November Inspiration

It's fun to look into your quilt cupboard
and see where you have been in your quilt life 

and rediscover why you decided to make a certain pattern.

I loved the patterns designed by Red Wagon in

the early 1990's.

The book Red Wagon Originals by

Gerry Kimmel and Linda Brannock

 influenced me into making several quilts.

I loved this quilt.

"Lone Cabin"

1994

I loved digging into my stash and finding the right

plaid or stripe to create this solitude cabin.
I loved everything folk art style.
I could picture my family cabin someday tucked
into the foothills of Colorado.
(I'm still waiting)

 Of course, when this quilt was made, I hand quilted everything.

I taught this quilt several times and
everyone loved it as well, having fun personally interpreting the design.

Another quilt from the same book was this one.

"North Woods"

1994

I grew up in Michigan and each summer my family

would take a vacation up north.

Not that we stayed in a log cabin or saw bears or

even Indians in canoes, but it reminded me of

 those vacation and shopping in the Indian souvenir shops!

I taught this quilt a couple of times as well.

The challenge was the applique.   

Each tree group were all cut from one piece fabric, cut like a snowflake, 

folded and cut and then stitched.

Don't you love those pine trees?

How about these?

These trees were really a challenge keeping everything straight.

(It's just the picture that's crooked)

We didn't do fusible applique, but did needle turn.

The label is a part of every quilt as well.

The last one I want to share is a pattern by Bareroots.

"Thanksgiving"

2004?

I don't have this quilt, but gave it to my dearest friend, Janet.

 

There were several years where I was extremely thankful for

her love and friendship. 

So this quilt expressed my sentiments perfectly.

While I sat with my dad back in Northville, Michigan for many hours, I

was able to embroidery and think

about the many blessings in my life.

Janet and I have have been friends for many many years.

Here we are getting ready for a trip on the 

Bob-Lo Boat down the Detroit River 

to Bob-Lo Island and the amusement park.

(Maybe 1953 or 1954?)

There are many reason why we make a particular quilt.

For me that includes memories, friendship,

surroundings, fabric stashes, styles and wishes.

Whatever the reason, the love of quilting continues.

Until Next Time-