Creative, Energetic Maureen R.

What can you say about our January featured quilter, Maureen? She is creative, without a doubt. She is energetic as well with wonderful ideas. But, that would only start to describe this Sassy Quilter. Every one of Maureen's beautiful grandchildren own a gorgeous quilt made especially for them. She utilizes all techniques in creating these quilts: fabric piecing, applique and paper piecing.

Maureen finishes her quilts with either machine quilting, or hand quilting stitches, depending on the project. Even community children enjoy her work. Every year Maureen donates one child's quilt to her church for a raffle item. She alternates boys and girls quilts every other year. It is always fun to see what Maureen will come up with each year.

Beyond children's quilts, Maureen sews all types of patterns and fabrics. Recently, she created a quilt out of 1930's reproduction fabric (see photo below). Thirties fabric colors and prints were a style departure for Maureen. They are different in color combinations than Maureen was used to, but she likes to stretch her creative side every once in a while.

Quilt made with 30's Fabric

After piecing this beautiful 30's quilt, Maureen hand quilted it in a scallop formation. It was a labor of love. As Maureen said, "This is one quilt I am keeping for myself."

Other projects Maureen enjoys are creating table runners for each niece and nephew, as well as memory quilts for her extended family. So much caring and love go into each project.

Her color palate keeps expanding and her design eye is sharp. Each meeting, we Sassy Quilters wonder what Maureen will bring to show and tell this time.