March Meeting Highlights

And then it was spring ...  its hard to believe it is March already. Easy to say, the last year has had its share of ups and downs. (As I publish this post, now into April! sigh ... time ... things taking more time than we thought seem to be a theme for our March show and tell) 

We were sad to cancel our quilt show in the fall and then guild Christmas party but celebrate we were able to meet virtually. Many members saw some very creative days during the pandemic lock downs. 

It is so much better to gift a loved one a quilt than trip over a box of scraps! Sandra dug deep into her stash to make another quilt for her granddaughter. She usually gets one for the bed and one to drag. This lovely quilt was made from old fabrics, some made into garments and others in past quilts. 

With much the same idea, Rae created a stash buster for Ted. The Kansas Troubles fabric is perfect with this kind of free form pattern.

She also made a lovely scrap quilt all for herself. This beauty is made with reproduction fabrics. The pattern is called 'Puzzle Box' by Christa Quilts  ... hit the link to get one for yourself. Thanks Rae! 

Free Pattern

Rae sewed up this top and I quilted it for our comfort quilt program. 

I spiced up the back a bit with some butterfly fabric I just got in. 

Judy had fun cleaning out her cupboard. She made a few lap quilts for our comfort quilt donation pile. She used left over bits from quilts she made for her grandchildren. Phyl helped by donating some backing. Patterns don't need to be complicated to make a beautiful quilt. 

Eileen sent this St. Patrick's Day beauty ... apparently, it was only 25 years in the making! This was an old stashed UFO that she found with her move to Selkirk. Well done Eileen, keep them coming! 

Eileen also produced this sweet hanging

Lorna has also been busy this winter. She says this fabric has been 'marinating' for some time ... it was maybe purchased at Satin Moon in Victoria some time ago. 

The quilt looks better dressed with Lorna's niece who she gifted the quilt to. 

Lorna says that I saved the day by quilting up her stashed UFO but I don't know about that. The flannel rail fence is simple and lovely. 

Everyone was tackling forgotten projects in March. Sandra S. submitted this sweet hanging called Rise and Shine ... 2nd prize for her this month as it only took her 20 years. You girls are determined! 

Cindy sent these lovely quilts for show and tell on behalf of her mom Betty Wallaker in Melfort. 

Betty's bargello quilts are wonderful. 

If I missed any pictures this time around I apologize. Send me your show and tell for April to 

sheri-lyn-fox@hotmail.com

Happy sewing! 

 ~Sheri 

February

 Not much for show and tell for February ... I'm often pokey getting the pictures loaded on this blog but this time I waited and waited for members to send me their photos ... maybe we will have lots for March! 

Moira made this modern masterpiece. It is really stunning. 

I made a valentine mini quilt to hang in my dining room/home office. Everyone needs a neat backdrop for Zoom meetings. Its my goal to keep up with the holidays this year ... wish me luck! I'm usually two behind. 

These tops were made by Sandra for the guild. I was happy to donate the quilting time for them. 

Notice the little hand near the bottom of this shot ... 

That's all for a chilly February. 

~Sheri 

January

January has all cooped up at home again due to the Covid-19 restrictions. We have been navigating our Zoom meetings fairly well, though nothing beats getting together. 

I know everyone is home sewing, sewing sewing but our January show and tell seems a bit thin. 

Everyone teases me because I love the hopscotch pattern so much, but I just can't help myself. It is a great pattern to whip up quickly and to use scraps and other odd pieces of fabric from your stash. I have been sitting on these bits of Oh Canada fabric pieces for about five years. Best I sew it up! This our warm and cozy Mountie quilt. 

My helper is trying to trick you all, pretending to nap. 

Another stash buster complete! Feels better to hold a finished quilt than trip over a box of scraps. 

Sandra made these sweet stash buster quilts for your grandchildren. I'm sure they will love them. Let these be some motivation for you to empty some fabric bins and get sewing. It has inspired me to get digging into bins some long forgotten fabric bits. I think we all have more stash busters in our future. 

Gladys was busy. She made these sweet minis for Christmas gifts. 

 If you have show and tell please send to my email ... sheri-lyn-fox@hotmail.com 

Stay warm, stay safe and get sewing up your stashes! 

 ~Sheri 

December

We've all been busy at home under lock down measures again. As we celebrate a different kind of Christmas this year, lets celebrate our good fortune as our guild members all remain healthy. I am full of gratitude and good tidings this year. I hope December finds you all well. 

Our virtual meeting and online show and tell continues ... 

Rae made these two sweet quilts from her stash

Sandra S. made this lovely quilt with some friendship stars she won at the guild last year. Truly a cherished piece. 

Sandra whipped up a lovely Christmas throw to keep herself cozy

Dallas finished this beautiful rainbow throw and two others which she mailed off as gifts. 

November

Sadly, our in person meetings have been halted again due to Covid-19. We are all, thankfully, safe and snug in our homes. Lots of time to sew, sew, sew! I think in many ways, this is poised to be our most creative year yet. 

Show and tell has been trickling in and I am happy to post it for members. Please email me at:

 sheri-lyn-fox@hotmail.com to have your pieces added to this blog.

On to show and tell .... 

I've been sewing advent calendars to beat the band. 

 

Phyllis has been busy! 

I'm ready for a Christmas table. I've made a million of these easy peasy placemats!

 

Vivian finished this gorgeous woodland quilt. It looks as good from the back as it does from the front.  

Marg, busy as ever! 

Rae quilted up this sweet runner, I'm thinking out of a few scraps. Lovely. 

Sandra has been making big and small. Lovely fall quilts!

Stay safe and happy quilting! 

 ~Sheri