Bracelet Project month

 We welcomed 3 new members this month! 

Show & Tell 

Jean R just got this back from Leslie who quilted it.

 

 

 

Sandra O’s Wanda the Witchy Witch top is ready for Leslie to quilt it. 

Leslie just finished this quilt from a Bonnie Hunter pattern.

Terry’s PROGRAM

Most brought fabric tubes already made.
A suggestion was to turn them by using a darning needle.
For more bulk, the tubes can be filled with cord.  
If not filled, flatten the tubes with the seam on one flat side that can be positioned facing the wrist.
Use a binder clip to hold the 3 tubes together and braid them.
Terry brought bar clamps for the closures.  Buttons also work.

Lots were made:

Next Month

Jean R handed out instructions for the t-shirt quilt(s) we will make for donation.

 

Mystery block month

Show & Tell

Ruth made this entirely from her stash.

Sandra O’s niece made this.

Jean R made the previous mystery blocks.

PROGRAM

Joanne presented a lantern block.

Terry presented a block she saw on YouTube. 

 

Some of these were completed during the meeting.

 

Next Month

Terry had planned to teach us to make bracelets, but there are complications.  Se she’ll let us know the new plan when she can.

April Project: Handy Baskets

It was great to see so many members and guests for this project-oriented meeting! 

We were saddened to learn of Janet Kime’s passing.

Show & Tell

Patti has been attending a Norwegian themed summer camp for years.  This quilt is made from the camp t-shirts.

Patti participated in a Roxanne class for bear paws years ago.  This quilt was the result.  She says one of the blocks isn’t oriented correctly.  Can you find the one?

 

Jean S made a new cross-body tote from a Pendelton wool and wax canvas.  The pattern is Fremont by Klum.  https://klumhouse.com/products/fremont-pattern

Ruth made this baby quilt for donation entirely from her stash!

Lydia made another Mondo bag.

Lydia made this quilt from a jelly roll. She says she’ll do “no more bias!”

 

Sandra O’s niece made both of these quilts and Leslie quilted them.

Cork “Handy Baskets”

The instructions were a little confusing, so we all appreciated Leslie’s help.

Some of us put the cork on the outside of the basket and some put it on the inside.

Next Month: BOMs

Joann and Terry will present blocks.

Joann handed out a cut list:

    Background: 5" x 15" strip
    1st color: 5" x 12 1/2" strip
    2nd color: 2 1/2" x 17" strip
    3rd color: 5' X 15" strip

Watch your email for Terry’s cut list.

Bring your sewing machine, fabrics, etc. to the May meeting.

March: mystery Blocks of the Month

We had a great time and there were enough electrical outlets for everyone.

Show & Tell

Jean S made a new purse that will be ideal for sporting event and concert attendance.  It's a Sallie Tomato pattern called "Stadium Bag" and made from clear vinyl.  The website has a video too.

 

Lydia made this bag using splash fabric (laminated cotton).  It was a free pattern and is perfect for her niece's wet swimsuit.

This is the bag rolled up to contain the wet garment for travel.

Lydia is getting her first grandchild.  This minky-backed crib quilt is for the baby's trip home.

Sandra O's "Legends of the Northwest" is now quilted (by Leslie) and is almost ready for the QA show.

Mystery BOMS

Patti's BOM is an umbrella. Here is her version:

Here are some that were made at the meeting.

Sandra P's BOM is called "5 Patch",  Here is her version.

Sandra made a math error in the 9-patch instructions.  As written, the block finishes at 12.5".  There are three ways to fix it, depending on whether you've started it, have, or haven't finished it.

1. If you haven't started it, disregard the sizes given for the 9-patch pieces.  For a 12" block, each little square actually finishes at 1 1/3" each.  Hence, you could make this 9-patch by foundation piecing and not have to measure that odd size.

2. If you've finished the 9-patches but not sewn them to the other pieces, you could reduce the size of all 5 of the blocks that are NOT 9-patches by 1/2".

3. If you've finished the entire block, you can reduce the size of the sashing by 1/4" on all 4 sides.

Here are some that were made at the meeting.

 NEXT MONTH

Cork buckets.  The guild will provide the cork lining.  We need to bring our sewing machines and any fabric we want to use to form the outside of the bucket (see the January meeting post for a picture of Sandra O's bucket).

February, a skill meeting

We all had fun at this project meeting that was well attended.

Show & Tell

Sandra O started this quilt in 2017 and abandoned it shortly after.  It’s Roxanne Carter's  “Delectable Mountains” pattern.  She finished the top at two retreats last year.   Leslie quilted it.  Now she’ll finish it for the QA show next month. 

Ruth made these fast and easy zippered bags for kids, or for cosmetics, or anything else.  They work especially well for Wonder Clips.

Justine made this Illusion quilt from donated fabric.

Justine also made this quilt using small squares of Hawaiian fabric that she found in a bag of flannel she won in the Auffle.

Jean S made this apron from the plasticized fabric that’s used for outdoor projects (e.g., picnic tablecloths).  It has several pockets and it’s her favorite.

Program: Zipper pulls

Supplies

• Wooden spools, with or without thread
• Scrap fabric that’s wide enough and long enough to cover the spool’s thread area
• Scissors
• Rotary cutter is optional
• Glue stick
• Twine or thin Paracord (a flame is needed to seal the ends of this cord and it helps to squeeze the ends together)
• Beads
• Fasteners, such as leash clips or split rings.

Steps:

Cut a length of cord and attach it to the fastener leaving even tails.  This is a lanyard hitch.

For the spool, either glue the end of the thread down, or remove the thread and glue a strip of fabric in its place.  See the previous photo for a spool with glued thread.  

Put some beads on the cord or twine.  Thread the spool on next.   Then finish with more beads.  Make sure there is wiggle room, that the beads are not squeezed tight, so that the final pull isn’t stiff.  Tie the cords together in an overhand knot and trim the ends to a pleasing length.  If you used nylon cord, you’ll need to reseal the ends with flame. 

Most everyone made 2.

Next month

We will have two mystery quilts to sew at the meeting.  If you bring your machine, you might need an extension cord.  You'll also need thread, snips, cutting tools and rulers.

Sandra P will present a block.  You'll need the following pieces cut from two fabrics.

Fabric 1 is the background

Cut 2 strips  2” x 17”

Cut 1 strip  2” x 8 1/2 “

Cut 1 strip  3 1/2” x 18 1/2”

Cut 1 square 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”

Fabric 2 

Cut 1 strip  2” x 17”

Cut 2 strips  2” x 8 1/2 “

Cut 1 strip  2” x 18 1/2”

Patti will present a block.