Quilt made by Charlotte Croft
I always love to hear from Charlotte Croft in Vermont to see what she has been working on as far as quilts. After reading my blog about “Poky Little Puppy” fabric, she found some yardage to purchase in the Hancock’s of Paducah catalog. She tells me that the story for children has been her favorite Little Golden Book for MANY years!
She has made two quilts with the panels intended to make a fabric “book.” One of the quilts has been given to “Taylor,” the granddaughter of one of Charlotte’s best friends. The child was born on Charlotte’s birthday. The other quilt was given to Willa Maureen Wise who was born on March 4, 2010. Charlotte used the “Mile-a-Minute” piecing technique to create the middle of the stars in the quilts, which serve as alternate blocks.
After telling me about all of her recent acquisitions for quilting, she ended her note with the following statement:
Tonight is the Firemen’s oyster stew supper and I have a custard pie I need to deliver so best be on my way. Instead of attending, I’m hoping to buy a quart of stew to bring home. It’s much cozier next to our woodstove. All the best, Charlotte
Ah, yes. The joys of country living! I remember attending annual oyster stew festivals at the Deerfield Fair Association meetings, with my parents, when I lived in Deerfield, NH, growing up. Sitting by the woodstove, eating a bowl of stew, sounds delightful! Thanks for the photos, Charlotte!
Pat
