Our December Gathering

Our brunch gathering at the Carss Park cafe for Christmas was a great time. All our Sydney members were able to attend.

Having finished Jenny's Twister quilt it was raffled and won by Karen W.

We filled our day with a very active time at home finishing off all sorts of bits and pieces.

There was lots of active discussion over block designs for our next quilt and two people actually finished their blocks to give me.

This is a photo of a sampler quilt we completed in about 2010.

Work was done on bordering the twin quilts that used Linda's Rings fabric.

Progress was made on Heather's Purple Butterflies quilt. Karen G started sewing the strips together on Friday and this was continued then I was able to attach the first border so that the quilt (all on the bias) does not stretch along the edges before we get back to it.

We now start 2017 with only 4 quilts on the go - Jenny's Churn Dash, Linda's Rings (twin quilts), and Heather's Purple Butterflies. Then there is our new sampler quilt to add to our list. Things slowed down a bit over the last two years as we received quite a few donated quilts to finish off. I think we are now back to choosing from our lucky dip basket when we need a new challenge.

Thanks for a great year.

Quilting in October

We had a small but very productive group this month. Two quilts were finished and raffled - Valerie's Liberty Lattice (won by Carol) and Jeanette's Beacon Lights (won by Stephanie).

Valerie's Liberty Lattice

Jeanette's Beacon Lights

Karen W, Robyn, Linda and Betty had lots of chatter and hard work to get a three more quilts almost done. Perhaps they'll be finished this year? If you'd like to book a day or half day to help me finish them or if you'd like to take home a binding to handsew then please let me know.

Robyn spent time on Jenny's Bright Flowers which now needs a border before sandwiching.

Betty completed the quilting on Jenny's Twister which now just needs the binding attached.

Karen, Robyn and Linda worked on cutting Heather's Purple Flower blocks to create the hidden nine-patch. Karen and Robyn also joined the second top of Linda's Rings quilts. These two quilts are the end of the backlog so by our next gathering we should be ready to draw another lucky dip.

Thank you to those who worked so hard and create a feeling of achievement for the group.

See you at the Christmas gathering.

More quilting in August

Today some of us got together for an impromptu extra quilting day. Between us we have worked wonders.

Again we had a fabulous lunch together and a delicious afternoon tea.

Carol quilted and bound Jeanette's Beacon Lights. Only the hand hemming and the label to do now.

Elaine started attaching borders to Linda's Circle Quilt #1.

Betty joined all the strips together on the strippy quilt started in July. In the process the sewing machine inherited from Ruth is now up and running. So if you can use a knee lever machine it is up and ready.

Karen finished the borders on Jenny's Twister quilt then we all finished the day by sandwiching it and tacking ready for quilting next time.

Jenny would have been with us but called in sick, she has the flu. Get better soon Jenny.

At our October weekend we need to bind the twister quilt then label it and another one will be finished. Soon we'll have enough quilts finished to be able to draw another block.

Thanks for a wonderful day together.

Quilting in August

Just before I went away Elaine, Pernilla and I worked on some UFOs. Elaine put the label on the Machu Pitchu Stars quilt which then finished that one and Pernilla (who has been here from Sweden for a few of our gatherings) spent her time sizing some orphan blocks and putting them together. She is going to mount the mediallion onto some navy fabric she has been storing at my place for the last few years. I also used orphan blocks and strips to create a Strippy Quilt top. I've yet to finish it.

On Saturday we only had three of us (myself, Karen W and Linda). However we did achieve lots in our day together.

Our first task was to draw the Machu Pitchu stars quilt. It was won by Helen in Tin Can Bay. She is thrilled but has asked that it be donated to Aussie Heros. So here comes another one Stephanie.

Next we decided again how to create borders for Jenny's Twister quilt top and Karen worked on that for the day.

There were also times when she was able to mentor Linda in her task of joining some batting strips together.

My particular task for most of the day was to quilt Valerie's Liberty block quilt. I was also able to attach the binding so Karen has taken that one home to finish off.

Together we worked methodically and quickly to sandwich Jeanette's Beacon Lights quilt and perhaps next time we can get that one finished.

As we still have at least 6 quilts on the go we did not draw another lucky dip fabric and block.

On my recent trip I met another quilter keen to join our group. Welcome Gill (from Melbourne). Hope you can join us in Sydney sometime soon.

Just a few quick pics

The results from our last quilting day together.

One finished quilt.

Carol adding the finishing touches.

Stephanie and Karen experimenting with Linda's Rings blocks.

Valeries' Liberty blocks ready for quilting. This was one we did a very long time ago.

Baby Quilts for Linda

At last I have fund the twin quilts we completed for Linda and Mike's twins Jessica and Olivia.

The blocks are hidden nine-patch blocks.