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I finished 49 quilts in 2025, ranging from postcard size to twin size. Most of those have now been donated, but a few are displayed in our home. Here are some of my favorites.
Quilt Drama, 63″ x 77″
I made this to showcase the fun novelty fabrics I was “forced” to buy because they made light of quilting “disasters”. I keep it on the living room couch!
Pattern is BQ2, available hereIce Cubes, 54″ x 54″
I got this design idea from a Zen Chic quilt and made this to use up scraps. I store my scraps as strips cut to uniform widths, so this was fast.
Don’t Forget the Orange, 18″ x 25″
This little quilt was a fun experiment. It’s supposed to have a companion, but I haven’t figured that one out yet. Maybe in 2026?
An Orange, Not An Onion, 57″ x 68″
I started Karla Alexander’s Blue Onion quilt but really hated her process, so I made only a few blocks and used them as the focus of this quilt.
Orange Star, 50″ x 50″
I designed this in EQ8 because I had admired several similar quilts.
Curious By Nature 2, 61″ x 61″
I liked this pattern so much I made 2 of them, then taught it as a class. This is hanging in my upstairs hall now.
Elizabeth’s Quilt, 61″ x 69″
Made from a pattern by my friend Elizabeth, using fabric she gave me.
Half a Bubble Off Plumb, 57″ x 59″
I designed this to integrate some of the blocks I made in Tara Faughnan’s block studies class. It’s probably my favorite quilt of the year.
Indian Blanket, 45″ x 58″
I made this using ideas from both Tara Faughnan and Brenda Gael Smith. I sleep under this one!
Swirl, 60″ x 66″
This was made from a pattern by Triangle Frenzy. It was easier than it looks, and so dramatic that I made 2 of them!
Whew! On to 2026!
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I enjoy seeing all your quilts. You have inspired me to keep track of all my finished projects. I too make many donation quilts but I give them away as soon as they are finished.
Hi Patti! Good to hear from you. Yes, I agree it’s good to make them and good to get them donated!
I really admire the fact that you make so many different styles of quilts! Your love of the process and your confidence with color shine through all of them.
I am feeling a love of stability right now so my favorite of this bunch is Ice Cubes. But I am sure on another day I would choose a different one as my favorite! 🙂
Hi Gwen, I really like the ice cubes, too. And yes, we are absolutely drawn to different designs on different days–isn’t that fun!
49? Wait a moment while I faint…
You are amazing, absolutely amazing!
Your favorite makes are amazing too!
Okay you are a role model of getting projects done 🙂
And for giving your time to spread joy through quilts to your community!
With regard to getting things done, it really, really helps to be retired and that I don’t like to travel–ha!
What a feast for the eye. Thanks for sharing a sample from your year of 49 quilts. That’s remarkable.
And yes, on to 2026. May it be another good year
Thanks, Mariss. Hope you have a good 2026 as well!
As I read through your blog this morning, I realized while I had seen a lot of it before, I hadn’t commented (so I’m trying to add a few comments here and there — no need to reply). I loved this line-up, and happy to see an Elizabeth quilt there; it’s quite an honor.
I remained impressed with how you can take orphan blocks and make them into something wonderful, while mine just look like orphan blocks sewn together. Your line-up this year has many notable finishes, the large orange Carpenter block star among them.
The other notable thing is your freedom in making quilts: if the process/block/fabric doesn’t suit you, you change it up and move on. We should all have this spirit! Thanks for the show!
Thanks for reading, and for your kind words. The carpenter star quilt is one of my faves as well. With regard to changing things that don’t work, somebody (can’t recall who–sorry!) advised me to say “It’s only fabric” and move on. I find that helpful.