Helen Kelley Patchworks

February 2005 – I first had the idea for my South Dakota postcard quilt in 1989. I played with the idea for 15 years. It took me that long to figure out how to put my trademark rectangular door into a tepee. I finally began cutting out my fabric in December of 2004. Now, eight weeks and a lot of angst later, the top is almost ready for the quilting frame. It’s not done yet. So much happens in the quilting. But, soon….. soon…..

March 6, 2005: It’s Done! Hallelujah! Now you can figure out how long it really takes to make a quilt.

My set of 24 Post Cards is finally complete.

At the LaConner Quilt Museum, my quilt show "Wish You Were Here" is done. As a goodbye to the Pacific Northwest, I will be speaking to the Northwest Quilting Connection in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on January 8th.