Ruth McCormick shared her recently finished “Underlying Condition” quilt, which measures 34″ x 35″.  She used the virus designs from my Searching for Beauty pattern, and the heart came from the website www.NurseFuel.com.

I am impressed with the way Ruth tells her story in such a clear and precise way. My DIL also has an underlying heart condition which makes living through this pandemic very scary for her, her family, and those of us who share their ‘bubble’.

Ruth made this quilt for a Guild challenge, with the theme Hearts and Flowers.  The viruses look like flowers to me, but just to be safe, I inserted two pieces of flower fabric (orange viruses).

Thank you, Ruth, for sharing your vision with us! Well done!

Last week I visited (virtually) the quilt guild in Beaumont, TX. It was so much fun! I taught my Bullseye class on foundation paper piecing all day Friday. Two quilters sent me photos of their finished blocks before Hurricane Laura turned in their direction. They are wonderful! Look at those perfect points and the happy color combinations!

Laura shifted to the east so Beaumont ended up not being in the direct path but Louisiana has been hit hard. I am sure you join me in the sincere hope that those who are/were in harm’s way have made it through the storm. I cannot begin to imagine what it must be like to be evacuated, to know that your home might be gone when you get back. There are no words.

Stay strong, ladies. Be safe.