August - UFO Sew Day

Donnis had a new Tilted Log Cabin project all done and ready to show us Wednesday at our UFO Sew Day.  We have seen the three block table runner and now this 9 block version.  Donnis encouraged us to do at least one block next month and perhaps make it into a pot holder - what a great gift idea.  Thanks Donnis.  I am looking forward to seeing the colors everyone picks for their log cabin blocks.

 

Most of the day was hands on work for Donnis, Susie, Esther and Machelle.  Sara was able to join us for the day and used her time to machine sew blocks.  Looking forward to seeing the finished project.  Was really cute.

 

Show and tell after lunch was amazing - such a variety of items.

Donnis had borrowed a pattern from Machelle and made these four aprons that the neck line grows or shrinks as needed.  These are for grandchildren and now that the big "kids" have seen them - they put their orders in. 

 

Donnis finished the 4th of July table runner she was binding and showed us another table runner that she will be working on next.  The 4th of July took planning.  Donnis had to refigure sizes and such so she could fussy cut stars.  Very attractive.

Esther had already sent her latest projects on to their owners - so she e-mailed us pictures that we could place here for all to see.  On her Noah's ark - she did quilting around the characters and such.  So cute.

The bear one just makes you want to cuddle up with it and go to sleep.

Machelle had done a couple chenille items/pillows and already given them away, the sail one she got a picture of and brought that to show.  Susie said the heart one given to Iowana was really adorable - maybe Iowana can bring it in when she is feeling better.  Next time Machelle - WE HAVE TO SEE IT - how can you rub across the fuzzies and enjoy the chenille with a picture?  (ha haa)

 Machelle's pillow for her granddaughter was gorgeous back and front. 

 Some one we will not mention had suggested to Machelle that since she has so many UFO's, maybe she should bring them in for show and tell - well guess what Machelle did?  This one had quite a bit of conversation with it.  When - who - etc.  And there is not that much to finish, lots of ideas of how it should be done.

 Remember when this project below was done?  We know it was before Vevia's time and Susie had the templates cut for it - but when was that?  These UFO's are not bad Machelle - almost finished Tops are GOOD. 

 Susie really got inspired at one of the shops down south and made this darling bag.  You have painted lace, silk ribbon embroidery, pin cushion, crazy quilting, etc.  And then.........

 she pulls out this fantastic item from inside.  Ooh!!! Ooh!!! Ooh!!!!!!!  Everyone wants one.  The thread cutter, needle case, thread holder, winder, etc. that was in the antique brass finish just made all the work Susie put into this - even more fantastic.  Bits and pieces of lace, silk ribbon embroidery, etc. filled both sides of her sewing kit. 

 And if that was not enough, Susie also brought back in her darling embroidered hussif sewing kit.  Since Susie doesn't necessarily have all the time in the world to make each one of us one of these most delightful kits (hint, hint) - perhaps we should pick a month to have her show us how.

Was a great day inside - too humid out.  Looking forward to next month - get your blocks ready.
Till then.............................

ROAD TRIP a Hit !!!!!

In case you do not recognize the location or all of the people - Morganville Friendship Group met the Linn Group at "Our Daily Bread" in Barnes, KS.  (To see the pictures enlarged, click on one and you will get an enlarged version of pictures only, click on the upper right corner "x" and you will be back to the story)

 What a great turn out, 20+, had so much fun - did not count exact heads.   Thank you Daily Bread for the wonderful set up you had ready for us.

 Everyone always wants to make sure the photographer gets in at least one picture - so here you are - the nut waving her hands.

 If you get a chance, visit "Our Daily Bread", Mon - Sat, 9am - 4pm.  Lunch is served 11 am - 2:30 pm.  It is a wonderful "Bake Shoppe" full of lots of goodies as well as the restaurant part.  They now have a few of their products available at Rays in Manhattan and they ship.  You can go to www.Our-DailyBread.com to see more.  And mark your calendars - Antique & Junque Festival in Barnes is Saturday, August 17th.  Fun begins at 9 am.  Food, music AND City Wide Garage Sales.

After lunch we headed over to Linn where Deb introduced us to their meeting building.  Oh oh oh oh oh - what fun.  Everywhere you looked you found inspiration.  Not only do they have classes, BOM, and sew days - they also have a group that hand quilts.  Some of the ladies that take classes and join in on the sew days, were ones that Bonnie taught to quilt - lots for everyone to talk about and Bonnie - you were missed.

 The hand quilters had just finished a 126" x 126" quilt recently and had just put this one on the frame on Monday.  It was such fun to follow the bow tie maze and look at all the possibilities with the large and small ties.

 They do a lot of quilts for shelters and other organizations and the pile below is just a sample of their work.  Have you been checking out the walls?

 Everywhere there was something - loved this Stitch a little and talk a lot wall hanging.  Know anyone like that?  hahahahah

 New techniques were talked about......

 all the time that your hunger and thirst for our craft was being fed from every nook and cranny.   Think we could all say that - Sewing definitely mends the soul.

 Lori is showing off a top that has the same fabric in it as some fabric that we had gotten from Bonnie. 

Its great to get together and share - from our group,  Susie gave a class on Twilling.  The picture below is the quilt that Susie did showcasing the twilling in the flowers.

 Susie had plenty of kits made up for everyone that was interested in learning.

 Three easy steps, several samples and they were on their way.

 Ruth  and

 Maydean were two of the ladies that zipped right through Susie's instructions and were making great progress.  Think Susie has converted another group to twilling and left behind quite a few new instructors for anyone else that may be interested later.

 Before we left for the day, Jan found us a perfect sign............... 

Thank you to our drivers for the day and to our Linn hostesses.  Hopefully in September, some of the Linn ladies will be joining us for Tilted Logs.  See you all later.