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!