Heartstrings quilt for a soldier

Here's my heartstrings quilt I made using the quilt-as-you-go method. I've been working on these blocks off and on over the past two months and it's finished now except for binding. The really neat thing about this type of quilt is when you get the top all together - you're done! It was a great stash reducer and used up some small pieces of batting also. If I'm happy with it after it's laundered, I'll send it off to a soldier.

I even learned to crop my photo today so you don't see hubby's feet. He makes a great quilt stand! Thanks, Ron!

Kenna's visit

Our 11 year old granddaughter, Kenna, has been visiting us this week and we've been busy. We started out sewing on her Janome Sew-Mini and she made a little hat for her panda. Then she moved on to making a carrying case for my MP3 player so she could carry it with her easily (no pockets in her shorts). Then we made the boxer shorts she's wearing in this photo. And, finally, she started cutting squares to make a little quiltlet which she plans to give to her friend's younger brother.



Kenna has changed so much since last summer - very independent and able to take care of herself. Her appetite has really increased and she's ready to go home now - we've eaten all the snacks we bought on Monday!

The boys will be coming for their alone time with Nana & Papa next month. They have busy schedules and can't fit us in 'til then. Fun times!

Wannabees' Donation Quilt

Here's a picture of our almost completed donation quilt - pieced by the Wannabees bee and quilted by Cindy Tubb. I'm working on the binding now and when it's finished, it will be donated to Open Arms, a local women's shelter. We used Bonnie Hunter's Strip Twist pattern which you can find at her website - www.quiltville.com. We're meeting once a month at one of Quilter's Dream's new day retreat rooms. It's a great place to meet with comfy chairs and lots of room to spread out our projects. The girls in the photo are Cindy, me, Maggie and Janet.