My father-in-law and I have been busy. Last year I got him started with the embroidery machine. (I now have 3 sets of snowpeople, 1 set of Santa and the reindeer, an set of the seasons and 1 set of Noah's ark.
Each set has 20 blocks. I am working quickly to turn them into lap quilts because I know I have more blocks coming.) While Dad is visiting we decided to teach him some quilting skills. He has been here 2 1/2 days and we have made one 48x48 lap quilt out of strips that vary in width from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. While I was at work today he made another 23 Christmas fabric blocks which will eventually be a another lap quilt measuring 63x63. He is having fun and I am having some of my stash used. It is a win-win situation. He is doing a great job with the 1/4 seams. When this is finished we will get on the longarm and quilt both of these. When he heads home I am going to send a sewing machine and a couple of bags of strips. He said he would take whatever I send him. Those quilt blocks will be made into charity quilts and donated to people who need to know that someone cares about them. I highly recommend sharing with your quilting skills with others. Makes it twice as much fun!
Each set has 20 blocks. I am working quickly to turn them into lap quilts because I know I have more blocks coming.) While Dad is visiting we decided to teach him some quilting skills. He has been here 2 1/2 days and we have made one 48x48 lap quilt out of strips that vary in width from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches. While I was at work today he made another 23 Christmas fabric blocks which will eventually be a another lap quilt measuring 63x63. He is having fun and I am having some of my stash used. It is a win-win situation. He is doing a great job with the 1/4 seams. When this is finished we will get on the longarm and quilt both of these. When he heads home I am going to send a sewing machine and a couple of bags of strips. He said he would take whatever I send him. Those quilt blocks will be made into charity quilts and donated to people who need to know that someone cares about them. I highly recommend sharing with your quilting skills with others. Makes it twice as much fun!
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