November 10,2020

It's a shame that my camera battery died half way through our November 10th meeting . I did manage to get some pictures but there were a lot of beautiful quilts that I missed.  Camera is charged and ready to go.

Gail started us off with show and tell with this blue and white beauty.

Marilyn has started her Christmas gifts and these quilted socks fit the bill.

Leigh takes the most interesting classes. This is one she took in Fredericton....not sure what it was called but this is the sample piece she did before she moved on......

to this piece....beautiful colours there Leigh!

Helen showed a way to use up "ugly Christmas Sweaters" by turning them in decorative pillows.

Muriel made this pinwheel quilt in the colour of the day...."Orange" that her grandson decided is the best colour of all.

And this one is for the other grandson who may be a little older , I am guessing there.

Judith made a fidget quilt from last year's block of the month.  It turned out to be a very successful project for more than a few quilters.

This was put together by Judith for Agate who owned the fabrics. Turned out to be really pretty.

And this is a table runner made by Judith.....

....and a string piecing table runner also by Judith.

These pieces are part of the  President's challenge from last year.

 And finally before my camera quit this is a fractured panel that Gail put together.  Worked out very well.

October 13, 2020

Who would have thought a year ago that we would be in the world we are living in now....not me, for sure. But it is what it is and we all have to do our part and be as mindful as we can. So, we will wear our masks and we will distance as much as we can and we will QUILT!!   

Ethel who has taken care of the guild quilt in previous years realized that it may be difficult  for us to participate this year and brought along this wonderful quilt she made for a grand son and suggested we give panels a try this year. This was an example of what one could do to create beyond the panel.

Marilyn is actually behind this beauty...it is a block exchange...by that I mean you provide the fabric and it is exchanged with another member and you get your fabric back with a centre done  and you finish up.....well, this is a wonderful sample of how one can 'finish up'.....

This is also Marilyn's...it was a fabric exchange with the technique to create our patriotic maple leaf flags. Marilyn got it done this summer in time for Canada day and proudly displayed it outside her home for all to see.

Not a typical jelly roll race but certainly a stunning way to use a jelly roll...especially in those colours.  We had a long hiatus from quilt guild and everyone got a lot done.

This example of a round robin that was organized by Vera and shows some amazing applique and piecing. Vera labelled it with the names of all the participants...a wonderful keepsake.

There were quite a few of us that did this stained glass technique with Brenda Dunsmore in the spring but Ann typically thought outside the box and did a gorgeous burgundy background with a dark sunflower then had it mounted behind glass ...note the large leaf in the corner of the framed quilt...talented lady, that Ann!!

Marlene participated in the block of the month that turned out to be a 'fidget quilt'. Unfortunately, with Covid interrupting our lives everything is put on hold. It will find its home once life gets back to normal.

She also showed us this beauty...a showcase for an amazing fabric. She picked up on all the soft, pastel colours in her showcase fabric. The picture does not do the justice to the absolutely feminine nature of this quilt...

This was a block of the month from a couple of years ago...a really sweet pattern that taught several techniques. It made a perfect quilt for a little girl and probably that was Muriel's intent in finishing hers.  Lucky Grammy...lucky grand child!

I believe this is another project that Muriel finished up...one of her PHD's....projects half-done. Regardless it is wonderful.

Renate rearranged her furniture and realized she needed a co-ordinating throw rug...what a perfect chance to make this with matching fabrics.. great job, Renate....

I couldn't begin to count the number of  1.5 inch finished squares in this beauty nor the hours spent piecing them together...Carolyn thy name is patience...it is fabulous!

Judy got another stunner finished over her lockdown time....this one, and Carolyn's will be show stoppers when we can finally have our quilt show....

Ethel, our resident bag lady made some more totes....she is like the EverReady Bunny, she just keeps on going....tirelessly and puts us all to shame with her generosity and kindness.

But she is trying to clean up her stash....teehee....it ain't gonna happen....don't tell her that fabric just reproduces itself when you aren't looking.  Ah well, nine patches are always in need.

Susan spent a busy summer...while everyone else was using the red truck Christmas panel she appliqued her own...smart cookie!

Then she made this Dresden plate...another sweet quilt and of  course, hand quilted.

 She was all geared up for the Villa Madonna this spring when everything went to hell in a hand basket and got cancelled. She made it anyway....it is one of those quilts one has to pay attention to lay out completely and she did an amazing job.  Atta girl, Susan!!

Well we are off to a start...albeit a different way of life for our guild...only one meeting a month...mostly show and tell to motivate us to keep on keeping on. This , too, shall pass and just think of all the things we can make now that we can't go gallivanting around like we used to.  Cheers, everyone...quilt your little hearts out....and show and tell!

February 25, 2020

 Today was table topper day and you will see some amazing projects as well.

Here is Judith's President Challenge.  The centre of this pillow was the fabric provided by the President and it was up to each of us to decide how to use it.  Judith made this pillow and practised her piping skills as well.

 This is her pot holder with the technique that Agathe taught last month.

 and here is the beginning of her table topper...some string piecing...she may be adding borders to bring the scrappy pieces all together.

Ethel wasn't sure about this topper and after seeing a picture of it decided the darker green border was the element that didn't suit her ...some unsewing and adding another colour will do the trick.

 Gail R. showed her table topper...

 Jean passed along some grippers for opening jars ....to go into the door prizes for the upcoming quilt show.

This is one of her blocks from the block of the month fidget lap quilt...sleeve cuffs....

 and this one with the snap enclosure.

 Diana added to the door prizes with these thread catchers...our cache is filling in.

 Bea brought along a table topper....

 and this baby panel that she said was the last hand quilting she has done.

Joan brought in this bright and Christmasy table topper....

and owl one (pattern available at the Fabric Cupboard)....

 and this really sweet fabric that she made into another topper.

 Susan D. brought in this wonderful topper with the couching that she experimented with and turned out great.

 How's this for a table topper....a big one for sure.. Renate made this for her daughter's table.

Susan S. found a new ruler and gave it a go.  Turns out she had fun and is ready to go a little bigger than her table topper...will be interesting to see what she does next.

 A double Irish Chain...Susan tried out the double binding using a flange of a different colour. Turned out perfectly.

 Marlene got into her stash and did some toppers with place mats.....in blue.......

 and gold......

 Ann taught this at a class using directional fabric...hers turned out better than mine,

 Those that took the sunflower course were anxious to see this one finished...we all loved the colours that Ann chose and couldn't wait to see it.  It was worth waiting for...gorgeous. Ann is planning on framing instead of binding. We'll see that when done too.

 Marilyn started playing with Hickory Nuts and made her table topper with them......

as you can see it is reversible too.  Good job there kiddo!