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"The Retreat" ~~ Finished!! from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Way back in July of 2019, I attended a quilt retreat in Baton Rouge with other members of the BRMQG. After I got home, I finished up the top and added it to the bin. A couple of weeks ago I dug through the bin and chose this top to quilt.

A little blue thread, feathers in the border, and some improv quilting.

I don't know what I did unless I really look at the individual motifs. In other words, I just had fun.

The back of the quilt is this solid blue linen and, because it was too ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 1 month ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottequilts , @fleurdelisquilts , blue , brmqg , finished quilt tops , finishes , fleur de lis quilts , green , husband , improv , improvisation , retreats , teal

Cotton Quilters' Guild June 2020--finally a meeting! from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Like everyone else, the members of the Cotton Quilters' Guild have been under quarantine since March. Our last meeting was in February. Then, in March we had our annual sewing room tour. It was wonderful yesterday to see all the happy smiles and the beautiful projects everyone's been working on.

Of course, we had a bit of business to take care of. We've decided that hiring a bus to go to the Gulf States show in Slidell would be too difficult at this point. Many of the people who had planned to help us fill the bus have ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 5 months ago. under #cqg , #fleurdelisquilts , @fleurdelisquilts , cotton quilters guild , fleur de lis quilts , quilts , show and share

This time... LINES from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Remember my pictures for inspiration post from last week? Well, I guess I really like the concept, because I took another walk, this time on the search for lines.

a fence line

Trees have always been a big deal to me. I'm not sure just what it is exactly, their grandeur, their ability to clean the air, their home site capabilities, their colors and beauty. If you've ever seen the changing colors of the leaves in fall, or fledgling bluebirds following the mama from branch to branch, or Spanish moss dripping in the fog, you'd get it ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 7 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , @fleurdelisquilts , fleur de lis quilts , inspiration , lines , mindfulness , nature , texture , yards

Pictures for inspiration from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Under my needle today are these masks in gingham that my niece requested. Ten in total they've been relatively easy to sew. I made a jig to help in the pleating and that has made all the difference. Before this request, I'd made a few in oranges because I'd over-cut some 1½ inch strips. How convenient that they're the exact size of the straps.

Recently one of the BRMQG quilters posted some photos she'd taken on her daily walks. The pictures depict lines in nature, and she uses the pics as inspiration to make blocks ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 7 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , @fleurdelisquilts , fleur de lis quilts , mindfulness , nature , texture , yards

Face Masks ~~ finishes from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

Yesterday's SQI was about making cloth face masks for health care workers and patients since there appears to be quite a shortage. Today the president said there would be ample supplies shortly, including face masks. I won't argue with the president. I'll just say I've made a few masks and have plans to make more.

These four are for my sister, Laura. Her chemo treatments wreak havoc with her immune system, and she must wear a mask every time she goes outside.

I realize that she'll probably need to wear the CDC approved masks while ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 8 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , #marymarcottesews , @fleurdelisquilts , face masks , fleur de lis quilts , handmade , sisters

December is kicking it! from Fleur de Lis Quilts and Accessories

I am not keeping up with my crazy life. Here's a quick catch-up of the happenings since our return from Disney, starting with a fam photo (above) of the one day that we wore our WDW shirts, which I made using the Silhouette and heat press.

Two days after Disney, we held the Cotton Quilter's Guild Christmas party. As Madam President, I was in charge one last time, but Margaret (our incoming pres) was generous enough to take care of the food and details. Thanks, Maggie!

Maggie is on the left here. Thanks girl!

We got back on ...

added by Mary at Fleur de Lis Quilts 4 years, 11 months ago. under #fleurdelisquilts , @fleurdelisquilts , christmas , cotton , cotton quilters guild , disney , fleur de lis quilts , flowers

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