Progress on Wallhanging from Nurses' Blocks

       A few weeks ago I was asked to help finish a wall-hanging for Palmetto Health Hospitals.  Last year for Nurses Week about 70 nurses contributed blocks to be put into wall-hanging.  They are not typical quilt blocks because of the types of materials they used and the variety of unique embellishments added.

      I have added blue sashing and a small border.

Today I sandwiched it and am ready to add some quilting.  I was concerned about being able to add enough quilting with all the embellishments on some blocks but an art quilting friend and my art quilting sister suggested using a fusible batting which I have done.

      I am looking for 2 volunteers to sew together 2 more wall-hanging tops from the rest of the blocks.  They will also need some type of quilting.

Beginner Quilt Class at MTC

    Thursday evening was the third class for my 5 week Beginner Quilt class at Midlands Technical College.  So far the ladies have made nine patches and Friendship Star blocks.  Following are a few samples.
I love Lynn's bright fabrics.  She is not so sure about them.

 

Natalie's are the very opposite with her soft blues.

Kay is using rich black and green.

I'm sorry I missed getting a photo of Carol's blocks because we were running out of time.  I will try harder next week when they will add borders and sandwich to start quilting this small lap quilt.

Soft Art Dolls

     Last August my sister Irene and I had our own doll making workshop at her home.  She had made several dolls before but wanted to try new patterns and techniques.  I had never made a soft art doll so needed her help.  I also wanted to make a doll for a different purpose.  I have 2 granddaughters with whom I want to share them.  My first doll is still sitting on my shelf in her first and (so far) only outfit. 

    Irene recently finished her doll that we started in August. 

From looking at both dolls it is hard to imagine that they are made from the same pattern, except that I made grouped fingers and Irene made individual fingers.  She added so many embellishments.

 

      

It is wonderful to have a creative talented sister.  I love her garden doll.