Tacoma - June 15, 2016

Tacoma Quilters of Litchfield held their last meeting of 2015-16. Our theme for today was 'VEGAS NIGHT'. We celebrated with bridal veils, strip poker (fabric 2 1/2") ...Our challenge quilts "Playing with a full deck of cards".  We are sharing a few of the highlights. It was a fun time for all.

PLAYING WITH A FULL DECK

CHAPTER CHALLENGE

Anne T - "Jack of Clubs"

Betty L - "Diamonds are a girls Best Friend" 

 Judy L - "King's Crown Pattern" 
based on King of Elvis

 Donna M - "4 Diamonds"

 Brenda P - "Queen of  Clubs" - Lady Golfers

Bea M - "Ace of Hearts" 

 Kat P - "Jack of Spades"

BRIDES OF THE DAY

 Donna M.,  Anne T.,  Brenda P.,  Carol T.,

SHOW 'N TELL

 Sue B. - Scrappy Rectangles - Jo Parrott

 Bucket Bags - class by Molly Hutchins

at ON BOARD FABRICS.

Anne T.,  Sharon R.,  Sue K.,  Donna M.,

 Donna M  - 'Piecing with Poppers Class' 

Table runner

Donna M  - Bed runner done with poppers.

Love her expression ...looks so queenly !! 

 Barb D -  Made for Alumni Class for a raffle

Scenes are embroidered in center.

One room school house and others

 Sandy K - Quilt made in blue/green for a special person.

 Helen G - "The Sebago tote" by Aunties Two (Pink)

"Pocket Parade Tote by Penny Sturgis (Orange)

 Koleen P - Bonnie Hunter design

5 blocks ...so far. 

 Koleen P - As a tribute to Rayna B. who gave scraps when she downsized. 

"Lego Blocks" will be fiinished 10" alternating horizontal and vertical.

Koleen P - "Eclectic Gypsy" one block done from Rayna's scraps

in a variety of sizes. Her own design...... will be set on point with

sashings and strings. These are out of her box but she is very

good at what she does and fun to see her creations. 

Koleen P. 
Australian Patwork & Quilting Pattern

"Postage stamp Stars" Piano key border with 9-patch

corners 1 1/2" finished squares.

Florals from Rayna's stash.

Close-up 

STRIP POKER

Ladies with their 2 1/2" strips of fabric

enjoying themselves as they deal the cards.

You could hear the excitement of the winners. 

Women are not quiet.!!! 

 ....oops 2 more brides that came in later.

Andrea and Ann W.

Until September 7 when we begin our new year.

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Tacoma - June 1, 2016

Tacoma Quilters of Litchfield met on this wonderful summer day. It is amazing how fast the year has gone as we wind down business as usual. It was a great meeting with lots of discussions. A demo was given by Barb D called 'double sided binding'. Show ' Tell is always popular. We have some very talented women. Enjoy!!

Anne T. - Clothing made with her own pattern.

Long tunic with an unusual collar and a long vest.

 Donna M. - 'Baffle quilt'

Red/white with Kate Nelligan fabric

 Red/green/blue

Donna M. - Strip Quilt 

 Donna M. - Burb Bibs

 Betty L. - Quilt purchased at Goodwill for $3

to donate to charity quilt.

Betty L. Panel in Ctr. 

 Betty L. - Disappearing 9-patch 

She also made matching pillow cases.

 Bea M. - 'Ace of Hearts'

Challenge quilt....Great job Bea!!!!

 Sharon R. - Woven fabric baskets from Annie's 

Biscuit Basket

 Sharon R. - Handbag from class

Atkinson Designs

 Kat P. - 'Stack, shuffle and slide" 

K. Alexander 

 Kat P. - "Don't Be Cruel" variation

Koleen's workshop

Kat P - 'Sebago Bag' 

close up of rick/rack handle 

 Margo C - "Wedding Bliss" 

Surprise for granddaughter's  wedding

Pattern  'Turning Twenty' using her own design of sunflowers/stem

which are the flowers used in the wedding.

hand appliqued. 

 BJ L. - old quilt of approx. 1930's 

purchased online for $30.

Courthouse Steps - Center embroidered

Needs repair

 Barb D teaching her Demo

"Double-sided Binding"

 Attendees

Until next time......

Tacoma - May 18,2016

Tacoma Quilters of Litchfield had Wendy Ulmer of Wooly lamb who shared her trunk show. .. simple but unique.
The following is taken from her website where the patterns may be purchased.

"Wooly Moon quilt patterns have something for all levels of quilters,  We have modern designs, twists on traditional patterns, table runners and quilts of varying sizes. Currently, all patterns are available at www.marinerscompass.com. In addition, we are pleased to announce that our patterns will be available at www.QuiltWoman.com as pdf downloads. Patterns at QuiltWoman will be marked as they become available."

Wendy (shown) and 'A Line of Fibs' pattern.

 

Many of the patterns were purchased and it will wonderful to see them

 in the coming months.

 SHOW 'N TELL 

Anne  W. - Susie Quilts - Retro Plaid

 Carol T. - Angel Puppet

 Helen G.  - Me and My Sister Design

 Sandy G. - Log Cabin

American Patchwork Magazine

Until next time .........

Tacoma - May 4, 2016

Tacoma Lakes met Wednesday for our Monthly Business Meeting. The gals who are responsible for the coffee and goodies always do a great job. From setting up, cooking and cleaning up. They are so appreciated and we say a big "THANK YOU."

We are selling raffle tickets for our quilt pictured at the top. The drawing will take place at our quilt show in October 15-16. I will post another  picture at the end of this blog.

Discussed: Fat quarter club, Food for thought, block drawing, charity quilts, quilt show, mini raffle draw, question box and charity block challenge. Kathy B followed with a demo 'WORKING WITH SELVAGES - LIVING ON THE EDGE ' as she calls it. And of course we had 'Show 'n Tell' ...this is always a highlight to see the display of talent. AMAZING!!!

Anne T. - An original fabric collage window curtain

featuring Jane Sassaman fabrics plus fabrics purchased

at MQX

Close-up of stitching 

 Sandi C - Annie's Mystery Quilt 

Each block based on a book.

 Sandi C. - Bug panel quilt. Hand appliqued

For an unborn grandson.

 Betty L. - Charity quilt 

Made from a panel.

 Betty L. - Charity Quilt

 Sandi J. - American Legion Auxiliary scrap quilt.

 Barb D. - purchased on her travels to New Mexico 

from Pinwheels and Posies Quilt Shop.

Titled "She Who Sews" 

 Kathy B. - Charity Quilt Project

2 1/2"  x 4 1/2" in baby colors

 Judy L. - Her husband's grandmother's 

Friendship Quilt from the 1930's

Each block has a signature and she will 

try to find out who they are.

So interesting when someone has

a treasure like this. 

 Margo - 'Signature quilt.' Made in 2005-06 at Backroad Quilters.

 A block exchange with those participating. 

18 blocks - 2 are on the back. Finished 4.16

 Kathy B. teaching class

'WORKING WITH SALVAGES - LIVING ON THE EDGE'

"How to" 

Shoes 

Pillow 

 attendees

A wonderful class....So start saving those salvages and
 create something unique,

OUR RAFFLE QUILT - tickets may be purchased from members.

 A great day for us all. Until next time......