Sharon R. brought in a partially finished quilt top that she bought at a thrift shop in South Portland. . An old quilt top printed with this design. Much of the applique is completed. Ann W. offered to take it to the Maine Embroiderers chapter. The top is a Marshall Field kit from 1938.
Who loves Halloween more than Kathy B? Hard to say! Kathy has showed us many of her imaginative Halloween quilts in the past...and the hits just keep on coming! The "Boudreau Brood" are all wearing funny glasses and mustaches ala Groucho Marx. So clever!
Kathy also loves her scraps. She says this is one of her favorite string quilts. Easy to make.
When Halloween is over, it must soon be time for Thanksgiving. GOBBLE GOBBLE! Kathy's original design.
Our Chapter leader Ann T. stands with Victoria from the Bread of Life, and Kat who gathers our charity quilts including donations to Bread of Life. Kat arraigned for Victoria to to come for a visit and tell us about her work as Executive Director for the Augusta homeless shelter and Soup Kitchen.
Leanne T. demonstrates one method of cutting bias strips.
Barb demonstrates another method to cut bias strips from a fat quarter.
Carol brought in a cheerful quilt for her granddaughter. Scripture featured in the center.
Diane J. showed us this lovely Dresden Plate quilt. Dresden Plate quilts are always popular!
Wow! That was our reaction to Jean P.'s pillow. She learned how to make this bias tape manipulation at a Maine Quilts class this past summer. The class was with Nancy Rolfsema called "Quilted Tiles". Very special!
Jean P. shows us a color block quilt she made for charity. Her own design.
Yes, that's Jean P. peeking over the quilt top. The pattern is Juxtaposition by Amy Walsh. For charity.
Brenda M. used this amusing panel to make a tablecloth.
Kat showed us this jelly roll quilt. The pattern is Jelly Roll Twist.
Lori sent me her own write up for her quilts....The pillow case is a repurposed pillow case which uses mesh as a liner. The pillow case excess was used for straps and an extra mesh support for inside bottom. Lori likes the stability of the mesh, and it takes less time to complete a bag.
The 40" x 60" large strip quilt is a charity quilt for Backroads. It also has a fleece back. The bright colors in the focal strip, make this simple quilt shine.
Lori is enjoying creating Quilted Hugs. She has made three unique ones for friends. Each friend providing her with their favorite color. Primarily using from her stash for these. Using a queen or king fleece blanket for the inside. Lori likes the hand/hang of the fleece lining over a quilted one.
Lori has made another Quilted Hug repurposing a queen bed quilt. Creating 4 Hugs, cutting diagonally. Using the original binding for the large flat section, and just binding the triangular portion. Adding some individuality by brodery perse applique using Steam A Seam 2. The batting was polyester, but this method works with steaming in the air above the quilt and pressing down by hand after a section is steamed.
Sandi (on the left) with help showing from Lori L. The black embroideries are for pillows and then there are the 12 days of Christmas. Machine embroidery, no pattern.
Leanne T. picked up a UFO from our auction. It features cats and funny sayings.
Donna W. showed us this gorgeous quilt she made using a Jen Kingwell pattern: "Long Time Gone". So many pretty fabrics and quilt blocks.
Whew! Another inspirational Show and Tell!
