June quilting day

Last Saturday we were six quilters - Karen W, Linda, Carol, Stephanie, Elaine and Betty. We finished and raffled two quilts:

Heather's Purple Butterflies from way back in 2015 was won by Jenny. This was a disappearing nine patch block from back in 2015.

Starry Starry Night (a donated set of cut pieces) from 2016 was won by Gill. This one is backed with polar fleece.

Congratulations to our two winners.

We continued to create the quilt top for our sampler quilt and it is really looking stunning.

We have decided how we will create a quilt top from Karen's windmill blocks but are awaiting a few more blocks. Because I made a mistake with the original instructions (new instructions here) we are going to cover the corners with tiny cream triangles then add cream sashing with focus fabric cornerstones. It should work well. We just need some more blocks to come in.

The instructions for our next block, which will be similar to Linda's Rings quilts but larger blocks, are here. The fabric for these blocks has now been sent to everyone. I still have Christine and Karen G's still at my place to be collected. Gill, you have yours as you took it home when you came up last. The fabrics are from a collection Stephanie donated and you will need to add others to keep in the Japanese theme.

The hexagons will look great too but we have a few not back yet.

The two matching quilts from Linda's ring focus fabric will be donated to the Pacific Heights Nursing Home, Sylvania, where Linda's mother is now a resident.

During the last month I finished off one of my own quilts that I made the top for in Kennybunk Port, USA when I was at a workshop with Marion in 2011.

Things have changed at my place with Geoff, Jen, Ivy, Heather, Ponyo and Cat5 all staying so there are barriers everywhere and a continual collection of toys and stuff all over the place.