Scrappy Arrows from '30's Fabrics

I've enjoyed more time at home alone this past week, and have had fun on this little project.

The pattern, by Nancy Kiman came from a book named "Easy Four-Patch Quilting". I've had it for a long time. I've had the '30's fabrics since I first started quilting --- indeed, from my first BOM project, which I never finished! This is the first time I've made a pieced binding, but I like the look for this one. This quilt, and the little pillow on the table, are going to Spokane, WA to my aunt, soon to be 95. She called last week while I was working on the quilt. I told her I was quilting at the time, but she has no idea it is for her. She mentioned that she needed something to cover her knees in her wheel chair, so I thought these fabrics would be great for her. I'll be mailing it to her probably Friday. In 1993 she mailed a little greeting card which I framed, and I've kept it on my dresser as a daily reminder, not only of her, but life in general. (I've tried four times to get the picture here, and as usual, Blogger shows it to be downloaded, but it never shows up! It says: " Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." Quote by James Barrie) I'll be sending a picture of it back to her with the quilt. Through the years she has brought a lot of sunshine into the lives of others, and I decided it is time to send some sunshine into her life. She had lived in Dallas for many years, but after my uncle died, her daughter moved her to a nursing home in Spokane. She wants to come back to Dallas, but it wouldn't be the same for her because she has outlived all her friends there. (Just so you know, Blogger won't let me put in paragraphs either!) You may remember the two Scripture quilts I made for my pastor and his wife in early 2012, February I think. Today I finally made pillows to match their quilts. They are retiring very soon, and I wanted them to have a pillow on which to lay their heads. Don't know what's up next for me. I think maybe a day or two of rest! Have a good week. ---"Love"