Thursday, April 19, 2018

Tacoma April 18, 2018 Workshop

Tacoma Lake Quilters met today with SUE DUVAL from Minot, ME  - Trunk Show and Workshop. She is president of the Maine Modern Quilters. (you can click on this link and it will take you to their site.
Following you will see some of our projects in progress and the MODERN QUILTS that she showed. She and several others made the quilts. This blog is just to show you the diversity of modern quilting as women put to use their talents so uniquely.
One of the books that inspired her beginning to get into Modern Quilting.
Also note some of the quilts are the back using an influence from the front. 

Sue













 This is a panel with just a small block at the bottom.
 These were hand appliqued 


 Made by a gentlemen to make a statement!






 This was Sue's latest endeavor....
Made by one of our own she had taken a workshop with Sue.
Ann T.
back 

 This block was a sample of what we did. Of course no two will look alike.
Just had to use our imagination!! 

 Please note these are 'very' candid shots...some were eating lunch or 
working on their project. 
Just note all the fabric....we really got into it!





(Below) Sue, our instructor and some of the blocks that 
were starting to take shape.
Many of us really enjoyed the process because there were no rules.
It was okay to just use scissors or have a little crooked.
And then you had those who wanted precision....we know who they are!!!
Lots of laughter...it was a fun day.
Great time had by all.......See you next month!!

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Tacoma Meeting April 4, 2017

Tacoma Lake Quilters met for our monthly business meeting. Some of the new business we discussed -  selling raffle tickets. The drawing will be at our quilt show in the Fall. We have also purchased a quilt rack to show the quilt in different venues and will be selling tickets.
Plans are the making for our yearly road trip.
We are looking forward to our next meeting with Sue Duval - Modern Quilt trunk show and workshop.

Our Show 'n Tell was great with several ladies making 36" baby quilts for the NICU and donating. We are probably reaching 175. Ir is an ongoing project that our chapter decided to participate in.

Margo C - Bargello Workshop a few months ago ...Finished! 
Sue R - 1930's Charity Quilt donated to NCIU 
 Carol T - Charity Quilt donated to NCIU
 Betsy W - Wall hanging
Anne T - Landscape Scene 
 Anne T - Kim Diehl pattern - she used clay buttons that she found
in a thrift store. Unique!
Janice C - Santa - laser cut pattern
"Quilters Paradise"

Janice C - Chickadees - Christmas quilt from Kit.
Betty L - Pillow
Betty L - Charity quilt - NICU
Betty L - Charity quilt - NICU
Betty L - Charity quilt - NICU
Betty L - Used Charm Packs
Betty L - Pinwheels w/ white background 
Sandi H - "Hunter's Star"
Sue C - Charity quilt NICU
Sue C - Charity quilt - Rail fence NICU
Sue C- "Fun and done quilt" Kit 
Sandi J - Made raffle quilt for Girls State 'Red-White-Blue'
with Eagle in Center. 
Our Newest Member - Nancy B
She does a lot of McKenna Ryan
Following 6 wall hangings. 





Petals of my Heart Book!! Ryan McKenzie 

Hope you enjoyed
 !!!