A & A Quilts

More Projects integrating Bedouin Embroidery

2012-02-07T10:45:00.000-08:00

Here are two items that I recently made --

the first is a wall hanging that i made for my niece's home. it includes a stunning piece of Bedouin embroidery purchased from the women in Laquiya.

this second item is adapted from an Arab dress that my friends in the Galilee found in a second-hand shop! I turned it into a covering for the orthopedic pillow on my rocking chair!

It's a Miracle!

2012-02-07T02:35:00.000-08:00

We are so grateful and so proud of our daughter's twins, born at Hadassah Ein Kerem!

Here they are covered with Savta's small quilts, keeping them cozy on the day they came home from the hospital!

More Covers for the Shabbat Hot Plate

2012-01-01T03:57:00.002-08:00

Here are more examples of quilted shabbat plateh covers! The first two are simple squares.

This is a changing pad -- based on a log cabin pattern that we found in 101 Log Cabin Blocks by Linda Causee (published 1997).

Another personalized quilt

2011-12-29T11:41:00.000-08:00

This quilt is lap size and includes photos of the great grandchildren as a gift to their great grandparents.

Personalized quilts

2011-12-29T11:32:00.000-08:00

We also make quilts for special occasions and with personal photos of people or meaningful places. These are 2 buggy size quilts made with photos of "770" - the headquarters of the Lubavitch Movement.

Shabbat Shalom!

2011-12-28T23:21:00.000-08:00

We have been asked to make quilted covers for the shabbat hot plate ("platah"). What do you think of this one?

Quilts for Sale

2011-12-26T12:47:00.000-08:00

Come and visit us and bring your friends from Israel and abroad. We will be selling our quilts at the Farmer's Market this Friday from 9 am to 2 pm. The market is located at the ICCY בית תרבות עמים ונוער on Emek Refaim St. in Jerusalem.

Traditional Quilting

2011-12-19T23:24:00.000-08:00

We like making more traditional quilts also! This quilt is meant for a newborn -- to be used in the carriage or in the bassinet. Aren't the floral prints magnificent?

Array of new quilts available for Chanukah

2011-12-12T06:01:00.000-08:00

Come and join us at the Hadar Mall on Thursday, Dec. 15th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. We'll be offering a whole new stock of beautiful quilts, some with special Chanukah motifs!

The mall is located on Pierre Koenig St. in the Talpiyot Industrial area in Jerusalem.

And choose from these changing pads with cute little designs --

Look forward to seeing you there!

Bold Colors

2011-12-06T23:43:00.000-08:00

We have been very creative and working very hard at completing a lot of projects for sale this month!

Pictured here is another "coexistence quilt", which incorporates a piece of embroidery made by a Palestinian woman.

Busy Bees

2011-12-03T01:20:00.000-08:00

We have been busy getting ready a whole bunch of Chanukah gifts for sale. The smaller items sell better, so we've been making changing pads and carriage quilts.

The changing pads shown here are backed with nylon ski jacket material and are made with fabric from jelly rolls -- 2 1/2" X 4 1/2" pieces of fabric.

I'm So Proud!

2011-11-08T00:36:00.000-08:00

This is my latest coexistence quilt, which provides a stunning display for a piece of Palestinian embroidery. My daughter and her boyfriend have recently purchased a brown couch and this quilt is meant to be a design element for their couch -- and also a delicious way to cuddle up while watching TV during the winter months! Notice that the elements are not exactly symmetrical, which is one of the special features of this quilt!

Matching Little Girl Quilts

2011-10-31T02:16:00.000-07:00

This set of matching little girl quilts is for two sisters who share a room -- a six-year-old girl and her newborn sister. Don't you love the combination of purple and green!

The six-year-old's quilt is junior twin size (54 X 72") and the newborn's is for the crib.

What a wonderful gift!

Shhh!!! Don't tell!!!

2011-10-28T04:06:00.000-07:00

My niece, who loves the color teal, is having a baby shower this weekend. Her little girl is expected in late November. This quilt, using teal, pink and brown, is in the scrappy style!

Quilting for Peace

2011-10-19T23:50:00.000-07:00

In honor of the brave step that the Israeli government took in releasing so many prisoners and bringing Gilad Shalit home --

This quilt is an expression of my hopes for peace. It was ordered by a friend in Chicago who asked for a coexistence quilt mainly using the color teal.The women in Laquiya offered to make something special but after searching in the market, they couldn't find the right color thread. So,the piece of embroidery that they offered me includes a bit of teal combined with yellow and orange. It turned out to be a pretty combination. This quilt is meant to be a design element on a couch -- the size of a lap quilt. The stacked bricks are made of a pretty floral print that brings out the teal.

Good luck on your new home!

2011-10-18T00:41:00.000-07:00

My daughter Sari just moved into a new apartment in Jerusalem. Her bedroom is filled with sunshine and her bed is covered with a beautiful quilt from her Mom!

Shanah Tovah!

2011-09-28T00:54:00.000-07:00

Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year to all my quilting friends around the world!

I have been making small baby gifts -- all of which are for sale. Here is a carriage quilt with 2 alternative matching diaper pads, using 4" square.

And here is a cute little pink carriage quilt in the scrappy style. Small and cuddly and delicious! All our baby quilts are 100% cotton.

Summer Camp t-shirts

2011-09-20T23:13:00.000-07:00

It's not so easy to come up with creative birthday gifts, especially as our kids get older! One of my daughters worked at Camp Ramah (in Palmer, Massachusetts) for many years and has collected an impressive and colorful collection of t-shirts from those years! Her husband suggested a double bed quilt for their guestroom -- made from all the t-shirts -- which was a great idea! I got to work right away in order to have it ready for her birthday, which is Erev Sukkot! Here it is!

Bedouin Embroidery

2011-09-19T06:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I made another visit to Laqiya, to see the women of "Desert Embroidery" which is a non-profit organization for the empowerment of Bedouin women in the northern Negev. The organization provides the women with a framework for getting together, hearing lectures about a wide array of subjects, and embroidering all sorts of projects for sale in their shop. I brought them another one of my "coexistence quilts" which incorporates a piece of their embroidery as a central element. They were eager to receive it and to make it available for sale in their shop!

This is the quilt that they are offering for sale --

A Baby Gift

2011-08-22T13:04:00.000-07:00

Adi and Avner just had their second child! Together, we made this quilt for their little baby girl. Mazel tov!

Check us out on "Etsy"

2011-07-27T08:19:00.000-07:00

We are now selling our "coexistence" quilts on the "Etsy" website.

Check us out!

With Giraffes and Lions

2011-07-07T03:33:00.000-07:00

We created this classic baby quilt, made up of 4 inch squares, for Sari's friend who just gave birth to a second boy. Mazel tov!

A New Scrappy Baby Quilt

2011-06-30T06:29:00.000-07:00

My girlfriend has 2 granddaughters and is expecting a grandson. She asked me to create something special! Here it is!

I have made many quilts using orange and purple. But purple didn't seem to be a good color for a little boy. So, here I have combined dark green and shocking orange!

Bold Colors

2011-06-26T02:05:00.000-07:00

My daughters have been telling me for a long time that it's time to make a beautiful quilt for my own bed! so, I got to work, in honor of our 42nd anniversary (it's hard to believe!) and Ron's birthday, which is quite a milestone, and I created this quilt. The pattern is similar to the one that I made for Dahlia's bed, a few years ago (also a conversion quilt).

How to:
take 17 X 21" pieces of 2 contrasting fabrics and cut them in strips -- 1.5", 2.5", 3", 3.5", 5", 5.5". Then put them together in descending and ascending order. Isn't the effect stupendous?

Little Boys play with Dolls too!!

2011-06-16T02:22:00.000-07:00

We received a special order from Etz Lenu B'Hatzer in Abu Ghosh for little doll quilts in boy colors!

Take a look at these.

They are pictured here with little pillows too!

They are made with scraps from jellyroll quilts -- pieces from 2 1/2" strips.

Lap Quilt

2011-05-18T04:04:00.001-07:00

I just finished making this lap quilt to match the enormous king size quilt that I made for my sister about 2 months ago. She and her husband have a big TV chair in their bedroom, so I thought something matching would look nice on the chair. The colors are a bit loud and it's in the scrappy quilt style. Can you see the 12" blocks?

Lilith Magazine Auction

2011-05-09T08:48:00.001-07:00

Please take a look at the Lilith Magazine on-line auction. One of my co-existence quilts is for sale!

This is a good cause and you might want to support it! All proceeds go to support the magazine.

Best wishes for a Happy Passover and a Wonderful Easter to all our friends!

2011-04-10T05:08:00.000-07:00

Just finished another coexistence quilt which I wanted to share!

Blues and browns were the colors at Hana's wedding -- just 43 years ago!

Click on the image in order to see more detail.

It's Springtime!

2011-03-30T00:53:00.000-07:00

The weather is beautiful in Jerusalem. The air is clean, the sky is blue and Pesach cleaning is upon us! I decided that I had to quickly finish this Coexistence Quilt, so that I would have plenty of time to get ready for Pesach! Hope you like this one!

As in previous Coexistence Quilts, I have used the element of stacked bricks to symbolize the building blocks of a joint future together here in Israel.

The quilt is created around a central element which is a unique piece of embroidery made by a Bedouin woman from Laqiya in the northern Negev. These women have gotten together for self-empowerment to create and sell their own embroidery. Their non-profit is called "The Association for the Improvement of the Status of Women: Laqiya" and they run a shop not far from the mosque in Laqiya.

Quilt Cover and Matching Pillowcase

2011-03-20T01:49:00.001-07:00

This is our first commission via Elena's store, Etz.lenu b'Hatzer in Abu Ghosh. The order was for a quilt cover and matching pillowcase for a boy's twin bed.

The fabrics and design were chosen in consultation with the customer.

Bedouin Embroidery with Paisley

2011-03-06T22:35:00.000-08:00

Last time that I went to Laqiya to buy the embroidered pieces for these "coexistence" quilts, I bought two small matching ones. At the time, I thought I would make a quilt with a matching pillow, but inspiration told me to put the two small pieces together into one quilt. I particularly liked the combination of purple and gold! Click on the image to see it more clearly!

Coexistence Quilts

2011-02-24T22:38:00.000-08:00

These "Coexistence" quilts have turned out to be very popular items, which pleases me greatly!

Check out the combination of purple and yellow.

A Work in Progress

2011-02-08T05:40:00.001-08:00

My sister showed up about 2 months ago with a ton of fabrics from Joann's Fabrics in Delaware, and she asked me to make her a king size summer quilt. I had some trouble getting inspiration because honestly, I hadn't chosen the fabrics, and I wasn't sure how it would all come together. She asked me to use these big 12" squares. Since the size of a king size quilt is 108" X 96", exactly 9 squares X 8 squares works just fine.

Working on a king size quilt can get a bit awkward, so I pieced and quilted everything in 3 strips. Next step is to put together the backing and attach it. I'll use quilting in the ditch to attach it, since the top is already quilted.

I'm quite pleased with how it's turning out! This was lots of fun!

Bold Oranges

2011-02-06T00:53:00.001-08:00

My most recent "coexistence quilt" is made with orange fabrics and a soft gray to make it a bit more mellow! The colors were chosen to highlight the central motif which is a piece of Bedouin embroidery, made by the women of Laqiya.

This one is being donated to Kol Haneshama for a "silent" auction to raise money for tzedakah. If you're interested, the auction will take place on Saturday evening, motzei shabbat, March 5th at 7:30 p.m. at Kol Haneshama in Baka.

Click on the image to see it in full detail!

More Baby Quilts

2011-01-18T00:07:00.000-08:00

Here are more baby quilts by Hana.

All are available at Etz.lenu B'hatzer in Abu Ghosh.

Pinwheels

2011-01-17T03:26:00.000-08:00

These baby quilts, made by Hana, are available at Etz.lenu B'hatzer! Some are smaller, made for the baby carriage, and some are larger, made for the crib.

Baby quilt

2011-01-16T13:18:00.000-08:00

Check out this new quilt that Hana made for her newborn grand-nephew! Aren't the pinwheels cute?

Good news!

2011-01-16T00:28:00.001-08:00

The good news is that we are now officially registered for selling our quilts!

Our baby quilts and changing pads are exclusively available at Elina and Roni Barkan's shop in Abu Ghosh, Etz.lenu B'hatzer. The store, located at 5 El-Rashid St. (the main street of Abu Ghosh), 200 meters after the Abu Ghosh restaurant, features all kinds of gifts for little kids, especially beautifully crafted wood items such as children's furniture and rocking chairs.

Here is another example of a "coexistence quilt", which incorporates embroidery by the Bedouin women of Laqiya.

Palestinian Embroidery

2011-01-09T06:38:00.000-08:00

As you can see, I have been having fun with these coexistence quilts. This one includes a central piece of Bedouin embroidery, surrounded by some very strong and colorful quilted elements.

Blues and Browns

2011-01-05T00:59:00.000-08:00

Here is another "coexistence quilt" using blues and browns which seem to go together so beautifully! Again I used a center block of Bedouin embroidery combined with an element of "stacked bricks" as a metaphor for the building blocks of our future together. Click on the image to see it more clearly!

Doll Quilts

2010-12-14T01:54:00.001-08:00

These little doll quilts with matching pillows are the size of a piece of paper! The small ones are 9 X 12" and the larger ones are 12 X 16". Using scraps, they take very little time to make and they are great gifts for little girls!

Coexistence Quilts

2010-12-13T05:18:00.001-08:00

It took me a long time to get the right inspiration for the pieced part of this quilt that would frame the Palestinian embroidery in the center. In all modesty, I must say that I am very pleased with the results!

This is meant to be a TV quilt or a lap quilt -- a decorative element on your couch.

Changing Pads

2010-10-25T03:54:00.000-07:00

I was recently in Bad Ratz on Rivka St. in the Talpiyot Industrial Zone, and a woman criticized me for buying the already-quilted ski jacket material. She said I was taking the easy way out! She must have been assuming that I was using this as pre-quilted material for my blankets. Not so!! I'm using it for diaper pads!!

We wanted to share with you how wonderful a backing this makes for changing pads or decorative pads for lying an infant on the floor or on your couch. The ski jacket material is water-proof, already quilted, and comes in a full array of colors (including orange, gray, greens, and blues).

Pictured here are 3 recently completed diaper pads. They make wonderful gifts and are all 20" X 28".

Coexistence Quilts

2010-10-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

For a long time, I have been feeling that I would like to combine two parts of my life -- my quilting and my belief in and dedication to peaceful coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis.

Out of that feeling came this quilt -- which combines Palestinian embroidery and my own creative elements. I used stacked bricks because I thought they go nicely with the embroidery and also because of the appropriate symbolism -- the building blocks of a future together. This is a decorative quilt, meant to be a bed spread or to decorate a guest room.

This quilt represents an enormous investment of time and energy in both the creative work of embroidering and quilting.

Stars

2010-10-11T01:42:00.000-07:00

Browsing the web, I came across this pattern, which has a star-like center. It's so cute and easy! The block pattern, called the Handy Andy Quilt Block Pattern, is by Janet Wickell at www.quilting.about.com.

The finished quilt block size is 20" by 20", which is quite large. It would make a good center motif for a larger quilt.

And here is the one that I made using this pattern!

For the complete pattern:

http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpatternsprojects/ig/Free-Quilt-Block-Patterns/Handy-Andy-Quilt-Blocks.htm

Pinwheels

2010-09-21T15:20:00.000-07:00

We were recently asked to prepare a number of diaper pads for a friend who wants to try to sell them.

Isn't this pinwheel design cute?

The diaper pad uses the already quilted ski jacket polyester material as the waterproof backing.

These pinwheels are made by cutting 7" squares of each fabric. Each square is cut in half and the resulting triangles are sewn together, each to the other fabric. So cute and so easy!

We Changed the Clock!

2010-09-12T07:05:00.000-07:00

It's hard to imagine that we changed the clock last night to "winter time", so early in September. But this is a crazy country!

Last night, I couldn't get to sleep because I had had a long shabbat nap, so I stayed up late and made this baby quilt from a variety of fabrics with dots! Do you like the combination of orange and green? The size is for a baby carriage or stroller.

Click on the image to see it more clearly!

A Healthy, Creative and Peaceful New Year to All My Friends

2010-09-07T23:55:00.000-07:00

I had a traumatic week -- my sewing machine was in for repairs and I was having a serious case of withdrawal! Two days ago I got the word from the technician that all is now well and I was able to get back into the groove of sewing and quilting.

Here is my latest quilt, based on an idea from my sister-in-law, Ann, that I add some letters and words and symbols to the baby quilts. This one has letters (in Hebrew and English), numbers, and pomegranates for the new year!

Our best wishes to all our quilting friends!

Global Quilt Project

2010-08-17T03:34:00.000-07:00

Global Quilt Project

Helping our neighbors in Central Africa Republic

I received an e-mail asking me to participate in a Global Quilt Project in order to raise funds for toilet facilities in a village in the Central Africa Republic. If you are interested in participating, please take a look at the website of Global Change.

They are requesting one completed square from each participant -- either a 12" square or a 9 1/2" square. Donated squares should be mailed by the end of August to:
Amy Allen
Global Change, Inc
854 Blue Sage Street #102
Celebration, Florida 34747
USA

Pictured here is the square that I created as my contribution. I took the idea of stacked bricks from The Border Workbook, by Janet Kime, 2006.

It's Wedding Time

2010-07-28T22:29:00.000-07:00

The summer is wedding time and I want to share this chuppah that was made by my friend Judy Kupchan in Chicago for her son's wedding in 2 weeks.

I especially love the pomegranates in the four corners. Pomegranates are a unique symbol of fertility (because of all those little seeds) and this is their season, right at the beginning of the new year!

Notice the use of the image of the Tree of Life. So meaningful and made with love and joy by the mother of the groom!

Good luck and many years of happiness to Noey Kupchan and Shuli Miller!!!

A Spurt of Energy

2010-06-14T12:02:00.000-07:00

I don't know how to explain it, but I've had a spurt of energy lately and am working on about 5 different crib-size quilts concurrently! None of these are quilted yet, but I couldn't resist the temptation to share with you!

Here are two pieced tops --

one is made from 4" squares

and the other from rectangles.

After I made my first jellyroll quilt last month, I searched through my stash and came up with tons of already cut 2 1/2 inch strips left over from previous projects. These two pieced tops are made from those strips arranged creatively in small blocks and then all fitted together.

Diaper Pads

2010-06-14T11:53:00.000-07:00

Today, I want to share a diaper pad that I just finished as a gift to bring to a brit tomorrow. I used the nylon quilted material that they sell for ski jackets as the waterproof backing! It was the brilliant idea of the manager at BadRatz on Rehov Rivka in the Talpiyot industrial zone in Jerusalem.

Click on the photo to see the image up close. There are cute little animals peeking out at you!

Jelly Rolls

2010-05-10T00:19:00.000-07:00

On a recent visit to the States, I purchased a book on Jelly rolls and a roll of 2 1/2" strips of batik fabrics for making a jelly roll quilt. The book I bought is called Jelly Roll Quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott.

My first jelly roll quilt is pictured here.

The essential block (close-up) is made up of strips sewn together,
cut into large squares, cut in half,
and then the triangles are put together into these large 12" blocks.

This is a surprisingly easy way to make use of all those
2 1/2" strips that you have in your stash!

Pinwheels

2010-05-09T00:50:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, I ordered on-line a kit for making a pin wheel quilt from Fabric Cafe. The quilt came with fabric and instruction. Depicted here is a crib quilt that I made with this simple design.

Fun with Four-inch squares

2010-04-13T00:07:00.001-07:00

Two more quilts with four-inch squares.

The one on the left was made for my niece.

The one on the right has a motif of teddy bears!

Wedding Canopy

2010-04-11T07:34:00.000-07:00

The chuppah or wedding canopy is an extraordinarily meaningful part of the Jewish wedding ceremony. It was a labor of love to design and create this chuppah.

The verse is "Enjoy Happiness with the One You Love all the Days of Your Life" from Ecclesiastes (9:9).

With many blessings for a long life together!

More bags

2010-03-27T05:40:00.000-07:00

Hana has been making bags as gifts for friends and family.

As a special addition the names of co-workers were added to 2 of the bags for

friends who were moving on to different jobs.

Jewish Star Quilt

2010-03-23T12:51:00.000-07:00

I am very proud of this double bed quilt which was made on order for a friend who chose the design and most of the fabrics. It is based on a design called "Six-pointed Stars" by Ann Feitelson of Montague, Massachusetts and appeared in QNM, November 2005. The striking fabrics are Damascus silks that were purchased in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Each Jewish star is made up of 6 diamonds, pieced together into larger diamonds creating an effect of smaller stars within larger stars. The quilt measures 77 inches wide by 86 inches long.

Springtime in Jerusalem

2010-03-14T07:49:00.000-07:00

We have found ourselves in an unseasonably warm period. Not only the Tu B'shvat almond trees are in bloom, but the plum tree in our backyard is filled with blossoms. For some reason, as result of having the windows flung open and a gentle breeze blowing, I have found myself finishing a lot of projects that I began during the cold and rainy winter.

Here are two recently completed projects.

The quilt on the left is a quilt in purples and turquoise for my niece's daughter in Forest Hills. This is a take-off on the traditional 9-patch quilt. Instead, I have created 16-patch squares, all placed on an angle. Click on the image to enlargen and see more detail. The quilt is 50 X 66 inches.

The baby quilt on the right is a scrappy quilt made "on order" for my niece in Manhattan who wanted this as a gift for her friend's new baby. Click on the image to see it larger and then you can read the baby's name embroidered on the bottom. The quilt is 42 X 56 inches.

Check out these tote bags!

2010-02-15T06:34:00.000-08:00

We have been creating tote bags as gifts for our friends and family!

Chuppot

2010-02-12T03:04:00.000-08:00

Together, we made this chuppah for one of our daughters. At the moment, we are working on two more chuppot! Sewing can be a truly creative and meaningful way to express yourself.

Tree of Life

2010-01-28T05:10:00.000-08:00

Recently, I was visiting friends in Kentucky and we went for a drive to see a restored Shaker Village in the town of Pleasant Hill, which is in a rural area of Kentucky. They had a wonderful exhibition of modern-day quilts -- based on themes from the Shaker art.

If you are familiar with the Shaker furniture, you know that they lived simple and utilitarian lives, as can be seen in these 2 quilts.

I wanted to share these quilts, which I find quite compelling because they remind me of "the tree of life" in our own tradition.

Orange and Blue

2009-12-14T22:40:00.001-08:00

This enormous (king size) quilt was made for my daughter Sari who asked me to use the color orange! The design is based on a traditional block with a modern twist!

Quilts for Baby Boys

2009-11-15T07:29:00.001-08:00

These quilts are made of 4-inch squares!

Pinwheel Quilts for Family and Friends

2009-11-11T23:38:00.000-08:00

These two pinwheel quilts are quite special.

The one on the left was given to Batya and Amir for their new little baby girl.

The yellow and turquoise one on the right was given to Hana's nephew and wife, Guy and Daisy, for their new little boy.

Scrappy Quilts

2009-11-11T23:06:00.000-08:00

Our quilts are being cuddled by children in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Jerusalem, Melbourne, Ashkelon, Boulder, and LA!

If you would like to make a special order, please contact us for suggestions concerning design and colors.

Here are some of the scrappy quilts that we made recently!

Crib Quilt with Matching Wall Hanging

2009-11-11T12:29:00.001-08:00

This crib quilt, also made for Lilach, is in the sunburst pattern, with little pussy cats in the middle of each sunburst block.

The wall hanging is made from similar fabrics.

Couch Quilt

2009-11-11T12:23:00.000-08:00

This is a close-up on a couch quilt made with fabrics cut into diamond shapes!

Baby carriage quilts

2009-11-02T00:58:00.000-08:00

These two baby carriage quilts were made for Amy's new grand-daughter! One is an adaptation of the sunburst design and the other is the scrappy design.

The baby is named Lilach in memory of Grandma Lil and the color combination of purple and green is in memory of Aunt Maxine.

Bags, Bags, Bags

2009-10-28T22:39:00.000-07:00

It is so much fun to create quilted tote bags, diaper bags and pocketbooks!

Pictured here are samples of the pocketbooks, and one of the tote bags!

Reuben's Quilt

2009-10-24T09:30:00.001-07:00

Made for Amy's nephew, this quilt is a variation on the traditional 4 inch squares. We used other elements such as triangles and larger squares with a car motif and mixed them all together.

Shai-Lee's quilt

2009-10-23T09:19:00.000-07:00

Another playful quilt to cover or entertain baby! This one was made as a gift for the 1st granddaughter of good friends of ours.

Playful baby quilt

2009-10-23T08:59:00.000-07:00

This playful quilt is perfect for the new baby in the house! Bright colors and cute animals entertain baby - hang it on the side of the crib or playpen or use it as a play mat on the carpet.

Pinwheels for little girls

2009-10-23T08:42:00.000-07:00

This crib size pinwheel design is made in soft pinks and lilac. It is not yet complete - quilting still to be done.

Three coordinated quilts for three sisters

2009-10-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

These quilts adorn the girls' room for three of Hana's grandchildren. They are made of four inch squares in coordinated color patterns.

Rose nine patch crib quilt

2009-10-23T07:47:00.000-07:00

Composed of only three beautiful floral patterns, this quilt is delicate and cuddly and perfect for a little girl.

Alternating Stripes

2009-10-22T05:31:00.000-07:00

This quilt (with matching decorative pillows) was created for one of Amy's daughters. It is a queen size quilt made up of 4 fabrics which are cut in increasing sized strips and put together in large blocks.

The idea comes from a pattern that can be seen on the pillows, called "conversion".

Couch Quilts for two of Hana's children

2009-10-22T01:49:00.000-07:00

These "scrappy" or "crazy" quilts were adapted from a packaged quilting kit, designed by Textile Creations, Inc.

The quilt on the right (shown folded) is in shades of green and purple while the one on the left uses colors of south west U.S.

Lev's Quilt

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This quilt was made for Amy's 8-year-old nephew in Modi'in.

Her sister bought all the fabrics on a shopping foray to Joann's in Delaware.

What fun we had designing this one with all the dots!

Note that each block is different!

Although you see the quilt thrown over the couch, it is made as a twin size quilt for a child's bed.

Josh's Couch Quilt

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Check out this TV quilt. It is made up of 4" squares in a very colorful pattern!

Amy's First Quilt

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We have been quilting together for about 7 years -- sharing inspiration, equipment, and fabrics! It took us a long time to learn how to appreciate what colors go together, how to choose darker fabrics to be more dominant features, and how to make sure that each and every project is unique and remarkable.

I want to share here my first quilt! This quilt, made for my oldest daughter, Sari, is a single bed quilt (about 68 X 86 inches), using large floral prints. The flowers on the borders and in the corners are appliqued.

Sari has placed the quilt as a design element on her living room couch and it gives me great satisfaction to see it there!

Play station for baby

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This play station, which can be made to match a "scrappy" quilt, can hang on a crib or playpen, or you can lie the baby on it on the floor. The toys are attached with velcro so that they can easily be removed by the baby or by Mom!

Scrappy Couch Quilt

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Recently, we began making gifts in a small size that is comfortable for cuddling up in front of the TV. This quilt is 36 X 56 inches and is in the "scrappy" style. The combination of maroons and beiges gives it a very warm feeling on the couch.

Pinwheels

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The color combination together with the pinwheel affect make this a very special baby gift!

Diaper Bags

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We have also been having fun with diaper bags. Check this out --

Based on a design by Jean Nolte found in FUN QUILTS, Summer 2007.

Rectangles

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This set of matching quilts with decorative pillows was created for Amy's sister's guest room in her home in Delaware. The rectangles permit a wonderfully simple mix of florals and textures. The size is American standard twin bed size (68 X 86 inches).

The Scrappy Look!

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These quilts are made up of nine patch blocks cut at funny angles so no two squares are the same!

Based on a design called "Uneven Nine Patch" by Sharon Hart found in FUN QUILTS, Summer 2007.

Sunburst

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This baby quilt is made up of 5 sunburst blocks. Check out these wonderful colors and patterns. There are small animals peeking through! This quilt was made for Monique and Ben's new grandson in Melbourne.

The basic sunburst block is based on a design that I saw in "American Patchwork & Quilting", Oct. 2006, issue 82, by Alma Allen and Barb Adams, pp. 59-60.

Fun with Squares

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Some of our most popular quilts are made up of 4 inch squares -- based on a beautiful combination of colors.