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St John Quilters

A vintage quilt made by fellow-quilter Martha's mom.

First Place Winner

This jacket was made from a pair of recycled jeans.

This was my favorite entry. The stars are called Folded Stars. I love the concept and fell in love with the jacket when the quilter registered her jacket right before I registered mine. I knew then I should just take my jacket home and not enter it, as hers was indeed a first place winner. I predicted correctly.

This contest was by votes, not judged.

But she still would have won.

Quilt Show Entry

Front of jacket

Back of jacket

Me, wearing the same shirt I wore to the Houston International Quilt Festival last November. lol

Dry Homemade laundry detergent

Made some powdered soap for hubby's extra dirty work clothes.

2 cups grated soap bar.
1 cup borax
1 cup washing soda

I used my micro plane and it only took half a bar to make the 2 cups of soap .
Use 1-2 tablespoons per load.

Arrowhead Block

Learned how to make this block at the RGV Quilt Show class and taught it to fellow quilter's. One begged to sew up the sample block and then made her own red one. Awesome!!

Homemade oxiclean

1 part Dawn to 2 parts hydrogen peroxide. Before and after photos.

Made my own soap

Homemade detergent from recipe on Pinterest.

Adjustable apron

Made for my favorite niece. Has an extra long tie so it can wrap around to tie on the front and hang a towel.

Making my quilted jacket

Steps are out of order, but you get the idea..,,