When Rick and went to Michigan we drove through the northern part of Indiana. I was doing some English Paper Piecing. I looked up and saw a sign that LaGrange Road. I grabbed my camera and was going to take a picture and send it to Ray. For those of you who don’t know, Ray’s …
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read moreBetty has been busy again. She finished up five quilts and is ready to share them with us. Betty writes: I am attaching a picture of a cute quilt that was sent to me by Anonymous from Kernersville, NC. The pattern is cute Lambs with flowers. The size is approximately 52 x 52. She also …
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read moreRay is busy trying to squeeze in as many community quilts in as he can before the snowbirds come back. Here are his latest two finishes. Ray writes: An anonymous blog reader sent me this spool quilt top to finish and to donate. I can’t think of a better quilt pattern for a bunch of quilters …
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read moreRay is trying to squeeze in all the community quilts he can before the snowbirds are back in Florida! Ray writes: I needed to take care of some paying customers and their quilts but I am back with another community quilt. Joan S. in IA sent me this top to finish. There is just something …
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read moreI am a huge embroidery fan. That’s why I am always extra excited when I see an email from Jazz. Hey there! It’s been another while since I have updated you with the finished projects I finished for the newborn nursery at Ben Taub Hospital in the Houston Medical Center. So many of your generous …
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read moreHello friends…I have wonderful news to share. I was contacted by a lady named Janis. She quilts with a group of ladies…I’m just going to call them Janis and Company. Here is what she wrote: I’m reaching out to see if we could get on your list for donated quilts. There are 6 of us …
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read moreRay had been busy at the longarm… He writes:Alice W. in NY made this adorable house quilt. The houses are mainly pieced from bright floral fabrics and the background has all kinds of birds in it. It is so bright and warm and cheery. Alice also included the bright floral backing. Win/win! I used a …
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read moreThe Community Quilters have been on a roll. Back in April I wondered if the program would continue as I was almost out of quilts coming to my inbox. I can say now that it is flourishing. The lastest quilts are from Karen. Karen writes: Hello everyone! It’s mid summer here. Even though the temperatures …
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read moreI opened my email to find a wonderful community quilt story from Harriet and Kathy. Harriet writes:I came across these finish photos today and realized that I had not sent them to you. Some time a while back, it’s embarrassing how long ago it was.You put out a request for finishers for tops from the …
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read moreRay has been on a roll. He sent two emails. I meant to get them right away and didn’t and the next thing I knew there were six in my inbox. I’m getting to them today. Ray writes: Annie M. in WA made and sent me a beautiful patriotic quilt to finish for the veteran …
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read moreKarin has been on a roll. This time around, she has a couple scrappy fun quilts. Karin writes: Hi Jo, it’s Karin again, from sunny and hot (just the way i like it, uh-huh!) FL. I am ready to share 2 more finishes from you very generous blog readers. This one came from Clara, and …
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read moreAnita had quilts last week and has quilts again this week. Her work is wonderful. Anita writes:These quilts are from Robin Y in Colton Ca. These 3 were quilted the pattern popcorn. I used a red gingham check for backing! Of course I loved all of these quilts. They have red!! Anita did a great …
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read moreKarin has been busy, and today she’s sharing her progress on the recent community quilt tops she’s received. Karen writes: Gooood Friday morning Jo! So glad to hear the recent medical update….seems the Good Lord wants you to enjoy life even longer. Proof that the good work you do and the communities you serve get …
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read moreAnita has been busy finishing quilts for the Community Quilt project. She teamed up with Chris in SD to some pretty quilts. Anita writes:Here are some quilts that Chris J from South Dakota sent me to quilt. Both are 41×54. I used a poly batting and a meander quilt design. I used black gingham fabric …
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read moreRay is truly on a roll finishing quilts. I sure wish I were. HA!! Ray writes: I finished another beautiful quilt from Arline H. formerly from FL. I love the way she combined some HSTs and flying geese to make this top. What a great combination!! And the color combination really adds to the excitement. …
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read moreRay is on a streak of getting quilts finished. He writes: I wanted to share this adorable baby quilt with you. Bev C. made the top and sent it to me along with the backing. The teddy bears in their red and white striped jammies are so cute. Somebody is going to love wrapping a …
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read moreRay is busy at the longarm. I’m guessing staying inside in the air conditioning beats going outside in the heat!! HA!! Ray writes: You just have to love the creativity and love that comes with each and every one of these patriotic quilts. This one is from Holly M in IN. The band of stars …
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read moreRay just doesn’t quit. He has two more quilts to share with us today. Here is the 3rd of 3 quilts that Karen H. in KS assembled for me from blocks that Anne F, in Ga sent to me. Karen did a great job taking someone else’s blocks and creating a top with them. Great …
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read moreLet's get back to the T-shirt quilt. All the shirts are cut up and hanging on the wall.
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| The first part of the T-shirts |
Make that two walls. This second wall also includes the backs of the T-shirts, and thankfully there were only seven of those. There are 44 T-shirt fronts and seven backs.
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| The second wall of T-shirts |
I sent a note to Dillon to ask how to proceed, as they will not all fit on one quilt unless we make a giant quilt, and I'm happy to do that if that's what he wants.
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read moreBlog reader Arline has been so generous with her time and talents. She often send quilts to Ray and he finishes them as part of the Community Quilt projects. Today, both of the featured quilts are made by Arline. Ray writes:Arline H. formerly of FL sent me this wonderful quilt to finish for the veteran …
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