Author Archives: Quilting by Martha

Memory quilts are very special because they hold the memories of a loved one.  I received a call from Joanna who wanted three lap size quilts made out of her grandmothers clothes.  She brought me a bag of clothes – … Continue reading →

Quilter’s are amazing people who are always making quilts for charity organizations. We usually have no idea the impact these quilts have on others.  Karen, left in photo, made a quilt for the Quilts of Valor organization. She gave it to … Continue reading →

I love to go to auctions, flea markets and antique stores looking for quilt blocks, unfinished quilt tops and anything quilt related that I can practice my quilting on.  I found this quilt top at a church garage sale for … Continue reading →

I wish I had a Quilter’s Stash.  I know a few quilter’s that could open their own fabric store with their stash.  Recently, I had a daughter of a quilter that was making a baby quilt for the first grand-daughter. … Continue reading →

The Material Girls in Shelbyville make baby quilts and bags for the pregnancy center.  Ruth Dommestrup made the baby quilts, Laura donated the backing fabric and I quilted them.  Laura, Sara and I laid out the backing fabric and quilt … Continue reading →

I love hand embroidery work and they make beautiful quilts!  This quit was made by a 80 plus year old  and she said this was her mom’s pattern. She only had 48 blocks of the state birds and flowers.  I … Continue reading →

I love making T-shirt quilts because they hold so many memories!  Recently my Uncle Mark Loftus, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, friend and many more words describe him passed away.  My cousin, Delany asked if I would make a … Continue reading →