The snowing and blowing of January once again impacted our Fellowship Quilt meeting. The weather was less than ideal with an overnight wet snow (for you absent Florida people). So we had about 15 hearty souls at the meeting. It was a small group but it gave us a chance to talk to each other and get acquainted with members we do not know well. So there was a silver lining in all that snow. We had the no machine program with Tracy and Kathy presenting rulers. We had fun imagining what we could make.
My ruler was the Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star. I am going to be making a quilt for Finnley and her mom wanted me to use this star. I have never made it before and the points are very intimidating so I bought this ruler from the Missouri Quilt Store. It has great instructions for a 3" TO 12" Star and a you tube video that was very helpful. It showed the pressing and cutting instructions very clearly, especially for left and right handed sewers. I have many more stars to go but have a good start.
Tracy had several rulers from her Mom, a 4 patch and 9 patch ruler, that she demoed. She also showed the blocks she is creating for some new quilters to learn quilt techniques at her church. The blocks have religious themes to them and will make a great quilt in the end. We enjoyed her stories about each block. She had to adapt some to make them work for her quilt. Impressive!
We particularly liked the block below which is called Children of Israel. She had to change it to a 9 inch block to make it work in the quilt. We thought this would be a great block to have in next years program so Della took it home along with the directions to make a program!! Sounds fun!!
What an attentive group!!
Pat brought her little/big bag that she will be teaching in in May. Just a reminder that if you want to do this project you need 5 yards of belting and two pieces of 23x30 heavy fabric.
Vi had the block of the month and what a fun one it is, the Z block,...unfortunately we were such a small group that she has many left over. So we moved the schedule and will do this block next month again to be able to make enough for a quilt. I know you all want to make it so that works out great.
Pat made this beautiful sweat shirt jacket...a really different look with the sweat shirt showing thru.
Shaun made these blocks from a program a few years ago. She has lost the pattern and wonders if someone has the pattern or remembers the name and who did the program. Great block! It you have info let her know.
Della made this for a soon to be born great nephew. It is really adorable and she did a great job with the quilting and applique. The colors are outstanding. What you can't see from the picture is that the animal materials have patterns that give it texture. Great job Della!
Vi showed us several quilts...this bright one really shows off the center blocks.
Vi said this is her favorite quilt. It has pictures from her trip with her family. It is a beautiful tribute to a family gathering that all will treasure. i love the colors.
Lynn brought her quilt of valor we did in October and she did it a bit different with cutting the strips into blocks and adding sashing and getting two quilts! Great job!! I know they will make someone happy.
Barb made these beautiful place mats with pictures of flowers from her garden..stunning!!
Barb also made the quilt below for a granddaughter..an adorable penguin applique in the center.
I hope that all of you have been to the Dennos Musuem to see Ann Lovelace's breathtaking ...I guess it is a quilt but perhaps fiber art is a better term...and winner of Art Prize. I went today with Della and granddaughter Frankie who loved all the colors. It is a must see for anyone who is a quilter. The rest of the fiber art is pretty amazing also.
We will hope to have better weather next month and see more of you at the meeting. A quick note...we need another hostesses for the March and April meetings. Also we need party planners for the June picnic..to do set up , provide drinks, table cloths and center pieces. Joan let us know that we will not have the use of her community building for the June picnic. Other options were discussed, but if available we will probably come to the church.
Safe travels to those away and those traveling thru northern Michigans winter!! Kathy
