2008 at Sampaguita Quilts

2008 was a big year for me, with more quilts than ever. In June my first published quilt (Eleanor's Quilt, made in 2007) came out in Australian Patchwork and Quilting. I also made my first (and 2nd, 3rd and 4th!) commissioned pieces. Here is a quick summary in photos:

1. Stars in her Eyes - first commissioned piece, a single-bed quilt.

2. Red and White and Butterflies All Over - another single-bed commission

3. Reflections of Autumn - baby's play quilt for a friend in England.

4. Wild Wind - baby play quilt for an online friend using the strips and curves technique

5. Evening Indulgence - wallhanging made for the Matilda Fund to raffle and raise funds for an Adelaide charity, and to be featured in Australian Quilters' Companion in March 2009.

6. Sailing with Dolphins - first birthday play quilt for an online friend's boy.

7. Symmetry - memorial quilt for a partner at Simon's work who lost his infant son to SIDS.

8. The Quilt at Pooh Corner - commissioned play quilt for a first birthday. Blogger insists on rotating the image every time!

9. Dipped in Chocolate - table runner made for Natalie as part of the EB Quilters' Table Runner Swap.

10. Winter's Garden - collaborative baby quilt with the EB quilters; I made one block and put it together and quilted it.

11. Eva's Garden - another single-bed commission.

12. Plant in Full Sun - mini quilt made for Margaret in the Summer round of the Four Seasons Quilt Swap. Made in winter here!

13. An Early Snowfall - baby play quilt for a work friend's baby boy who arrived 6 weeks early.

14. Change of Season - baby play quilt for one of my best friends. One of my favourites due to the fabrics!

15. No Pot of Gold - originally meant as a baby play quilt, but became a wall-hanging for me to keep!

16. Rainbow Whirls - the replacement baby play quilt for my cousin's second baby.

17. Twinkle, Twinkle - originally started as a birth quilt for an online friend; finished as a 3rd birthday gift once I finally got the photo I needed!

18. Outback Silhouette - mini quilt made for Melinda as part of the ALQS2. I wanted to keep this, too!

19. Swimming in the Sun - mini (doll) quilt made for Sandi as part of the EBDQS2.

20. Quilt #2364 (Sue's Quilt) - lap quilt made for one of James and Eleanor's carers who changed jobs.

21. Our Favourite Star - lap quilt made for one of James and Eleanor's carers who moved interstate.

22. Daydreams - play quilt made for a special friend's brand new baby girl.

23. Joy of Friendship - another collaborative baby quilt with blocks from the EB quilters, and put together by me.

24. The Right Direction - wallhanging made as a wedding gift (more photos of this one later).

25. Celebrate - mini quilt, so-named for the stars and its NYE finish. Yet to be blogged.

Whew!