(Zoe the piecing supervisor....)
My other quilt projects were set aside this week when an "all call" went out from my quilting group to work on a quilt for one member's sister who is going to go through chemo starting in the next week or so. Amazing how fast a quilt can come together when lots of folks work on it.We used a 6-1/2 inch block in earth tone batiks. Cut it in half on the diagonal and sew-in a neutral colored strip 1-1/2 by 10. After all the blocks are finished select a block size...we were able to get enough that we could trim to 6-1/2 inches...usually we only get 6 inches.
Anyway, the blocks were sewn together yesterday. I pieced the back last night. Maggie quilted it this morning while I made binding. This afternoon four or the group are sewing down the binding. In less then a week a quilt is finished...amazing! Since the center looks like melons we have been calling it Summer Fruit Salad....
11 comments:
Sweet and yummy like our favorite fruits :-) And especially meaningful when made to cheer and comfort a friend. Lovely work!
Well done and a great effort getting this quilt done in super quick time - I'm sure it'll be appreciated very much!!!!
Wonderful, thoughtful project. What a great quilt from a simple block. It looks like a blending of summer fruits in a wooden bowl! : )
I'm making a note of this idea--so good for a group project.
The quilt looks great! I'm sure it will be appreciated and loved.
It's wonderful! It's going to make her feel so much better...what a comfort.
What a beautiful quilt... and what a wonderful thing to do! I'm sure Summer Fruit Salad will be appreciated and loved!
How very wonderful for you and your friends to create this...what a comfort it will be...
So yummy looking. Think I will make a melon salad with plums and apricots for lunch.
What a lovely idea making a quilt for someone going thru a difficult time. I'm sure it will be a real comfort to her, especially knowing so many care about her.
Such a very nice quilt. It will be much appreciated by its recipient I am sure.
a great quilt for a terrific cause. this is a great idea for batiks (see my blog today...LOL)
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