More from the Show

I've got a few more pics from last weekend's quilt show to share with you. Blue and white quilts have long been a fave so it's no surprise that I was drawn to this one. It looks like an antique but it's not - it's just the fabric and the pattern that come together to make it so. I believe it was called Julia's Quilt; so timeless.

And then there was this one. While not totally blue and white it leaves the impression of a two colour quilt. It too had a very traditional feel to it. Look at how densely those blocks are quilted!

So soft.

This little snowman making snow angels couldn't help but put a smile on my face.

And then there were these two small quilts made using the same pattern by the same woman, but in two different colour ways.

If memory serves me correctly both were for her grandchildren. Interesting how the different background colours changes the feel of the quilt even though the little woodland character colours are the same in both.

I took this pic just to prove that there is someone out there more anal than I. See that little Dresden cornerstone? It is in a 2-inch square, which means that those teenie tiny Dresden blades are REALLY teenie tiny!

The show was a lovely way to spend a few hours with friends and a chance to bump into, and catch up with, others. Given that it was hosted by the Log Cabin Quilters it was festooned with lovely garlands of large Log Cabin blocks, a nice touch that also reflected the individuality of the guild members....M

Night & Day

Quilts of Valour Canada had a booth at the quilt show so a few of us each bought packets that included the fabric and instructions to make a block for their Hug Blocks Project. What a brilliant idea! I picked the Night & Day Star block and the fabrics are very patriotic red and white/cream prints.

I decided that it would be more prudent to get mine together right away rather than add it to a TO DO list where it might just languish. It's just one block but when it disappears into a list of mine there is no telling when it might emerge.

There was just enough fabric so I was doubly careful when following the cutting instructions.

It is a 9" block and was a quick bit of quilty satisfaction (it's always great when the final product looks like the instructions, isn't it?) and is now ready to be shipped. I'll see if the  others have their blocks ready so that I can include them all in the same packet. Want to gt in on the fun? All the info you need can be found on their website...M

p.s. A reminder to Red Shoes to email me your name and mailing address so that I can get your Lemoyne Star ruler off to you. Thanks!

Double the Fun

Today's the day for announcing the winner of the Lemoyne Star rule giveaway and I thought I'd send congratulations out to the winners with a pretty little bouquet of pansies. They always seem to be at their best just before I replace them with the summer annuals so I'm going to try and stretch them out so that I can enjoy them just a little bit longer.

And, I have a nice little surprise to share with you about the draw. Jane decided that she was going to add her ruler to the pot so there are actually two winners. How nice is that? Double the fun!

Thanks to everyone for playing along with the giveaway. I loved reading all of your comments about what you would like to make with the ruler and hope that the winners enjoy their new tool. Without further ado, the lucky winners as chosen by The Official Cookie Tester are Sue SA and Red Shoes.

Congratulations gals! Please email me your name and mailing address (cheesman @ nrtco.net without the spaces) so that I can get your rulers off to you and you can start creating.

On a slightly different note, a small crew of us got together for brunch and then enjoyed the quilt show in nearby Petawawa hosted by the Log Cabin Quilters guild. I always love seeing what inspires other quilters to pick up a needle and thread and create their masterpieces.

A surprise to me is that there is now a local Modern Quilt Guild in the area. It sounds like a small but mighty crew. This little 'Sister Mary Merlot' quilt made by one of their members made me smile. It was only about 14" square and was created based on a cocktail napkin of the same design. LOVE it, though I think that mine would be called 'Sister Mary Malbec'. 😇

There was lots of variety to hold our interest and several great vendors too. This scrappy tulip would be wonderful for a charity quilt - so bright and cheery. I'll have more eye candy next time....M

Fun With Jane

My last post reminded me of pics that I took the day that Jane came to town for a visit. When we were in my sewing room I caught a glimpse of a quilt top that I'd received after mom passed away. I know that she didn't make the blocks but she may have assembled all or some of the top.

It is made with Square in a Square blocks and has a very vintage vibe.

And some fantastic fabrics in it...

...some a little on the wild side. Love those cheddar cornerstones.

It's been languishing untouched for years so I felt it was time to move it along and get it used.

Jane was working on a quilt that she had started last year but was having challenges getting the next border to fit, so we figured that out and she had it attached before she left. She also showed me this lovely little table topper that she made. Isn't it pretty?

That gorgeous blue teapot print reminds me of her sister Linda, who is a tea fanatic.

She used this lovely coordinating fabric to back it with; it's all ready to quilt. Isn't it fun to get caught up on each others projects?...M

p.s. Just a reminder that the giveaway for the Lemoyne Star ruler is still open - the Official Cookie Tester will make the draw is this Saturday.