Red/White Finish

One of my favorite "Go To" Patterns for a Baby Quilt -- Licorice Whip is a geometric pattern that is great with 2 color quilts or scrappy.  I have made this in Gray/White/Yellow, Multi Color Batiks , large Queen Size in Red/Beige and the two shown on the pattern cover below.

Quilted Feathers and swirls -- perfect for a little girl.  

Pattern:  Licorice Whip

Size - 64" Square

Published by:  Black Cat Creations

Link up:  Sarah, Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Retirement Quilt for Mary

About a month ago, I was notified of the retirement plans of someone very special.  It took me 2 seconds to decide the color theme (anything with red -- reminding me of her beautiful red hair) and pattern, an Irish Chain variation that highlights the red/yellow/white fabrics.

Just a note about Mary...she has been a dedicated government employee of more than 37 years, which included many years as a manager.  While I watched Harvey hit my home state of Texas and now watching Irma approaching Florida, my thoughts and prayers are also with the dedicated government employees who walk away from their family to keep us safe (from public safety to public works to all the support staff).  Mary is one of those employees....an important player in a huge team.  Best wishes Mary for your well deserved retirement.

Linking with Sarah and Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

Southern Sky

My Red and White version of "Southern Sky".  I also added a border.

And....because I like to make stencils from those cardboard postcards that fall out of magazines, I am putting them to work!

Fabrics:  Red and White Kona Cotton (Robert Kaufman)

Pattern:  Southern Sky, Black Cat Creations

Designer:  Jamie J. Elfert