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Hand applique, hand embroidery by unknown person. Machine piecing by Helen Downie, hand quilting by Mary Stori. These “Sues” were found wadded up at the bottom of a box of ’30s fabric scraps bought at a flea market! “Sue” has been a bit overdone, but the blocks were so nice they deserved their very ownContinue reading “Sunbonnet Sue

Helen Downie

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Machine pieced and quilted. This simple pattern showcases an over 20-year collection of Liberty of London Tana Lawn fabrics. Deb Ramsey’s quilting is lovely and creative – note how she changed thread colors to match the ribbon on each ‘gift’

Machine pieced and quilted. This quilt continues the showcasing of an over 20-year collection of Liberty of London Tana Lawn fabrics. Deb Ramsey’s quilting continues to be lovely and creative – again, note how her quilting thread colors are changed to match the ribbon on each ‘gift’

Machine pieced borders, machine quilted. I framed this Laurel Burch panel just for the sheer fun of it, and sent it off to Deb Ramsey to play with. Her exquisite quilting – check out those tiny circles in the white areas – make this piece very special.

Machine pieced. Machine quilted by Deb Cimaglio. This quilt is a gift for my dear friend Deb Szott – a special thank-you for all her caring and kindness. Deb is completely in the dark about this – finding the quilt here will be quite a surprise! Love you, Deb, and Merry Christmas!

Machine pieced. Machine quilted by Deb Cimaglio. Remember when “posies” were the rage? Made the blocks and the time finally came to o something with them. Notice Deb Cimaglio’s beautiful quilting – it certainly ‘makes’ the quilt.

Machine pieced. Machine quilted by Deb Cimaglio. Almost all the fabrics in a collection of black-and-whites were used in this quilt patterned after the fancy dress of Court Jesters and Harlequins. Super quilting by Deb Cimaglio.