Joan's Latest Quilt

This gorgeous 'scrappy' quilt, is the latest made by my sister, Joan, in Tennessee. She said it would have fitted in quite well with my previous post. This one is 78" x 90".

On Wednesday, I also linked up with The Needle and Thread Network. Please drop by to see what our Canadian quilters are doing.

Gale's Quilt

This quilt is called Cub Crawl by John Q. Adams (Quilt Dad) from "Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop".  My sister made this one for my granddaughter in Chicago. Matching pillowcases were also included with the quilt. The lime green backing fabric certainly compliments the fabrics used for the front.

Winter Quilting

Yesterday we lost the electricity from 5:30 pm until 10:30 pm. Luckily the flashlights were handy. Since it's so cold outside, the NL Power company decided to cut the power to different parts of the city for a few hours. Apparently there was a usage on the generators and they plan to do this until the weather warms up a bit. So far today, this part of town has been left alone (keeping fingers crossed). It's times like this that our quilts really do come in handy (not just as a decorative addition to a room).

In case you feel the need to make another quilt, I found some with a Winter theme. You will see lots of blue and white! Some of the patterns are for sale and some are free. I've included both for viewing as you never know what might spark an idea. There are also a couple of smaller pieces too.

• Snowflakes from Quilt and Sew Shop
• Winter Critters from Quiltmaker  (designed by Sonja Callahan - her blog is worth a look)
• Winter Moon by Kit Lang
• Winter Quilt from Lemon Tree Tales
• Winter Solstice by Diane McGregor at Craftsy
• Winter (freezer paper snowflake stencil) from Wee Folk Art
• Penguins on Ice from Lavender Rabbit
• Winter Home Mug Rug from Craftsy  (This won't keep you warm but will give you a chuckle)
• Fractured Season Bargellos from Arbee Designs
• Winter Galaxy: Sparkling Star Scrap Bed Quilt from McCall's Quick Quilts

The only large bed quilt I ever made was back in1999 for a quilt show in 2000. It was a Magic Tiles pattern by Kathleen Bissett. I called it Quiltenium Dreams. All the fabrics were from various trips taken across the country. The quilt found its way to Chicago with my daughter and her husband. It has a good home.

Eastern Edge Show & Tell

Now for some more photos from the May meeting of the Eastern Edge Quilters' Guild.
Enjoy!

Credit Card Holder made by one of the students

 from my last Fantasy Fabric Workshop 

Guild Presentation - Voyage of Discovery

The Cabot Quilt Guild has a committee of talented ladies who look after the guild program for the year. They may introduce a new technique, have a slide show, a book talk, a guest presenter . . . the list goes on. This month, I was the 'program'! The committee felt it was time for me to do my 'stuff'. Since we have had quite a few new members over the last several years, it was decided that I should give a general talk about my art work.

I had no difficulty with a title as my first piece of original art was called "Voyage of Discovery" - very fitting, as it was completed the year I retired from teaching. Since then, I have been on my own voyage of discovery into all things related to textile art and embroidery. I love to experiment / play with new materials. However these days, I find it difficult to get much time to do that and I miss it. Note to self: make time!

I am not a quilter of quilts like most of the guild members. However, here's a couple I have done: Sheep at Stonehenge, and Quiltennium Dreams. Photos of some more of my work can be viewed HERE.

I decided to do a power point presentation of my art as well as have some actual pieces on hand. One thing I did discover while searching through my photographs to prepare for this presentation, was the importance of taking good photos! In the beginning, I was learning (still am really) and the images were not always taken in good light or were a bit fuzzy. I was told over and over to use the RAW mode on my camera as the images can sometimes be 'fixed'. You can't do much fixing if they are jpgs. I am now using the raw mode on my camera - live and learn. There are a few pieces of art that are sold and I wish I had better photos of them! Oh, well . . .

I do have to 'tag' all of my photos as it makes it easier to find certain ones. Some of them are done but not all.

The presentation went well and I was asked to do a workshop on some of the techniques I use. I am teaching Fantastic Fabrics (surface embellishment on fabric) next month. I have taught that one before and it tends to be lots of fun for participants as it is completely stress free! I also have to prepare a project for another workshop in the works, on making fabric clapboard. That was the topic for a presentation I did a few months ago for the Eastern Edge Quilt Guild ! Now, to get back to work!



Cod Fish - the fish are in 3-D. This is in a private collection.

October Show & Tell - Eastern Edge Quilters

It's hard to believe that it's October! This year there are NO autumn colours to brighten the scenery. The hurricane we had in September literary sucked the moisture from the leaves, leaving them a dull brown. Guess we will have to brighten up the inside instead!

The Eastern Edge Quilters had a few pieces on display last Tuesday evening that would brighten up any home. Take a look.

More September Show & Tell

Show and Tell is a favorite part of most quilt guilds. Quilters get a chance to 'show off ' their talents, discuss their work and see the work of others 'up close'. The procedure I like best is to have the show and tell items on display for the entire evening. This gives everyone a chance to view them so that if anyone has to leave early, they aren't disappointed. Quilters are given a chance to talk about their work later in the meeting. Here's a sample from the evening.
Enjoy!

A Few More Quilts!

Some more quilts to view from the Cabot Quilters' Guild!!

Gertie Little - Quilted Pieces

More eye candy for you!!