Community Quilts from Ray

Ray had been busy not only longarming but sewing too!!  Read along and check out the three great quilts Ray finished.

Ray writes:
“Between all the long arming of quilts, I managed to actually make a quilt.

I was doing some shopping at a discount store and came across the fabric aisle. They had 20 count jelly rolls for less than $7 each and I could not resist buying two of them. I decided to sew two strips together and then cut them into 4-inch blocks. I grouped four blocks with the same fabric in them to make 8-inch blocks. The fabric is really cute but there were only five different fabrics which was not enough variety.

It is probably a bit big for a baby quilt but would be great for a young child. I enjoyed making it and like it. Hope some child does as well.”

Here’s quilt #2 from Ray…
Ray writes:
“I finished this cute little quilt from Jean in WI and wanted to share it with you, When you sent it to me, it was on the small side at 27 x 29. You included a note saying it was small and included the outer border fabric with the top.

As I was reviewing what I had in my stash, I found the large autumn leaf print. If one border is good, then two should be better. I added the leaf print then your burgundy to get it to 37 x 39.

My thanks to you, Jean, Deb, and Pat for all the goodies that went into this sweet little quilt.”

Ray writes:
“Nina H. in Missouri contacted me about a quilt top she had made and did not want.

It was the result of a mystery quilt project that unfortunately did not end with the result she had hoped. I gladly accepted it and finished it. The fabrics are beautiful and have a lemon theme to them. She did a great job with the piecing. I am calling it Lemonade. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

I found some green leaf fabric in the stash from Deb and Pat for the backing.

I decided to go with the double swirl motif with white thread to soften the lines in the top and to add interest to the open spaces.

I would agree that blue fabrics would be better suited for the quilt. However, I think I managed to make some great lemonade out of it. I am sure someone will be glad to accept it and give it a happy home. My thanks to you, Nina and Deb, and Pat for the ingredients for the lemonade quilt.”

Ray also was blessed with some mail…
Ray writes:
“I got a surprise when I picked up the mail today. I found a box from Charlotte L. in FL that I did not know was on its way. She packed all kinds of goodies in it. There were two large cuts of fabric that I can use for backing. They are in the back left of the pic. Peach and red-colored fabrics.

There was a really nice 20 piece jelly roll that I have an idea for using in a quilt top. There were also several nice smaller cuts of fabric that will come in handy for borders or adding to a back that needs just a little more fabric. There was a nice stack of layer cake cuts to have on hand. Then the big stack is a bunch of UFOs. OMG!! The ideas that are flowing on what to do with them. Thanks, Charlotte.”

I think we all have sewn mystery quilts and have not been happy with them.  Donating the quilts to charity is a great idea!  We happily accept them all!  Thanks to Ray and the many people who helped these quilts come to be.