Quilting - More quilts, just not for babies.

I really planned on getting some of my UFO's (unfinished objects) completed this year.  That was before all the babies showed up.  But I did get this one finished finally.

I believe I started it in 2006, but it may have been 2005.  The pattern is by Pat Speth, and is called Star & Hourglass.  It's made from tons of different reds, blues, and off white fabrics.  Here's a close up of the blocks.

When I cleaned out the quilting cupboard and found out this just needed borders and backing, I decided it was finally time to complete it.  (of course, that was six months ago and I just finished it yesterday.)  Now I have something to hang up on 4th of July.

I was actually full of energy this weekend.  I cooked for hours and I  got to work finishing up the quilt above, and another one that was actually a gift for someone and needed to be completed before today.  This pattern I call Filmstrip.  I can't remember the actual name and I can't find the pattern to the one I made years ago, so I just guessed at what I needed and I think it came out pretty good.

Here's a close up of the quilting pattern I used.  I hope you can actually see it.

Next up, I bought a new quilting frame so I can get these queen size quilt UFO's  I have hanging around the house finished.    (I'll be selling my old frame once the new one is up.  More details to follow in the near future.)

Quilting - Boys - 6 / Girls - 0

As I mentioned before, I've been busy this year with baby quilts.  Luckily, my sister will finally have a granddaughter come January.  YAY.   Who knows what I'll create for her.

The most recent family addition, baby Andrew, received this quilt while I was in Illinois for our nephew's wedding.    Here's the front (or at least it was supposed to be).

Sometimes, when I find I have a bunch of "focus fabric" left over, I use it for the backing.  I can't help myself.  I just have to make it look good and I end with with two quilts in one.   Here's the back.

I did send a quilt to our Tuscon niece and nephew when their son was born, and Ted was nice enough to send me a bunch of pictures since I forgot to take them before mailing it.   This one was made from "nine-patch" blocks that I then sliced up and turned around in different directions.  It was fun.

Of course, it looks much better with cutie JP on it.

Next up, MORE QUILTS, can you believe it?