Thursday, September 25, 2014

I'm back!

Hi everyone!  I've been back to quilting for a few weeks, but I haven't been blogging.  I want to share with you everything I've been up to and give you a preview of things I'll be showcasing in the near future.

First off, the Memphis-Area Modern Quilt Guild made several baby quilts to donate to the infant/toddler care unit at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.  We took a tour of the unit and received the privilege of hand-delivering 3 of our quilts to current patients.  It was a wonderful experience and we are all looking forward to doing this again soon.


I did a simple patchwork pattern, but I think the colors really played well together.



I had this solid pink fabric in my stash that complimented the patterned fabric and some leftover binding from the Sunrise Quilt I made back in January.



We were missing a few of our members when we delivered the quilts due to other commitments, but we really enjoyed meeting the nurses and the patients.  The smiles on the patients and the parents were well worth it.


I also have three other quilts.  Two of them are finished and the other will be finished by the end of the weekend.  This first quilt is made from the scraps leftover from my X-Plus Quilt top.  It turned out really well and I can't wait to show it off.


I finished hand stitching the binding onto my son's birthday quilt last night.  It also turned out really well.  My son is so excited about it and has enjoyed watching me put it all together.  


The X-Plus Quilt top mentioned above is also now basted and three-quarters of the way quilted.  I hope to have the quilting done tonight and the binding completely hand-stitched by the end of the weekend.


This quilt is all for me.  I'm really looking forward to getting it done so I can snuggle under it on the couch while watching some of my favorites on Netflix.  I might even be convinced to share if my husband and children are nice.


19 comments:

  1. You know I love these quilts, and I really wish I could have gone with y'all to LeBonheur. Can't wait for next Sunday's meeting!

    Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  2. I understand why the children and the parents were happy with this quilts. They all are beautiful!!!! I love them too.Love from Amsterdam

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  3. The quilts are really amazing!!! It is such a good thing you do!
    Yesterday, I saw a X-Plus-quilt at our MQG - a fantastic pattern! Yours really beautiful!
    Greetings, Rike

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  4. Love your quilts.... the baby quilt is adorable and how wonderful to be able to gift it to someone in need! Special love for a pieced back - it's like 2 quilts in one!

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  5. You have been busy! Your quilts are lovely.

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  6. It sounds like the trip to the hospital was a great experience. I think the quilt you gifted is perfect. Looking forward to reading more about your other finished projects soon.

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  7. Love, love, love all of your projects!

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  8. I love all these quilts! Thanks for sharing all of them today.

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  9. They're all beautiful! It's so wonderful that you're almost finished a quilt just for you. I can't wait to see it finished.

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  10. Beautiful quilts for a wonderful project.

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  11. Love them all. Such a pleasure to see them.

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  12. I can't decide which of your quilts I like best - I love them all!!

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  13. What lovely projects! Nice work on the charity quilts! Thanks for sharing at TGIFF Linky Party!

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  14. what lovely quilts for the sick babies so good to see you back on your blog

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  15. Wow you have been busy. All those babies must have loved your quilts, such a nice thing! What pattern did you you for your chunky plus quilt? I am thinking I want to start one!

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  16. Wow! Busy indeed and all of your quilts are awesome (as usual) :) Especially love your son's quilt! Colors are great and I love the layout!

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  17. Your x and plus looks fabulous and I am loving the simple patchwork ; )

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  18. So precious to donate the lovely quilts!

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  19. The red striped binding is just darling.

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