We sure have fun

 

 

That's me, Beth, with my red log cabin quilt, just back from the long armer, Kathy B..  I used many donated fabrics (thanks Meliss!) for my large quilt. Kathy adorned my quilt with beautiful feathers. Still have to make the binding. Look for my quilt at the quilt show in July!

 

I certainly have been busy this winter. This quilt is one that I started quite a few years ago. I bought the pattern at Attic Heirlooms in Damariscotta which closed shop a long time back. The applique is done with wool and embellished with embroidery, both cotton floss and silk ribon. So much fun to work on this. Pattern by Norma Whaley and is called "Joy in the Morning". 

 

Our Tacoma president, Barbara Duffy, did a demo for this casserole carrier at our last meeting. She made one up and it is a big one. Is that a lobster casserole, Barb? I don't know how she finds any time to sew with all of her quilt-related duties! We can't say "thank you" often enough for all she does for the Pine Tree Quilt Guild and Maine Quilts!

 

 

 

More log cabin goodness. Sherry makes the prettiest quilts! Many of these fabrics were from our friend Kolleen who is sadly missed.

 

Hope is a new quilter but that doesn't mean she can't make beautiful quilts! Dresden Plate block . Hope says she learned that applique shrinks the quilt top!

 We always expect something interesting from Diane and today was no exception. Hand painted butterflies alternate with printed fabric. Yummy!

 

 

 

Both Leanne and Sandi had colorful "Iceberg" quilts from Villa Rosa Designs. Here's proof that this pattern can be made in so many different fabrics. 

 

 

Leanne (on the right" finished her "upta camp" quilt. We first saw it at our annual Summer picnic and now it is finished. So many interesting blocks to enjoy.

 

 Donna M. made this quilt from children's fabrics. The quilt is going to a 2 year old who is moving into a Big bed. No pattern, Donna just made it up with the fabric she had. 

 

 Andrea has a very good friend who sent her this tiny quilt. Lots of traditional blocks, hand quilted. A real treasure, that is for sure. Very dainty and so lovely. What a special gift!

 

 Andrea has made red and white log cabin blocks. Not sure what the plan is, but she is enjoying making the blocks. I'm sure we have all experienced that feeling. Keep at it, Andrea!

 

 

 

 

Janet with more of her table runners. Janet is known for her colorful bargello quilts. Here she has combined her love of bargello quilts with her passion for tablerunners. Perfect combination.

 

Carol T is ready for the next pot luck supper with her version of Barb's casserole cover. Nice to see these completed items from previous demonstrations. 

 

 Carol has been experimenting with machine quilting on this charming panel. Sure to delight a child. 

 

 

 

 

 

March 5, 2025

 Sherry F made this scrappy log cabin from 1 1/2 inch scraps. She told us that her scraps multiply at night. It seems to be true. Really nice quilt, Sherry.

 

 

Kathy had several quilts she made for different charities. This quilt is for Midcoast Hospice. The pattern is known as "Bright Hopes". 

 

 

This pattern is Kathy's Wonky Windmill, which she demonstrated for us earlier in the year. Kathy says she is interested in exploring striped fabrics in quiltmaking. This quilt is going to the Vets Home. 

 

 

 

Another of Kathy's creations for charity. This one is called Puzzle Box. Such a simple and interesting block, so colorful!

 

Janet C. brought in many of the tablerunners that she has been making. No batting used, making these little projects easy and affordable. 

 

 

Sharon showed us fringed fleece blankets that she made. She learned this technique when we had Cynthia from Linus Quilts come visit us this winter. These fleecy blankets will keep someone warm and cozy. 

 

Kim L. brought in her quilt top. The pattern is called "Wilderness". It is a free pattern from Fusions by AGF Quilting. So graphic! Very exciting to see something non-traditional like this. Thank you, Kim.

 

 

Donna W. used Sarah Felke's method of making a log cabin quilt top. Sarah says to throw out all the darks. She also advises to sew four strips and then trim to size. Donna said this one is going to the long armer and I hope we get to see it all quilted, too. Very pretty colors! Maybe we will see it at Maine Quilts this summer?

 

 

Leanne T. always brings in interesting projects. She is wearing one of them-there is a lion machine embroidered on the back of her jacket. Wow! Above is a log cabin top that she was given.

 

 

Leanne showed us this stunning quilt top. The pattern is Ombre Blossoms by Krista Moser. The gold strips between the blocks really make this quilt top sing!

 

 

 

Meliss showed us her "Derby House" by Minick and Simpson. Several people have been working on this pattern, some have finished(Donna W.and some have not (that's me, mine is a UFO at this point) Meliss is not too enthusiastic about this finish but we could not disagree more-it is beautiful!

 

Meliss also showed us "her" Iceberg quilt, all in green. This Villa Rosa pattern has been used by many of us for charity quilts. 

 

Lori H made a simple but wonderful little quilt using a panel and patterned fabric. Very nice!

 

 

Last but not least, our busy busy President Barb, found time to embroider lovely sunflowers on her denim vest. 

 

Barb gave a demo on how to make a hot dish or casserole carrier. A simple technique and a useful addition to our kitchens or for gift giving. Thanks, Barbara!

 

Icebergs in Litchfield?

 Icebergs? Yes, indeed there are icebergs in Maine, quilted icebergs, that is. ! We are using the Villa Rosa pattern called "Iceberg" for our charity quilts this year. Our charity quilts will go to Project Linus and there were plenty at our latest Tacoma Show and Tell.

A green Iceberg from Meliss. Green, the color of spring when the snow and ice melt.

Carol's Iceberg in bright pink and yellow. 

Leanne with a turquoise multicolored Iceberg. 

Sue R made what she called a plain and simple quilt from the 3 yard quilt books from Fabric Cafe. 

Sue R was inspired by "Phoebe" from Kitchen Table Quilting  by Erica Jackman for this quilt.

Sue R used many low volume fabrics from our old friend Koleen for this scrappy string quilt. Many of us had to see this one up close to admire all those lovely fabrics. Such a captivating little quilt!

Is it Spring yet?

 

Donna M showed us her quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) sewing machine cover. The pattern is from June Tailor. Donna used Dragonfly Dance fabric for this pretty sewing room accessory. 

Diane showed us the first hexi quilt she ever made back in October. She wasn't quite satisfied with that one so she made another. I like how she filled the border with a wandering vine, so appropriate for Grandmother's Flower Garden. Awesome!

Leanne said she calls this quilt " Twist Decadence". Lots of oos and ahhs for this glittery quilt! Paper pieced. 

Kat told us she made this stunning Quilt of Valor quilt with Gem Stars and scraps given to her. Looks like she had fun arranging all the blocks. I'm sure someone will be happy to receive this quilt. 

Kat made this quilt at a workshop led by Ann Woodhead. The pattern is a Villa Rosa design called Iceberg. 

Brenda M also made an Iceberg quilt. So many beautiful fabrics, from a jelly roll. 

Brenda used a gnome panel to make many of these gnome blocks. So cute!

Brenda made this red quilt 5 years ago. Looks like a rail fence design, simple but so effective. Kathy B quilted it for her. 

I (Beth) did a demo for QAYG placemats. Three different styles, all quite simple and a fun way to put your scraps to good use.