So much to show and tell

 

Janet showed off her "Yellow Brick Road", an Atkinson design. This is a popular design with quiltmakers. 

Bright and beautiful for Autumn! Janet used the Stepping Stones pattern from Elisa's Back Porch company.

 

Another Stepping Stones quilt from Janet. The different fabrics really show off how versatile this pattern is. Very nice!

Judy L. made this lovely quilt for her daughter. "Garden Path" pattern is from Fast and Fun Quilts by Donna Robertston. Judy said this quilt was really fast and fun to sew. Lucky daughter!

At our last meeting, Elly brought in the fabulous landscape quilt she made from yardage. Here Elly peeps over the top of what she made with the "leftovers". Nice leftovers, Elly! 

Like many of us, Jean seems to be devoted to quilting; she always has wonderful goodies for Show and Tell. Every quilters enjoys looking at something new, so keep up the good work, Jean!

This baby quilt is her original design based on Bonnie Hunter's "leaders and enders" scrap process. I wish I could be as diligent and clever with my scraps.

Jean's fresh and neat table runner-"Gingham and Pumpkins" by Hello Melly Designs. 

Oh, black cats just like my kitty, might have to make this one. Jean made this table runner called Pumpkin Hollow by Julie Weaver. 

Jean made this fun tote from June Tailor's printed stabilizer. Maybe we should ask Jean to demo this technique. 

Sandi H. says this paper pieced table runner was quite a challenge. Looks like a very successful challenge, don't you think? Pattern from Judy Niemeyer called "Cactus Flower".

Donna M. showed this Gelato Bargello quilt previously, but she just got it back from the quilter. Kathy B. used a sea creature template that adds so much to an already beautiful quilt top. Very remarkable!

New member Kate wowed us with her collect of Show and Tells. She started off with this log cabin variation. Love those bold colors.

Kate brought a variety of table runners she will be selling at Anne T's shop in Hallowell. Christmas shopping, anyone?

Kate has help from Lori presenting her colorful bags. Also for sale, perhaps? Some great ideas for using scraps for tote bags. 

Thanks for stopping by and seeing what we have been up to!

Yard sale!

Donna W. and Barb D. in front of our raffle quilt "Kaleidoscope Rainbow". 

The hall was filled with tables laden with material, fat quarters, yardage, patterns, and gadgets galore. Not everything was quilt related. Stylish aprons, yarn and knitting needles, card and scrapbooking supplies, ironing boards and irons. You name it, we had it! 

I brought home an armload of goodies. How about you? 

More to come about the winner of our beautiful quilt!

One of our happy shoppers!

Welcome back!

 Welcome back quilting friends. Many of us have warm feelings about starting the new quilting season in September after our summer break. It sure was great to see everyone and catch up this past Wednesday. I know I feel very fortunate that we can meet again, that the pandemic is under control enough for us to feel safe and comfortable together. 

The first news I want to share is that we will be meeting twice a month now! When the rental costs doubled last year we decided to meet only once a month and we would see how that felt. Well, it wasn't good enough! So starting this month we are back to meeting the first and third Wednesday of the month. 

Our quilter's yard sale is coming up September 17 at the Masonic Hall in Litchfield from 9-3. We will be selling raffle tickets on our quilt "Kaleidoscope Rainbow" all day. At 3:00 the yard sale will be over and we will pull the winning ticket. Good luck!

Other big news is that we have a quilting retreat scheduled for October. See Sandi H. for registration forms. This retreat will be a real treat. 

And now for Show and Tell....

"Old Glory" pattern by Reeze Hanson made by Sharon W. made for a veteran's organization.

"Open Options" pattern by Material Girlfriends. Sharon has been busy this summer. Lovely neutral palette. 

"Propensity" pattern by Deb Heatherly. Sharon found these fabrics in the deep discount section of a quilt shop. Nice choices for this pretty quilt. 

Sandi H. is a fan of Stripology, where this pattern came from. Complex and intriguing. 

Sandi gave us a big smile for this close-up of her quilt. 

Pick a card, any card! I've (Beth F.) been working the Summer Scrap Sew-Along from Temecula Quilts. Each challenge calls for 6  3 inch blocks. Each strip is bound and will go together in the potholder method, that is whip stitched together along the long edges. Pinwheel, four patch, flying geese, square in a square, and broken dishes so far. 

Elly S. presented this intriguing wall hanging based on the book  One Block Wonder by Maxine Rosenthal. The mountain scene at the middle is from yardage, not a panel. Elly carefully made stacks of one block wonder hexagons cut from more yardage and appliqued those to her background. The result is stunning, Elly!

New member Meliss S. brought along this original design. Spools and checkerboards all stitched together to make a wonderful wall hanging. Wouldn't you like to have this in your sewing room? Welcome to our group, Meliss, I think we can learn a lot from you!

Although Barb D was busy as a bee at Maine Quilts, she somehow managed to finish two quilts. This one is called Garden Twist, pattern by Sharon Evans Penter. So many complex designs at this show and tell. Great contrast, Barb, really brings out the "twist". 

Pink/Brown Medallion Pizza Box Challenge. Barb says "I made the center, Brenda P. made round 1, Sandi J.pieced round 2, Ann W. created round 3, and SueRap finished round 4 and revealed at the wrapup meeting on June 20, 2019." We all loved the colors! A real winner!

Donna M is always up to something interesting! Here she has a little basket made of Christmas fabrics. There are many free patterns on the internet. Try one and make something cute like this little one from Sweet Jane's Bucket of Christmas. 

Donna M. used ombre fabric for this "Bargello Fiasco" quilt. So beautiful.

Donna is working on another bargello quilt. This one is for a little girls and has a fishy theme. I'm sure any little girl would love that quilt. 

"Zipped Up" pattern by Liz Porter. Donna M. often makes colorful quilts that make me smile.