Quilt of Valor #52 - Storm at Sunset

I find that I actually have the top fabrics for the next two Quilts of Valor, White Out (right) and Clearing Storm at Sunset (left). Both are in my head, with how I should proceed with each! There are also some bowl cozy's on the table.

Quilt top fabric for two different quilts

The top section of the top of the quilt

 

Quilt of Valor #51 - White Out

These were as close to the colors I wanted
for this that I could find.

 

Bowl Cozies

I went to the kitchen to fix some ice cream, as a celebration of getting jobs done, and found I have no bowl cozies. Whether I ran out, sending them all out to others, or someone felt their need was greater and took mine home, I need a cozy or two to make eating cold and hot foods easier. So, here I go again! I should be able to make these while still making the Quilt of Valor(s).

I made 2 for me, and I made some extras, to send to say Thanks for helping me to make the Quilt of Valor gifting happen, to help these veterans be seen and remembered for their service. They all say 'Don't Microwave', because while they are made with Wrap & Zap, I can't be certain that they fabrics are all 100% cotton, some were purchased from remnant tables, or that the thread is the same. Even if everything is 100% cotton, just getting a little grease or fat on the cozy can cause a fire in the microwave. It's just safer not to use them in a microwave.

Cutting the fabric, ready to iron

Marking the angles for the tucks

Sewing the wrap & zap to the fabric

 

Quilt of Valor #50 - God's Promise to the World Gold

Buying fabric at Michaels, not roomy!

Finished Quilt - After the Darkest Storm

Finished Quilt-After the Darkest Storm

Close-up of the rainbow space

Sort of the inspiration of a rainbow

 

Quilt of Valor 49 - 3rd Covered Bridge - Bridge In Winter

I am a real fan of covered bridges, but my bridges are all based on my imaginative memory of the bridge in Brown County State Park. I've turned it into a series. Disappointingly, I forgot to get a good photo of this one, before I put it in the mail.

I forgot to get a 'finished' photo!!!

Top - it's not finished, but gives the idea

Bottom - still some decorating to do.

A Hat Band and a Phone Pocket for the Parks

 Before I got started on my latest quilts, I needed a new park walking hat, and a distinctive band. I also needed a 'pocket' for my phone and wallet, so that I don't have to take my purse into the parks, and still have everything I need with me.