Black & Tan Quilt

I pieced this quilt for my Grandpa Gallagher in November of 2008.    It was a quilt kit that my Grandma Gallagher bought at Quilts Etc!  The pattern intimidated her and I wanted it very badly - but couldn't afford it.  Since I give all my quilts away anyways, I asked if I could piece it for her.  I was delighted when she said yes.

After the blocks were sewn together my Grandma was going to add borders to make it queen size and give it to my Grandpa for Christmas.  Time got away from us, and we decided it would be a good Fathers day gift.  He became sick and died before we could finish it and give it to him.  He never saw it.  All the quilts we've made and given away and we never made one for my Grandpa.  This one is still in the basement unfinished.

Turning Twenty! Quilt

One year for Christmas, My Grandma Gallagher made quilts for my mom, aunt, and uncle.  Then she took the scraps and pieced this Turning Twenty quilt pattern.  She was tired of this fabric by the time she sewed all the blocks.  She ended up giving them to me.  I finished putting the blocks together and I had a lady in Evanston, Wyoming quilt it for me.  This is the quilt I've had on my bed ever since.  I've patched many holes in it and I'm not ready to give it up.  It has a very elegant feel to it because of the fabric choices.  I also like the all over pattern with no borders.

Mary Englebright Quilt

This is one of the first quilts I ever made.  I think Shari gave me the pattern and I believe one of her relatives quilted it for me.  My three year old daughter Gillian took the photos for me.  On this quilt, I made the back too small.  Whoever quilted it had to add a black strip of fabric to one side to make it fit the front.  Every quilt teaches a lesson.

Antique Wedding Rings Quilt

This quilt was given to me by my Grandma.  It was her parents quilt that they received on their wedding day.  This quilt holds terrible memories for my Grandma and her family.  I'm actually surprised that it still exists.  My Grandma kept it in a plastic bag in a box for the last 50 years.  When I became interested in quilting about six and a half years ago - she dug through her basement and found it so she could give it to me.

I don't have the same negative feelings about this quilt that my Grandma does.  I keep it in my sewing room (with no windows) so I can see it when I work on my projects.  I hope that some of my quilts will hold memories for years to come.  Of course, I hope they are good memories.

Stash quilt

http://www.funquilts.com/gallery/patterns/patterns.html

This pattern is from the "free patterns section" at the bottom of the link above.  The website has inspired me to find more modern patterns and pay more attention to color during fabric selection.  They have a modern "quilt along" that would be fun to try sometime.

The fabrics in this quilt have been in my stash for a long time.  I bought them from a 90 year old woman at a yard sale.  I've spent years wondering what to do with them.  I'm very happy with this quilt and the best part is - I can't decide which I like better, the front or the back!

Oh My Stars!

Block of the month during 2006 with Jayne and Jen- The class was offered at Quilters Haven in Bountiful.

Xmas 2009