Joey’s Quilt

For Joey’s red egg and ginger party, I made him a neonatal quilt using Thomas the Tank Engine fabric. Joey’s grandmother is our friend Landy and his mother is her daughter Erica.

• 36” x 45” Neonatal size
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in a ditch on the Viking Machine Used light blue 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Blue swirl printed flannel my stash. It was a piece left from Aunt Joyce’s Racing Cars Quilt.
• Batting: 80% Cotton/20% Polyester Comfort Blend from WinLine
• Binding: Medium blue plain fabric from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: 5” squares sewn together
• Piecing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine September, 2024. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 

Madras Bloom Table Runner

This is the second Jennifer Sampou table runner. I gave this one to Landy for her retirement and 70th birthday party.

• 17“ x 73”
• Quilting: Quilted in horizontal and vertical parallel lines using the guide for the walking foot as a distance measure. Used 100% cotton gray thread (from Aurifil) and the walking foot. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Bright pink batik print from Patty’s inventory
• Batting: 80% cotton/20% polyester. “Comfort Blend” from WinLine.
• Binding: Maroon solid cotton from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: Jennifer Sampou  “SKY MadrasTable Runner”
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 

Aunt Joyce’s Bandana Quilt

Aunt Joyce made a quilt out of bandannas printed with Native American designs. The quilt is for her granddaughter Rachel who has a barn decor for her house in Missouri. The back is the blue chambray fabric that Aunt Joyce sent for another quilt but I didn’t use because it has a heavier weight than the top. I agreed to use it this time. The chambray was bought to make curtains for her cabin but never used.

The thread kept breaking when I longarmed the top. I don’t know if it is due to 50/50 cotton/polyester bandannas or the heavier weight backing. So, I had to longarm very slowly. I think this quilt took more time than any I have ever quilted due to thread breakage and the huge size.

• 110” x 110" king bed sized
• Quilted in wide zigzags. The quilting is supposed to look like Native American mountain designs. Also, the quilting design looks like rickrack which Aunt Joyce once liked. Used dark gray thread “Dark Gray” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 7 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: 60” wide, blue chambray from Aunt Joyce
• Batting: 100% cotton. “Request” from Quilter’s Dream, the thinnest loft of cotton battings.
• Binding: Plain blue cotton fabric cut on the bias
• Pattern: Bandannas sewed together
• Piecing by Aunt Joyce
• Pinned into frame April 2, 2024. Quilting on long arm quilter April 3-8, 2024. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty

Madras Earth Reflections Table Runner

Jennifer Sampou presented at our quilt guild. She designs fabric, most notably the “Chalk and Charcoal” and “SKY Ombres” collections. I bought a table runner kit after her presentation. The kit uses “SKY Ombres”. She designed the table runner to be reversible with different colors of fabric on each side. I decided to make 2 table runners out of my kit. This is the first one. I gave it to my yoga teacher for her 65th birthday party.

• 17“ x 73”
• Quilting: Quilted in close horizontal, parallel lines using the edge of the walking foot as a distance measure . Used 100% cotton thread (from Aurifil) and the walking foot. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Yellow brown batik print from Patty’s inventory
• Batting: 80% cotton/20% polyester. “Comfort Blend” from WinLine.
• Binding: Dark brown batik print from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: Jennifer Sampou  “SKY MadrasTable Runner”
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 

St. Patrick’s Pinwheels Table Runner

I watched a video from Misty at MSQC about making this table runner. So, I decided to make a green and white one for St. Patrick’s Day. 

• 20 1/2“ x 66”
• Quilting: Quilted in the ditch around blocks and sashing. Used 100% cotton thread (from MSQC) and the walking foot. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Bright green and yellow print from Patty’s inventory
• Batting: 100% cotton “Warm and Natural”.
• Binding: Yellow tonal grunge print from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: MSQC  “Pinwheel Charms Table Runner”
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 

Hearts and Kisses Table Topper

I saw a cute pattern for a Valentine’s Day table topper, made by Misty, on the Missouri Star internet site. I got the pattern last year and this year for a fun break I decided to make it. It did turn out to be cute. 

• 24 1/2“ x 24 1/2”
• Quilting: Quilted with straight lines and quilt in the ditch around the crosses (kisses) and hearts. I also quilted in the centers of the hearts and crosses. Used 100% cotton thread (Aurifil) and the walking foot. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Bright pink print from Patty’s inventory
• Batting: 80% cotton/20% polyester. “Comfort Blend” from WinLine.
• Binding: Magenta solid from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: MSQC  “Hearts and Kisses”
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 

Cousin Jeanine’s Quilt

Cousin Jeanine sent a queen bed sized quilt top that she pieced from scrap fabric. 

The back is a tan flannel print from my inventory. It is a wide piece of fabric made for quilt backs.

• 74 1/2” x 95 1/2" Queen bed sized
• Quilted in wavy lines, loop-de-loops, and spirals. The hope was that the quilting would help the strips hang together. Used medium brown thread “Canyon” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 6 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: A wide, flannel print back from my inventory
• Batting: 80% cotton/20% polyester. “Comfort Blend” from WinLine.
• Binding: Navy blue tonal print sent by Jeanine
• Pattern: Wide, vertical strips of fabric
• Piecing by Jeanine
• Pinned into frame December 27, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter December 29-30, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty

County Line 2024

County Line Quilts

2024

2023 was a tough year. Spencer, my QC guy, died on Dec. 20. Also, Google and Apple stopped playing nice together, so any photo I post disappears after a time. I mostly quilted for relatives in 2023 and several of those quilts weren’t much fun. So, this year, I’m giving up. I won’t make goals and figure out if I met last year’s goals. I’ll use this blog as an index and look on my phone for the pictures. I’ll quilt for my relatives and sister, but not plan to quilt for myself.

I don’t know if this is grief for Spencer or long Covid, but my enthusiasm is at a low point.

Fractured Christmas Trees Table Runner

This table runner was made from a kit supplied by Sew Creative Lounge. They also supplied the African fabrics to make the runner.

• 21 1/4“ x 46 1/2”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch and lines to represent trees. Used black 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: White and silver print from Patty’s inventory.
• Batting: 80% cotton/20% polyester. “Comfort Blend” from WinLine.
• Binding: Black and gray tonal print from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: “Crazy Christmas Trees” designed by Karla Alexander
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Jewel Tones Table Runner

I made a table runner for Sonna using the same pattern as the Fall Table Runner I made earlier. The jelly roll I used had many rich jewel tone fabrics. 

• 13 1/4“ x 59 1/4”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used bright purple 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark purple print from Patty’s inventory.
• Batting: 80% cotton/20% polyester. “Comfort Blend” from WinLine.
• Binding: Navy blue tonal print from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: Squares and rectangles cut from a jewel toned jelly roll.
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Patchwork Christmas Trees

I decided to make another trees table runner like the last one, but this time with Christmas fabric and more trees to make it longer.

• 18” x 59 1/2”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used red 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Green and gold print from Patty’s inventory.
• Batting: 80% cotton/20% polyester “Comfort Blend” from WinLine.
• Binding: Red tonal cotton from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: From the internet, “Amy Smart’s Patchwork Forest”
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Nature’s Bounty Table Runner

I made this table runner for Narinder’s sister, Ravinder. The name comes from the name of the fat quarter bundle I used. The pattern came from the internet, “Amy Smart’s Patchwork Forest”.

• 18” x 40”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used goldenrod 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark floral print from Patty’s inventory. the same backing used for the fall table runner I made earlier.
• Batting: 100% cotton. A piece left from my closet, a leftover from an earlier quilt.
• Binding: Goldenrod from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: From the internet, “Amy Smart’s Patchwork Forest”
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Aunt Linda’s Christmas Quilt

Aunt Linda sent a queen bed sized quilt top and back that she pieced from Christmas fabric. Overall, the quilt is gorgeous!  

The quilting was delayed by my Covid and Covid rebound illnesses. But, finally, I got it started.

The thread kept breaking at first which I attributed to the metallic printing on the backing fabrics. I switched to a larger, titanium coated needle and the problem was solved.

The back was built from squares of fabric, sashing, and cornerstones. It measured square, but the bottom back did not turn out as even as I would have wanted. I need to study about longarming with built backs.

• 70” x 80" Queen bed sized
• Quilted in wavy lines to resemble hanging boughs (garlands or swag) used for Christmas decorations. Used light tan thread “Light Tan” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 11 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: A built back made from large squares of fabric with sashing and cornerstones. The backing was supplied by Aunt Linda.
• Batting: 100% cotton “Quilter’s Dream Cotton Select” by Quilter’s Dream.
• Binding: To be done by Aunt Linda
• Pattern: Designed by Aunt Linda
• Piecing by Aunt Linda
• Pinned into frame November 15, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter November 16-18, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Aunt Linda 
• QC by Mother

Backing

Diwali Table Runner

This is my last attempt at flange binding. I am going back to regular binding after this, even if I have to spend time basting it!

The internet says Diwali colors are red, yellow, blue, and magenta. I put the squares in a box, mixed them up, and pulled at random to make the rows. Surprise! The random draw worked out!

• 16 1/2“ x 60 1/2”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used goldenrod 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark blue and aqua geometric (circles) print from Patty’s inventory.
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Goldenrod and blue solids from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: Rectangles cut from a fabrics in Patty’s stash.
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Fall Table Runner

This was my second attempt at flange binding. The first attempt was better. Hopefully the third time is the charm! I gave this runner to Narinder’s mother. 

• 13 1/2“ x 62 1/2”
• Quilting: Quilted stitch in the ditch. Used off-white 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark floral print from Patty’s inventory.
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Goldenrod and yellow solids from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: Squares and rectangles cut from a fall colored jelly roll.
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Day of the Dead Ofrenda Runner

I saw cute skull planters containing succulents for Day of the Dead at Trader Joe’s. They were so cute I had to buy a few. I came home and in my e-mail was a video from Misty at MSQC about a cute one day project for an ofrenda table runner. Ha! The one day project was 4 good days of work. But the result was cute.

I tried a flange binding for the first time, with acceptable but not great results. I’ll try again.

• 12 1/2“ x 61”
• Quilting: Quilted with straight and diagonal lines. Used off-white 100% cotton thread (Aurifil). Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Dark blue and aqua geometric print from Patty’s inventory
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Magenta and goldenrod solids from Patty’s inventory.
• Pattern: MSQC video
• Sewing by Patty.
• Quilting on domestic machine (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty.

Aunt Janet’s Quilt

Aunt Janet sent a quilt for me to finish. It’s a small lap quilt.

• 38” x 55" lap size
• Quilted in all over loop-de-loops. Used light brown thread “Sandstone” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 4 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Sage green cotton flannel supplied by Aunt Janet.
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft.
• Binding: Dusty pink floral print from my stash, last used on Cousin Laura’s Sunbonnet Sue quilt.
• Pattern: Squares with coordinating rectangles in 2 borders.
• Piecing by Aunt Janet
• Pinned into frame September 27, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter September 28, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Patty

Aunt Joyce’s Cars and Trucks Quilts

Aunt Joyce sent flannel backs for the Dinosaur Quilts, but they were a skoosh too small for me to use. So, I used some sale flannel from JoAnn’s and the flannel backs she sent and turned them into their own quilts. The flannel she sent was printed, one with racing cars and one with trucks and construction vehicles. The combination of flannel back and top with a thin cotton batting makes for a very toasty and cozy quilt. There was enough of the printed flannel left to make a pillowslip for each print.

Racing Cars Quilt

• 61” x 78" single bed size
• Quilted in slightly wavy crisscrossing horizontal lines. Used bright red  thread “Neon Red” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 6 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Medium to dark blue swirl-printed cotton flannel from a MSQC sale. 
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft
• Binding: Bright red printed fabric from my stash.
• Pattern: Traditional, alternating squares and half-square triangles.
• Piecing by Patty
• Pinned into frame August 25, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter August 28, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Mother

Construction Vehicles Quilt

• 61” x 78" single bed size
• Quilted in slightly wavy, variably-spaced vertical lines, with occasional circles and occasional very wavy lines. Used bright orange  thread “Orange Glow” Omni brand 100% polyester from Superior Threads. Free form quilting. 5 bobbins. Quilting by Patty.
• Backing: Medium to dark aqua swirl-printed cotton flannel from a MSQC sale. 
• Batting: 100% cotton. Quilter’s Dream Cotton Request, thinnest loft
• Binding: Aqua solid-colored cotton fabric from my stash.
• Pattern: Traditional, alternating squares and half-square triangles.
• Piecing by Patty
• Pinned into frame August 31, 2023. Quilting on long arm quilter August 31-September 1, 2023. (Patty). 
• Binding by Patty. 
• QC by Mother