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May 6, 2024

Molas from Elsie Quilts

Sorry (again!) for not posting. Life is too busy. However, with much determination this one is done.

Our guild received four molas from an estate donation. No one knew what to do with them. Then a neighbor gave me three that she didn't know what to do with either.

After some thought, I put them into a big nine patch each with black borders and bright sashing. That part was easy.

The quilting was more of a challenge. Finally I used mola designs to invent a floral look strip to fill in most of the black, one with frogs ...

added by Elsie Montgomery 7 months, 3 weeks ago. under fun project , guild project , molas

July 11, 2022

Use 'em or lose 'em from Elaine Adair Pieces

I've had this collection of small mola patches for years, then misplaced them, and voila, recently found them. Decided to make them up into little pouches before they get misplaced again. They are very primitive on the backs, but the quality/skill of the fronts is most impressive. They are all made by reverse applique, far better than I can manage, and are probably from Panama or Columbia - wish I had a few more. The colors are far prettier in person. I added jewelry charms to each zipper pull.

The polka dot journal cover needs a few more practice ...

added by Elaine Adair 2 years, 5 months ago. under jewelry charms , molas , zipper pouches

May 14, 2021

Forever Home Found from The Snarky Quilter

I am always happy when I find new caregivers for my pieces, so I was especially happy last week when my dear brother asked if he could have two of my quilts. I was thrilled to have him visit me … Continue reading →

added by snarkyquilter 3 years, 7 months ago. under art quilts , cleveland museum of art , completed projects , julian stanczak , molas , primary directive , there are strings attached (Comments)

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