This month is my last month for my Bee group. I have been swapping, quilting along and "Bee"ing constantly for 2 and 1/2 years now, and I am ready for a break. I have also been volunteering on the executive of my guild for the past 3 years. Due to changes in my life I will not be able to volunteer on the executive for next year. That left me at a crossroads of what I wanted to do next with my time and quilting. Remembering this quilt, made me thing of how much joy I have making baby and children's quilts. This is a pattern I made on my own for a friend's granddaughter. It was a lot of fun to make, but worrisome as well, because I wanted it to be perfect for her.I have decided that I would like to my some quilt tops for children that can be donated to my guild. Right now I make blocks for them, but I would love to be able to contribute some tops. For me, it is a win win situation. I get to use my stash, try out lots of quilting blocks I have wanted to make, and maybe even learn to machine quilt better. Hopefully too, I will get to design some of my own quilts.One of the things I love most about quilting is how much joy it gives back to you and to me this quilt is a reminder of that.
Please check out the other quilts in the Bloggers' Quilt Festival. There are so many talented quilters. I know that I am going to have a lot of "quilt eye candy" for weeks to come. Thank you to Amy for putting this all together.
11 comments:
lovely quilt and how fun it's your pattern. thanks for sharing and have a great day
A joyful and pretty quilt. What generous plans you have for your future quilting endeavours.
Oh...I just love this quilt.
Just lovely Michelle! It sounds like it's time for a new direction. Can't wait to see where it leads you.
Thats a lovely design :)
This quilt is wonderful. I have a baby quilt I want to donate too. Once I'm done my bees I intend to make some donation quilts too. Thanks for sharing with us. Hugs Ariane
Great quilt. Good luck on your new path and I hope it is rewarding.
Sometimes we do have to step back and think about what we really want to do. Your quilt is lovely and I hope you get to make plenty more in the way that you enjoy best!
Lovely quilt - very happy looking. Judy C sends happiness along your journey.
A wonderful quilt Michelle! Love it! 8-)
I did write a pattern for the Christmas tree quilt. A local shop is selling it for me and I'm trying to figure out this whole internet marketing thing. I'd gladly sell you a copy. It's a fun little quilt. You've already got a honey bun, so that cuts down on the work. you just need a bit of extra yardage for the background.
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