Quilt finishes

 Hi Friends

I wanted to share with you some of my quilt finishes.  These quilt tops were made during my first quilt retreat in 2024.  I finished sewing the borders and backings at my retreat last year.  I was finally able to get them to my long armer. Here they are:

This is my John Wayne quilt.  Right before my dad passed away, I saw this fabric line and panel on Pinterest.  I wanted to make one like it.  I bought the fabric and then it all sat. The first quilt retreat I went to, I was determined to get it put together.  I did, except for the borders.  They were put on last year.  Because our quilt guild is working on WIPs (works in progress), I put this at the top of the list.  It needed to be finished.  I took it to the long armer and had it back in no time.  I am not sure of the binding.  If you look closely it almost looks orange.  The back of the quilt is a red like the star in the quilt.  I may take off the binding and make it the same color as the last border.  What do you think?

And this is my Plus Quilt using Fall/Halloween charms.  I got the pattern from In Color Order.  Jeni has great patterns.  Check her out. If you look closely at the white plus, they used a spider web motif for the quilting.  It cost a lot more than other designs.  I would probably pick something cheaper next time.  This quilt is a decent size for a lap quilt. I was so happy to use up my charm packs. I think I have enough Fall quilts now.  I do have a pattern for a Fall leaf quilt but since I have already made one like it, I may never make it.  How many seasonal/holiday quilts is to much?

That is all I have to share with you today.  Two more quilts just went to the quilter that I finished during my retreat.  My next post will feature pictures of all of the wonderful prizes we received.  It will be a long post.

Blessings

Amy