Feeling Full and Happy!

I'm feeling quite satisfied as the last of the 5" blocks are completed. Only one more 10" block to arrive (and it has a story all its own) before I start to assemble the beast. Enjoy the final fives as we head into the home stretch.  

Cyndi Black, Litchfield, Maine (Busy Thimble) Cyndi and I have been friends since we started the Maine state quilt research project (Maine Quilt Heritage) back in 1986. Her shop (Busy Thimble) is my “happy place”. I can honestly say that she has never made a quilt I didn’t love. Her work is amazing and I cherish her friendship. Cyndi sent me 6 to choose from and they are all outstanding. I went with this Dear Jane orphan as it reminded me of a whirling virus. Thanks Cyndi! 

oops, I realized I forgot to put the label on before taking the photo. I used this cheater as the Log Cabin is one of Cyndi's favorite blocks.

Donette Beimborn, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Donette’s block had one more outside border that I had to sacrifice to make it fit into the “baby” category. It was the last of the logical choices for cutting it down. I think it looks just fine in its diminutive size. Thanks Donette! 

Kathryn Conway, Bath, Maine. 3/9/24 - 1/31-20. I included this block from my friend Kathryn who passed away this winter, just one month shy of her 96^th birthday. For 25 years we quilted, dined and fabric shopped together on a regular basis. I miss her very much and although I am thankful she did not have to endure all this madness, I know in my heart she would have taken it in stride like every other challenge she faced in life. She was a prolific quilter and donated so many of her quilts to those in need. Thank you dear friend! 

Laurie LaBar, Dresden, Maine. Although Laurie’s mother was a wonderful and prolific quilter, Laurie is relatively new at it which is why I was so happy that she could provide me with this little gem. She is Chief Curator of History and Decorative Arts at the Maine State Museum and we have worked on a few fun projects together. She is currently making a fabulous pictorial quilt as a tribute to her Mom that I hope to be able to share with you when it is finished. Thanks Laurie! 

Linda Liggins, Laurel Hill, Florida. I love this blue fabric so I really wanted to just add something to the outside to make it larger, but in the end, it was the perfect block to cut down to the 5” size. Thanks Linda for making my job easier! 

Gladi Porsche, Lee, New Hampshire. (GladiQuilts) I consider Gladi to be one of the most talented quilters I know. Her sense of color, pattern and design are truly amazing. Her quilts have been in many publications over the years, but the photos never do them justice. If you ever get the chance to see one of her quilts in person you will know what I mean. Gladi sent me 4 of these little appliqued blocks and it was tough to choose just one. The other 3 will go into my next “pot luck” quilt. Thanks Gladi! 

 Stay tuned for the final bite!