A cheerful quilt for a widow, Lord willing

I purchased a Jelly Roll of Verna by Katy Spain via Moda and made this strip twist for a friend It was way out of my comfort zone as I've been far too thrifty to buy them in the past. They seem pricey to me for just a little bit of fabric, but the convenience and speed sold me (sort of). I think I'm going to get a baby blanket out of the scraps. So two quilts for $35.00 seems ok to me (sort of). Better than paying $100.00 for a fat quarter stack (sort of).
A member of the church in our community lost her husband on Christmas Eve in a skiing accident. Her son is a friend of my daughter's. They've gone to summer camp together all these years and now they are in college together at Florida College,, here in Tampa.
One other thing I do when I'm making a quilt for someone is I pray for them the whole time during the process. By the time I'm done, the person has been prayed over for hours. Who doesn't need hours of prayer invested in them? I hope you don't think I'm bragging; I'm just offering a tip. K? :)


This is Bonnie's Strip Twist pattern. It really does look better if you have stronger contrast between darks and lights. Half way into this pattern, I realized all the mediums and lights weren't working well enough for me, so I raided my strip stash and tried to contrast it up some. I think it turned out cheerful and happy.



I have loved vintage sheets for decades...they make life feel like grandma's house, all cozy and snuggly. Now they are popular and harder to find in thrift stores. :( Anyhoo, I love using them as backing because they are super soft and broken in. If you do use them, go over them with a magnifying glass and make sure there are no holes. I found 3 teeny tiny ones, so what I do, is cut out flowers from the sheet and applique them over the spots. Hopefully extending the life of the quilt and backing. I gave it to her with a life time guarantee...if anything ever happens to it, give it back and I'll fix it.

Green Depression Glass

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
- William Morris (British craftsman, designer and poet, 1834-1896)

Spring Chick

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~Charles Dickens




HELLO WORLD!!!
Psalm 22:10 From birth I was cast upon you; from my mother's womb you have been my God.



Godspell in Lutz, Florida

My daughter is part of a theater school here in Lutz, Florida, called the Acting Studio

 

Every year they pick the play, get the script in August and perform in February and March. It's a dedicated, talented group of kids who have basically grown up together. I wish everyone could see their performances. The directors are amazing!!!! I love these people and what they have done for my daughter.

Before the first performance, I went back stage and took some pictures. I love this one. This is Allyson, putting make up on "Jesus", her friend Michael. He's a meek, sweet soul and a the perfect person to play Jesus.

 

Here is my sweet beautiful actress...she can even cry on cue. LOL  Honestly though, if you've ever seen Godspell, it's easy to cry.   

If you're interested in theater for your child or teen in the Tampa area contact the The Acting Studio.