The Daily Jay Quilts

Quilt Festival

2011-10-28T07:36:00.000-07:00

Hi and welcome! The quilt pictured is one that I made for the Wrapped in Hope part of Margaret's Hope Chest. Wrapped in Hope donates quilts to children who have a parent in prison. The quilt is sent as a gift from that parent. I chose a girl who was turning 16 and likes purple and lavender. I wanted to make something that she would love forever and thought through a lot of options. I saw these pictures on Two Dogs and a Quilt (http://twodogsandaquilt.blogspot.com/2011/03/infinite-variety.html) and decided to do something in solids and use one of the patterns. I used the design in the bottom picture at the very bottom (the entire quilt isn't even showing). Once finished, I had a long-arm quilter do the quilting since it turned out too big for me to be able to handle.

I forgot to take a picture of the back, but it is an ikat fabric with greens and grays. The binding is gray to work with the back and it also worked well with the purples, etc.

I really enjoyed making the quilt and hope that the recipient loves it.

ps. I found an error in my piecing after putting the top together. Hopefully, it isn't too noticable :)

Thanks to Amy for hosting the Quilt Festival again. I love to see everyone's work.

Purple and Lavender

2011-08-01T13:32:00.000-07:00

This quilt is for Wrapped in Hope for Margaret's Hope Chest. Amber from Georgia likes lavender and purple. Since she is turning 16, I wanted a quilt that she would love for ever. I hope this fits the bill.

Village Quilt - Do. Good Stitches

2011-02-22T13:53:00.000-08:00

Here are the blocks I made for Do. Good Stitches February Hope circle.

'Highrise' block with a taxi waiting.

Modern house block.

House Quilt

2011-02-16T20:11:00.000-08:00

Made for a friend's new house.

Blogger's Quilt Festival - London Calling

2010-10-27T10:27:00.000-07:00

This quilt was made for a friend currently living in London. We stayed with her for several nights and this was our way of saying thank you. The design is based on the flag of London. I used about 24 different red fabrics to make up the patchwork cross. This picture was taken in London on the patio of its current home. I forgot to get a picture of the back, but it is an Alexander Henry's Fulham Road Mocca in Red.

Raige Quilt

2010-08-10T07:41:00.000-07:00

Quilt for Paige and Ray (Team Raige).

Twin Quilts

2010-05-03T19:41:00.000-07:00

Quilts for Twins - a girl and a boy

2010-03-11T15:44:00.000-08:00

Your rainbow is strongly shaded indigo.

What is says about you: You are a proud person. You appreciate cities, technology, and other great things people have created. Friends count on you for being honest and insightful.

Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.

Basting

2009-12-30T09:56:00.000-08:00

A quick photo of my assistant while I baste the last work-in-progress that I have this year. I don't think I will get it finished, but it is still good progress.

One to go

2009-12-16T06:48:00.001-08:00

I am finished with 3 of the four quilts I had on my list for Tallgrass Prairie Studios challenge. This is an hourglass quilt inspired by those of the Sometimes Crafter.

A completion

2009-11-29T06:23:00.000-08:00

Using Tallgrass Prairie Studios challenge, I am getting some projects done. This is for a gift for someone so I am only showing the back. It was long-arm quilted and I finished the binding. I had four projects at the start and now three.

Days of Our Lives

2009-08-18T20:14:00.001-07:00

Like sand through an hourglass...

Long time no post

2009-06-27T04:49:00.000-07:00

Baby quilt for the Linus Project. I practiced my free motion quilting on this one.

One of two pillows.

Disappearing nine-block

2009-05-09T19:55:00.000-07:00

Below is a picture of the latest quilt top that I completed - a disappearing nine-block. It is a gift for a friend's wedding. The long-arm quilter has it now.

Quilt Festival - Spring 2009

2009-04-21T15:25:00.000-07:00

Even though I am a REALLLLLY new quilter, I decided to join Park City Girl's online quilt festival. This is only my second quilt, but I did it all myself and for that, this quilt makes me happy. Now I just have to get it quilted!

Work in Progress

2009-04-07T06:59:00.000-07:00

A work in progress that will ultimately be a gift.

My assistant

2009-04-01T13:24:00.000-07:00

Whirlygig Quilt top

2009-03-25T06:21:00.000-07:00

This is my inaugural post on the quilts side of The Daily Jay. This is the second quilt top I have made - still needs some sashing, backing and quilting.