I was just tickled when I found I could use my passion for quilting to help out the SUU Alumni Association. I made a Thor Rally quilt for myself last March and just loved the way it turned out. I was so happy to return to this pattern to make one for SUU. The pattern of the quilt is my own design. I wrote all the designing of this pattern on my blog. The Thor symbol on the quilt is a layered applique. That is taking lots of pieces of fabric, cutting them to the desired shape, and then sewing them all together. Sounds complex but not really, just a little time consuming. I spent about 6 hours making the logo alone. You can see how I made it step by step right here.
I started quilting about 12 years ago. I asked my mother to teach me the basics before my husband and I and our oldest son moved across the country for medical school. I figured I would have lots of quiet nights to fill my time while Jacob studied. I enjoyed making baby blankets and an occasional large blanket for friends. In 2010 I discovered the "online" world of quilting. My hobby quickly turned to a passion. Since that time I have grown my blog to reach thousands of readers, shared so many tutorials, been published in magazines and books, and even started my own pattern line. I can't wait to see what the next years hold.
Submitted by Melissa Powell Corry ('00).
Melissa's Thor Quilt will be given away during Homecoming 2013. Suggested donations for the drawing:
3 Tickets for $5
8 Tickets for $10
20 Tickets for $20
Get your tickets by calling the Alumni Relations Office at 435-586-7777 or at Homecoming events on Thursday, Friday or Saturday (October 10-12).
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