Thread Sketching

It's been a while since I did a thread sketch... Here is a strawberry blossom sketched in clay color thread on muslin.

Flaming Gorge 2012

 We spent 5 days at Flaming Gorge with a bunch of friends.

 Camping, cooking, boating, fishing...

good times.

Coin quilt

 Another modified coin quilt

 with positive affirmation words stitched in. 

Measures 46" X 60".

Shelter Quilts

 Here are the 2  women's shelter quilts I made this past week.  They were a good opportunity to experiment with feather shapes on the quilting frame. 

The front has strips that are 9" across, there are 30 positive affirmation words stitched into some of the off white strips. The rest of the fabric is Rowan Liberty from 2009. 

I used flannel on the backs, thinking that would be cozy for cold Utah winters.  If you click on the pic you can see the meandering feathering. The quilts are a twin comforter size. 

I go back to work tomorrow, with mixed feelings! Half of me says YAY and the other half says Boo Hoo!  

Thanks again to all my blogger friends!

Comfort Quilt

Healing quilts - Comfort quilts

What better quilt to make while I'm recovering from surgery!

I had my right kidney removed a week ago, the first few days post-op were a wee bit painful, but now I'm feeling really good - considering!

Just finished a quilt top with 30 positive affirmation words stitched on. 

I would like to make 3 of these. One to sell and two to donate to the woman's shelter.  Wouldn't the positive words be encouraging and comforting!

So... I have 2 more tops to make... and get some backs and batts...