196/197. Just Can't Cut It

 2018 was the year Ruby and Amelia Brooks got their Just Can't Cut It Christmas quilts. I just never get tired of making this pattern.

Title: Just Can't  Cut It

Designed by: All Washed Up

Date Completed: 2018

Quilted by: Darby Myers

195. Flamboyance of Flamingos

 When I made Amelia Brooks her first quilt, she was in her "flamingo" phase. Elizabeth Hartman had come out with a cute pattern called Florence Flamingo. I ordered a jelly roll of Elizabeth's fabric and got to work.

So many tiny pieces, so much labeling.

I found a selvage with Amelia's name to add to the label.

And because I enjoy learning what groups of animals are called, I was thrilled to learn that a group of flamingos is called a flamboyance. Isn't that the best name?!

Title: Flamboyance of Flamingos

Pattern by: Elizabeth Hartman

Date Completed: 2018

Size: 59" x 79"

Quilted by: Darby Myers

194. The Prayer

The Prayer without a doubt is one of my favorite songs. For years I considered stenciling some of the words on the walls of our dining room, but never got around to it. Then I was invited by Elizabeth Eastmond to be part of a block exchange called The Spelling Bee. The "queen bee" each month would give a list of words she chose based on her quilt idea, and the colors she requested. We would choose two or three words to make.

When my month rolled around, I knew I wanted the words to The Prayer. I asked for black letters and neutral background fabric. 

I chose to sew the word "Let" myself as I wanted to add a little something to the capital L so I used a pattern by Kelli Fannin.

The signature blocks on the back:

I chose teal for the binding.

When it came time to photograph the quilt, I knew exactly where I wanted to go. There is a large church in town called Peoples Church and they have a really gorgeous smaller chapel. We chose a Wednesday night and I really like that the lights are on in the chapel behind the qilt.

It won a third place ribbon in the Best of the Valley quilt show in 2019.

Title: The Prayer

Designed by: Me (as part of The Spelling Bee)

Date Completed: 2018

Size: 72"x 72"

Quilted by: Darby Myers

193. Gabriel's Love Pillow

In early 2018, I had thyroid surgery. Gabe drew a get-well card, which I fell in love with.

 I thought the way he drew the word "love" with a heart was genius. In fact, every time I post a picture of the pillow, I credit him and mention that it is copyrighted.

Anyway, I knew I had to create something of permanence that I could enjoy. I enlarged the design, embroidered it on a piece of Kona white and made a pillow. It makes me so happy when I get it out every year around Valentine's day.

Title: Gabriel's Love Pillow

Designed by: Gabriel Wiens

Completed: 2018

Size: 20" x 20"

Quilted by: Me

192. Jason's Ghastlie Quilt

Our "almost" son, Jason, was born on Halloween. I had always wanted to make a Halloween-themed quilt for him. I loved the Ghastlies, and had my own Halloween Ghastlie quilt. But the fabric I chose for the backing was in a different kind of color scheme.

 I asked his wife, Jill, about it, and she said he would prefer not to have a quilt in black and orange because those are San Francisco Giants colors and he is a Dodgers fans. Good enough reason to keep going with this alternate color scheme.

Can't turn down a good Halloween photo op...

Title: Jason's Ghastlie Quilt

Designed by: Angela Pingel

Completed: 2018

Size: 56" x 72"

Quilted by: Darby Myers

190. Parisville

 Parisville is made with my favorite line of Tula Pink fabric, Parisville. At the risk of upsetting Tula lovers, I'm not a super big fan. While I have purchased several other lines, I have either sold it or given it away. But Parisville. Ah Parisville. I loved that line so much. 

I chose a pattern by Allison Harris of Cluck Cluck Sew which combined square in a square with a row of dresden plate blocks.

I included selvages as often as possible.

For the backing I used yardage of my two favorite prints.

I took it to a local store called Ooh La La because it sounded kind of Parisian. Not the greatest pictures, but still fun.

  I can't remember the year, but Krista Hennebury put out a call for a photo of our creative hands; she had been upset about an ad to get rid of crepey skin and wrinkles, saying we should be proud of our hands and all the things they did.  I chose Parisville for my backdrop.

Title: Parisville

Designed by: Allison Harris (Cluck Cluck Sew)

Date Completed: 2018

Size: 48" x 60"

Quilted by: Darby Myers

Gifted to: Daniel (Izzy's Electric)