Looking back on 2019 and forward to 2020

Kelly completed this quilt for friends, one of whom is over 6' tall. It was important to her that he could wrap up in the quilt comfortably. I'm happy that she enjoys quilt-making and gift-giving so much. 

The coast of Maine is a beautiful place to be inspired and at peace.

Pemaquid Lighthouse staircase.

A comfort quilt top finished in 2019.

Another comfort quilt top finished in 2019.

Work in process - a postage stamp quilt made entirely out of 1 1/2" scraps.  The blocks are 5 x 5 measuring 5" finished squares.  The quilt is 12 blocks by 15 blocks with 4,200 pieces of 1" squares, and at least one of them is a half square triangle.  I'll post more photos of the finished quilt and the details in March 2020.

Rich Colors for a Grey January

This collection of fat quarters are calling to me.  It's my intention to work with rich colors and be bold in 2019.  These are an inspiring group to start the year.  I began working with them in the fall and hope to finish the quilt by this spring.

At a getaway quilting weekend, Jane H. brought her delicious collection of threads to work on her project.  It got me thinking about how I use value first and color second in most of my quilts.

And here is my progress so far in my quilt.  The next step is to decide on size and whether to add more blocks or to now focus on borders.  The borders will have applique work in the opposing corners of the quilt rather than over the entire border.  The quilt is designed specifically for an individual that I admire but have never met.  Getting it finished may be easier than actually getting it to the individual!