Quilts, crochet and potholders

We had quite a nice weekend here. Chris and I,  both, got in a lot of yard work between rain storms. Our drought is well over. I got out my favorite mini chainsaw and cleared as much of the jungle as I could around the pond. I tend to test the max capabilities on this and eventually bent the chain bar.

I’ve already picked up a new bar and will be back in destruction mode later this week. Russian Olives are my main target. I’ve cut down at least 8 so far and there are lots more to go. I absolutely love this Stihl GTA 26.

It was very hot, humid and sweaty outside so I was happy to spend the rest of the weekend inside.

I got 2 more veterans quilts quilted!

I don’t know who made this one but I  think it’s a clever way to use scraps. I worked it up in EQ so I would remember it the next time that I cut quilt kits.

The next one was made by Gwendolyn. I like this one a lot too.

I have some large print symmetry fabrics that would work great in this pattern.

There are two more quilts already loaded. After that, only 2 more!

During quilting breaks I made 5 sets of Potholders.

And made progress on the crochet wheelchair blanket.

This blanket will probably get finished in Maine. My next project is a baby blanket, due in December. I had to order special yarn for it (Virginia Tech colors). It arrived Saturday so it will go to Maine too.

I’ll finish quilting the 2 veterans quilts today before I go to help set up the voting precinct this afternoon.  We have a primary tomorrow and I expect it to be a very slow one based on early voting numbers. I might make a lot of progress on the blanket.


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5 responses to “Quilts, crochet and potholders”

  1. Kristin F Avatar
    Kristin F

    I really like both of those veterans quilts. I haven’t seen either layout before.

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  2. lswanekamp Avatar

    Great quilts! Sounds like fun cutting down all that stuff.

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  3. geneblack Avatar
    geneblack

    Your group does some creative quilt designs.
    I have a magnolia tree, that I cut down once, it came back. I need to cut it down again, although it may be too big for my mini chain saw at this point. I have never heard of Russian Olive trees.
    I love the seahorse potholder.

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  4. marmic1954 Avatar

    Both of those quilts have unique designs. I don’t envy you the battle with Russian Olive trees. We planted one once and regretted it hugely. Those things can be vicious!!

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  5. Quiltygirl Avatar

    Holee cow – you did put that chainsaw to the test.

    love the veterans quilts – the you mocked up is a great one!

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I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.

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