September quilt experiences

September 7 (first Wednesday of the month)
- meeting of the Hospitality Chapter of the Richmond Quilters' Guild.

The program was not memorable but I always love show + tell. It always gives me so many ideas. Look at the setting of these blocks.

There were several examples of "memory" t-shirt quilts.

And our own Janet showed her Row by Row from Missouri!

Thursday September 8

- I had heard about a display of quilts by the Country School Quilters who meet in Montpelier VA. http://countryschoolquilters.blogspot.com

James wanted to come along and we both enjoyed the display very much.

There was a lot of diversity. I think there were 80 pieces and we liked a lot. Here is a selection:

I was invited to the monthly meeting of the group and decided to attend. It was very interesting. I was a bit early so I went to see the display again first.

The next two are a new and interesting technique. Outlining with the sewing machine and then coloring "in the lines" (best seen in the second picture).

The month' program was about Dresden plates.

Unfortunately it is a night meeting but the whole group was very friendly to newcomers. I was invited to join. Have to think about it.

September lace and Virginia Fair

Monday September 12th

The monthly meeting at Christine's was very nice. So much is going on in my life at the moment. I hadn't touched lace in a while so this felt very good.
I thought the picture of the "abandoned" pillows was funny. A tour of the glass workshop and lunch!

The hostess always spoils us with dessert. Yummy!

And yes, we really did make lace.

Wished I could show you my finished piece, but it is not finished ... yet.













Saturday September 24

The Colonial Lacemakers demonstrated how it's done in historic Williamsburg. Because of the birth of the twins I couldn't participate but James and I briefly went to have a look (because we also needed to got to the Outlet mall). I was very proud of my friends. There seemed to be a lot of interest.

Wednesday September 28

The Colonial Lacemakers were asked to demonstrate lacemaking at the Virginia State Fair.

We set right next to the exhibition of the quilt entries.

It was a horrible day weather-wise. We were cold, because of the rain there were not many visitors and the drive home was scary. It is always nice to spend time with friends though.

Olympic Games ... Lace in Brazil

Can you imagine how all the lacemakers jumped when they watched the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games! Eye candy for lacemakers.

Within minutes pictures where up on Facebook.

I have always been interested in Brazilian lace since I had enjoyed my travels to Brazil. My dear husband many years ago made me the gift of a used lace pillow from that country complete with lace in progress and the typical thorns instead of stainless steel needles. I had written a report about it a long time ago for a lace publication. This is the REPORT!

I hope you enjoy it!

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August threads

Monday August 8 - The lace meeting was convenient for me this month since it was at Lali's. 15 minutes instead of 1 hour 15 minutes drive.
I wanted to make a cross and even found the pricking. I had wound the bobbins and was all prepared. Except when I wanted to start ... I had left the pattern page at home. So I had to sit and think how to start, where to hang in the pairs. Meanwhile Mary perused the brown bag with double or not needed sorted out patterns and lace publications I had brought for the guild library and guess what ... there was the publication with the pattern. How lucky can you get? I made good progress.

Natalie likes to create jewelry. This is her latest lace bracelet.

Tuesday the 9th - CR Quilters meeting
This month's discussion was about "quilt as you go". I had brought the quilt which I call my "free motion quilting sampler" and explained how I had done it. And then show+tell is always great.

My August Block Lotto!

Placemats I had made at the Thursday Stitchers. I forgot to take a picture of the matching coasters. That was all fun.

Another Thursday Stitchers' project. The jar quilts were a group project.

Susan encouraged me to add some appliqué. Ok, two frogs.

I also sewed a lot of things for the church bazaar. Really don't want to leave things to the last minute. Am happy about the progress.

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