Monday, March 18, 2013

Designing Monday

I finished up this quilt top for the guild I belong to.  We make what are called Soldier Quilts to distribute through a local organization to veterans.  They are not Quilts of Valor and have really only size requirements.  After I get it done it goes to a guild member who adds a label to the back indicating it is a gift from our guild.

This pattern is one from the Fons and Porter magazine.  I simplified the stars and reduced the dimensions to fit the size requirement I was given. I made a similar one at the retreat I went to back in Feb.   I bought backing for this one today, so should be able to have it finished for next month's meeting.

Hop on over to Judy's blog to see more beautiful designs.

8 comments:

  1. Very nice job. I remember that pattern. I believe I bought that magazine. What a nice thing you are doing. I'm sure it will be appreciated.

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  2. Love this Vet quilt. I too do sewing for veterans through a group here called Sew 4 vets. We make wheel chair quilts, bibs, walker bags and small items that will be for use at the local Veteran's hospital. What many don't realize is that we have many older veterans in hospital and nursing homes too who need things. Thanks for helping out.

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  3. Great quilt - like the scrappy stars. Thanks for support our military.

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  4. Love your "take" on this pattern.A gal in my group has done the F&P pattern, also for a QOV. You did beautifully....looking forward to seeing it quilted~hugs, Doreen

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  5. I love that quilt, I could see it adapted into a hooked rug!!
    ~Cammie

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  6. A salute to you for thinking of our veterans! The Stars and Stripes quilt is a beauty!

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  7. I just recently saw that quilt in the Fons and Porter quilt show.

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