Saturday 17 January 2015

so Scrappy SATURDAY, I have been here

My Saturday last week was spent sewing these wonky star blocks. I didn't get them done in time for the link up but will catch up now. I have been so busy since Christmas and trying to catch up with life, swaps and my own sewing. I think I might nearly be there.
This year I have to learn  to say NO and not to over commit.... So here goes....
What I did during the week.
I continued on my WONKY STAR BLOCKS.
Here I am working on my block
 Here is my BLUE one for the month of January. I am linking up with So Scrappy.
http://superscrappy.blogspot.com.au


I continued on with a yellow block and a red block. This gives me enough blocks to finish the quilt. I wanted to show these seperate blocks even though I have already shown the finished quilt the other day.





I have been making these blocks/quilts throughout 2014 and now continuing into 2015. I made 4 quilts for my sons closest girlfriends for their 21sts. It has been very hard but needs to be done. Everyone has to move on.
The labels on each qullt were personalised and are very touching. A few tears were shed when written and again when read. Memories will live on.


I am linking up with Soscrappy, Scrap Happy Saturday

It was with Angela's help and motivation that I managed to get all these blocks and quilts done. Thanks Angela for all your motivation..

22 comments:

Terri said...

A beautiful quilt, and loving memories.
Hugs

Christine M said...

Enjoy your sewing day, Jo.

Anonymous said...

Hi Jo ,yes a very hard thing ,but I admire you for the way you are moving on you are a special lady Jo,and wow the quilt is gorgeous,enjoy your sewing day my friend xx

Melody said...

Really beautiful blocks

Cathy said...

How nice to keep your son's memory alive by giving his friends such lovely quilts. I had to laugh about four girlfriends and those were only the closest ones!

Kat Scribner said...

What a great quilt that is, Jo. Lovely! all finished and ready for this year's challenge.

Sally Trude said...

What a wonderful quilt. And I agree wholeheartedly about how motivating the Rainbow Scrappy challenge is.

Kate said...

Beautiful blocks, gorgeous quilt. The scrap challenge is definitely motivating, you've done well this year.

Scrappy quilter said...

What a wonderful quilt. I've always loved making wonky stars.

Quilter Kathy said...

I love this block, and it makes such wonderful quilts...great job!
Very generous and loving of you to make these memory quilts.

Nell's Quilts said...

The finished quilt in the photo is spectacular. Such a simple idea but so delightful in the finish. The girlfriends will doubtless appreciate your generosity in helping to keep his memory alive.

Pinnylea Creations said...

Sending hugs xx

Katie Z. said...

Beautiful!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Mmm - they are beautiful - but may I tease you and call you an overachiever for the additional colors ? lol -
Those just make fanstastic quilts!

Angie said...

Lovely finish - - and I think the quilts we give away are always the most special!

elliek said...

stunning quilt and so much love goes into all the quilts you have done for all John's friends. He will live on in so many lives.

Jennie in GA said...

Your Wonky Stars inspire me. I have been bitten by the bug. What an incredibly sweet gesture in memory of your son. You must be a very special lady.

Nanette said...

What a stunningly beautiful quilt Jo, and made with loving care and sweet memories. I want to make wonky stars now.

Sheila said...

Beautiful fabrics, blocks and quilt. I agree with Jennie. You are a very special lady.

Deb@asimplelifequilts said...

The blocks and quilt are gorgeous and I'm sure will be treasured. What a lovely thing to do.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful way to share the memory of your son, I'm sure all those friends who have received a quilt will be very touched.

Scrappy quilter said...

What a wonderful quilt. Love how all the colors blend together. Beautiful work!