In April I attended my guild's (Triangle Modern Quilt Guild) "sleep at home" retreat. It was such fun and I got to know some folks in the process.
During the retreat we paired up to make blocks for a community giving quilt (our guild supports a nearby foster care system) using donated scraps (mostly strips). I just love the dark/light scrappy effect of these blocks! Totally my cup of tea.
Other than that we each worked on our own projects and I started a Rainbow quilt for my grand daughter Charlotte. Her "favorite color is rainbow".
Later at home, pin basting went fast:
And when I finished the quilt I thought, why not use miles and visit my kids in San Francisco and deliver the quilt in person, so that's what I did.
So fun to spend time with Ellie and Amelia as well! They are at a challenging and adorable stage, both.
xo
Both the charity quilt and Charlotte’s rainbow quilt are stunning. Well done, Cynthia.
ReplyDeleteLucky for everyone that you had the miles to use for a trip to San Francisco.
Queenie
My California grand daughter would love that quilt too. The use of solids and prints and alternating solid blocks with improve makes it feel fresh and modern. I hope it's ok if I am motivated to make a similar one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt and so fun to see the smile on your granddaughter's face.
ReplyDeleteCharlotte and her rainbow quilt are adorable! I can see why you wanted to make the trip to spend precious time with your grand girls. So happy that you also have your youngest close by to love on.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you could deliver the pretty rainbow quilt in person! I’m sure your granddaughter loves it!
ReplyDelete"Favorite color is rainbow"! I love that. And you made he perfect quilt for her.
ReplyDeleteWhat are those "miles" for if you can't use them for such an important thing as delivering a quilt in person!
Your little reunion sounds amazing!