This is a quilt I’ve been trying to make for – brace yourselves – around 10 years. 

It’s a sampler from a beginner’s quilt book I bought when a woman named Martha Brown, who I worked with years ago, inspired me to want to learn to quilt.  I went out and bought all the supplies and the fabric I needed for the sampler along with a beginner’s book.  It was very relaxing once I started piecing together patches to make blocks.

This block was the most difficult for me.  I think it was something about the way the instructions were worded.

This block, the basket, is what made me take a long break.

Here are more pictures.  Some show the backs of the blocks as well.


It’s all done by hand.  I’ll post more as I make more progress, but I’m sure it won’t be too soon.

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  • Mark Winters says:

    You really do it all!!! Do you want to do Macy’s or have your own shop?

  • Ellen says:

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  • Aunt Crystal says:

    Riquee, I am just speechless. Jack of all trades, master of none (yea, right)!!!!! that is so awesome. I would love something like this to put on my bed but them there isn’t enough material and years to make it that big. I just love it and you. Keep it up!!!My head has swelled with pride just knowing that we are related! I hope I do not fall over from the weight!!!
    Much Love Aunt Crystal

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