February Rebels: Soup Dragon by Alexis, in progress

Our newest member is more of an iconoclast, that all the rest of us put together! Alexander Henry Dragon, leopard spots, and a pink and yellow toile, plus Denyse Schmidt Flea Market print. Wow!

Polyester Double Knit Quilt

A Goodwill find a few months ago. The top is 100% polyester double knit. If you lived through the 60's, you'll recognize some of these. It's backed in avocado green drapery fabric and tied with yarn to match. Only $12.50, and it will last forever!

Vintage Quilt at Kitsap Guild Show, February 19, 2011, Poulsbo, WA

garden variety...

I was looking through my quilt photos and came across my CRAZY BEANZ quilt...

I am got fixated on the fresh garden lettuce behind it....

Will spring ever come?  - V

Butternut and Blue, 60"x60"

Started in a class with Barbara Brackman on the border wars between Kansas and Missouri prior to the start of the Civil War. The book is BORDERLAND IN BUTTERNUT & BLUE.

In this quilt there are 5 Memory Wreath blocks. These were traditionally made of the clothes of the deceased. The corner blocks are Blind Man's Fancy.

This quilt was a challenge because of the designated palette of butternut (the color of Rebel uniforms, a natural dye from walnuts); and the blue of Yankee uniforms.

This was probably made in 2004-2005. I sent it to a national show, and 3 of 3 judges remarked that it need more quilting. I put it back under the needle and quilted more. I didn't get that comment at the next show. Color selection took me longer then. I cut all the pieces for the blocks, and then was able to more them about until I had the contrast needed. I wasn't able to limit myself to butternut and blue, and added brighter yellows and red.

Christmas Cross Quilt

My Christmas gift to myself...

started end of 2009, wrapped up in 2011

Worth the wait...