Merry Christmas! December 2021

 

I hope you have some Christmas cookies to go with your coffee, this morning. Christmas has arrived at Show and Tell. That is my tree, although not this year's version. If you look carefully, you might see a kitten in that tree somewhere. There usually is one.

We start out this morning with Andrea. This is a favourite Christmas project for her and they are so loved that she wanted to share them with us.

Next is Barb Karim. Barb didn't tell us much about these, although I think the story for one of them may be down further.

Carol McFee tells us that she thinks she made this ornament about 25 years ago.

I have one of those in my decorations, too, however, Carol's is much fancier.

Carol made this applique piece in 2019.

This wall hanging came from a 10" square swap with some of Carol's quilting friends. I suspect  Barb might have been in that swap. (Check Barb's first picture.)

Dianne Watchorn sent a picture of her Nativity scene.

Dianne's Christmas Angel

This is a panel that Dianne added lights.

And a double sided tablecloth for a young man.

Finally "All Spruced Up for Christmas Tree".

Five years ago, I made a Christmas stocking for my brand new Grandson. Since I finished it on Christmas Eve, it never went to Show and Tell.

Kathy Panagapko made this kissing ball in 1985. Her friends were smocking dress for their little girls but Kathy had boys, so she made this.

Laurie Craig made a Christmas quilt and had it quilted by Beth van Wyngaarten.

Laurie also made an Advent Calendar.

MaryAnn made this wall hanging from a panel she was given.

She also has two cushion covers in progress.

Marion learned to make socks, this fall. Here are three pair she has finished.

This lap quilt was from a kit from Connecting Threads. It was quilted by Sharyn McKinley-Key.

This Christmas quilt is made from two panels. Marion quilted it herself.

Pat Nyenhuis completed some Christmas gifts.

Pat's Christmas quilt is Queen size. Each fan has a different Christmas message on it.

Wow. I hope you are all in the Christmas spirit, now. Aren't they all wonderful!

Starting in January, Show and Tell will be once a month. As always, you can send your pictures any time. 

Until the New Year!

Kate

Virtual Meeting - November 15, 2021

 I'm hearing Christmas music on the radio and there are Christmas movies on the TV. I don't know about you, but I am not ready! 

Meanwhile, in our Show and Tell, sanity is still prevailing, and you are saving your Christmas Show and Tell for December!

Anita is busy making things. This quilt is for her grandson. The back is green which is Anita's favourite colour, and her grandson's, too.

Anita's second quilt is for her second granddaughter, who is in preschool. There is a matching lunchbox for when she gets to kindergarten. Anita's husband Jacob quilted both these quilt. 

Barb Karim has made us a "Murder of Crows".

Barb Sharp-Bond tells us that this quilt is a mystery quilt from the Kanata Guild.

She made this quilt for Victoria's Quilts.

Johanne Stirling is a member of a gaming guild called "Gilded" . The head of the guild is a coffee fanatic, and was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Johanne made her this quilt.

Johanne called the quilt "Gilded Coffee Stars", and on the back she put the word for coffee in Morse Code in the languages of all the languages of the guild members around the world.

Johanne also drew a coffee stain on the label!

Many of you will remember Lois MacKinnon, who was a member of Poole Creek for a number of years. Lois made this lovely quilt to give to the new Veteran's House..

Lois quilted it by hand.

As my small contribution to this project, I made the binding and sewed it on. 

Our next Show and Tell will be our annual Christmas Show and Tell. The date is December 6, which, appropriately is St. Nicholas Day. I know there are lots of Christmas quilts, wall hangings and table runners. Take some pictures and share your Christmas with the rest of the group.

Kate

Virtual Meeting - November 1, 2021

November, already.  I am glad to see many of you keeping busy at your sewing machines. Though, I must ask: Have you cleaned your machine lately? I cleaned mine the other day and I could not believe how much lint was in the bobbin case. I changed my needle at the same time and it is happily sewing away again.

We have some great pictures for this week. I am sure you will enjoy them.

Anita has been at it again. She has two quilts for us. The first says "Your time as a butterfly has expired. Your wings are ready." She made this for her oldest granddaughter, who started Grade 1 this year.

The second was made from the remnants and is for her youngest granddaughter.

Beth van Wyngaarden finished this quilt she designed, that she called "Birdland". She sys it was a lot of piecing.

Christine Welsh made this quilt for her grandson, who is six. She used a variety of techniques including applique, trapunto, and hand embroidery.

She added an alien into a pocket on the back, as well as a key to the constellations.

Helen Anderson has headed south, but did this quilt top before she left.

Jan Pound made these placemats from four fat quarters and some coordinating fabric. The pattern is called "Take Four" . She is thinking about making it again in Christmas fabric. These placemats went to her son and daughter-in-law for their anniversary.

I received a donation of a Connecting Threads kit to make pouches. I made the pouches and donated them to the fall fund raiser for the Lyndhurst Feral Cat Rescue.

Leslie has been finishing up some WIPs. First up is a quilt made from a jelly roll of batiks. sewn together in strips and cut into triangles.

The second quilt was a kit from Flare Fabrics  (now closed) in Maberly.  The pattern is called "Zen". Leslie said she didn't like batiks at the time but they are now a go to choice for quilts. Both quilts were beautifully quilted by Krista Zaleski.

MaryAnn gives a throwback to 2013. with this I Spy quilt. She is nostalgic for the days when we had in person Show and Tell.

Pat Nyenhuis made two quilts for her daughter. 

That is the line up for today. I hope you are inspired.

Our next Show and Tell will be Nov. 15. 

On Dec. 6, we will have our second annual Christmas Show and Tell. If you are making gifts for presents, take a picture and send it to me. I have already started a folder for them. As you decorate, take a picture. We want to see all things quilty for Christmas. since it will be St. Nicholas Day, maybe we can see those Santa quilts.

Until next time.

Kate