Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Trunk Full of Quilts


I want to thank Soma of Whims and Fancies for hosting this trunk show.  I was seeing some of my blogging friends' trunk show presentations and thought I should join in again.

 

I was lucky to be chosen by  Henry Glass Fabrics as their October 2016 'Desire to Inspire' quilter and this is one of the quilts I made with the wonderful fabrics they sent me from the line Moose Lodge Cabin.  This so brought back memories of my Dad.



This is the Sulky BOM 2004 Christmas Quilt I made many years ago.  It is a tradition to trim a block/section with more embroidery, trinkets, buttons, applique with the grands.  


 

I designed a quilter's project bag for a local quilt guild for a class earlier this year.  Tuxedo cats on my outer pockets for my tuxie baby and poppies in memory of my great gran.


I was honored to win not only in the size class, but the Judges Award at the spring 2016 Empire Quilt Fest Show.  The 'Cats in My Garden' embroideries were done as a sew along with Red Brolly designs back in 2010 and got 'lost'.  Then once found in 2013, they were patch work pieced into a design and again that sat.  In 2015 I got the borders on and then finally quilted it to be ready for the show.



I like to do miniatures using up the barest of scraps.  This African theme came about from one of our quilt guild's 2015  programs demonstrating several applique techniques and all were used on this small piece.


I had the honor of designing and making four wallhangings for a special presentation by SALT - Schoharie Area Long Term (recovery from Storm Irene 5 years ago) to some  people/businesses who did a lot over the current year in various community services.


I love my plaid pups made during the quilt along with  Sew Fresh Quilts and her Dog Gone Cute pattern.

 

I was in a doll quilt swap for several years and it gave me lots of opportunity to play with blocks on a tiny scale - this was one of my favorites  and so happy it went to a dear friend.

This is just a bit of my work from the Trunk, but a nice mix of big, medium and small.  Be sure to visit all the others who have linked up for the Trunk Show - maybe even join in as well.

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

25 comments:

Sheila said...

Congratulations! Truly worthy of those ribbons! You know I'm partial to houses and barns. Everything is beautiful. Thank you for sharing in this trunk post.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Fantastic trunk show! Congratulations! I love the "Cats in my Garden." It's so pretty!

Quilting Babcia said...

Great trunk show! It's fun seeing all these, even after following a blog for a few years, it seems there's always something new to see. I love that little African theme mini.

KimM said...

Lovely show! I especially like your project bang and the puppy quilt.
xxx

Dana Gaffney said...

That's was wonderful, it's always nice to revisit. That tote was new to me and adorable.

Val's Quilting Studio said...

I enjoyed your trunk show Sharon. Those plaid pups were always my favorite and I'm sucker for houses! So glad you put a trunkful together to share.:)

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Great quilts. Love the doll quilt but then all of them are fabulous.

Carol Swift said...

Everyone of those quilts are amazing. Congratulations on winning ribbons on that beautiful quilt! Thanks for the trunk show. :O)

KatieQ said...

Great fun to look back on some of your work. I love your tradition of embellishing the Sulky quilt with your grandchildren.

Barbara said...

Beautiful quilts, Sharon. I have the Cats in the Garden stitcheries on my to-do list, and I love that you shared my doll quilt. It's still hanging in my sewing room.

Janine @ Rainbow Hare said...

This is a lovely mix of quilts. You have some beautiful makes here :)

Needled Mom said...

Great quilt choices, Sharon. You always make so many beautiful ones so I am sure it was hard to limit it to so few to highlight.

Rachaeldaisy said...

What a great trunk show of wonderful quilts!!
A few years ago you made some house blocks as part of a house swap that Beth from Love Laugh Quilt organised. I received one of your blocks. I've shown a photo of your block on my blog Blue Mountain Daisy
here's a link if you'd like to see
http://bluemountaindaisy.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/the-last-lot-of-houses.html

Joyce Carter said...

Loved the trunk show Sharon. The Cats In My Garden quilt is gorgeous!

Chantal said...

Congrats on the ribbons. Excellent job! I have enjoyed seeing your quilts and learn a little bit more about them. ;^)

Louise said...

Sharon, what a lovely trunk show! A really great variety of styles, techniques and sizes. I love those wonky little lodges :)

Vicki in MN said...

It was so fun getting to peek into your trunk Sharon!

Calicojoan said...

Fabulous projects...your always such an inspiration. You know I love the Moose Lodge! I've got that Sulky BOM saved and really need to get that out and work on it. It's so much fun. Love your minis and congrats on your ribbons. You "sew" deserve them.

Deb A said...

A great selection! The cat on the bag is just adorable and the doggie quilt is so sweet. Lovely to see your quilts on display.

Anonymous said...

All gorgeous, but especially like the African miniature.

TheEclecticAbuela said...

Great show--thanks!

Jo said...

Wow, a great trunk show! Some lovely projects you have made, and some ribbons too, congratulations!!

Teje Karjalainen said...

Hi! I enjoyed my visit to your Trunk Show! So beautiful quilts and lots of inspiration! I just finally posted my Trunk show. x Teje
www.nerospostbox.wordpress.com

Anonymous said...

Beautiful Trunk show!Lovely mix of different kind of quilts.

Kate said...

A very varied and beautiful collection.