Valor Squared

Modern Sampler - This is a Block Of The Month Sampler started September 2012. I thoroughly enjoyed quilting along with every one and was waiting for each month to reveal what kind of new block would be created. I did mine in an assortment of colors, blues, reds, pinks, purples, greens, with a sheet music print as the common fabric for each block. The sashing is done in black and the check border is in navy. Each block is quilted with a different motif and then echo quilted for density.It has a feathered border and Philippians 4:4-7 is written on the sashing in purple thread. The batting is Hobbs 100% cotton and is made with all quilt quality cotton and cotton blends. The back is pieced in a contemporary pattern. It measures approx. 42x42 and has a sleeve on the back for hanging. Signed and dated by me. Made in a Non-Smoking home Here is a list of all the quilt artists who designed each month's block: September - Sherri McConnell - A Quilting Life October - Vicki Welsh - Field Trips in Fiber November - Stephanie Dunphy - Loft Creations December - Pat Sloan - The Voice Of Quilting January - John Adams - Quilt Dad February - Amy Smart - Diary of a Quilter March - Allison Harris - Cluck, Cluck, Sew April - Amy Lobsiger - Mrs. Schmenkmen Quilts May - Cathy Underhill - Cabbage Quilts June - Pam Vieira-McGinnis - Pam Kitty Morning July - Victoria Findlay Wolfe - Bumble Beans Inc. August - Amy Ellis - Amy's Creative Side September - Sarah Fielke - The Last Piece October - Jackie Kunkel - Canton Village Quilt Works

North Point Crossing - I made this quilt after seeing Love Of Quilting, showcasing the design and I just had to make it. North Point Crossing Scrappy Patchwork quilt from Mary Fon's designs.It is done in an assortment of fabrics in lots of color variations with sashing done in gold and black to tie it all together. There are twenty 14 inch blocks. Quilt size approx. 68x84 This quilt is completely quilted with lots of feathers, and a center motif on each center black square(pictured). Each block is quilted in an all over design with feathered borders in free motion style. The batting is flannel for extra warmth and softness with a muslin backing. Signed and dated by me and made in a non-smoking home

4-Patch Posies - I made these 4 bouquets using Inktense pencils (my first trial with this media) and freehand drawing, and assembled them into this cute little quilt. It is layered and ready to quilt, but I haven't decided how I want to quilt it yet.

Kaleidoscope d'la Ricky!! - This was made for a challenge with a few of my friends. We were given beautiful batiks and natural and browns and told to make a quilt 16" sq min. using some part all given batiks in the quilt front. I added the bright colored fabric to add interest. I also used a technique I was taught by Hollis Chatelain at the Houston Quilt Show this year, note the fluorescent embroidery floss I used to couch along some of the seams and to add the finishing touch along the outer edge. Thanks Ricky for the wonderful demo in Show 403!!

Shazam - Made from scraps--lots of 1 1/2 inch strips left from four different projects. Just when I reached the end of a source, I’d find another hidden stash of scraps. So, I’d make more blocks. When I ran out of the right sized pink fabric, I pieced the pieces to get the size square that I needed and made more blocks. Originally, I had planned to make five blocks into a table runner; but, it just wanted to be bigger!!!

My Starry Night - Made for the 2013 Challenge of a quilt group I belong to. Thousands of little fabric pieces adhered with paint details and quilting.

Quilt for Penelope - I used a snowball block and 9 patch.

The Bees Envy Me - This quilt was made in 2012 and was made in reference to the local university. Alabama State University....... "HORNETS" "Black and Gold".

Over The Rainbow - This is the second Oz quilt I,ve made for my best friend/sister Wendi. There was no pattern just something I liked. She loved it.

Elphaba

Emerald City

Emerald City

Wicked

Mini Face Quilt

Mini Face Quilt

Mini Face Quilt