Quilting Hollis Quilt

 Its in the hoop and I am enjoying the process:

Using the big stitch with Coats and Clark Bold hand quilting thread.  Had a long-armer baste the quilt for me and that sure is nice way to have it sandwiched.

Hollis's Quilt progress

 This morning I completed the applique of Sun Bonnet Sue and added the embroidered bouquet of flowers.  Now all the hand work is done, and I just need to finish up the nine patches.  I am considering adding a border of flowers of some kind to the top to make a "pillow cover" as my daughter, who saw my progress this week, said Hollis will probably want it as a bed cover for her twin bed.  It will be wide enough, but right now it is going to be square, and I need to make it into a rectangle.  Sigh, so most likely more applique to do - but then I love to applique.

Americana Sampler

 I have finished my Americana Sampler quilt.  I did have Martee Patton to long arm quilt it for me and she did a beautiful job.  The following are some pictures of the finished quilt.  This quilt is designed by Fons and Porter.

Happy Independence Day!