Taking the UFO pledge

"I solemnly pledge to finish this bow tie quilt."  My guild is suggesting we commit to finishing our UFOs by putting our declaration on record.  I have 85 bow tie blocks from an online swap and am making 9-patches to alternate.  Only 16 more to make... 

Oldest UFO

Summer is half gone already!  I wanted to finish this counted cross stitch sampler on linen that I started seventeen years ago.  My two cataract surgeries have left me with no more excuses.  It needs more decorative borders before I frame it. 

Then back to my Forever Stamp quilt again.  Will I ever finish them all??

Done!

 

Finally, a finish!!!  Have too many works-in-progress, so this feels good.

Jelly Roll Challenge

 

A fellow quilter gave me this jelly roll and said she knew I could make something with it.  The colors are much like my Persian rugs,   I have been mulling this over and finally was inspired by the "Over and Down Under" quilts my friends have been making.  With the help from quilt teacher, Judy Doenias, I am making a table runner.  I do love a challenge.  Thank you, Sally!

Now to quilt and bind...

A Gift to Be Simple

My friend Jim and I made this quilt for the veterans' hospital on LI.  Jim selected the colors and cut strips while I sewed.  I love how it looks with my Shaker boxes and basket, and now I want to make another... to keep!