Purple and Orange, the fabric challenge quilt

If you've been following along you might remember back in August I posted some blocks that the Tyler Modern Quilt group had given me. These were from a group challenge where they all had to make blocks using a certain fabric, however they all disliked the fabric so much they were eager to give them away.

Finally, here's the quilt made from their challenge fabric blocks. Not bad, huh?  Orange and purple aren't my colors personally, but I figure everything is somebody's favorite.

One of my favorite parts of this quilt are the three applique chenille hearts some one made, so nice and soft!

A local long-armer has graciously offered to quilt a few tops for me for Covered in Love.  This is the first one she's done and it looks so cool!  If you're looking for an affordable long-armer, especially if you're local check out Annie McHugs.

Thanks so much to the Tyler Quilt Group folks and to Annie McHugs for long-arming :)  This quilt will be donated to the families of patients who pass away in the hospital through Covered in Love.  If you would like to contribute blocks, tops, or quilts please check out the main page.  We also have a monthly block drive you can contribute to if you're looking for a low key way to participate.

Linking to Crazy Mom Quilts Finish it Friday.

Crumbs Coming Along

I've been working on these scrap blocks forever but I finally got them all sashed.  Now I can start arranging them and filling in the spaces.

Don't get your hopes up, this phase of the top will probably take a really long time, too :)  Meanwhile, I finished the top from the purple and orange blocks the ladies in the Tyler Modern Group gave me Covered in Love.

One of the ladies in the group long arms and she's going to quilt this one. Check out Jeriann's business page at AnnieMcHugs.com. I'm really looking forward to seeing what she does.

Linking to Oh Scrap! and Design Wall Monday.

"Ugly" Challenge fabric quilt

There's another Covered in Love quilt in progress. This one is made from a bunch of donated blocks the Tyler Modern ladies made for a fabric challenge.  Despite making some lovely blocks they all disliked the purple/orange/green combo and were eager to get rid of their blocks. Mores the benefit for me!

I also just pulled some fabrics... If I could some how turn these into a finished quilt by Friday night that would be awesome.  It's possible, but not likely. We'll see.

Linking to WIP Wednesday.

Edit: Wednesday morning update. 100 blocks are made and pressed. Auditioning layout options.