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Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Susan S. is Stitching Sunshine

Today I welcome
Susan Shamekh.

Susan doesn't have a blog but wanted to join in the 
Stitching Sunshine blog hop with a fun project
so she is my guest today. 
 I asked her to introduce herself and share her project:
Hi,


I have been quilting for about 12 years, although still feel like a beginner.  I have come a LONG way considering I knew nothing about fabric and a sewing machine.  I didn’t know how to thread the machine or fill a bobbin. 

Terms like selvage, bias, grainline, applique, binding, basting, sashing, dog ears, feed dogs, hanging sleeves, and many more were foreign to me. I have been very blessed to have started this hobby, during the time of the internet. YouTube and blogs have been my best teachers. I can spend hours on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for inspiration.
 I found my tribe when I joined my local quilt guild and have a close bond with my special “sewing bee” friends. 

My sewing room is my happy place.  I have a long list of projects to complete and another longer list of projects I want to make.  I didn’t realize until just recently how my scraps have multiplied over the years.  I am currently working on my 3rd scrappy bargello (Bonnie Hunter).  It has been wonderful working on these scrappy quilts during the quarantine.

I got this pattern from a book (Susan Carlson) I started her method of collage quilting. I soon discovered I HATED collage quilting. I ripped off all the pieces I had painstakingly cut and placed and settled for this. I gave this wall hanging to my granddaughter.


 She truly is my sunshine! I often sang “You Are My Sunshine” to her when she was a baby. The words are on a label on the back. 


I used fabric markers to make the sunshine and embroidered the words.
  

Please join the others posting sunshine today!


Kind regards,
Sue




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34 comments:

  1. Beth StrandJune 23, 2020 at 12:31 AM

    That's lovely! Thank you for sharing!

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  2. Podunk PrettiesJune 23, 2020 at 3:01 AM

    I used to sing the same song to my youngest son who is now 27. Your story has inspired me to make him a sunshine quilt. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Rebecca SmithJune 23, 2020 at 4:54 AM

    I’m sure your granddaughter will cherish this quilt.

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  4. Elizabeth CoughlinJune 23, 2020 at 5:43 AM

    What a charming quilt for your granddaughter; I'm sure she'll love it!

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  5. DorianJune 23, 2020 at 5:58 AM

    LOL what a face! I hope your Gdd likes it, so bright and sunshiny :)

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  6. CarolJune 23, 2020 at 6:48 AM

    I love your colorful sun! How neat that you are giving it to your granddaughter--I also sang "You are My Sunshine" to my granddaughters. Very touching!

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  7. PamJune 23, 2020 at 7:28 AM

    How very pretty -- sang that song to my grandson when he was born, he is now 20!!

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  8. Siouxzq64@gmail.comJune 23, 2020 at 8:17 AM

    Lovely, the sunshine is fabulous. I sang that song to my daughters when they were little. Um I sing that song to my dog in the morning while I am getting ready for work too. LOL

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  9. CalicojoanJune 23, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    Ahhhh...this is something that has such a special meaning between you and your grand daughter. These are the moments that quilting is all about. You are definitely a quilter, if your scrap busting. LOL!!
    Bonnie Hunter is just about the best around for that too. Thanks for joining us. Hope to see more of you and your creations.

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  10. VasudhaJune 23, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    It is such a cute bit of sunshine. I'm sure your granddaughter will treasure this forever.

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  11. The Joyful QuilterJune 23, 2020 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks for joining in the Hop with your awesome project! That's the beauty of quilting, isn't it? There is more than ONE WAY to do almost any project you can imagine. Try them and move on, if you find a particular technique doesn't work for you!

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  12. EmilyJune 23, 2020 at 9:48 AM

    Perfect wall hanging for this hop! I love You Are My Sunshine! Great to sing with my son, and it's the song I most associate my mom singing with me.

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  13. Charlene McCainJune 23, 2020 at 10:10 AM

    Beautiful bright and sunny quilt! I am sure your granddaughter loves it! Love the song title on the back. What a sweet way to keep a memory.

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  14. Karrin HurdJune 23, 2020 at 10:12 AM


    What an adorable project! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  15. TuridJune 23, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    Real sunshine, and a sweet story.

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  16. Carol AndrewsJune 23, 2020 at 10:22 AM

    I’m sure your granddaughter is enjoying her Sunshine quilt and hears you singing the song every time she looks at it! Thank you for sharing.

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  17. tink's momJune 23, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    You really have been Stitching Sunshine. And it is a very bright day because of it. Great job. Thanks for joining us.

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  18. Quilting GailJune 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM

    Susan S ... thank you for sharing the "You are my sunshine" quilt! It's a beautiful sunshine!

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  19. LJJune 23, 2020 at 3:20 PM

    Me, too. "You Are My Sunshine" was the song I sang to my grands as babies, too. :) This is a gorgeous quilt and 'just the thing' for this hop. What lovelies memories this will stir up for your granddaughter.

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  20. Danice GJune 23, 2020 at 3:33 PM

    So nice to meet Susan. Her work is amazing. Pretty wall hanging.

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  21. KathleenJune 23, 2020 at 4:06 PM

    I sang this song to my son when he was a wee one. I love the quilt and so sweet that it went to your grandaughter. You definitely stitched sunshine!

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  22. Vicki in MNJune 23, 2020 at 4:21 PM

    Susan you are doing a fantastic job, so fun to hear of your story of what it was like for you to join the quilting world.

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  23. teachpanyJune 23, 2020 at 4:34 PM

    Cute project.

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  24. UnknownJune 23, 2020 at 5:07 PM

    As always, I am inspired by all the creative people and creative projects in the blog hop.
    Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com

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  25. Karen's KornerJune 23, 2020 at 5:24 PM

    Such a happy and cheery wallhanging.

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  26. thatfabricfeeling.wordpress.comJune 23, 2020 at 6:02 PM

    I had a similar Hebrew song that I used to sing to one of my middle twins. It would stop him from crying immediately. I still don't understand why that worked, but it was wonderful.

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  27. sue sJune 23, 2020 at 9:20 PM

    What a fun Sun! It looks like you planned it that way.

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  28. Sue DJune 23, 2020 at 9:35 PM

    Fun wall hanging.

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  29. PamelaJune 24, 2020 at 12:48 AM

    I love Susan's project! So fun!

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  30. Carol SwiftJune 24, 2020 at 7:26 AM

    I'm so glad you joined us, Susan, and shared your sunshine. This is a sweet piece that makes me smile, as I'm sure it did your granddaughter. I love it!

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  31. LA PaylorJune 24, 2020 at 9:37 AM

    I tried to do that same pattern by s. Carlson... never liked it or finished either. Great Idea for a blog hop
    LeeAnna at not afraid of color leeannaquilts at gmail dot com

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  32. Needled MomJune 24, 2020 at 9:52 AM

    That's so sweet and I am sure it will be cherished by her.

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  33. works4meJune 24, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks for showing us your beautiful sunshine project Susan. Your granddaughter is one lucky girl.
    Another great day of sunshine.

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  34. Susan June 26, 2020 at 10:20 AM

    What a very creative sun. I enjoyed seeing this, and maybe Susan would consider starting a little blog? She's certainly creative!

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That you would take time to comment, makes my day so much brighter!