Quilt Shot 125~ Memory Paths

Memory Paths

A memory quilt made in memory of my neighbor's Mother.

This quilt will travel to California to be presented to her Father.

Deconstructed garments

 Why a quilter has several rulers?

Enough left for backing.

Like putting a puzzle together.

I LOVE the challenge.

Do we call it "Monster Crumb" quilting?

 The step usually forgotten before layering. 

Not this time.

Expanded table top to layer the quilt.

 Pinning leader cloth.

 Been 3 years since I used the Dream Frame due to physical health.

Getting back on like riding a bike.

 Machine cooperated and only broke thread once,

and no skipped stitches. Still some tension problems on back.

This one garment was rather thin fabric,

so saved for the binding.

Besides, I love binding in black.

Really makes other colors pop, I think.

By the time the thin fabric was folded 4 times,

it laid perfectly.

 Added back some of the tags.

 This button hole band covered a hole I didn't catch earlier.

Worn & stained spots are just part of a memory quilt.

 Also warped fabric from worn stretching has to be considered.

There were 3 linen garments in this quilt.

I didn't use starch, just a dry iron and gentle hands.

 I try to hide my signature.

The back of the quilt.

I over estimated the strip unit.

Can't believe it turned out perfect to run twice down the center.

Only needed to cut off end to straighten edge.

So I guess I estimated correctly after all?