve somebody now, and I also want to quilt. :D
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