We have been back since May. We came home to get the boat in the water and ready for sale. Well, after 2 new batteries and some scheduled maintenance , the boat when in the water. 4th of July! Washing the interior, exterior..... The boat is ready. Now we need to launch the rubber raft.
South of Boston Quilts for Kids:
While I have been home I have joined a quilting organization called South of Boston Quilts for Kids. Gene's cousin's wife has a friend that is always looking for quilters and gave her my # . My first visit, I got a kit to make a quilt, all pre cut with material that had ben donated to the organization. There were only about half a dozen of us but the number varies rom week to week. I am learning from some very impressive women! I am humbled by the knowledge and skill of these members. I watch and learn as these women sew, piece, and machine quilt material into beautiful, comfy, huggable quilts for kids, elders, homeless, premies,.........
I am learning how to select fabric for different patterns. I watch as they free motion quilt. I watch with envy as they use a walking foot for make such beautiful patterns of lines, circles, triangles and other shapes.
I have make quilts before. I have made tied quilts for each of my children, more like comfort quilts. Last year I started to hand quilt. very relaxing.
Well that started me on a quest to hand quilt. Next came a quilt that I made for Mom in 1985. I gave that to my sister Maureen when it was done.
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| This was pre hand quilting. :) |
These are the quilts that I am working on for the organization.
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| This is ready to begin machine quilting |
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| This is the next on to be quilted. I have also cut material for a Halloween Quilt that I will be piecing soon and then finishing to donate. All of the fabric that we use was donated at some point. If anyone feels compelled to donate, we need lots of batting!!!! :) |
I quess more to come as I move along my road to learning, sewing, and donating quilts!!!
Deb
