Adorable critters... (also one of our quilters who works from home has adopted six critters to make quilts for. Can't wait to see what she comes away with).
I've put together more of the small quilts that we laid out at the meeting, PLUS a few from my orphan blocks. Its always nice to find our "orphans" a home.
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First of all I must give credit for the inspiration for this project to Mary Johnson of
https://maryquilts.com/doll-bear-quilts/
Here are the first two (of many) critters and their quilts (need to make a 'tie' for the pink monkey).
We currently have 35 critters and 7 quilts done, or in the works.
Here are #1 & 2.(brown one is hedgehog).
Today was VERY productive! Only four of us, but this is what we got done...
1. Sandwiched a heartstring quilt, which i took home to hand-quilt. (Two more quilts to sandwich in our piles).
2. Pieced a backing for Dee's Triangle/envelope quilt.
One little quilt was put together with a small group of Orphan blocks and a bag I brought from my collection of scrap blocks that were sewn into HSTs. The blocks were trimmed to 9" sq and we put 9 together form a little quilt. Added a cute green backing, Maria sewed it and will take it home to tie it. It's getting paired up with a bright green dinosaur.
We matched 4 other quilts up, took photos when we saw how we liked the layout
(placement), added fabrics for the backings, and wrapped them up with a corresponding critter. These are to be played with later. I'm also gonna see Kathy on Tuesday so she can take some to play with.
Really. Good. Day!
...ps... I hit the dollar tree store and bought MORE critters!!
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I'm sorry I didnt take many photos at our last mtg of the year...we had fun, got things accomplished and learned some new things.
We also got to "unload" all the things that we felt were heavy on ourselves. Then we sew a little... inload more, if needed. We come away feeling lighter. We call it "quilt therapy". It is.
I will say what we (me) did get done was 5 pillowcases (Christmas bags for grands)- even teaching a 'newbie' how to make them. I got a fleece blanket trimmed and partially sewn (Christmas present). Finished it at home...posted photo with a 'bean' bag.
Also, Jane made a bunch of 'beans' (corn bags) and had Jill learn that process. For those unaware, they are square bags made from flannel with cracked corn inside-heat in the microwave and use them under the covers to warm your feet.
Marie got started on her bright blocks with black and white frames, got questions answered, even on her lack of sleep lately.
Dee stopped in on her way to her side job, to help out her boss. It was great to catch up with her and hear about her crazy, hectic life... and let her 'get some therapy'.
I had made some gingerbread cookies and chocolate, which we always can use...
All and all, we need these types of mtgs, where nothing is expected and so much is accomplished! Love you all, ladies...
Here is a post for where we will be sending quilts on Monday...
Message from quilter in NC...
Update: we delivered all of your beautiful quilts, blankets and afghans and sleeping bags. While we were at Lo & Behold we saw a mountain of quilts so my sweet hubby, Kim and I, offered to sort. We got to the bottom of the pile and along came UPS and Federal express with more so we sorted them. What a blessing. No we were not using heavy equipment or using a chain saw but while we sorted Brittany delivered a load to one of the local churches. They told her the ones she took yesterday were already gone and they were so excited to receive a new load. So your donations mattered and will matter. Even if Black Mountain no long needs them other places will as they were hit even harder. So keep em coming if you would like. We will keep delivering. Thank you is not big enough! The quilting community totally rocks.
Good meeting... while half the crew had made other plans, we had a couple of visitors, Martha (parishioner) and Vivian (her friend from Htfd Sr Center), so we had 6 people there.
One quilt was pin-basted (I'll hand-stitch at home), one top (Dee's) completed (needs ironing, and batting extended- I'll do it at home), one top (our homework) has a plan - borders arranged.
Below needs border options
Good job, ladies!!!
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