Twinkle, Twinkle

Another little quilt to add to the hand quilting waiting list.  The spark was the purchase of three fat quarters at a local quilt show and an antique Ohio Star scrappy quilt from American Quilt Classics from the Collection of Patricia Cox, p 126.  The c. 1875 quilt, shown below with my fat quarters, reminds me of the lullaby that is the first exercise of piano students.

My little quilt will finish at 25".  The Nine Patch and Ohio Star blocks are 4.5".  The inner border (one of the fat quarters) is 3/4".  The outer border finishes at 2.25".  The borders are added log cabin style to accommodate the length of the light fabric - only 1/2" to spare.

These sweet star blocks are a comfort during these crazy days.  I might make more scrappy stars with a common alternate block fabric (like the original) - simple pleasures!

I'm thankful for - 1) my location - sunshine and warm temps to walk; 2) healthy family - no incident as yet; 3) cherished friends - Jamie, if you're visiting, and Jan; 4) wifi to allow long-distance contact and expanded TV; 5) online library access!

Take care!!

Quilting by the Gulf Quilt Show

I attended the Venice Area Quilt Guild show today.  It is mostly an art and modern quilt show - lots of great work and good vendors.  The book sale area was well stocked with great titles.

Here are a few of my favorites -

'My Husband's Ties' by Janice Tuck, a memorial quilt made from silk ties for a close friend.

'Amalfi', a first place winner by Deborah Iversen

'Batik Dresden Neighborhood' by Sue Balazs - a happy community.

'Starry Night' by Crystal Allan, quilted by Frank Palmer, is based on Alexandra Ledgerwood's Floating Prisms.

'Wonky Log Cabin' by Crystal Allan received an honorable mention ribbon.

It was a great show - lots of smiling faces.

I picked up a few books for my winter library and three fat quarters.  These fabrics will be the foundation of my March mini.  The wheels are turning!

I hope you enjoyed taking a peek at my favorites.