As most of you know, my SIL shares my sewing space. I have to brag on her for a bit as she has really grown as a quilter. This was a free pattern she found HERE. She used 'Audra's Iris Garden' by Brannock & Patek for Moda. It was funny as I was playing with some mini charms of this line at the same time. And the little pinwheel dolly quilt I sent to Get Your Mrs Clause On - yup, the cut-offs from this quilt.
And this was a kit she picked up on a great sale at Connecting Threads. Yes, a rail fence is considered an easy block, but this one had 7 rails at 1.5" (1" finished) - so some real challenges in the 1/4" seam accuracy. Tips I gave her - lay a bed of tape to hold that seam line and LOTS of starch when pressing (don't man handle). I just loved the fabrics in this one.
Both were quilted by one of our local longarmers - they collaberated on the motif design used on both and he named it for her - Jeri's Popcorn Flower.
She's now working on a project out of my Scrap Basket Quilts book and can't wait to share the finish photos.
Hope you all had a safe and lovely weekend,
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
beautiful quilts. can't get over the 1 1/2 inch strips, wow.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous work! Love both of those quilts!!
ReplyDeleteThe two quilts are certainly worthy of bragging about. It must be fun to share your quilting with your SIL. It looks like she's learned a lot from you
ReplyDeleteThey are both really great quilts! I especially like that rail fence. 1 1/2" strips would be challenging. It must be nice to have a sewing 'partner'!
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have a partner in crome! They are both beautiful. I especially like the rail fence. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletethey are both wonderful how lovely to have someone sewing with you Sharon.xx
ReplyDeleteYour SILL is making some lovely quilts. It must be great fun to be able to sew together.
ReplyDeleteBoth quilts turned out fabulous. She has done very well with her first few quilts.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have learned how to quilt while working next to you, the tips would be awesome. I see you're also showing her how small and thin pieces are fun, LOL.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts....she has come a long way , baby! Of course, a great teacher and mentor helps!
ReplyDeleteWow - are these gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeletexxx
Great job! Beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteGreat quilts....well worth bragging on! It's so nice that you get to sew together and share your ideas.
ReplyDeletebeautiful quilts, and it must be so much fun having someone to quilt with!
ReplyDeletegreat job on the quilts. I really like the rail fence. She is doing a great job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts. I;d brag, too. Bit it's no wonder. Your SIL had a most excellent teacher and mentor to advise her. Quilt on, girls.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and the 1 inch rail fence is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the beautiful quilts made by your SIL. I love the Windmills at Night Quilt in the fabric she chose. The rail fence looks great, too. You must be a good influence. Thanks for the link, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts your sister has made but she has a great teacher ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations SIL. Beautiful quilts. Quilting Bliss...
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful Sharon!
ReplyDeleteShe certainly has talent!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts, she did a lovely job with both.
ReplyDelete