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Reader’s Quilts

July 14, 2016
Lynn Brazen, Tennis Quilt
Lynn Brazen, Tennis Quilt

Good Morning, Quilters!

I’m off to St. Louis to kiss, kiss, kiss my new grandson, Louis!  

I’m a little nervous about being away from my sewing machine for so long–does anyone else feel that way ever?  I’ll have plenty to keep me entertained…but sometimes sewing is the perfect “wind down” at the end of the day–so is rocking a baby, of course!

THE INBOX QUILT SHOW

I thought this would be a great opportunity to show of YOUR quilts!

Do YOU have a quilt with a motif from The Inbox Jaunt you’d like to share?  Please send your photos to lckennedy@hotmail.com for our first ever Inbox Quilt Show!  

PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR QUILT

Use your camera or cellphone to take a photo.  Carefully consider the lighting on your quilting.  Photographing your quilt outdoors on a cloudy day is ideal.    Avoid shadows if possible.  Top down photos like the quilt photo above–often show the motifs well.  Another option is to photograph your quilt at a 45 degree angle to highlight the quilting line.    Just do your best and don’t fret!  We’d love to see your work!

THE TENNIS QUILT

The Tennis Quilt above was stitched by reader, Lynn Brazen.  She used the horizontal composition she learned stitching  the “Sailboat Sampler Quilt-a-Long”.   Learn more about compositional styles in my Craftsy video, Divide and Conquer –a great value at $19.99 HERE!

Lynn did a great job personalizing her quilt by designing a racket and ball for a friend who plays tennis.  LOVE, LOVE, love, love it Lynn!  Thanks for sharing!

OFFSPRING

I can’t wait to see Louis Andrew and…

I can’t wait to see what YOU’VE created with over 100 machine quilting tutorials offered here at The Inbox Jaunt!

Send photos right away—lckennedy@hotmail.com

Happy Quilting!

Lori

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16 responses to “Reader’s Quilts”

  1. kattails.....Kathy in WV says:
    July 14, 2016 at 6:09 am

    Congratulations on the new grandson! I’m sure holding him will remove all thought of your sewing machine. Yes…I sometimes wonder about being away from the machine for a few days but I have a wonderful “virtual quilting friend and teacher” who has been encouraging her readers to doodle for months now and telling us about muscle memory…lol….so I’m just positive you’ll lose nothing in the few days you’re away. Travel safely….enjoy!

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      July 14, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Thanks so much!!!

  2. Marta says:
    July 14, 2016 at 6:30 am

    Tickled that you will soon see/hold your sweetie pie! Blessings for your whole family.
    Safe traveling. By the way, my sewing machine is my wind up and my wind down!

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      July 14, 2016 at 8:16 am

      My wind up and down too!

  3. Donna says:
    July 14, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Bon Voyage! Enjoy those precious moments when first you get to hold your grandchild.

  4. Rebecca Shaffer says:
    July 14, 2016 at 7:04 am

    Congratulations on having a new grandson and enjoy your visit with him! I just got back from my vacation in Denmark and while I missed my sewing machine (especially during the eight hour flights) I was able to practice my doodling and enjoy The Inbox Jaunt. Isn’t technology amazing?

    1. WordPress.com Support says:
      July 14, 2016 at 8:15 am

      Great to hear you doodled a lot!

  5. Nora Jacobs says:
    July 14, 2016 at 8:30 am

    love Lynn’s quilt!

  6. Kathie Banks says:
    July 14, 2016 at 8:32 am

    There is nothing better than gazing at an infant grand….your sewing machine will be the last thing on your mind….until you hit the pillow.

  7. Melanie says:
    July 14, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Enjoy your grandson! Yes, I miss my sewing machine whether it’s in the shop for servicing (thank goodness for my small backup machine!) or whether I’m away for only 4 days to the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, only 4 hours away from me!! Lovely time, but so glad to get back to that humming machine again. LOL

  8. Barbara Frank (@Barbara_Frank) says:
    July 14, 2016 at 10:08 am

    I share your joy: my darling grandchildren live in St. Louis, too 🙂 Have a safe and fun trip!

    PS I quilted the quilt on my Twitter page using some of your techniques. Thank you!

  9. ireneshooter says:
    July 14, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Congratulations on your new grandchild, I know you’ll have a wonderful time!

  10. Ann says:
    July 14, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    Grand babies make you forget everything else. It is a bit magical. Enjoy!

  11. Marilyn Larkin says:
    July 14, 2016 at 10:53 pm

    Yes I,m a sewing machine tragic too but; now I enjoy my young grandaughter sitting next to me with the machine, grandchildren become fascinated with everything the machine can do. I am sure your newest grandson will love everything you do and all too soon will be joining you in all your adventures. Ahhh grandchildren the world’s greatest treasures. Stay safe and oh so much love coming your way.

  12. Christine B. says:
    July 15, 2016 at 11:05 am

    I definitely don’t like being away from my sewing machine for long but cuddling your cute little grandson will more than make up for your withdrawal symptoms! LOL!! Have a great time!

  13. Dorothy says:
    July 20, 2016 at 6:56 am

    Congratulations on becoming a Grand mother…the bonds you make while they are small are repaid threefold when they become all grown up. Enjoy every minute.
    kind regards, Dorothy

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