Gathering and Sharing

Kathy is a longtime collector of selvedges. She has put them to good use with these items. Hot pad, vinyl zip pouch and a zip pouch without vinyl. Kathy is always willing to share and to teach. 

Ann made this pretty dragonfly quilt using fabric from dresses  in memory of a loved one. 

At our last meeting Elly showed us how to stitch partial seams. Here is the quilt she made using that technique. It is an ingenious technique and one that always make me think it can be done without partial seams, but no, you can't. Learn from Elly!

Elly made this gorgeous Christmas tree with gold lame star using a pattern and ruler from Mini Wonderful Curves. 

Leanne (with mask) made not one, but two glorious round quilts! She used a pattern from Philips Fiber Art called "Beginner's Bargello". Awesome!

Leanne also made two Christmas folded star ornaments. She used a free tutorial from Sandy Star Designs available on the internet. 

Sue K was also in a Christmas mood. She made these darling wool ornaments/gift holders. She suggested putting candy, gift cards or a small gift  inside. Who wouldn't want to receive on of these? Lovely! Pattern is from the book "Holly-Jolly Crafts Under $10". 

Diane has been busy again with another beautiful quilt. She started this one at our fall retreat. It is "Sew Scrappy Spools" by Lori Holt and is our chapter challenge for Maine Quilts 2024. Time to get busy, ladies! 

Ramona showed the front and back of this beautiful quilt. The back is a very sweet fabric and the front uses the Delectable Mountain block. She got the pattern from Bonnie Hunter's website. An easy pattern, Ramona said, and she made this quilt for a friend. Sweet dreams for someone!

Before our Thanksgiving feast at the hall, many members made zippered pouches with vinyl fronts. Meliss taught how she makes these handy accessories. Who wouldn't want one of these for craft supplies! Thank you, Meliss! 

After our meal, Donna M. demonstrated how to make fabric baskets, pattern by Sweet Jane. She had three sizes and we made the smallest size that makes a perfect gift with a jar of jam and a little quilt pattern or whatever suits your fancy. Just a little somethin' somethin'. I made the small size and Donna was very patient and generous with her instructions. Fun to make! Thank you Donna M!

We had a delicious meal with many people donating yummy dishes, everything from a turkey roasted by Andrea to mashed potatoes, cranberry relish, vegetable side dishes, biscuits, rolls, cornbread and more. What am I forgetting? Of course, dessert! Pies and candy galore. 

Of particular note was this recipe from Trudi with her side note...Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Souffle’

4 c. Mashed sweet potato. (3 large sweet potatoes, microwaved about 7 minutes until soft)
1 c. White sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. Milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 stick butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
Mix well
—I scoop the microwaved hot sweet potato out of the skin and pop it into my mixing bowl. Then beat them until creamy.  Then put in the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

Crumble topping:
1 c. Brown sugar
1/2 c. Flour
1/3 c. Butter, melted
Mix together
Add. 1 c. Chopped pecans

Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish.
Cover with crumble topping, arranging so the entire top is covered.

Bake 350’ for 35-40 minutes uncovered.
Enjoy

Side note….
For you northerners
The pronunciation of pecan is pee-cawn.  Not Pee-cAn.  We put the second pronunciation under the bed!
Tru

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

November Sharing

Judy L. showed us the Halloween "redwork" embroidery piece that she has completed. Instead of the usual red thread, Judy chose a bright orange floss. She is also holding the booklet that she got the design from. The title is Happiness and Cheer: Redwork through the Year. 

 

Carol made this lap quilt in modern gray and white neutrals. From Amy Smart, Diary of a Quilter. 

Diane was thinking about the Mariner's Compass quilt block that is our theme challenge for Maine Quilts 2024-Mariner's Compass: All Points Lead to Maine. She thought she would want to make the compass using paper piecing, so she had better learn how. This lovely bird quilt, called Back Yard Birds by Jodie Davis, is her dive into paper piecing. I don't thing she will have any trouble, do you? Fantastic, Diane!

Coconut Chips quilt pattern from Madison Cottage Design, introduced to Tacoma by Donna M. has been quite a success with our quilters. Jean made this one for charity. 

Meliss has been stitching up these darling mini-quilts. Traditional blocks, all half square triangles. 

Taking a break from the minis, Meliss made this quilt of her own design. Is it an explosion of colors or an implosion? Beautiful, no matter what you call it. 

Sue K made her quilt using jelly roll fabrics and a free pattern from The Fabric Garden. (RST)2 is the pattern. 

Sandy H. is quite pleased with her "Gem Bag" by Bethany Miller. Looks like that bag can hold a lot of quilting supplies. 

Another Coconut Chips quilt! Isn't it wonderful how different this pattern looks in different colors? A beautiful November quilt to snuggle under. 

The prolific Leanne created this stunning quilt. The pattern is San Julian from Villa Rosa Designs. Simple pattern but the fabrics gives it that "wow factor."

I made this mini quilt from a solid blue and a white fabric. Just simple nine patch, it was fun to make. It is ready to hang on the door of my quilting room. 

Sherry is in the Christmas spirit with these little ornaments. So sweet!

Sandy looks very enthusiastic about these little baskets that Donna M. is going to teach us how to make at our December meeting. I want to make one, too!

See that block that Elly is stitching? Looks simple, doesn't it? Experienced sewers like Elly, know that no, it is not so simple, but yes, once you know how, it really is easy. Partial seams, anyone? 

We are grateful to all our members who show their quilts and share their talents with us.