Christmas 2013

At our Christmas Banquet , Ann brought her yo-yo wall hanging all finished and she was right the silver beads really gives it sparkle.  Nice job!

These are ornaments to go to the Kiwanis Nursing home to help decorate their tree. The response for small ornaments was wonderful and I am sure the residents will enjoy seeing them on their tree.

 Lucky Kay has two great grandchildren and , of course, each one should have their own quilt so what's a great-grandma going to do?  Make two of them. Good going, Great Grand ma...

Here's Vivian showing us her ornaments all sparkly and shiny...ready for the Kiwanis tree.












This wonderful jigsaw puzzle quilt is by Vivian Hayward and made for her grand son....lucky kids who have grandmas that quilt.

It was Helen's turn for the Froggy challenge and she entertained us with the story of her grandfather...a true Scotsman in his kilt and tam, a thimble in his sporran for his wee drop of whiskey. What a cute little guy with his buggy eyes.  A lot of work and imagination went into that froggy...

 Ann got us into the Christmas spirit with an adaption of the "Night before Christmas" quilter style.

 Here's Judy showing us the pillow she made for her grand son AND The doll she made for her grand daughter in the next picture.

 Jean was busy making ornaments and a tree skirt that her grand daughters used as an actual skirt until they realized it was meant to go under the tree not around their waists....

Well, I am sad to say that my  camera's battery went on me after this picture and I won't be able to show you some of the other  wonderful projects that were brought for show and tell.  However, we had a great Christmas turkey meal put on by the St. John United Church women's group. They fed us very well ,with homemade pickles and great pies for dessert.

November 12/13 Meeting

Another comfort quilt , all quilted and out of the frame.  They are so simple and so pretty. Those hand quilters at our guild are so prolific..

Sheila's wrist gets cold (I know how that feels) and her grand daughter (I believe) crocheted these "texting mitts" or wrist warmers for her.  It's always nice to see how considerate people can be for their loved ones.

Carolyn has been busy knitting...here is a pair of fuzzy, warm mitts made with Canadiana and eyelash yarn.  Innovative and really cute.

Marj appliqued this beautiful quilt and then she hand quilted it with gorgeous designs.  Great Job ...will look amazing at our quilt show in the fall.













Sandra showed us a neat bag she made ...it holds a ruler and whatever else you want to put in there and then turns over to be an ironing mat. Clever...

 Vivian Hayward is hiding behind this UFO all done.  I believe it came from the Fabric Cupboard...a fun project and a great lap quilt.

 Susan appliqued and quilted "Henrietta Whiskers" over the summer ...most people take a vacation then but Susan opted differently. Well done, and adorable, Susan!










Helen made her iron tote/caddy but hasn't got her
buttons on it...a 'roundtoit' for sure...

Vivian Patriquen made this wonderful winter wallhanging.  Always amazes us , this lady.

 And look at this awe inspiring quilt made by Carol Davis.  I know she paper pieced it ...more courage than I have, that's for sure.

Judy Hughes is hiding behind this great summer wall hanging that she made at a quilt retreat. I believe she has lots of fun at these retreats, let alone makes neat 'stuff'...








Cheryl showed us her 'potato' bag. It's for microwaving a potato...interesting concept...and maybe a good program project....

Judy , as usual, showed us something practical and interesting....for catching those colour runs in the washer....(actually, for fixing our boo-boos) plus she had a mug holder that she had knit while practicing her intarsia.

 Jean made the iron tote/caddy as well. It's a great addition when you are taking classes and learning techniques...

 AND here she shows us the tree skirt she made using a technique that Marilyn Wynn showed us at the Villa Madonna retreat...and you thought we only went there to have fun...see, I told you we got a lot out of that trip....you should go......

and last  but not least, Melda made her iron tote/caddy and brought it for show  and tell...next month we get to see her froggie and Helen's...

October 22 program day

 Our Evening ladies hard at work piecing their Drunkard's Path...

Here's the October program group making their iron tote/caddy...

A lovely lady celebrated her 95th birthday. Lovely Ellen Henderson is one of our most attentive and active members...always a smile and willingness to participate .

 Judy made a wonderful apron and a batch of coasters....well done, Judy...

and another Judy is ready for Hallowe'en with her jack 'o lantern dishcloth and her ghosties

 

Isn't there something about 'great minds thinking alike'?....well, here's a sample...Muriel and Helen made the same pattern and they are both gorgeous.

Marilyn has been knitting up a storm...a great cowl and some texting mittens....

Debbie die this great window scene for her daughter's apartment which has a dearth of windows...good idea, Deb...make her one....

 and just to make it official...Hallowe'en is on its way...

 Susan is hiding behind her mug rugs...for the grand kids...lucky, grandma!

 and here's a sweet baby blanket...wonder if it is for one of the twins that have been born in Susan's family...

Evelyn made one of the Iron totes...just needs to hand sew the binding...

 and here's a wonderful signature quilt that was done for one of the founding members and ended up being sold at a yard sale....Evelyn rescued it.

Jean got her iron tote just about finished as well...

And to close out this post, here's Ellen with her birthday cake...the candle played "Happy Birthday" so we all sang along.  A great day and so nice to share it with a lovely lady's birthday celebration.  Good cake , too!!!

Show and Tell October 8/13

Those wonderfully prolific morning quilters have done it again.  Here's the latest nine patch , all hand quilted and ready to be bound.  Thanks to Evelyn for volunteering to take on that task.

This is Carol's latest masterpiece...a beautiful batik quilt.  Such gorgeous fabrics

 Susan is getting ready for Christmas....no flies on her...a wonderful door topper....

and here's a wintery window scene.  Good job, Susan...

 Renate just keeps on amazing us.  Show her or maybe just tell her about a technique and away she goes. Here's another of her beautiful quilts and she's been dealing with a shoulder surgery.  We can call her Wonder Woman!!

Helen lucked in with her candle mat and found the candle to match AFTER she had made the mat.  Talk about lucky..

 Madeline made a wonderful I spy quilt in the Attic Window technique and filled the windows with activities shared by her grandson and husband. What a heartwarming heirloom.  Well done, Madeline.

Kay brought her "Tom"  all quilted and ready for Thanksgiving. It will look great on her table.  Those brown bag challenges have been down right awesome.   It will be interesting to see the next batch come the spring of 2014...did you sign up?? not too late.