YOU WANT ME TO MAKE WHAT?

Hello Quilters!  Since I haven't been able to get up to the Attic Window Quilt Shop because of this stupid virus thing, I thought I'd show you what I've been up to.  Other than making masks, I made a washer topper.

A what? you ask.  That's what I thought when my DIL asked me to make one.  She said it was for the cottage.  The washer and dryer there are in the side hall which is also the entrance everyone uses.  People tend to sit things on the washer and it is becoming scratched.  Therefore, she wants a cover for it.  

OK.

"What colors do you want?" I asked.

"Oh, something to match the wall hanging that you made for the wall in that room."

I didn't remember, but looked for a picture on my computer.  Then I went to my sewing room and searched my stash.  I found fabrics that I was sure matched the fabrics in that wall hanging.  

When I asked my DIL what size she wanted this topper to be, she said, "Oh, it should be 26" x 18."

Wait! What?

What block would make a quilt that odd size?

After much pondering, I chose a fourth fabric to go with the other three and decided I could cut a rail fence block so that the quilt came out the right size; and if it didn't, I'd add a strip here and there.  

Not bad, when you look at it here on the washer. However...

 I don't think it matches any of the fabrics in the wall hanging. She assured me that she doesn't care and likes it so much that now she wants me to make one for the dryer.  I told her I didn't have any more of the same fabrics, and she said that was fine.  She will come shop in my sewing room and pick out what she wants.

At least I have plenty to keep me busy during this Stay-At-Home period.  I hope you are keeping busy and not letting this trying time get you down.  Some days I could cry, but then I count my blessings and change my attitude.  It works!

IMPORTANT: As you know the Attic Window Quilt Shop is closed due to the pandemic but you can still place an order. Chris said that you can do curbside pickup or she will ship to you.  Just call her at the shop or email her at BrownAttic@aol.com. 

Remember!  Support your local quilt shop!  We want to go to the Attic Window Quilt Shop when this "stay at home" thing is over!!!!  I miss everyone!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Em's Scrapbag has a tutorial for a scrappy quarter log cabin quilt.  A great way to use those scraps.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

A READER FRIEND SHOWS US HER QUILTS

 Hello fellow Quilters.  I hope you are all doing well.  I'm missing my family and friends at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Despite these trying times, positive things have happened. They are the connections I've made over the years through the blog.  Marjorie, our friend who lives in Utah, sent me pictures of a couple of her latest finishes.  I wish I had seen the email in time to include these pictures with the Virtual Quilt Show.

 This is what Marjorie wrote:

"Sorry to hear about your snow in April.  We are supposed to hit 90. On Saturday. Yikes I think it is going to be a long hot summer again this year.

The pictures are of the two small quilt tops I finished.  It is from a fabric called "afternoon delight" by Alexander Henry .  I had envisioned it turning out much different.  My designing skills need improvement so I couldn't get all the fabric in one top.  The heavy gray color was difficult (a previous quilt she shared with us).  I don't know what these two will become....maybe lap quilts or baby quilts or wall quilts.

I am anxious to start my next project. I bought the Tula Pink kit "daisy chain". I love the bright colors mixed in with the B&W.  I am modifying the dimensions. The strips are supposed to be cut 2-3/8.  With my eyesight diminishing  it is hard to see the small lines.  So I am cutting 2-1/2.  Just hope it works, otherwise I will have a whole new pattern.

To everyone in Michigan  stay safe, stay sane and keep quilting because I love to see the pictures.
Happy spring.
Marjorie J."

Thank you Marjorie for thinking of us.  I love your quilts and wonder at all the work you must have put into them. They are beautiful! Enjoy all that warm weather where you are!

IMPORTANT: As you know the Attic Window Quilt Shop is closed due to the pandemic but you can still place an order. Chris said that you can do curbside pickup or she will ship to you.  Just call her at the shop or email her at BrownAttic@aol.com. 

Remember!  Support your local quilt shop!  We want to go to the Attic Window Quilt Shop when this "stay at home" thing is over!!!!  I miss everyone!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

•  My Three Sons (and a busy girly girl) has a tutorial for a Ringed Double Circle block.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

VIRTUAL QUILT SHOW FROM ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

Since we are unable to sew and socialize at the Attic Window Quilt Shop, I thought I'd show you some pictures that our fellow quilters have sent.  Above, are some bags that Marti made.  So cute!

 Louann sent us this picture of the above quilt.  She said she made it with the Scrap Crazy 3 piece templates purchased on the February bus Trip.

Louann also made this one.  She said she made this with Moda Sweet Pea and Lily layer cake and pattern.  Louann also said that these two quilts were quilted by Carol Huster.  They are beautiful!!

Joyce M. said that a finished quilt could be months or years away, but she could share photos of a bird block and her design wall.  These cute birds make me think that Spring is on its way! I know it's almost May, but we had snow this week here in Michigan! 

 Marilyn K. sent pictures of her latest finishes. 

What beautiful quilts.  I love that Marilyn sent a closeup so we could see her quilting.  Doesn't she do a great job!  

A special thank you to Marti, Louann, Joyce, and Marilyn for sharing your latest projects with us.  I love seeing what others are doing.  These women have inspired me to get something accomplished.  Thank you so much!!!

As you know the Attic Window Quilt Shop is closed due to the pandemic but you can still place an order. Chris said that you can do curbside pickup or she will ship to you.  Just call her at the shop or email her at BrownAttic@aol.com. 

Remember!  Support your local quilt shop!  We want to go to the Attic Window Quilt Shop when this "stay at home" thing is over!!!!  I miss everyone!

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

•  Craft Buds has a tutorial for an easy burp cloth.  

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles