We are on a roll!

Barb made this little stand that can hold your pattern and tools right by your sewing machine. Barb attended a retreat in Rangeley and had lots of news and quilty goodies to share. The pattern is free from Sew Organized Design.

 

Barb brought in a quilt that Judy R. made for a raffle. So many of our members have made this quilt this year! "The Lady" from Villa Rosa. Great colors!

Barb is on a mission to get things done. She finished her "Spools" quilt by Lori Holt in time to enter it into the quilt show. You don't have to make the entire pattern of blocks to make a handsome quilt for someone to enjoy. Kathy B. did the machine quilting. 

We all loved this version of "Turning Twenty" with its lovely 1930's fabrics. Betty L. helped Barb out with the binding. Barb said this quilt will be given to the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion in Unity. It will be raffled to benefit Sister's in Arms. Sisters in Arms provides  housing and help for women veterans. 

Here Barb is showing us an invisible block. No, no, no, that's a block helper from Lori Holt,  made of foam core and fleece. You arrange your block pieces on the board and take it to the ironing board or sewing machine, keeps the pieces all together. Also nice to have on hand when making multiple blocks-the board reminds you of how the pieces go together. Barb is our Gadget Queen, for sure! 

At the retreat Barb attended over the weekend, she was able to buy these gadgets that allow you to convert your straight leg chair into a rolling office chair! How fantastic is that? Barb immediately popped those little gizmos on a chair and gave us a twirl! 

Kathy made a quilt from Lori Holt called Scrappy Spirals. Kathy mentioned that this is an easy pattern and would be good for charity quilting. I think some child would love this bright and happy quilt. 

Leanne made a "slice" rug at our in house workshop. The pattern is free on Shabby Fabrics website. It is always interesting to see the color variations in these rugs. 

Leanne made this Judy Neimeyer quilt using fabrics from the April 2024 Shop Hop Challenge. Leanne is always up for a paper piecing challenge. 

Diane is another prolific quilter. This one is her own design featuring bugs and leaves. You just have to admire someone who designs their own patterns! 

Sharon made a Villa Rosa quilt-The Lady, of course.

And so did Donna W.!

It is fun to see the many variations of this quilt. We've made so many of this pattern over that hast few months. 

Jean made a BIG tote bag. Perfect for taking to a workshop, just hope you can park near the door so you don't have to carry that too far!

Jean made a very pretty slice rug, too. 

Ann made this wonderful quilt for her grandson. He will be attending Virginia Tech in the fall. This quilt is made with the VTech colors. The pattern is from Strip Your Stash, GE Designs, called Dreamweaver. Ann is another of our members who makes quilts that look complex. Lucky Grandson!

Sandy made "The Lady" from Villa Rosa, too, more pretty colors.  Another quilt for the donation pile.

Donna M. made another Coconut Chip quilt. She initially introduced this pattern to our members and so many have been made, it seems to rival The Lady in popularity. 

Another Villa Rosa pattern! This one is called Wistful, made by Elly. 

Elly belongs to many quilt chapters. She visited Narrow Gauge Quilters in Phillips and they were making a Star of Hope quilt block by Anne Baker. 

Lastly, two of our members...

Bev with a tiny four patch. 

and Ann T with her Crazy Quilt pieces. We had Pam Soucy from the Crazy Quilt chapter visit us and talk to us about her work. Ann brought in some lovely examples of some of her projects.