War is conducted for the benefit of the very few at the expene of the very many.
~General Smedley Butler
Quilting
The next {and largest} of the shirt quilts is finished. It's earmarked for my youngest.
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| Larger Blue Cross Quilt |
This quilt was a good place to practice different free motion quilting designs. I've sewn all of them, just not recently. And it shows. However, a good wash shrunk and puffed the batting enough to hide many shortcomings.
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| Quilting Detail |
The back is the last of some fabric purchased for a dress. Lovely fabric but it was nothing I'd ever wear. This is a good place to use it up. The soft hand feels comfortable against my skin.
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| Larger Blue Cross quilt back |
The binding is more old shirt material since it's the only thing that blends with the old shirts on front.
Quilt Specifics
Size: 59" x 69"
Block: Cross made without blocks
Batting: Tuscan Rose 100% cotton
Thread: Pale blue Masterpiece cotton
Quilting: FMQ or loops, orange peel, Greek key, bouquet
Approximate yardage: 8.5 yds
There are two more quilts - a toddler and a baby quilt. They've been donated to my guild's charity group. Someone else will quilt them but I helped make more tops this past weekend at our charity quilt sewing day.
Reading
Evan Friss has written a lovely homage to the history of American book stores. He pauses at various stores highlighting the relationships with their customers, their efforts to instill passion for books, and their service as community spaces.
Each chapter highlights a different shop from Ben Franklin's through Marshall Fields and the internet. A delightful read!
