Show and Tell - December 2024

Happy New Year's Eve! I hope you all had an enjoyable Christmas. 

Here is what I woke up to on one recent morning.

Yes, half the tree no longer had lights. If you click on the picture, you can see the dog looking confused. I think he is hoping he isn't in trouble. However, I believe this was entirely the cat's fault.

Our survey for this month says that most of you don't make Christmas gifts because they can't take the pressure. Personally, hand knit items give me an excuse to watch all those Christmas movies.

Lets look at all the lovely pictures we have for this month.

Brenda Caldwell rug hooked these sheep ornaments for friends in Nova Scotia. 

Carol McFee's Christmas tree looks lovely.

She made a new ornament for her tree.

This is a new Santa she made this year.

And this is a Santa she cross stitched 30 years ago.

Chris showed this quilt at our last in person show and Tell.

I made flannel pillowcases and used them for gift bags.

I also made the Santa hat from the movie Red.One. I haven't seen the movie but I thought the hat was cute.

Lynda Smyth made the table runner in this picture and her sister made the pillow.

Some years ago, a bunch of us made a snowman quilt from Bunny Hill Designs (I think). MaryAnn recently came across her blocks and now has a cute wall hanging. (I might have some finished blocks, too.)

Beautiful pictures of Christmas. 

Until next year...

Kate

Show and Tell - November 2024

 I heard Christmas Carols on the radio this morning, so it must be the end of November. That means it is time for Show and Tell.

First off Judy has a cautionary tale for us. While Temu has lots of great bargains, you need to read the description carefully. 

Judy thought she would like to make a rope bowl, and saw this pretty listing.

This is what arrived.

It looks like it would make nice shoe laces!

At the first November meeting, Anita taught a workshop on making a folded star hot pad. It looks like everyone had fun.

I hope we have some pictures of finished pads for next month's Show and Tell.

Anita wasn't just making hot pads.  I love the colours of this table runner and it is always nice when the Advent calendar is finished before Advent.

Joanne made a lovely baby quilt for a friend's first grandchild. I think maybe it's a girl.

Judy made some 3 yard quilt tops for Victoria's Quilts.

I spotted this quilt hiding under the table, while it's binding was being sewn, and I asked Kamal to show it because it is so pretty. She says her grandson wanted a quilt in lots of colours. The quilt is hand pieced and hand quilted,

I actually sewed something. This is a Reading Pillow, for my grandson. He picked the fabric from my stash without knowing what it was going to become. You tuck your book into the pocket.

Lynda finished a masterpiece, many years in the making. I forgot to ask for the name of the quilt, but it is also hand appliqued and hand quilted.

Wow, these are all really nice quilts. I hope you enjoyed them. Just a reminder that you can click on any of the pictures to make them larger.

Kate

Show and Tell - October 2024

Welcome back to Show and Tell. Pumpkins, and chilly weather are sure signs that Halloween will soon be here. Did you see the snow on Sunday? I'm not ready!

Anita was talking about a video she had seen  that showed a different binding technique. She has sent us the link to the video. The video is called  Susie's Magic Binding.

https://youtu.be/xyjkleF_ciQ

Anita also showed some hot pads she has been making. 

She will demonstrate how she makes these at the next meeting, if you are interested. This is the list of materials you will need.

If  you use Christmas fabric you will have a nice hostess gift for the season.

You will need a base 7 3/4" square of muslin or other fabric.  It will be inside so any lighter colour will do.

For the star you'll  need 4" squares for each row

Row 1   4 squares 

Row 2   8 squares

Row 3   8 squares 

Row 4   8 squares 

Note contrasting lights and darks are most effective. 

Also matching print or colour fabric for the back and 25" of binding.

Anita will have a printed pattern available next week, as well. This is an excellent reason to attend the next meeting.

I received some great pictures of some recent finishes and some Halloween projects.

Anita is still sewing up her scraps.

Carol McPhee recently completed this beauty. It is called Owl and Hare Hallow by Natalie Bird and it was quilted by Krista.

Carol also sent a picture of her Halloween quilt, Baltimore Halloween. It is hand appliqued and hand quilted.

Barb Karim sent pictures of her autumn quilts.

Diane Hart went on a retreat and took along some UFO's to finish.

The last two were originally a queen size quilt that she decided to turn into two quilts and give them to charity. She sent a closeup of the fabrics.

Helen Anderson sent some pictures of some projects she finished that she is taking to florida with her, next month.

And finally, my Halloween Door Hanger.

Of course, it is cats.

Thanks for all the pictures.

Kate

Show and Tell - Summer 2024

 The lazy, hazy days of summer are nearly over. I didn't spend a lot of time sewing. My sewing space is usually the hottest place in the house (great in winter, not so great in summer.) As well, I've been doing a lot of grandparenting. 

Fortunately I did get a few pictures for our Show and Tell, so not everyone was as relaxed as me.

Helen Anderson finished these cuddle quilts when she was in Florida.

Judy Emond has made a couple more BQ Quilts.

She says the first one isn't the usual layout because she wanted to keep all the ladies right side up,

She is also teaching a workshop on 3 yard quilts and made some samples.

She has been busy!

I haven't been sewing but I have been knitting. My bin of fingering weight yarn wouldn't close anymore, so I decided I need to use a 100 gram ball or equivalent, every month. So far this year I have made 7 pairs of  adult socks, 6 pairs of baby socks, and a shawl. The shawl was my July project.

I have 5 more days to finish my August project.

Just a few more stripes to go.

Enjoy the last few summer days. 

Kate