Tacoma Workshop - May 21

We had a brief meeting ahead of the workshop last week, consisting of the Mini Raffle and Show and Tell. Betty brought two more quilts for this year's charity project.

Sally brought a bag with lots of pockets stitched into it, using a  pattern by Ursula & Emily.

Ann also brought a cute quilt to donate. 

Bea showed her quilt for this year's challenge. Can you guess which song her quilt depicts? Answer at the end of the post. 

Sandi brought her fall-themed hexagon table mat. Love the stem stitching in the middle. 

Sue taught the workshop to make Mark Lipinski's Curvy quilt, a quilt with a single pattern piece. Participants were asked to bring a prepared set of strips, and Sue showed us how to cut the pieces out of the strips and construct a block.

Blocks were then sewn into rows to complete a quilt top.  

Answer for the song depicted in Bea's quilt: "On the Wings of a Snow White Dove"

Tacoma Meeting - May 7

 

 

Wednesday's meeting was a busy one, and much was accomplished. First up on the agenda was a brief discussion about our challenge quilts and the submission guidelines for MaineQuilts. Next, names were drawn for Fat Quarter Club, a winner was drawn for the Mini Raffle, and the Birthday Club gals showed their gifts. The Nominating Committee also made a presentation for the upcoming elections in June.

We got a sneek peek at the raffle quilt for our upcoming quilt show on October 25 and 26. The raffle quilt, called "New Friends", was designed by Koleen, and made by Sherry. Sherry has generously agreed to donate her quilt to be our raffle quilt.

We discussed the purchase of aprons to be used for events such as our quilt show or auction. The aprons will be available for $4.99 and will have an embroidered logo.

We also voted to have our Summer Picnic at Koleen's this year.

Show and Tell

 Margo's quilt, "Angels Unaware"

Koleen's "Blue Ridge Beauties", designed by Bonnie Hunter

SandiJ's May table runner

Kat designed her own scrappy quilt for her grandson.

SharonF's modified Disappearing Nine Patch made for her 93-year old mother

Betty made an Irish Chain quilt and matching pillowcases.

Betty also made two cheerful kids' quilts to donate.

Janice made two Screenplay totes. Love the one with the cupcakes!

Two more charity quilts made by Janice

Helen made her Penny Sturges tote with Superior's batting alternative. The pattern is called "Pocket Parade".

Helen's placemats and napkins set is called "Framed Seasons" by QP Quilts & Co.

Another Screenplay tote made by AnneT. The Screenplay tote patterns are from Nancy Ota Designs. They're easy to make and have been quite popular in our group. The variations are endless.



Tacoma Meeting - April 2

We had some decent weather for a change for this past Wednesday's Tacoma Lakes Quilters business meeting. It was a quick meeting followed by a workshop. We discussed plans for an upcoming quilt show, firmed up arrangements for our bus trip to Keepsake Quilting later this month, created a Nominating Committee for the June election, drew names for the Fat Quarter Club, drew a winner for the Mini Raffle, and had Bring and Brag. There were quite a few quilts that were finished after the charity workshop we held last meeting.

Wednesday's workshop was a how-to for a mini-iron travel tote, conducted by our esteemed president, Barbara. This clever little tote doubles as a carry for a hot iron and an ironing pad, all in one. The inside of the tote is lined with silicone ironing board fabric.

Barb brought a series of buttons that workshop particpants could choose from, and she also demonstrated how to cover a button with fabric of your own choosing.

The Travel Iron Tote is available in two sizes from Sisters' Common Thread.

SueR's  "Symphony in B" from McCall's Quilting magazine.

 

Sherry's "Vintage Tin" from Crabapple Hill. Sherry is a pro at stem stitch embroidery, and this was lovely, done in black thread.

Judy R's charity quilt with a flannel backing.

Another of JudyR's charity quilts.

Sally C - a colorful, kid appealing charity quilt in blue,  yellow, green and orange.

SueB's charity quilt in blues and yellows, from Fons and Porter.

Betty's sweet alphabet quilt, also to be donated.

Another of Betty's charity quilts. These strippies are a popular choice for a quick quilt because they're simple to assemble.

Janet is our resident expert on the bargello technique and has done quite a few. She is currently exhibiting her beautiful quilts at Savory Maine's dining room on Water St. in Damariscotta through May 6. Her show is not to be missed.

This quilt, called "Sailing to Bycintuin" is Janet's original design.

 Janet - "Twist and Turn" bargello.



Carol T has also been busy creating quilts for this year's charity project. Kudos to all the gals who are contributing quilts. We hope they'll be well used and well loved.

 

This album block quilt, also by CarolT, is destined to be a graduation gift.

We did a workshop last year for a Turning 20 quilt, and Barb has finished her top. Love it in the 1930s reproduction fabrics.

We missed Margo this meeting, who normally takes pictures and writes the posts for our blog. Margo had a mishap at home and may be out of commission for a little while. We wish her a  speedy recovery. Hope to see you back in action soon, Margo!

Thanks for reading!

Tacoma Meeting - March 19

Sewing machines....fabric....cutting boards....irons....and of course food graced our meeting get-together today. Tacoma Lake Quilters of Litchfield met for a Charity Sew-in. Some brought their fabric to share while others had their own with a design in mind. It was a great day and much was accomplished. The quilts were made for Project Linus. These are children's quilts that are available to police, firemen etc. in times of need. There is nothing like the warmth of a quilt made with love wrapped around you. Shown below are some  finished quilts made at home and will go to Linus.
 (I got so busy working I forgot to take any pictures of the ladies)

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Margo 'Year in a Snap'. This is a monthly project.
Book 'Quilters Dozen plus' by Janet Schleck

 Anne T. - Quilt as you go...strip quilt.

 Peggy 'charity quilt' greens and purples

 Peggy - 'Teddy bears' Strip quilt 

 Sharon F 'Thomas the train' focus fabric.
10 min. table runners

'What little boy does not like that.'

 Sharon F -  Table Runners.

Yellow/Brown

 Sharon - Roses/Pink table runner

 Sharon - 'Amish girl wall hanging'

Sharon is determined to get some UFO finished. 

 Andrea -  'Bag with lots of inside pockets' 

Tina - Baby Quilt 

Tina - These are machine embroidered for  8 months. (January - August) They are beautiful and very delicate. 

 Tina - 'large table runner' Purples/green

She said she did not realize how big it was until it was made.
Very pretty

 Janice C -  'no sew fleece quilts' for Linus. They are tied around the edge. Very cuddly and warm.

Janice - 'no sew quilt' for Linus 

 Janice - 'Bargello with a Twist'

 Barb - purse with leather straps.

Barb's design 

It was a full and busy day enjoyed by all. Trust you enjoyed...until next time