Potholders for Me

After making potholders for a number of family members, I decided to make some for myself. I selected scraps in some of my favorite colors and sewed them in the "rail fence" pattern. Before I sewed the tops to the backing, I had to make sure the squares were square. For this I used my rotary cutter and square rule.

Next I sewed tops and backs together, leaving a small opening, laid the heat-resilient batting on top, and turned it all inside out. I blind-stitched the opening. Finally, I machine quilted on top, stitching "in the ditch" along the seam lines. All done!

A Blue Ribbon

Big news. Here's a note we Main Street Quilters just received:

Howdy Quilters! Before driving to MI, I took my Round Robin quilt 60 mi west to the town of Ault, CO, for their Fall Days celebration. This includes a quilt display, quilt judging, tractor pull, and very popular engine show of old farm equipment. I decided to go for the judging option. I included a write-up which was pinned to the entry. WE WON THE BLUE RIBBON!!!!!!!! The prize, donated by C&W Sugar, was a 2 lb bag of refined sugar made from sugar beets grown locally. Attached was a note acknowledging their generous donation and request that a thank you note be sent (address included). Too funny!!! I will save the sugar to bake something for your June journey to CO. Thanks to all for contributing to the winning entry. Love, Berte

Look at this prize winning quilt. Berte made the inside square. Carol did the first border; then Judy, Sue, and Wanda.