Chair Back Quilts

I wanted to try a few of the patterns from the book "Disappearing 9 Patch", but didn't necessarily want to do big quilts. Hence, small quilts from essentially the same group of fabrics made with different 9-patch blocks. This method is also fun to try out different machine quilting techniques.

For the first little quilt, I used gold thread in the bobbin and actually quilted it from the back.

They are working out great in the living room and serving two purposes: (1) keeping the backs of the recliners clean and (2) bringing in bits of color to otherwise drab chairs.

quilted blocoks

HI!!!  WOW that does look great.....is the 9 patch quilted or not...hard to tell but i love the star esp gramma's button!!!

Two Together Quilted

After appliquing the star, I echo-quilted around it a few times. Found just the right button for the center from Grammar Tean's stash.

Star Block& Nine Patch

The new quilt will have these two blocks, set 5 x 5,then a couple of borders.  Planning to quilt each block at a time.  The 9-patch I will quilt in ditch of large 9 patch with narrow zigzag.  Also going to applique the star with same narrow zigzag through batting and backing
Not sure that will be enough quilting for the Star block. Comments?  Suggestions?

Table Topper: pattern and fabric by Pearl Louise

Picked this up in Rapid City. Had it all sewn together but couldn't quilt it on my little machine.

Gail's Sampler - Center Section Complete

It's difficult to get a picture of rthe whole quilt. It still needs borders... maybe something called Prairie Braid. And I may turn it into a duvet cover so I don't have to actually quilt it.

Twisting Pinwheels

Fun pattern we picked up last week.