A Latte Quilts - Lattes and a Lota Quilts

My Dear Sister-in-Law introduced me to quilting in 1992 and taught me all the basics. I didn't really get totally involved in quilting until 1998. Quilting is my "happy place" in a sometimes crazy world. My Dear Husband introduced me to coffee in 1992 (1992 was a great year!) and we've enjoyed many "happy cups" together. Now, I enjoy coffee and quilts and when I can have them together.....that's the best of times, especially when shared with loved ones.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Hand Quilting

My paternal grandmother is my quilting hero. She had dozens and dozens of finished quilts in her little back room. Long story, and quite sad, but another family member ended up keeping them all for herself and her children.

I have two things my grandmother made and hand quilted. And, I am very proud of them.

I will never be the quilter my grandmother was. She took such tiny, even stitches. Since I will never be her, I've decided to focus instead on making even stitches. Perhaps in another forty years, my stitches will be tiny??? :)

Current project: Red Strings Quilt, see side bar for a picture of the top.

Happy Quilting!!!

6 comments:

Quiet Quilter said...: Nice! I am happy if my quilt doesn't come apart and toenails don't snag in my stitches!; March 27, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Laurie said...: Quilted is what counts. No quilt police allowed. I like the tiny stitches but I also like the big stitches done with pearl cotton so you CAN'T get them small.; March 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Jocelyn said...: I love the look of your Red String Quilt. You are very diligent to do the hand quilting. And one day your children will enjoy the heritage you are leaving.; March 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM
WhiteStone said...: My stitches will never win ribbons, but they are even and tidy. That's "perfect" in my eyes. Your red quilt is lovely!; March 27, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Material Mary said...: Your quilting looks great. I come from a legacy of hand quilters and I cannot hand quilt yet. I try to fake it. I can piece, which is something they struggled with, but we have wonderful tools. Pat yourself on the back that you love to do this!!
Mary; March 28, 2011 at 6:30 AM
Diane said...: You know how I feel about your stitching. I think it is beautiful.; March 28, 2011 at 2:43 PM