It's been a productive week, lots of quilting happened. From the start to the end, picking fabric to binding each one. And all from the stash. First up a 10 degree round wedge topper for the holidays. I picked the focus fabric, the holly one first and then picked the coordinating and background fabric. I have a tutorial for this topper on my tutorial page if you are interested.
Definitely time to finish some snowmen for the shop. This is my Snow Dudes pattern. I pieced two of these and only quilted the one for now.
Buffalo Plaid has been a favorite in the past and I hope they continue to be. Two of these pieced and only one quilted for now. I have two other table runners and a wall hanging I am working on too.
I received some sad news yesterday, my Wisconsin quilting friend of 20 years passed away recently. We connected online over our knitting machines and then learned we were both quilters. I have been to her house several times while we attended the Wisconsin quilt show and always looked forward to when we could get together. The last two years she invited me to a quilt retreat that she attended with friends from her area. I am already missing her as we texted often sharing our ideas and accomplishments of our quilting projects. I knew something was going on with her health this summer, but wasn't expecting the end to come so soon. My heart goes out to her family. RIP Sandi B.
Our quilting buddies are such treasures! When they pass away, we miss them. I still visit with my buddies--one in particular--while I'm stitching away. the visit sure isn't the same. I like to think that we are still sharing a laugh or two. May you be able to do the same with your friend, Sandi B. --TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about your quilting friend, Vicki. That is such hard news to get. I bet Sandi would love seeing what you've been working on - all so cute! The Buffalo plaid with snowflakes is perfect for those snowmen. These won't stay long in your shop!
ReplyDeleteI love those patterns. Sorry about your friend's passing I'm glad you have good memories. I lost a dear friend 22 years ago and still at the oddest times a memory will pop in my head about something she did or said and will get the biggest smile remembering her.
ReplyDeleteYour holidays are off to a great start. Love the snowman table runner. Adorable! So sorry to hear about your friend.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are adorable! My mother in law loves snowmen, so I'm always on the lookout for great snowman patterns.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend - quilting friends are the ones that just get us. May her memory be a blessing.
My condolences on the loss of your friend. Those runners are all fabulous, so I'm sure they will fly out of your shop quickly.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the loss of your quilt friend, Vicki. I like your snow dudes, and buffalo plaids forever!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. I am a no reply blogger. I prefer a visit and kind comment on my blog about my post just as I am doing here. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada ❤️ 😊 🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I know your friend's passing was a shock to you, especially not knowing she was ill. We feel those losses don't we?
ReplyDeleteYour toppers are just beautiful. It's good you are getting some Christmas items done for your shop. Our Sam's Club had moved everything around to make room for those big yard Christmas displays last week. Seems earlier every year!
I'm so sorry to hear about Sandi. I know you two had fun together when you went to WI for the show. Your topper and runners look good, as always!
ReplyDeleteI love the 10 degree wedge pattern every time I see you make it and always have it on the list in my brain.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend! Isn't it cool that you can find true friends on the internet! I have made so many friends on the internet and I treasure all of them.
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