So much inspiration!

 Barb is modeling a quilted coat that Kathy made. Kathy bought the quilt at Goodwill and used the "fabric" for this coat. She used the "Elemental Coat" pattern by Theresa Coats to make the coat, but did not like the final result, but Barb sure did! Kathy gave Barb the coat and Barb was able to wear this lovely creation at the PTQG meething last weekend. I'm sure she got many compliments and stayed warm, too! 

 

 Barb made this vibrant pink quilt top. She used Kathy's square in a square method for this charity quilt. 

 Brenda did the applique and Kat quilted this delightful quilt. Patterns are from the Jelly Roll Club. 

 Carol made a sofa quilt and used up some pink rectangles she had. Very thrifty!

 

 

Lori has been very busy in her sewing room. She brought in more of her creations using coiled rope mats as the base for her designs. The tote bags were her inspiration for these designs which were fusible applique. 

Lori painted this one!

Lori used cornerstones in the sashing and striped fabrics for this vibrant quilt.

 

I thought Lori had brought in a BBQ grill for our refreshment table. Nope! It is a globe that Lori turned into garden art. 

 Last in Lori's recent offerings, it a bin for her sewing room, made out of fabric, of course. Watch this space for more inventive show and tell from Lori in the coming weeks!

Leanne won "fall blocks" at the Area 4 retreat and made them into this quilt. The sashing really brings them all together . 

Leanne made 2 blocks with an ocean theme for the Union Fair raffle quilt. She used patterns from Tartankiwi by Juliet van der Heijden. These make me want to learn how to do paper piecing! So interesting!
 

Anne T. took a weaving class and brought in 2 samples of what she made. Anne likes to make her own clothes and would like to incorporate her weaving into her clothing. Can't you just see that fringe swishing back and forth? 

 

Mary is new to Tacoma, but not new to quilting. She brought in a few of her recent projects. Table mats and table runners. The table runner is an old Fons and Porter pattern called "Jingles" Nice to see some of the old patterns that we know and love still going strong. 

 

Welcome, Mary, can't wait to see what else you may have in future Show and Tells. 

Meliss showed us this handy bag that stores lots of sewing gear. The pattern is from Sew Wonderful. 

Meliss  made this Minnick and Simpson quilt called "Derby House". We have two other members who made quilts from this pattern. Each one uses different colors and it would be fun to show them all together. 

 Quilting is not the only craft that Meliss excels at, here she is with a vest she knit and a shirt she made, pattern from "Hand Sewn Wardrobe" by Louisa Owen Sonstroem. We certainly have many multi-talented Tacoma members!

 Judy's daughter made her a bag with printed letters and postcards from 1914. Her daughter had the family mementos copied and printed on fabric. Now that is a gift to treasure, and I am sure Judy does. 

Donna made a fleece fringe blanket for charity. 

Donna also made a Leila Gardunia Design called Scrappy Mountains. Foundation paper piecing. 

Sue R said she was just using up fabric from Tacoma's bin of fabric  for this one. So nice!

Kim made a "Kyle's Kite" quilt. We had a workshop using an Elinlor Burns pattern and ruler some time ago. Kim made a graphic version to great effect. 

Thank you, everyone! Until next time, keep your bobbin full and keep on sewing!  

January 22, 2026

 

 

 Barb used Plum Easy's Folded Star Hot Pads pattern for these pretty pieces. 

Anne T. made this delightful sewing machine cover. Who wouldn't want to sew something special with this mischievous cat? 

Lori made this quilt for charity. Look at those cornerstones!

 

 

Lori got creative, as always, this time with Christmas tote bags as her inspiration.  

 

Lori mounted this wintry scene on a coiled mat.  

And another from Lori. 
 

Barb showed us this very useful case. It is the Nightingale Zipper Case from Center Street Quilts.  

Here's Kat with some Christmas ornaments she made. 

 

Beth (me) made this colorful quilt for charity. Charm squares from a pack and additional squares cut from solid fabrics.  

Donna M. is sending this quilt full of images of different modes of trnsportation. It is for a little boy who loves airplanes. This quilt is actually a panel!

 

....and let's not forget the pillowcases! 

 Sue R made both of these small quilts. Meliss's quilt is a thank you to Meliss for giving her so many scraps. Foundation paper piecing. Quilting friends are the best!

Andrea made this steamy pillowcase for Barb. This was our laugh for the day!

 

Carol made an adorable baby quilt from a panel for charity. 

Today was a workshop and pot luck lunch day. Barb welcomes us all with a big smile. 

Christmas party!

Ann T wore her Christmas Stocking Vest and won a prize for it! Apparently, she gave up on making the stockings and turned what she had into a vest!
 

Leanne with her mind blowing OSD church. It even had a candle inside.

Leanne used her Heather K. pattern to make this mat. Leanne will be teaching a workshop on this technique in 2026. 

Hope brought in several items she has been working on: a table runner, a lined bag, and a button pincushion. 

Trisha told us she made 25 potholders, 25 pouches, and 25 credit card holders for her son's staff at work. 

Diane made a wall hanging that is based on a poem by Keats. 

 

Kat has been really busy! She made place mats, potholders, aprons, and a casserole carrier.

 

Donna M has been busy,too.  She made three tablerunners-one from Cut Loose Press called Illusionary, another from a pattern from Bolt Quilt Shop, and a third Flying Geese pattern by Betty Rowley. Donna also made potholders after watching "4 DIY pot holder methods that can change your kitchen forever" by Becca Sews on YouTube. 

Brenda is making the Easy Peasy Table Runner which Kat helped her with. 

Jean and Leanne...not sure what is happening here, but it looks festive!

Beth (me) showed her Kathy Schmitz "Merry Little Christmas" wall hanging.

 

Lori has made several different neck wraps, each one with a different theme This one is for Christmas. All her own designs.

 

Anne T. told us prior to our gathering that a family near her had lost their house in a fire recently. We sorted through our stash of donations and came up with numerous quilts that we thought were just right for each member of that family. 

Anne will deliver the quilts to the family. 

Here we are "Rocking around the Christmas Tree" and choosing our Tacoma gift. 

Lots of goodies to eat!

Christmas decorations a happy Tacoma party goers!