Another Finish

Well,  I have lots to share about Quilt Market but I still have to get my pix organized.  In the mean time here's another finish with a chaser that I'm donating to a Raffle that's being organized by my sister and her friend who collectively run a small neighborhood Farmer's Market in the heart of LA!

I finish this top almost a year ago, but just got around to quilting it after my sister requested a donation.  It helps to have a few (well I have more than a few) tops hanging around that can be quickly completed for donations! 

Simple quilting and the Pear fabric worked well with the Farmer's Market idea.

The backing is an African Kanga (swahili word for sarong) with a strip of the pear fabric. I thought it matched the front colors rather well. 

Since my sister is not shy when it comes to asking me for donations she asked if I had any baby quilts lying around that she could stuff in a 'baby themed' raffle basket.

I groaned, but then whipped up this receiving blanket.  Doesn't take long if there's no batting and no binding. Just two layers, quick turned and away it goes!

I'm thinking about doing open studio's again this year I think I will whip up a bunch of these to sell.  They are so cute and easy!

cheers, Claire W.

3 For The Road

I've been working on some donation quilts for  City of Hope cancer patience.  This has become kind of a regular donation spot for me 'cause my husband was a patient there last year and he received such incredible care.

Finished this one from the scraps that Randy gave me.

Fun to quilt, free form feathers and loop de loops.

I used a plush throw for the backing, very cushy and no batting needed and the quilting really stands out.

Started this one at Randy's Sun River house in December.

I just love these fabrics!  They are so pretty.  Notice the flat edge no binding!  I will blog how to do this  in a future blog.

I finished this quilt for the fair and I was going to keep it as a class sample for my Scrap Strategies Class but I decided to give it away instead.

Quilt details.

It feels good to know these quilts will be given to patience who tho' they are getting the best of care are going through some really tough treatments.  I hope the recipients are warmed and comforted by them!      

                                                                     cheers, Claire W.

More Flowers

I'm working on some donation quilts I will have 3 complete in a few days in the mean time here are some more flower pictures.

Wisteria, I like the old fashioned varieties the best!

Pacific Coast Iris, native to the our coast, I've been working on a naturalized bed of them for many years.

Alstromerias- I can't believe I took this picture, It's all the magic of my wonderful camera!

Cinereria- another great naturalizer

oooh Rhododendrons

Hydrangea- I love that shade of lavender-blue, Perfection in a flower!

Oh Happy Spring!  cheers, Claire W.