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March Meeting Show and Tell

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Lyla Ott, a visiting guest, showed two old crazy quilts made by her great grandmother.  We had fun looking at the different fabrics and details.   Mary had fun making a pencil swag for the classroom her granddaughter is in.  Each student also got a personalized pencil with their name.   Shauna made this disappearing 9-patch for her nephew's wedding.  He requested black white and green.  Notice the pieced back using left overs.  She did the quilting on her domestic machine.   Wow!  Amazing work!  A UFO by Pat Byrd Wool applique A knitted bag made by Pat Byrd Deb Shank with her new purse, a pattern of Bonnie's but so many modifications that it is now Deb's pattern.  She loves her bright colors! Neck Aprons made by Deb at the Pins and Things Retreat A Mondo Bag made by Deb awhile back.  She laughed as she explained that she didn't understand the purpose of the printed interfacing... So did the bag without it! Lori's...
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  February Happenings Pins and Things Retreat Feb. 6-9 2025 Fun times doing our many HST’S, SFG, PPP, PHD’S, PIGS, WISP, even a little SEX at our local quilt store, un-sewing, hand sewing, embroidery, meals and conversation. Thanks to Mary Wakeley and Crystal for making this happen! And thanks to Audrey, the photographer! * SFG = Stupid Flying Geese!  :)  Peggy's Acronym February Show and Tell For our service project we are making "neck aprons" for the residents at the Canyonlands Care Center.  Marian made this one from her towels too pretty to use.  We all admired the quilted top. Crystal made several of these Neck Aprons at our retreat.  We admired the use of gray towels... Won't show stains as much! Aaron showing the Cross-stitch she did while she was with her dad. It was passed around and all were impressed! Kim made this QAYG (quilt as you go) quilt at the retreat.  It is reversible and note  the yellow rick-rack.  Needs to be bound and...