Show and Tell - October 2023

 This is our first Show and Tell, after returning to in person gatherings. I didn't get a lot of pictures submitted. 

Barb Karim has sent us a quilt appropriate for Halloween, called "A Murder of Crows".

Diane Hart made this quilt for charity. It is from the pattern BQ.

I finished my fingerless mittens. The pattern is Aranea. 

At our first gathering, I showed a bag I made in 2021. It is inspired by a vintage designer bag, with my own interpretation.

Lynda Smyth sent us a picture of the quilt she showed at our first gathering in October. It is called Daisy Chain. The pattern is by Brigette Giblin from Australia, and it is hand pieced and hand quilted.

That is all from this month. Remember, if you want a picture of a quilt you show at a gathering to appear on our Show and Tell page, you need to send me the picture. No one is taking pictures at the meeting for this page.

Kate

September 2023 - Virtual Meeting

 Welcome to our 60th Show and Tell, here on-line. Our hope is that Our show and Tell pictures will continue here but we will again be meeting in person, starting next month. Details will be coming in an email, later this month.

It has obviously been too wet or too hot (or both) to sew this month, so we only have a small collection this time.

My hint of the month: Labels!

We all know that it is important to label our quilts but when you make something that isn't a quilt, especially as a gift, it is fun to add a label. You can now buy some really fun premade labels.

This label is by Kylie and the Machine. It is an Australian company, and they have lots of fun designs. You can buy them locally at Mimi Fabrics in Kanata, and Fabrications on Carling Ave. in Ottawa. You can check out their web site to see all the fun designs. Last year they even had an Advent Calendar, if you decide to forgo the chocolate.

https://www.kylieandthemachine.com/

Dianne Watchorn is making this adorable quilt for her granddaughter.

Helen Anderson has been making quilts for a charity that she supports in Florida. These are three she made this summer.

Just in time for the Back to School heatwave, I finished some shorts for my grandson.

Our first meeting in October will be October 3.

Kate

August 2023 - Virtual Meeting

 Welcome Back!  Summer is half over, and back to school will soon be here.

This month I asked the question :Where do you buy your fabric? I think the last little while has changed how I buy fabric, and I am sure it has for you, too. So, I wanted to start a list that will find its way on to our new web site. 

The most creative answer I got came from Judy Emond. 

Judy said: " I haven't been buying much fabric lately as I'm trying to use up my stash. I did, however, have a good time buying batiks when I was in Bali this past May."

And she sent us a picture of her treasures.

For those of us who won't be headed to Bali soon, here are some suggestions.

Locally

Mad About Patchwork (Stittsville) https://www.madaboutpatchwork.com/

Textile Traditions  (Almonte) Look for Kelly on Facebook

Maker Savvy (Kanata)  https://makersavvy.ca/

Mimi Fabrics (Kanata) https://www.mimifabrics.ca/

Road Trip 

Ron's Fabrics (Cornwall) Look for them on Facebook. I hear they have a new owner.

Taylor Sewing Quilt Shop (Brockville) https://www.taylorsewing.com/

Online Ordering in Ontario

Sew Sisters (Toronto)  https://www.sew-sisters.com/

Funky Monkey (Sarnia) https://funkymonkeyfabrics.com/

Sunshine and Peony (Bolton) https://sunshineandpeony.com/

Online Ordering From the US

Missouri Star Quilt Company https://www.missouriquiltco.com/

eQuilter  https://www.equilter.com/

Connecting Threads https://www.connectingthreads.com/

Keepsake Quilting https://www.keepsakequilting.com/

Hancocks of Paducah https://www.hancocks-paducah.com/

Warning: When ordering from the US make sure you know how it will be shipped. Some delivery companies have extra fees for bringing your order through customs, which really increases the cost of your order.

Now on to the Show and Tell!

First up, Barb Sharp-Bond made two quilts for Victoria's Quilts.

Carol McFee received the pattern for this from a friend in NB. It is called Dec La Halls. Carol said a totally machine made piece challenged her. If you would like to make one, she says that pattern will be available on the give away table in October. 

Diane Harte is working on the Carol Doak Bonus Block of the Month from Carol's Facebook group. Diane is making the blocks at 50% so the blocks are 6 inches finished,

Judy Emond really has been using up her stash with quilts for Victoria's Quilts. 

This one used some of those Bali Batiks.

My completion this month is another Lemonza Phone Clutch. this one is for a friend, who chose the fabric from my stash.

I also subscribed to the Aurifil ThreadLabs, which gives you a chance to try different threads from Aurifil. For July it was 7 different threads, all in a cream colour. We were given ideas on how to use them so this is my sampler.

Our next show and Tell will be September 11. You can send your pictures to me any time.

Kate

July 2023 - Virtual Meeting

 Happy July! I hope you all had a wonderful celebration last weekend (excluding the smoke, rain, and tornado warnings.)

This months Tip comes from Chris Mitchler. 

l do freezer paper thread basting for hand applique.  After l've thread basted applique pattern pieces, l spray pattern pieces with either a water mist or unscented Best Press starch with a hot dry iron until dry.  l remove thread basting & freezer paper ready to pin to the project.  l find the pattern pieces sit very flat.

So, I "asked the audience" where you could get freezer paper. Chris buys hers from Connecting Threads. Many of you said you get it from Amazon. However, the most convenient source was suggested by Barb Karim. Paisley's Quilt Shop, off the Carp Road between Stittsville and Carp, has it. They are currently closed for a summer break but they will reopen next week. 

If you have a tip for next month, or a question to "ask the audience", please send it to me for the August edition.

Anita starts our show and tell this week. This is a 3 yard quilt that she made for Victoria's Quilts.

Carol McFee finished this little hooked rug that she says she started in 2017.

Dianne Watchorn completed 2 quilts for Victoria's Quilts.

Helen Anderson has her first great nephew on the way, so she has been making baby things.

Judy Emond has also been making quilts for Victoria's Quilts.

I have been making dog bandanas. I did 24 last week, two for my dog and the rest as gifts to doggie friends and family.

Since summer is a great time to get Christmas sewing done, MaryAnn has been working on Advent Calendars. She is making 2 train calendars and 48 little bags to hide surprises in.

MaryAnn also sent pictures of her lovely garden, which seems like a nice way to close this month's Show and Tell.

Next month, our Show and Tell will be August 14th, because of the long weekend. Until then, stay cool.

Kate

June 2023 - Virtual Meeting

 Our Virtual Show and Tell continues. 

After the hot weather, I spent a happy afternoon in my sewing space, playing. I remembered to spend a few minutes cleaning my bobbin case and changing my needle. It is amazing how much quieter the machine runs after you do that.

MaryAnn says that she has not spent any time sewing this month, instead, she has been enjoying working in her lovely garden. So she sent us a picture of the quilt of plants and flowers that are currently adorning her yard.

Anita sends us a couple of pictures. The first is going to Victoria's Quilts.

This second one she completed awhile ago, and her husband recently quilted it for her on the longarm.

Barb Karim bought this quilt when she was in Cairo.

She also sent a picture from Cairo of old applique panels used to cover a demolition sight. 

If you want to learn more about how these are made, look up "The Tentmakers of Cairo" on YouTube.

Carol McFee finished a wool Christmas mat and advises that it is a good time to get Christmas projects done when there is much less pressure.

Cathy Simpson's granddaughter is graduating from High School, so Cathy made her a twin bed size quilt.

Connie Telford finished this baby quilt in time for a baby shower for her nephew and his wife. The baby is due in August.

And I, of course, made a new purse. This is a Lemonza Phone Wallet, by Country Cows Designs. I needed to make a new bag to fit my new phone. 

Doreen gave me the lovely fabric that became the lining.

There has been a request for a new feature, that will make its way to our web pages, when they are redone. That is the Tip of the Month. So, this month, I have the tip.

The Ottawa Public Library has quilting and sewing magazines that you can borrow in digital form, on the Libby App. The App is free and is available for Apple and Android. I did a search today and found 16 digital magazines about quilting. They can be borrowed for 3 weeks, and there is no limit on the number of people who can read them at one time. You can also set up a "smart tag" so that you get a notification when they receive a new issue of a magazine.

I found these titles, there are probably more I didn't find.

Quilting Arts

McCall's Quilting

Quilter's Companion

Quilting Arts Holiday

Quilts from Precut Fabrics

Pro Guide for Quilters

Quilts for Today

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Weekend Quilting

Inspired by Vintage Quilts

The Quilting Book

Quilts From Around the world

Quilter's World

Today's Quilter

The Ultimate Quilt Block Collection

Quilt Sampler

Okay, now it's your turn. Does anyone have a really great tip for next month? I want to hear it.

Our next Show and Tell will be July 10.