Sussex Vale Quilters' Guild

 Due May 2024 Borrow a book from our guild library and make something from it. It can be big as in a quilt, a piece of clothing, a table runner, or something as small as a pin cushion or any other number of things...your choice. The only restriction is it must contain at least one piece of fabric from Cindy’s store (Crafters Vineyard). President-Judith Hughes has al ready completed and shown two  examples.  Selvage Table Runner  Book: Modern Selvage Quilting  by Riel Nason Reversible Table Runner Book: Quilt-as-you-go Made Modern Fresh Techniques for Busy Quilters by Vera Brandvig

   10 Guild members attended the  workshop on paper piecing the New York  Beauty Block. After set-up the  Instructor- Ethel R  passed out written instructions and did hands on demonstrations as needed.                  It didn't take long for fabric to be sewn.   And blocks started to appear           Sharon G, Kelly D, Leigh S, Jane K, Diane B, Cathy K, Judy S, Susan S, Debbie F, Judy H, Ethel R  The workshop was followed by Show and Tell The large Christmas Tree is made up of smaller ones. How cute is that ? A very nice seasonal project by Susan S .  Jean T embroidered, pieced and quilted this impressive gift for a great grandson. Judy H exclaimed she made a quilt. Those pieces are pretty small. Sharon R has been sewing reversible receiving blankets. Before, during and after the events, work continued on the Guild Quilt Quilters shown are Vera T , Marilyn T , Jean T and not shown Sharon R (photographer)

The November 14, 2023 meeting was well attended and many members brought finished projects. Susan S helped the members show their items for all to see.  First up was Gail F with several small quilts and a variety of bags. Susan was holding several of the panel quilts, one on top of the other.        There was too much light from the windows in the background to show the richness of colour in this stunning batik quilt and matching bag also made by Gail.          Gail showed a quilt made by Marilyn W . She told the group that Marilyn described it as ugly. No one agreed with that description. Muriel G is all ready for a craft sale with her cute felt ornaments. she made a Gnome and a Fox Her next items were 2 table toppers and a runner. Joyce B  made a cute rope bowl, sounds like she was encouraged by Leigh . Renata B constructed the Hunter's Star Block. She made a pillow and a runner using this method.       I n her project Ethel R used the Hunter's Star Block as well . Jane K