Joanne's Pyramids

We had our Christmas dinner and gift giving on Christmas Eve night--just me, Jesse, Andy, Cait, and Kathryn. Then after the church program that India took part in, she and Ramey stopped by for a late supper and some visiting. There was lots of food, lost of gifts, and lots of fun.

With the family celebration over, Ramey, Cait, Kathryn, and I spent some time at Joanne's house on Christmas Day. Ramey, Jed, and I have made lots of progress moving things out. There are still pieces of large furniture and lots of books to go.

Pyramids2Joanne's Pyramids

Somehow I had missed this box of pieces for a quilt Joanne had started. I have always wanted to make a "1000 Pyramids" quilt, so I suppose this is my chance. I will finish what Joanne started. I love the beautiful autumn prints. Looks like her idea came from a magazine photo (in which, in my opinion, they photographed the quilt upside down. The pyramics should point toward the top of the bed, shouldn't they?). Her templates and plans for the quilt (handwritten by her) are also in the box. So if I can figure it all out, I'll get this thing put together and should have a gorgeous quilt by next autumn--maybe sooner if I work at it.

Pyramids1The pages have no footers or anything to tell me what the magazine was where Joanne found the quilt. I think it's some kind of home publication, not a quilt magazine.

Pyramids3Since this is also Joanne's birthday, I will celebrate her by working on this quilt for while. Mostly I'll be trying to figure out how many pyramids go in each row and how many rows to make. Looks like she had cut out all the pieces, but if not, I have her templates to cut more.


BookSign3Happy Birthday, Sister Jo.

 

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On 12/27/2019, Barbara Anne said ...

What a special and joyous way to celebrate your beloved sister and it will surely please her to have this autumn quilt put together!

Happy Birthday, Joanne!

Hugs!
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