Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Spring Quilting

I am now three weeks without my computer. I miss reading my favorite quilting blogs and communicating with my blogging friends. With all the extra time per day, I got so much quilting done. I could do more housework, but that was definitely not on my list to do. 
I just finished the machine quilting on Willeeen's Scrappy quilt. This is such a pretty quilt and an excellent use of her scrapbasket. 
 This Scrappy quilt has a bleached muslin for the background and the backing.  Just beautiful!
 This is another Tulip Time quilt I quilted. This beauty was pieced by Cindy. All the appliqued flowers are so cheerful and so springy.  You can tell she is a purple girl.
 Cindy is going to use this quilt on her bed.  With all the lovely batiks she can use any color of decorations with this quilt.
  Cindy's mom is going to help her with the binding.  This quilt is huge, 106" long and the handsewing of the binding will take forever.
 This is a Spring panel I quilted for Marinel. There is absolutely no piecing in this quilt. Aren't panels great for those lazy non-sewing days?

 I am working on a t-shirt quilt for Shannon.  The quilt will have around 30 t-shirt blocks.  All the blocks are cut out and fused with fusible webbing.  For the next few days I will be working on sewing the t-shirt blocks together.
 Hope you all are enjoying Spring. 
 Happy quilting until next time,

25 comments:

StitchinByTheLake said...

Millie I've missed seeing your posts so I hope you get the computer issues worked out soon. I love the quilt with the muslin backing - it really shows off the quilting. blessings,
marlene

Amy said...

very nice things. I know I get alot more done when I am not on the computer.I really like the Easter panel. where did ya find it?

Diannia said...

Is the quilting on your scrappy quilt freehand or a panto? If a panto, what is it? I am always looking for fresh new pantos and I like that one.

Diannia in Iowa

Elzaan said...

Die scrappy kwilt is nogal oulik. Ek hou van die kwiltwerk wat jy daarop gedoen het - dit lyk so vrolik.
Die ander kwilt is ook mooi - lieflike materiaal wat gebruik is. En natuurlik die kwiltwerk is besonders.
Groete, Elzaan

Paula said...

Your quilting is just as beautiful as ever!

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Hi Millie, I wondered why I hadn't seen anything from you. Hope you get your computer up and running again soon. You sure have made good use of your time though. Beautiful quilting!

Darlene said...

Beautiful, Millie. I do miss you!

DocSly said...

Millie, your quilting is exquisite. I do love the scrappy quilt. I have one in bags ready to assemble. Thanks for such wonderful pictures.

Barb said...

I always love it when you share photos.....

Linda said...

You did a beautiful job on the quilting!
I love the scrappy quilt!

fancystitching said...

You have really finished some beautiful and unique quilts, Millie. Thanks for sharing, and we HAVE missed you!
Kat

Anonymous said...

Look at you Millie....I spy a semi-custom quilting that you swear you'd never do! Well done you!!!

Kim D. said...

Beautiful quilting Millie, I know how it is to be without the computer. You start to go into withdrawals. I Love that Bunny panel.

Pat said...

Beautiful!!! I am especially fond of the scrappy quilt.

Wonky Girl said...

Wondered where you went, hope computer blues turn spring pink!
I love the simple beauty of the first scrap quilt. Wonderful panto(?) choice!

Seams Sew Together said...

Great quilting, love the bunny panel

Gari in AL said...

Maybe I should step on my computer, think I would be able to quilt as good as you? Might be worth it.

Cynthia said...

Your quilting is AMAZING! I love all those flowers! Good work!

SewCalGal said...

Oh Millie, what a beautiful quilt and excellent quilting. I do so miss your posts. I know how frustrating it can be with computer issues. Those darn little mice just get stubborn sometimes. Wish I could do something to help. If you can think of anything, please let me know.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Glenna @ Hollyhock Quilts said...

Millie, those quilts are gorgeous! Your quilting just adds so much! So what's the deal with your computer????

Wendy said...

Millie, your quilting is wonderful! Very inspiring for this newbie long armer! Can't wait for you to get your computer back ... I feel your pain! Enjoy what you can :)

Sparky said...

I love the idea of spring quilting instead of cleaning ...lol Gosh I have missed you...love your new pieces of quilting...at least you have that to keep you busy...tell the ladies their quilts are lovely.

Mama Pea said...

I, too, have missed your posts. I love that first scrappy quilt, and your quilting just really makes it shine!

Corinne said...

It's very very beautiful

Bye, good afternoon
Corinne, France

Martha said...

I can't wait to see this quilt finished. How will you quilt it?