Not only was the day absolutely beautiful.....
the meeting also shined with all the friends that were able to gather.
Susie showed Esther the last block for her hexie quilt.
You may want to go ahead and mark your calendars for
Monday, November 21st at 7 pm
ATTEND the Piotique Quilters Guild meeting in Clay Center at the First Baptist Church
to see and hear all about the hexie. Susie and Deb M have a wonderful program planned.
Susie and Esther also talked about the challenges for quilting on Esther's quilt. We do not always think about the extra fabric that a yo-yo presents to a long armer - not only could it break a needle, it could also put the machine out of timing and such. Looking forward to seeing this quilt when it is totally done.
Welcome New Friends - course we all know Janet H. and Carol S., but how exciting that they can join us on the first Wednesday of the month. Ladies - everyone, please remember - we love to see new projects and love to be involved, after all - we are quilters. hahahaha
These 20 Sunbonnet Sue blocks Carol had gotten as a top. She has no idea who's it was or when the work was started - she did know that the setting was not to her liking ....... so Carol took it all apart and kept the blocks - now comes the fun about how to put them back together.
Did you notice that we started out with one row of tables and changed to two? Friends kept coming in and joining us for the day.
The more eyes on a subject, the more ideas that roll out for possibilities.
Carol hunted through her stash and found some 30's repros and of course we just had to start auditioning.
Carol and Susie also got a chance to look at Carol's twilling and go over how many more blocks to go. This is a two year BOM at the PQG.
Janet visited with Esther to see what she was up to, while Deb worked on a binding for a friend.
Check out Esther's ironing pad.....2 layers of the Insul-bright padding that you use in hot pads. What is great for Esther is that she can roll it up and carry it to workshops a lot easier than lugging around an ironing board.
Now that school is out, we will get to see Lorraine more. Great to see her and her redwork project.
Did I mention that the fabric Esther is working on is from a friend? Exciting to see what all scrap fabrics were in the bag. And speaking of bags......see the zip lock on the bottom right of the picture above. . . Esther put together a bunch of Iowana's fabric and made four patches for folks to remember Iowana by and maybe use in our swap exchange.
Machelle is on a mission. She brought in her note books from the years of the group, trying to find the information on the quilt that Bonnie had everyone doing way - way - way back. Know how you think you are taking clear and precise notes and then find out later that you left out all the obvious info? hahahaha That is what Machelle is finding out. Okay Bonnie and other friends - what was the run down for the brown bag quilt? Machelle remembers everyone had to bring in some fabric - not what size or how many. And then some how pieces got put into brown bags and then you got to pull and sew and NO! you could not put a yucky back and draw another. hahahahahahah
Okay - HELP!!!! Who remembers how this was done and when?
Leila is the best-est presser in the group and she lent her talents to Carol as she was getting the Sunbonnet Sue blocks ready to square up.
That was a great challenge as the blocks were not the same size and Sue was not identical in all as far as how she was laid out. Some hats were higher, some feet lower.
Carol learned a few techniques from others and in no time at all the job was done.
This is part of the quilt that Deb is binding for a friend. Wow, wait till you see it at Show 'n Tell.
Donnis got to make it back from Kansas City and was excited to see everyone and get her mind on other things. So good to have you with us Donnis.
Look at the bags that showed up holding supplies. Top left is one that Janet's sister makes. She buys the zippers by the yard and then cuts them to the size she needs.
Bottom right is one that Hayley made and Grandmother gets to have. Started as a log cabin block.
Esther took Iowana's 4-patch blocks and tried a few lay out ideas.
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After lunch was Show 'n Tell. Esther started us out with her great storage idea for 5" charm size blocks. A scented candle came in this box and now it holds her 5". Great idea.
We finally got to see the quilt that Janet was working on (binding). Not only do we all want it - Janet's not sure now if she wants to give it away. But it would be destined for a good cause. One of her cousins in the Abilene area lost everything during the recent storms and tornado's. Janet does such great work. This quilt would definitely bring some good feelings to the loss they must be experiencing.
And Susie did a wonderful job quilting in wheat stalks through out. (click on pictures to make them larger)
Okay, I think we were all a little riled when Deb told the story about how this quilt came to be. 'Nuff said! You probably can guess that this is one of Eleanor Burn's patterns and Deb - you knocked it out of the park with your skill and know how. Do I hear a Yeah Deb!!!!!!!
Okay, Susie's $2 finds are going to become legend before long if they have not all ready. This was destined for a coverlet at some time in the past (along with a pillow cover piece that Susie has not finished yet). Susie picked it up finished in the embroidery and that is all - and with gigantic stains on it. So of course no one wanted it - however, Susie laid it over the fence and started to spray it down with instant antique spray to give it that mottled look and hide the stains.
Okay, I took a lot of pictures, but as you view them, you will see why......
Hubby Marc calls this quilting within the basket handles a peacock look.
The embroidery is done with 6 strands, with the larger flowers jam packed with lazy daisy stitches. Similar to what you would get with crewel work, without using the wool thread.
We looked at the back of the quilt to see the white backing without the antiquing, wow what contrast.
Susie even put in some pebbles to fill in.
Great job Susie and what a pleasure to be able to see it.
This one should be a keeper just so you can see what 20-30 hours of quilting can accomplish. hahaha
Okay, here is the quilt that Deb bound for her friend. Now I am not into purple myself - but this is gorgeous and so different. Ann H. did the quilting and it is perfect with waves and circles.
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After lunch and Show 'n Tell it was back to projects. Carol finally decided that she would frame the blocks in the lighter fabric and then sash in the darker blue. Janet helped her get the cutting done, so now Carol can start "whipping it up". Looking forward to seeing the end result.
Susie gave her some pointers on how to make sure you have your rows lined up by using corner stones, even when you use the same fabric. That will also be interesting to hear what Carol learned in the process and how it works for her.
NOW!
Okay - what is the update on the swap exchange?
Thirteen of us are now going for it (Pat - remind Deb that she owes you an outing for fabric).
Welcome Carol, Janet and Lorraine!
Okay......
We each make 130 - 4-patches and give away 120 of them.
Begin with 2 1/2" squares, or strips.
Put 4 squares together and end up with a 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" - 4 patch.
Put 10 in each of 12 bags to swap
at the November meeting.
Now this is getting exciting.
So many ideas tossed around on how people thought they may be doing their 4-patches.
From how to put them together, to color schemes or draw from a bag type of scrappy.
The possibilities are endless and then...........wow on what we hope to make with them.
REMEMBER.......
Have Fun!
Till next time........keep your gardens growing.
