In the Works

Not much quilt related activity lately.  At left is the progress on the Kim Diehl quilt (sorry, don't know the name of the pattern).  I've changed it up just a little - added square-in-a-square to the star center and, of course, lots of scraps - the book quilt is two fabric.   The fabric the sample is lying on is a little busy, sorry, but it was close to hand and I was in a hurry.  Great fabric though -Mahogany by Nancy Gere c. 1830 from Windham.

I've also worked a few sample blocks for the cover quilt from Quilts an American Heritage by Terri Zegart  I wrote about a few posts back.  I've settled on an 8" block with a common light fabric (a Jo Morton).  This quilt is on Jan's list too, so we're thinking of using it for our next block exchange.  The block is much simpler than it appears.  

The next two quilts are from the quilt show at the First Christian Church of Marion, KY.  This is the third year they've held a show during Paducah quilt week.  Most of the quilts are from members' personal collections, many family heirlooms.  I didn't have my camera with me on my first visit and by the time I made it back, they were just about done folding up.  Wish I could show you a picture of the pews covered in quilts!

                                                           Beautiful Feathered Star - amazing quilting!

 

This quilt was paper thin - well loved.

Last two pictures are from my garden - we're finally getting some nice weather in IN!