Stake Relief Society Service Day Quilts

I find that I have neglected to post the pictures of the quilts that were donated from our ward to the Stake Relief Society Service Day. Thank you so much for your service, time and talents! You are wonderful! These are the quilts that had been donated by the time that I left. Sorry if yours isn't there.

Some Beautiful Quilts...

These are some quilts made from the free pattern that we posted on our blog earlier this summer. What do you think? Aren't they wonderful! Isn't there is a lot of variety in colors and styles? It makes you want one, too, doesn't it? 

I know of several more that are being made. We will share them with you when they are finished.

Paisley Stars and Bars Quilt

This is the quilt that we showed in Relief Society and are offering to help you make... if you are interested. It is a free quilt pattern from allpeoplequilt.com, which helps us avoid the copyright issue of sharing a pattern.  So, here is the pattern for those who want to make it on their own. If you would like some help, please, email me (robin8ir@yahoo.com) and I will help you to make one for those cold winter days or our cold summer air conditioning days! It is the perfect size to use in church or to snuggle on the couch at home or for a child to drag around the house or for you to learn how to make a quilt. Perfect!

Project: Paisley Squares & Bars

Materials--
• 3⁄4 yard total assorted light blue prints (blocks)
• 3⁄4 yard total assorted dark blue prints (blocks)
• 1 yard total assorted red prints (blocks)

Cut Fabrics--

Cut pieces in the following order:

From assorted light blue prints, cut: 54—2 1⁄2 x4 1⁄2" rectangles 

From assorted dark blue prints, cut: 54—2 1⁄2 x 4 1⁄2" rectangles 

From assorted red prints, cut: 54—4 1⁄2" squares 

From dark blue tone-on- tone print, cut: 5—2 1⁄2 x 42" binding strips

Assemble Blocks--

1. Join a light blue print and a dark blue print to make a 4 1⁄2“ square block. Repeat to make 54 blocks.

Assemble Rows--
1.    Referring to photo of quilt, lay out blocks and red print 4 1⁄2 “ squares in rows.
2.    Sew together blocks and squares in each row. Press seams in one direction, alternating direction with each row.
3.    Join rows to make quilt top. Press seams in one direction.

Finish Quilt
• 1⁄2 yard dark blue tone-on- tone print (binding), cut: 5—2 1⁄2 x 42" binding strips
• 1 1⁄2 yards backing fabric
• Crib-size batting

1. Layer quilt top batting, and backing; baste. Quilt as desired.

2. Bind with dark blue tone-on-tone binding strips.

Finished quilt: 36 1⁄2 x 48 1⁄2"
Finished block: 4" square

Quantities are for 44⁄45"-wide, 100% cotton fabrics.
Measurements include 1⁄4" seam allowances.
Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.

Are you interested in a Beginning Quilting Class?

We have had several requests to learn how to quilt since the second Sunday in January when Jann D. brought quilts to Relief Society. Remember, that is was the really cold (for Texas) weather? And, we all know that the RS room is cold on a normal day, so Jann decided that we needed quilts to keep warm. Of course, she also tied it into her lesson on Our Heavenly Father, comparing the warmth of a quilt to the warmth of our Heavenly Father's love for us.

So, are you interested in joining a beginning quilting class? There is a poll on the sidebar for your vote. We want to see if there is enough interest to put the class together. If you are REALLY excited, then email me (robin8ir@yahoo.com) and let me know what you are thinking, or make a comment below!

This is the pattern that we are leaning towards... Pink Bliss. It is a free pattern designed by Amy Butler from the All People Quilt.com website. If it isn't this quilt, then it will be something similiar... Free and Easy to make! So, what do you think?

(It is a laptop size quilt. That means that it is just the right size to bring to church to keep you warm on cold days... not too big, but not too small either.)