I mailed a lap size quilt to my BIL today. It is the first quilt to be used for the original purpose quilts were made for that I have done. I started out with a fall palette but changed it a bit because some of the fabrics I chose from my stash were not large enough. It was a good excuse to go shopping. I used up nearly all the fabric I bought as I pieced the back. I have decided I like making the back a bit interesting. It is now muted greens with a brown border. I free motion quilted it with a vine and leaf design. My machine quilting is getting better but still lots of room for improvement.

The quilt is called Hugs for Peter.

Have also finished the small wall hanging I started in the Hilary rice workshop too. Haven't photographed it yet.

April 5 2009

So much for posting once a week.
I have been working on a lap quilt to send to Australia. I have finished the top and am trying to make up my mind what I want to do with the back. I brought fabric but have just about enough left overs to piece a back which is always more interesting I think.
I am taking some time off work next week. I am spending 2 of them in a work shop with Hilary Rice. Here is the link to her web site. I am really excited about taking a class from such a talented quilter.