Sharing Threads Retreat Day

Tacoma has an open sew day for its members on the off Wednesdays of the month, and last week we had an in-house, day-long, potluck retreat. The event was well attended, and we had a great time. And there was plenty of good food! Quilters are good cooks! Many of us stayed well into the afternoon, and we all got quite a bit accomplished.

Betty's patriotic house blocks

Sharon's 24 fat quarters quilt from the recent workshop. It's made with many floral fabrics--perfect for a spring quilt.

Margo's Disappearing Nine Patch

Ann's blocks for our raffle quilt

Donna's house blocks

SandyK's bear quilt

And photos of some of the attendees.

Tacoma meeting March 18th - Fidget Quilts workshop

Today we had our scheduled Fidget Quilts workshop. Our leader for this workshop was a tad under the weather so she was unable to attend but I'm sure Suanne will be pleased by the participation.

Our fearless photographer, Margo, was also under the weather so yours truly, Barb, took the photos and is filling in by submitting this post.

Approximately 27 ladies showed up today with machines, fabrics of all kinds and textures, buttons, zippers, lace, ribbons and a whole lot of enthusiasm!! Here are a few photos ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

This is Andrea's Fidget Quilt in progress

Here is Anne T's for a lady

 Another of Anne T's for a gent

 Scads of buttons and textured fabrics

 Judy hard at it!!

Just look at the smorgasbord of fun fabrics to use

As you can see, everyone enjoyed the day - lots of discussion and inspiration from all!!

That's it for now - should be an exciting Show & Tell at our next meeting on April 1st!!

Tacoma Meeting - March 11

A beautiful Spring like day for Tacoma Quilters of Litchfield's meeting that was postponed last week because of inclement weather. Last month we had red/white blocks as a monthly drawing for those who make one.A drawing this month was for green/white blocks and the winner gets to take them all home. Next month color for block is '30's and white. Our show'n tell is always popular as we share what we have finished. Closing was Barb demonstrating  'feet' on the Janome and Viking sewing machines that we have and never use. It was very informative and Barb is so creative and made it interesting. A great day to be together. 

Green/white block to be drawn

 Andrea N. is the excited winner!!!

 Sue R - 'Carpenter's Star'

 Sue R - 'Stained Glass' 

Foundation pieced

 Sandi C - 'Carpenter's Star' 

Sandi C - 'Milky Way' 

by Fons and Porter 

Anne T - 'Deer/Moose Panel' 

designs taken from various places

Wayne Potter...Panel-Jeri Kelley etc. 

 Anne T - 'Snow Birds'

her own design

Anne T - 'Eat your Veggies' 

her own design

Ann T - Front and Back Placemats. 

Sandy J - 'Carpenter Star' 

Beth F - 'Summer'

4-seasons wall hanging

 Betty L - 'House Warming Party'

fabric collection Home for the Holidays

 by Faye Burgos for Marcus Fabrics

Closing our meeting was the workshop 'Feet' with Barb

Until next week.....