NATIONAL QUILT DAY .....................

National Quilt Day, and so far all I have had time for is to peruse some quilt books and try to find some fabric in my stash for the tulip quilt below.  I ventured out to my local quilt shop, and their winter hours were in effect, so no fabric. I made up for the disappointment by stopping by Arby's and getting myself a mint-chocolate shake. You gotta do what you gotta do to make yourself feel better.

 I have needed a new spring/summer quilt for my kitchen for a while. I actually remember in an old quilt magazine seeing a tulip quilt, but was unable to find it. Then Pat Sloan started advertising her new quilt book .. and of all things .. there were the tulips I wanted. Immediately ordered her book, which arrived this week.

I am only going to make 4 tulips as my wall space is limited. Still, the quilt should measure somewhere around 20 - 22" ish x 38" ish, depending on sashings and borders.

This past week our quilt guild met for a craft session at our monthly get together. We were fortunate to have as our guest speaker, Dee Hart, to show us a method of coloring on fabric. This pattern is from Crabapple Hill Studio, by Meg Hawkey. 

 First we had to outline our pattern.  Then following instructions on what colors to start with, and using a 3 color process for tinting and shading.  This is only the first part of the process. The final process is embellishing with embroidery. That is when the coloring will just "pop". 

So my first part is done (Kelly!) ... now to find time to start the embroidery. That is why a Halloween themed project may be the perfect project at this time. Even though my son stated ..."probably will not be done until Halloween 2020". Now you know I have to finish it forsure this year.

I  plan on continuing National Quilt Day this evening, working on my  hand quilting  project meant for my living room for a summer wall hanging. And when that is done, then finish up some cross stitch summer patterns when I am not trying to finish the embroidery on the above picture. I love being retired ..........

Hoping you all had a chance to celebrate National Quilt Day by playing with some fabric.

Until next time,

Sharon