Jelly Roll Races

What do you get when you take a jelly roll, 10 sewing machines, 10 women and some great snacks? A jelly roll race! At the end of it, you have a completed quilt top, throw size! After having participated, I have to say it was great fun, and wonderfully satisfying to complete a quilt top in an evening, and enjoy the company of others while sewing as fast as you possible can!

Pictured are the sample that Sally made, and my pile of strips lying on the floor waiting to get sewn together!

Jen's Quilt

A long-time friend, Jen, pregnant with her second child, was the recipient of a baby quilt that I made for her. While making it, I was struck by the fact that I have been friends with the women in her family for 4 generations now (as soon as her baby girl is born!)! What a great privilege to know this family.

Quilt was made with light green, lilac, and brown and cream fabric. The pattern is Baby Steps by Sandy Gervais. I had a wonderful time making it, feeling so delighted when the blocks came together! Brown soft cuddle fabric on the back was quilted on the longarm machine at Countryside Quilts by me the Thursday before the shower!

Samantha's Quilt

My niece, Sam and her husband Chris, are having a baby in a few weeks... a girl - Kaiya.

She had a "book" shower, so I was able to make her the "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" quilt. I've had the stash of fabric since Quilt Market in Pittsburgh 2 years ago. I did wonky squares, outlining the blocks with very colorful fabrics, then sashed the blocks in white. A brown and red polka dot was used for the binding. Very fun quilt to do, I was happy to make it for her. I used leftover fabric to create a tote bag, pockets inside and outside.