Sussex Vale Quilters' Guild

It was quilt retreat time at the Villa Madonna and we had a wonderful time.  Carolyn wowed us with this gorgeous, summery nine patch.  She bought the fabric in Florida and enjoyed piecing it. It was finish up time at the villa.  Judy brought out a PHD that she started a few ....ahem....years ago and decided she really should finish .  It was a block of the month from some time ago...not mentioning the years...you can ask her. This sweet quilt is being finished by Jean Thompson and includes fat quarters from her special birthday.  On the floor is a jelly roll mat that Marilyn made.  It is the third one she has made since she got the instructions although this one is not made with a jelly roll , she used left over fabric from a quilt she made. Works for me... This is one of my projects. It is the 150 Canadian women  project that was started last year by Kat Tucker from Calgary. She posted three patterns per week along with the write-ups about each woman. Some very interesti

 Today is program day and the ladies turned out in force.  Considering the fact that it was an intricate pattern , it sure was nice to see.  Here's Ann showing Gail just how it is being created.  Judith is seriously working and very focused...I guess that is why she gets so many involved and gorgeous things done.  Helen said she's taken this apart and redone it a couple of times to get it just right. Don't fret, Helen, it will be just great.  Evelyn is getting to the last stage....  Elsie did enough for the morning and no doubt will bring it in all finished next meeting.  Sandra is getting there....almost ready for the next step.  Kaye is enjoying the process and we'll see her finished project next time. Now for show and tell. This sweet wall hanging is the row by row from last year (Fabric Cupboard's pattern). Love the buttons!  Susan is back in her comfort zone with co-ordinating colours and in her favourite fabric colours. Leigh start

It was a small group this evening but no less the proficient.  Here Carolyn shows the quilt as you go baby quilt she made. A fun project and quick to make when you're short of time.  This amazing quilt was done by Evelyn and it is a wonder. The circles connect and create secondary patterns.  Very unique! This stunner is also by Evelyn and shows an ultra-modern bent.  She saw it on pinterest for the back of a quilt and decided it would look great as a front...she certainly was correct about that.  The quilting design gave it an added fillip and made it gorgeous.  Marilyn brought her messenger back all done, with the zipper easily installed and some added pockets.  It always amazes me when someone adapts a pattern and makes it even better. Evelyn brought a work in progress..a log cabin she is making by paper piecing using tracing paper for the foundation.  It sure would make removing the paper a lot easier. And here is her applique pillow (my title for it since that

 Thank you Marilyn for taking pictures for me while I watched Ethel take care of the luncheon matters.  It helps to have help and I appreciate it most sincerely. Here is our raffle quilt. You can buy tickets at the quilt show......the one I made for myself is my absolute favourite quilt.  It fits my bed the best.  Ethel is hiding behind this gorgeous pieced wreath. Love the greens she used. This is the first of Susan's projects....snow globes.  This beautiful blue Hunter's Star is a wedding gift. the picture does not do the fabulous shades of blue justice. And this is the third piece by Susan. A glorious wall hanging.  Cynthia got busy and made these adorable kittens.  Sharon made this....I didn't get to see it close up as I was kitchen bound ...it looks like a landscape...  and this is her window valance...good job, Sharon. Leigh made one of those "what was I thinking" projects that turned into a colourful bag. Sandra is hiding behi