The Quilt Barn

I love Navajo Code Talker quilts, each one is unique. These will be on display at our quilt show in August and given to veterans or first responders as Quilts of Gratitude for their service here in the White Mountains of AZ in September.

As we get ready for our White Mountains Quilt Show in August and our Quilts of Gratitude presentation, I find myself quilting many patriotic quilts for the 250th anniversary of our great nation. 🤗

One, by Kathy B, will be for a first responder fireman - hopefully nominated soon, and the other made by Tina E., will be for a female veteran. Both beautiful!

Went to a quilting class with Cindy Seitz-Krug who has authored two books on grid quilting on domestic sewing machines. I loved the class and having only ever done free motion on my sewing machine, the grid technique was really good to add structure and planning! Cindy was a great trainer too!

AND best of all, it can all apply to my long-arm, Gracie!

I thought about cleaning my sewing room and then got distracted by some UFOs! 🤣 The "bag" is a 38x47" tote to hold windows from my daughter's boat and it's a prototype before I do the big ones! 😳

The quilt will be used for Hospice veterans. It was a mystery quilt created by Prairie Point quilt shop in Missouri. It was always fun to go with my friends Billie and Katharine to pick up our new blocks. Wish there was something like that here in AZ. 🤗

And yes, my sewing room still isn't cleaned. 🤣

This little beauty, made with 30s reproduction fabric is so sweet! I love the colors. The lady who made it has passed and her kids donated the top to our boutique in August. You can see it there and it will be available for sale! 🤗

Now to find a volunteer to bind it. 🤣

Finished this beauty for Cindy today! I love the colors, fabric, and the pattern. 🤗 I just couldn't resist a little custom for the quilting.

Sometimes a memory quilt can be favorite colors and things remembered, like beaches and flowers. This quilt is an example - Michigan, by Laundry Basket Quilts, in coral and sea colors, with an edge to edge design of paisley flowers will help an old friend feel the hug of her daughter who passed far too early.

Well, I had to test Gracie to make sure mani-pedi was solid. She was perfect! Check out this Navajo Code Talker quilt by Marlys for the Patriotic Piecers Quilts of Gratitude ceremony in September. A nice little star spangled edge to edge pattern went on perfectly. Good job Marlys & Gracie!

Her spa vacation was very good for Gracie! She's back and working hard already. 🤗

Day one of Gracie's vacation; made 16 blocks for Pam's quilt, went to Donna's to help make 28 potholder kits for the Next Generation Workshop next month, and played with Copilot. 🤣 withdrawals?