I'm so glad you are here! I am writing on Friday morning because I am joining some quilty ladies at a retreat. The location is just 40 minutes away and is quite affordable! Just $75 for two nights. This is only my second retreat though they have been holding the retreat weekends at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM for years, twice a year - typically April & November. Because I am scheduling this post, I'll be skipping the weekly feature...
But I just have to share the fact that I finished the two Memory Keeper quilts. I really had not planned on it. I got them quilted and then focused on cutting fabric for the retreat and packing...
But when I had all of that done, I found I still had a few hours... I went on a mission to select binding fabric. I was a bit surprised at what I chose, they I really am pleased with them. I kept thinking a contrasting solid... or even a flanged binding of two colors to match the quilt. Nope!
They did not want that. They did not want that at all! I They chose blue prints... The sunburst print in blue was used as the backing for the Paper Lantern quilt last month. And the darker blue large floral print was from a wedding quilt last year.
The binding process went super-fast because there were some 2-1/2" strips already cut of each fabric. Here are some of their glamor shots...
Keep Piecing!
Melva
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Your memory quilts turned out beautifully, Melva! I like how they are connected to each other, but not exactly the same. I'm sure your customers are going to love them. Hope you're having a wonderful time at your retreat!
ReplyDeleteThose are two great finishes! Your binding choices are perfect. It is interesting how various quilts are quite "vocal" about what each one wants or doesn't want! I hope you have the best time at retreat. That is a great price!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThese Memory Keeper quilts have turned out very pretty - like you said when you first received clothing/fabrics from client there were dark colors. But in the end you have worked some magic that I know the family will love. What are the patterns you used? Usually I can work out the blocks but these colors meld together. Thanks, Beth in AL
ReplyDeleteThe memory quilts are just gorgeous!! Your customers should be thrilled. Hope you had fun on that retreat!
ReplyDeleteNice job on finishing those memory quilts. Hope you are getting lots done at retreat but most importantly having so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThe memory quilts are all bright, bold and fun. Hope you had a wonderful retreat and were very productive.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you had a wonderful time at the retreat! I'm looking forward to hearing all about it as I've never been to a retreat before. Your quilts with the bindings they wanted came out nice! :)
ReplyDeleteI've never been to a retreat out of town....unless you count South Hutchinson when I live in Hutchinson. I know 40 minutes away isn't far, but further than I've been for one.
ReplyDeleteLovely job on the memory quilts. I love it when things just go together fast. Have fun on retreat! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Your memory quilts are lovely, Melva. I hope you had a great retreat! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHi Melva, you did a great job on them. Isn't it fun when it all comes together? I have some of that blue sunny fabric - it's so lovely. Thanks for linking up to FM Mavericks!
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