Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Sept mtg, better late than never!

 

Sept mtg got off to a late start, but we had excitement... Rev Mo and Sarah from the Episcopal diocese came to do interviews with Nancy, Jane and Dee for a documentary of our group/Critter project. I was able to share stories of Kathys contributions, since she is still grieving and didnt tbink she could talk, and some stories relayed to us by some police officers, ...even sent a couple of critters,  "wrapped", home with Mo (she can Bless them herself, and use where she needs to).



Kim was able to come and brought 8 critters and a fun "I Spy quilt" for a critter.



Karen (St Peter's secretary),  donated a box full of critters (see photos). Thank you...


We also figured out the border for our blue scrappy quilt (previous homework blocks), so I'll add it on before our next mtg in 2 weeks. Then, we'll have a size to cut for backing and batting.  The Heartstring quilt that I finished in Maine just needs a black on black print border (Mardens) which I got prepared before we left (I'll add it on before the next mtg).



Dee took home the 4 polar bear tops (with backings and batting to hopefully get done for next month). She brought one that she matched up with a grey critter that matched it perfectly!


It was great to see Kathy in person (she brought me 15 quilts/critters to finish) and to see Jill, who we had fold all the finished quilts with a great choice of critters!! We got to go thru the "questionable critters" that have been donated (vs bought) and saved those that were "snuggle-worthy"!

I might have taken more photos, but interviews were needed and work must be done to move our projects forward! Great job, ladies! We missed Maria and Donna...

Couple more from Nancy...


Critters that Jill wrapped...


Posting Kathys 15 critter quilts!















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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Quilt retreat in Maine!

 

While we await our monthly meeting on Sat, I've "taken one for the team' and headed for Maine (hmmm... that's tough, to be by Mardens and lobster rolls!) to quilt on our projects (Comfort Critters quilts) plus one of my own -potato chip block.

I arrived by 10:20am on Monday  (normally a 3 hr 20 min ride, but took longer with traffic -left at 6:30. I met 'some' of the ladies (two needed something from Mardens), and one of them was the "boss" of Heartstring Quilt Group, Mary Johnson, who flew in from Georgia!! That is the group that I belong to (online) since it started Dec 2006, and inspired me to start our group in June 2007!

As of the end of the day, I accomplished lots! My plan was to make as many little quilts (tops and backs) as I could with the scraps/fabrics I brought with me. Mondays tally was 10 tops/backs, and 3 backs.






 
Today, I'll cut batting and get them turned and hopefully, hand-quilted. At some point, they all want to hit the marina for lobster rolls, so (darn!), twist my arm!!

I'll post a photo or two as we go... some tops i did photograph early. They had goodie bags for everyone, a fun bingo game, and Sharon (my buddy who sat near me) made a great casserole and ceasar salad for dinner, besides with lunch fixings! I grabbed scones/muffins to bring from a local bakery. Great first day...

Sharon and her dinner for us!
Brenda (hostess), Mary and Sharon
Bingo game...
Goodie bags!


We will be meeting with our group bright and early at 9am on Sat. Cant wait to show how much we have to work with!

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Kathys little quilts

 Hand-quilted a few of Kathys latest... I'll add more as i finish them. Okay... all 15 are DONE!










Added a friend to the fuzzy ones, as they looked too skimpy...










Thanks Kathy!