Veteran Quilts - Star Cruising

To all of our Veterans, we are so THANKFUL for your service.  Our local guild's annual challenge for 2019 was dedicated to Veterans. Our members made in excess of 40 quilts, which are being presented to many deserving veterans. 

  Above, Margaret Rau made her Veterans Quilt, with her own Eagle Design showcased in the center ---- her applique work is amazing.  Margaret used our pattern "Star Cruising", published by Black Cat Creations. 

A closeup of Margaret's Eagle.  Thank you Margaret for sharing your quilt. 

The above Veterans Quilt is my challenge quilt and is made from the same pattern, Star Cruising.  This Quilt of Valor will be presented to a family member.  

Black Cat Creations

Designed by Jamie Janow Elfert

Finished Size 68" X 85" 

Quilt of Valor - Ready for Binding

I may be repeating myself, but I love the Red Snappers used to attach a quilt to the leaders.  The Red Snappers were purchased  at the Houston Quilt Show and now with practice under my belt, I had this top ready for quilting in 15 minutes.  This includes loading the backing to the leaders, basting the batting onto the backing, then basting the top (which I float) onto the sandwich.

The QOV Top was made by my friend Mary, now a resident of Pittsburgh as of this past weekend. If I had to guess, Mary and her hubby Howard are busy unpacking the fabric and sewing supplies first.  I will add the binding and then beg my sister Phyllis to do the handwork on the binding to finish for mailing.

Off to work ......

Mary's QOV ready for quilting

While visiting, my friend Mary left behind this beautiful RWB log cabin to quilt for the Quilts of Valor.  I put it on the wall to let it relax a little before loading it on the frame.  I will show again later as I start quilting and again when finished before shipping off.