Women who inspire... and what you've been waiting for...

I know, this is the project you all have been dying to see. So here was project #3 I had ready for camp - the blue and tan! Isn't it wonderful! I just love it. The border on the left looks kind of wrinkly, I'll have to take another look at it and maybe rip it out. It could be that the whole quilt is wrinkled and just not pressed. Anyway, this one is for my mom. We bought the book and fabrics together, we both just loved it! The pattern is from the book "Laps from Fats for family and friends" book 3. And believe it or not I actually used the same colorway they used in the book - that doesn't happen too often!

The other thing I wanted to share with you is the wonderful inspiration I get from other women at the retreat. It isn't always just quilt related. I have met the most wonderful women at this camp. Of course you've heard me talk about Laura, Sossy and Linda a lot - and you can see their blogs. But I wanted to share some things from 2 other ladies. (Not to say there are only 2 more that are inspiring - this whole guild is amazing!)

First off is Jackie Conaway of Whimsicals. I"m sure you've seen their books, patterns and/or fabric. Anyway, Jackie is the "mom" of the team, and even though she says she is retired, she is always helping Terri out. I even got a glimpse of one of their projects going in their next book - and is it AWESOME! Anyway, the theme of the camp this year was "Run for the Border". We had mini-sessions on bindings, borders and patterns/blocks representing borders (Mexico, Canada, IL, KY, MI, etc (borders of IN)). So Jackie brought some of the Whimsicals quilts she made to show creative use of borders. Oh they look so good in the books, but you should see them in real life - Oh way more gorgeous! Above is a fun fall themed quilt with Jackie holding it.

And then there is Esther! I met Esther last year at camp, and what a beautiful lady! She is 91 and still going strong! I want to be like her when I grow up! She has had to slow down on the hand quilting she used to do for people, but she still does just a bit for herself. Above is a recent quilt she finished making and hand quilted, I think for her grandson. The quilting was to die for! We all had a wonderful visit from her. She was unable to attend camp this year because she had broken her ankle and it was just a tad too hard for her. But she did stop in to say hi! Oh and she told us she counted up her descendants and was at 60 with 2 more on the way!

Ladies like this are just so inspiring in so many ways! I am so lucky to know them!