Ingrid Whitcher

Well, the second Sue is quilted. I really like how the center turned out. I was hoping the thread would show a difference more in the outer section.

So much other stuff has been going on around here also. I took an awesome class last weekend on hand-dye techniques. I did marbling, painting with thickened dye, discharging, mono-printing and BATIKING! It was such a fun day and my friend Angie is such an awesome teacher.

Mom sent me 2 small quilts that both have an “antique” applique Sunbonnet Sue. Her instructions were to quilt them both differently with my style. Here are pictures of the first one.

I have finished piecing the quilt top that has been my obsession for the past 4 1/2 months. I have so enjoyed this project and am looking forward to the quilting. I love that at least 50% of the fabric were hand-dyed in our garage. I have included a photo of the completed top as well as the inspiration behind the quilt.

A lot of other things have been happening around here as well. The kids are all home-schooling this year. We are all having a great time and the kids are all doing so well. My youngest is going to a “Dame” school 3 x a week and then home with me the other two. It is a one room schoolhouse setting with 3-4 grades. He is loving it!

I also am going to be a Aunt again in the next few weeks. My youngest brother is having a baby. I can’t wait until they are old enough to send drums and other noise making toys! Here is a pic of the diaper bag I made. I haven’t made any bags for quite some time, so it was fun to work on one.

I am slowly but surely making progress on my quilt. I had to dye some more fabric this weekend for it – did not turn out just how I wanted but maybe it will add another element for it.

I just received my acceptance letter from AQS in the mail!!! My quilt “Serenity” made it into the show in October. I am so excited.