Stars

Stars cover this queen size quilt.  I realize this isn't the best picture but I want to share it.  My neighbor gave it to me when she didn't want it anymore and I think it is beautiful.  I don't know the pattern name.

Wool Fan Block

Old wool quilts were made of old clothes.  Before all the easy care fabrics of today were made, wool was right up there with cotton and other natural fibers that wore like iron and often found themselves used in quilts, rugs and other useful items.  This fan is made of wool and embroidered.  It is bright and cheerful.  The block is about 8" kind of square.

Log Cabin Blocks

Also in the box of fabric and quilt things were these 2  Log Cabin blocks.  They are not the same size but do have some of the same fabrics.  They are sewn onto pieces of sheet material.

Quilt Block #2

The next block out of the box was this 9 patch or Cat in the Corner block.

Butterfly Quilt Block #1

Don't you just love it when you find some orphan quilt blocks.  This butterfly block came as a nice surprise.  I have seen a lot of butterfly block patterns and never this particular one before.  I might have to make a few.  I think my sister would love a butterfly quilt.  OK, project for the future.

Dresden Plate #3

This Dresden Plate quilt is different than the other 2 posted here.  It has been well used and has a few places just worn out.  There is a cotton bat inside that is quite worn out in some blocks.  The block backs are of flannel which hasn't had the fuzzy softness for many years.  Many of the background blocks as well as the plate petals are made of poverty blocks.  Some are large pieces and others are small.  The cotton petals are still quite bright and in very good shape.  I think it is a charming quilt that in it's day was well loved.  It is a twin size.

Thanksgiving Prep. & Happy Thanksgiving All

I don't know how much I will be on the computer over the next several days as I get ready for Thanksgiving with my family.  I have much to be thankful for and I find new reasons every day!  As much as I like the food and the gathering, I also am thankful for my God, for the country I live in, for family and friends and for my great husband, Randy, who I appreciate more than I can ever say!  Life is good! 

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you whom ever you are and wherever you may be.