Gretchen Alexander
Machine pieced; machine quilted by Windy City Quilters. I learned the Crazy Quilt Stack and Whack technique in an Elizabeth Mini NSNG workshop. The blocks languished in a box for several years until I saw how Debbie Plato used sashing with her crazy quilt blocks. Christine Ischkum and Elisabeth Licata, friends from my weekly quiltingContinue reading “For Julie – With a Lot of Help from my friends
Gretchen Alexander
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Gretchen Alexander
The Sweet handkerchiefs on this quilt are part of my inheritance from my grandmother, mother, and my aunts. Some of the hankies are embellished with tatting, appliqué, and embroidery done by these Dear Ladies. I have made three butterfly handkerchief quilts; one for my Granddaughter Samantha, and Grandnieces Charlotte and Julia to continue the LegacyContinue reading “Legacy of Love
Gretchen Alexander
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Gretchen Alexander
Quilts for Cops is a national organization providing handmade quilts for police and other first responders who are injured in the line of duty. The Chicago group, hosted by the Chicago Police Chaplins Ministry, meets monthly! Come join us! (Machine pieced and machine quilted. Nancy Gonzalez is the long-arm quilter.)
