Project QUILTING: 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Chickens by Donna

Created for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Q.5 Trish Challenge

Just finished putting the buttons on.

Hope this finds you all well, happy birthday Trish,
Donna

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Saturday, May 30, 2020

TRISH by Robyn Wimmer

PQQ2020.5 “TRISH”

Robyn Wimmer

I’ve never met Trish although I have watched her and Kim online and she does, indeed, have a REALLY big laugh!

I took Kim’s advice and checked out Quilt Chicken to learn more about Trish, hoping I’d glean some inspiration for this LAST (sob) challenge.

When I read that Trish loves typography, I found my plan! I was a professional calligrapher for many years but arthritis no longer allows me to use pen and ink. Nowadays, I turn to the Internet if I need a particular font. I found the perfect one for this week’s challenge. Named Cavano, it shouted, “TRISH” to me.

T is bubbly, like her big personality.

R is grunge, a metaphor for the ovarian cancer she survived.

I is ice cream and sweet cherries, symbolizing good things in life.

S is glitter, helping her celebrate life.

H is paw prints and a heart big enough to love chickens.

The background reminded me of ‘little grey cells” and being a self-confessed book geek, I bet Trish has read a few Poirot mysteries.

The binding is hot pink; she is a BAD ASS Quilter, after all.

The font is Cavano.

Hoping to meet Kim and Trish next winter in Madison!

Birthday Cake by Siri S

Being quarantined is bad enough, but virtual birthday parties are the pits!

This cake was inspired by you, Trish, and made for my son, Eric, who turns 33 June 9th. He lives in Denver and is quarantined with his wife, Jillian (who is preggo with our 2nd grandson) and our only granddaughter, Akira, 1 1/2 years old.

Trish, I hope you celebrate on May 31st because like the cake says, "you are special!"

Created by Siri Sinha for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Trish Challenge.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Spotty Baby Quilt by Siri S

Created for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Spots Challenge by Siri Sinha.

I loved this challenge for several reasons: I finally got to use some fabric from 2014 (Mandy Jo florals), Thicket, and Paint Pots.

All of these fabrics were in my stash and fit nicely into a baby quilt due later this month! Win!Win!

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Wimmer's Itch by Robyn W

PQQ2020. SPOTS

WIMMER’S ITCH

Robyn Wimmer

I took this week’s Challenge theme literally and designed a quilt of ‘our’ lake in Northern Minnesota.

We’re located on the bay, where you see the little heart. It’s truly one of my favorite
SPOTS; we’ve spent weekends at Big Sand Lake since 1987.

For those of you who have never experienced it, there’s an early to mid summer rash you
can pick up if you spend a lot of time in the warmer shallow waters along the shoreline.
It’s a temporary skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to microscopic parasites
that are carried by waterfowl, semi-aquatic mammals, and snails.
It’s known as Swimmer’s Itch. The rash is red and extremely itchy for a lot of
people and can last a few days or weeks, depending on the individual.

When we bought our lake home in 2009, we named it Wimmer’s Itch, a play on the rash
and our decision to leave our seasonal cabin and buy a year-round home. It’s been unofficially
named the BEST name around the lake!

My quilt is 14” square and is made from Dupioni silk I bought several years ago.

I embroidered the loon and “rough” lettering and added a fourth layer with a backing
nmto cover my hand stitching for a clean finish.

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Saturday, May 16, 2020

Spotted Bag by Donna A

Thanks for the little challenge, they always seem to motivate me.

Created by Donna A for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Spots Challenge.

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Vacation Spots by Theresa B

This is my quilt Vacation Spots. Years ago I collected a bunch of old Hawaiian shirts for a quilt. This is made from scraps left over.

I am Theresa Bradley and I quilt in Powder Springs GA.

Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Spots Challenge.

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X Marks the Spot by Woodra C

This is in postcard size - 4 x 6.

I was looking for a pirate themed card for my brother. He likes pirates so I decided on this card.

When the spot challenge came along it was the perfect fit.

Created by Woodra C for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Spots Challenge.

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Ocean Spots by Anneliese B

This is my entry for spots. I had so much fun working with these fabrics as it makes me think of the ocean and right now I would love to be any place where it is warm.

Created by Anneliese B for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 - Spots Challenge!

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Sunday, May 3, 2020

Key West by Woodra C

I live on an island and was born in Key West.

The gingerbread lace reminds me of the gingerbread trim on the houses there.

Created for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Vintage Challenge by Woodra C.

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Friday, May 1, 2020

Minnie Quilt by Robyn W

PQQ2020.3 “VINTAGE"

This doll was made for me by my dad’s mother; I think I received her when I was four or five. I named her Minnie after Grandma Minnie Mizell and she’s been a part of my life for a very L O N G time, making the two of us definitely vintage!

This is a combination of fabrics from the “Tambourine” 10” Charm Pack, the “Just Red” 5” Charm Pack and the Bella Solids Layer Cake “Snow” that I recently bought at a store in Middleton, WI. I also used one of my favorites from my stash for the binding that I hand stitched. I still struggle somewhat when using a narrower binding. Any tips would be appreciated.

I used my machine for the antique blanket stitch to appliqué all of the pieces before finishing with hand embroidery for Minnie’s dress, face and hair. The “lace” at her neck and hands is a very delicate ribbon that was difficult to work with but I persevered and was satisfied with it. I think it looks tattered like the original lace.

Created by Robyn Wimmer

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A Fine Vintage by Theresa B

This is A Fine Vintage. My husband makes wine so I thought it was appropriate. It will hang on the end of a kitchen cabinet.

Theresa Bradley

Powder Springs GA

Created for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Vintage Challenge.

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

Patio Table Topper by Siri S

Here's my patio table topper; these cut flowers will never wilt!!

Created by Siri Sinha for the Project QUILTING Quarantine 2020 Floral Challenge.

Under the Garden Moon by Robyn

This is the block for May from “Under the Garden Moon” a year’s worth of felted wool projects. I made a set a few years ago but when we started spending Thanksgiving through Easter here in Madison, I decided to make a second patchwork wall hanging and divide up my months. Because we’re staying longer due to the shelter-in-place, I needed something for May.

Great timing with the FLORAL challenge! I’ve decided to make an entire second set since we have twin granddaughters and I think they’d enjoy changing out the months.

Whereas I used jumbo rickrack for the trim around the first set, I had to use what I had on hand and was lucky to have found this green gingham. I think I’ll use gingham for the entire set when I make it!